" ¡ ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ TO ᗪO TᕼᗩT . . . ᒍᑌᔕT ᑎOT ᗩᒪOᑎE ! ! ! ℠ " Seattle

Welcome to another series of short PNW hosted cruises, 2 in total, so far, for 2025! This one is on the Holland Koningsdam, a 4-night roundtrip cruise from Vancouver, BC with stops in Seattle and Victoria. There are freshwater pools & hot tubs, casinos, shows, night club along with unlimited lunch, dinner, breakfast and snacks. Welcome to extend your stay in Vancouver via the Booking Site- a one-stop experience! Be a part of this special HOSTED* group cruise with special perks and hosted events! ~Claudette

COST: Rates starting at $631 per (Inside) cabin (as of 2/27/25 for single or double occupancy)
Upgrades available: Starting at Oceanview/Balcony +$102, Suite +$602
INCLUSIONS: Stateroom, meals, onboard entertainment and extras noted below. BONUS for our group - a specialty dinner at Tamarind.
DEPOSITS: $250 per person - $200 is refundable up to the final payment on February 18, 2025
(payments due upon booking after this date)
TAXES AND PORT FEES: $245 per person, included

- - - See Complete details for detailed cabin rates, hotels, transportation - - -

We can head up the night before and hang out in Vancouver - go on a variety of adventures like visiting Stanley Park, Grandville Island, touring the city, harbor, or mountains, then wrap up the evening with dinner on the waterfront. If you prefer not to drive, welcome to take the train or motorcoach. I've arranged hotels for us in Vancouver which you can select in the Booking Form - a one-stop shop experience and bundled rates!

On board we'll have Meet and Greets, can dine nightly together as a group, see stage shows, listen to live Music, go dancing in the BB King's Blues Club, head to the Rolling Stone Lounge for the best in rock music – all included! The ship has a number of freshwater pools & hot tubs, casinos, sporting and fitness facilities, and a spa - a little something for everyone.

*** Passport, Enhanced Driver's License, or other travel documents required. ***

This is a multi-meetup event. More people may be signed up than you see RSVPd here. All rates and deposits are subject to change until booked. Remember to review the full details, especially for updated rates.

Discover Hawaii's Marvels:
Experience the enchantment of Hawaii's Big Island, where adventure and relaxation blend seamlessly. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, marvel at the towering Akaka Falls, and bask in the sun at Hapuna Beach. Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Kealakekua Bay and savor the rich flavors of Kona coffee. Whether ziplining over lush valleys or enjoying a traditional luau, the Big Island offers endless possibilities for unforgettable memories. 🌺🌴

Itinerary:
We will hit all of the top visiting spots in this Big Island itinerary plus more. The detailed itinerary will only be shared to those who are confirmed. Plus we are renting 2 jeeps; one itinerary for folks looking to get more items done and another for people who prefer a more relaxing itinerary.

April 23: Travel to Big Island

• Wrap up your work by 5pm and take plane ride to KONA Airport
• Get Jeep Rental

April 24-26: Explore KONA

• Lots of tours
• Moa Laua Show
• Lots of snorkeling
• Lots of sightseeting

April 27-30: Volcanoes National Park, Green Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, and Puna

• Explore Volcano Trails
• Drive famous scenic drives
• Go to famous colored sand beaches
• Scenic Overlook

May 1-3: Hilo and Waimea

• Hilo Tours
• Waterfalls
• Farmers Market
• Helicopter Tour(optional)
• Trails

May 4: Depart from KONA

• Fly back early like 10am

Suggested airplane trips
The following trip schedule is suggested for timing. Buy your own tickets since you have your own preference for flights.

Equipment:

• Camping

1. Sleeping bag or quilt
2. Sleeping pad
3. Tent or share tent with someone already with a tent.
4. Trash bag
5. Portable charger
6. Lighter
7. Utensils
8. Appropriate Weather Clothing

• Hiking

1. Binoculars
2. Poles
3. Water
4. Sunscreen
5. Bug Spray
6. Hiking socks
7. Headlamp
8. hiking boots

Camping:
Most days we are staying in hostel but some days in more remote locations like VNP we are camping so you will need to bring camping gear.

Cost:
The cost is $1500 total for all Lodging and Tours. All other costs you will need to cover. It is not possible to remove one of the tours to get a cheaper cost since they come as a package and we have limited vehicles. You can always refuse to participate in the tours at any time without refund though.

To get a spot simply send an attendance deposit of $500. The remaining $1000 is due March 23.

Tours:

1. Helicopter Tour
2. Abalone
3. Sea Salt
4. Sea Horse
5. Manta Ray Snorkel
6. Big Island Bees
7. Laua Show
8. Puna Chocolate and Coffee Farm
9. Bioreserve

Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tour is the only one not currently covered yet because I want to talk to confirmed members first before booking. This is because there are requirements to be able to go them.

Accommodation Availability:
Hostel and camping spots booked for 8 people.

Refund Policy:
March 23th is the last day for guaranteed full refunds. Afterwards refunds are only possible if all spots are filled and someone on waitlist can take your spot.

Waitlist:
The waitlist is ordered so those who get on waitlist first have priority over later joiners. Paying the $500 attendance deposit secures you a spot on the waitlist if the event is full. If a spot opens up then I will reach out and ask if you're interested in joining. If you are interested then you can join us and if not then I'll refund. Anyone who doesn't get off waitlist by the start will be refunded.

Payment methods:
Make sure payment is for friends/family

• Zelle
• Paypal
• Venmo
• CashApp

Liability Waiver:
Filling this out is required

Communication:
Whatsapp

Are we visiting other Hawaii Islands?
Not on this trip but I do have plans to host a trip to the other islands in the future. Stay tuned!

Let's have a barrel of laughs at this fun and hilarious improv show!

Hey, Charlie, what's an improv show?

If you've never been to an improv comedy show, you are in for a treat. It's a comedy show where the audience becomes a part of the show! The improvisers will ask you for suggestions and will then act out scenes based on those suggestions. They can be as whacky as "what is the last thing you ate" or "what is this person obsessed with" or as normal as "what's in my hand" or anything at all.

Because it's all then improvised on the spot, no one show or even one skit is ever the same. It's created on stage, right in front of you, with your input.

What if I am too shy?

• Just sit back and enjoy the show. You don't have to participate.

How much?

• Tickers are $17 before April 20th (or $22 after)
• Buy tickets: https://eastsideimprov.org/tickets

How to meet everyone?

• We'll coordinate closer to the show. If enough people sign up, I will reserve a section for us!
• Meet in front at 6:30 pm.
• The show starts at 7pm.

Ben Affleck is back - twice the action, twice the secrets, and one deadly equation. I've purchased a bunch a tickets in the middle of the theater so we can sit together in the best I've purchased a bunch a tickets in the middle of the theater so we can sit together in the best D-BOX seats for us again to really get into the movie! We'll also have regular seats for the 7:00pm XD (IMAX) showing. ~Claudette

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPMh3AO4Gm0

TICKETS:
D-BOX - $ 16.50
Regular - $11.00

• Reimburse me for a ticket or get your own (movie buffs, sign up for membership for perks).
• Don't go by the RSVPs to see if there are still seats with the group. Check comments for updates - I'll let you know when I don't have any more left, so no need to ask if I still have tickets.
• Please arrive no later than 10 mins before the showing time or contact me to let me know your ETA, otherwise we'll enter without you and you'll lose your ticket.

If you want one of these tickets to sit with the group, reimburse me via:
1️⃣ Eventbrite (fees apply)
2️⃣ Cash App - cash.app/$MsClaudetteH
3️⃣ Venmo - venmo@MsClaudetteH
If needed, use 9544 for last digits.
Do NOT select "Purchase" or "Goods and Service" to avoid a service charge fee.
**Note the name of this group & the movie/date in the memo.**
FYI I'll "LIKE" your payment as confirmation that you have a spot.

New to CashApp or Venmo? Sign up for an account via the hyperlinks.

Refunds will ONLY be issued if this event is rescheduled, cancelled or if you send in a reimbursement and I no longer have tickets.
WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING REFUNDS ON THIS EVENT. IF YOU CAN NO LONGER ATTEND AND CANCEL ANY TIME AFTER YOU RSVP, YOU WILL NEED TO SELL YOUR SPOT TO SOMEONE ELSE.

Let's meet in the sofa lounge behind the elevator. If people get there before me, ask others if they are with meetup.

This is a multi-meetup event with Eastside Social Club. My guest RSVPs are those who are joining us from other groups.