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DanceFun Package
- Pre-Cruise Group Package Includes Air, Hotel, Transfers

Air Only - DanceFun Group Air on Air New Zealand

Hotel Only - DanceFun Group Hotel Space in Sydney, Australia

Princess Air - Air booked through Princess Cruise Lines           

Flying on your own / Transfers

 

DANCEFUN PACKAGE - AIR, HOTEL, TRANSFERS            Back to Top

Flying over

Our Air New Zealand flight will get us into Sydney, Australia two days early.  The plan is to arrive early to recover from the jet lag and see a little of Sydney before the cruise.  This is an 18 hour trip, with a connecting flight in Auckland.  The first flight leaves Sunday evening, Jan 7th at 9:00 pm.  After connecting in Auckland, the second flight will get us into Sydney on Tuesday, Jan 9 at 10:30 AM.  Our package includes transfers from the airport to the hotel with luggage handling at the hotel are included.  We then have 2 days to recover and see Sydney.   See Flight Itinerary

The flights between Los Angeles and Auckland are on Air New Zealand’s new Boeing 747.  We have reserved economy and premium economy seats.  The premium economy seats give you more room, recline more and you get more amenities.  These seats are on the upper deck of the plane and require you can handle steps on your own.

 

Hotel / Transfers
We will be staying at the Holiday Inn, Darling Harbour.  The rooms are hotel are nice and mid-priced.  This hotel affords us a good location near the pier and the downtown area.  Many things are within walking distance.  Just outside the hotel are eateries, shopping, and the Monorail to get you around town for site-seeing.  Our package includes transfers from the hotel to the pier with luggage handling at the hotel.  We have blocked both standard (they call “superior”) and deluxe rooms.  All rooms will include a breakfast buffet, transfers and luggage handling in and out. 
AND
the hotel has a Tour Desk: Available at Concierge Desk.

See Hotel Room Descriptions
 

Return Flight
We disembark the ship Tuesday Jan 23rd in Auckland, New Zealand, and fly out 7:30 pm that evening.  This will afford us a day to see Auckland before heading home. 
See Flight Itinerary
 

Flight Changes

Air New Zealand allows us to adjust your flight arrival or departure day for a $100.00 fee plus any fare difference. 
We suggested you make any changes with us as early as possible to afford you the most options at the best price. 
Also if you make changes to your flight times arriving to Sydney, you will no longer have the the package Airport transfers.

Connecting Flights / Mileage
If you need we can help with connecting flights to LAX -- AND you could then get mileage for the entire flight on your originating carrier. For example, United could provide the connecting flight and then they would allow you to count all the mileage round trip for future mileage credit. Plus, if you use an Airline Credit Card or a Travel Rewards credit card, you would get more mileage for the purchase too.


DanceFun Package Includes:

  • Round Trip Air from Los Angeles International Airport on Air New Zealand (Connecting flights available)
  • 2 Nights Hotel w/ Breakfast Buffet at Holiday Inn, Darling Harbour, Sydney
  • Luggage handling in and out
  • Transfers – Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Ship
  • Taxes and Tips

2 Nights Superior Double Occupancy with Economy Air – $1628.00*/person
2 Nights Superior Single Occupancy with Economy Air – $1838.00*/person
2 Nights Deluxe Double Occupancy with Economy Air – $1648.00*/person
2 Nights Deluxe Single Occupancy with Economy Air – $1878.00*/person
* This is Economy Credit Card Price – If paying cash deduct $40.00 

2 Nights Superior Double Occ. with Premium Economy Air – $2658.00**/person
2 Nights Superior Single Occ. with Premium Economy Air – $2868.00**/person
2 Nights Deluxe Double Occ. with Premium Economy Air – $2678.00**/person
2 Nights Deluxe Single Occ. with Premium Economy Air – $2908.00**/person
** This is Premium Economy Credit Card Price – If paying cash deduct $70.00 

NOTE: Above prices Include airline taxes, fuel surcharge and airport fees – these are subject to change 


AIR NEW ZEALAND ITINERARY          Back to DanceFun Package          Back to Top

OUT BOUND:
Air New Zealand      NZ    5   Economy Class         

  Depart       Sunday  07 Jan 07             Los Angeles          9.00 PM
  Arrive         Tuesday  09 Jan 07           Auckland               6.45 AM
  Total Time Los Angeles to Auckland – 12 hours 45 minutes

Air New Zealand      NZ  103   Economy Class         
  Depart        Tuesday  09 Jan 07             Auckland             9.00 AM
  Arrive          Tuesday  09 Jan 07             SYDNEY            10.30 AM
  Total Time Auckland  to Sydney – 3 hours 30 minutes

RETURN:
Air New Zealand      NZ    6   Economy Class      
  Depart         Tuesday  23 Jan 07 Auckland                         7.30 PM
  Arrive           Tuesday  23 Jan 07 Los Angeles                   10.25 AM
  Total Time Auckland to Los Angeles – 11 hours 55 minutes

Economy versus Premium Economy 

Boeing 747-400 (74R)

pitch

width

seats / leg rests

 Business Class:

79.5"

22.0"

46 lay flat seats

 Premium Economy Class:

38-40.0"

17.8"

23 seats

 Economy Class:

34.0"

17.8"

324 seats

http://seatguru.com/airlines/Air_New_Zealand/Air_New_Zealand_Boeing_747-400_new.php 

For more info on Seating and seats, see www.seatguru.com

 

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Economy Class
$1339.00 -
Includes: Air ticket, taxes, fuel surcharge, and ticketing fees (price subject to change)
* This is Economy Credit Card Price – If paying cash deduct $40.00 


Premium Economy Class
$2369.00 - Includes: Air ticket, taxes, fuel surcharge, and ticketing fees (price subject to change)
* This is Premium Economy Credit Card Price – If paying cash deduct $70.00 
  * PREMIUM ECONOMY UPPER DECK-MUST BE ABLE TO USE STAIRS *


Cancellation Fees: $75.00 after purchase / $375.00 after ticketing
Itinerary change fees: $100.00/person to change itinerary dates or times plus any fare difference

Economy versus Premium Economy

Boeing 747-400 (74R)

pitch

width

seats/leg rests

 Business Class:

79.5"

22.0"

46 lie-flat seats

 Premium Economy Class:

38-40.0"

17.8"

23 seats

 Economy Class:

34.0"

17.8"

324 seats

 


HOTEL ROOM DESCRIPTIONS           Back to DanceFun Package          Back to Top

Exterior Holiday Inn, Darling Harbor
68 Harbour Street
Sydney, 2000
Australia


Note the Monorail - just outside of hotel !
Lobby

Amenities

  • High-speed Internet Access

  • Sauna

  • Whirlpool

  • Kids Eat Free

  • Iron / Ironing Board

  • Coffee Maker

  • Health/Fitness Center

  • Hairdryer

  • A/C Public Areas

Local Information

  • Golf within 10 KM  /  6.21 MI

  • Shopping within 0.1 KM  /  0.06 MI

Attractions

  • Darling Harbour: Shopping / Restaurants/ Pubs (0.5 KM  /  0.31 MI )

  • Sydney Aquarium (0.5 KM  /  0.31 MI )

  • Shopping / Restaurants / Pubs (2.5 KM  /  1.55 MI )

  • Sydney Opera House (2.5 KM  /  1.55 MI )

  • Sydney Entertainment Centre (0 KM  /  0 MI )

  • Fox Studios (6 KM  /  3.73 MI )

  • AMP Tower (Sydney Best viewing point of city) (1.5 KM  /  0.93 MI )

  • Star City Casino (2 KM  /  1.24 MI )

  • Taronga Zoo (10 KM  /  6.21 MI )

  • Queen Victoria Building (1.5 KM  /  0.93 MI )

  • National Maritime Museum (0.9 KM  /  0.56 MI )

  • IMAX Theatre: The World's Largest Indoor 3D Screen (0.5 KM  /  0.31 MI )

  • Sydney Town Hall (0.6 KM  /  0.37 MI )

  • Sydney Chinatown (0 KM  /  0 MI )

  • Royal Botanical Gardens (2 KM  /  1.24 MI )

    Area Airport Information

    Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

    • Distance: 10 KM  /  6.21 MI N

    • Taxi Fee: $25.00   (AUD)

    • Time by taxi: 25 Minutes

    • Time by train: 30 minutes
       

    Area Train/Subway Information

    Sydney Central

    • Train Station Name: Sydney Central

    • Train Station Distance 1 KM  /  0.62 MI NW

    • Taxi Fee $7.00   (AUD) / $5.25 USD

Hotel Features

  • 304 Guest Rooms

  • 14 Suites

  • 228 Non-Smoking Rooms

  • 126 Double-Bedded Rooms

  • 164 Single-Bedded Rooms

  • Downtown/City Center

  • 2005 Last Renovation Date

  • Travel Agent Desk Available at Concierge Desk

  • 11 Floors

  • 1 Restaurant

  • Airline Desk: Available at Concierge Desk

  • Rental Car Desk: Available at Concierge Desk

  • Tour Desk: Available at Concierge Desk

Personal Services

  • A/C Public Areas

  • ATM/Cash Machine

  • Baby-Sitting

  • Concierge Services

  • Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry

  • Foreign Currency Exchange

  • Newsstand

  • Porter/Bellman

  • Room Service

  • Secretarial Services

 


Superior Room
(250 sq ft) Includes Doonas (Duvets), Ceiling to floor curtains, new lighting, high speed internet, writing desk and chair, iron and ironing board            Rollaway bed available

Queen Superior Room  Superior Room (Queen)

Superior Twin Room  Superior Room (Twin)


Deluxe Room (310 sq ft) Includes Doonas (Duvets), Ceiling to floor curtains, new lighting, high speed internet, writing desk and chair, iron and ironing board PLUS two seat sofa, larger TV, upgraded bathroom amenities, bathrobes and more.            Rollaway bed available

Queen Deluxe Room  Deluxe Room (Queen)

 


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2 Nights Superior – $289.00/person Double Occupancy
2 Nights Superior – $499.00/person Single Occupancy
2 Nights Deluxe – $309.00/person Double Occupancy
2 Nights Deluxe – $539.00/person Single Occupancy 

1 Night Superior – $179.00/person Double Occupancy
1 Night Superior – $279.00/person Single Occupancy
1 Night Deluxe – $199.00/person Double Occupancy
1 Night Deluxe – $319.00/person Single Occupancy 

Rollaway bed available ($40.00/night additional)

Price Includes:

  • Breakfast Buffet
  • Luggage handling in and out
  • Transfer – Hotel to Ship
  • Taxes and Tips

When booked with DanceFun Air the Airport to Hotel Transfer also included

 

Princess Air           Back to Top

Princess Air from the following Gateway Cities:
ALASKA

Fairbanks (FAI) $1999.00 + $74.00 Tax
WEST COAST
Los Angeles (LAX) $1399.00 + $60.00 Tax
San Francisco (SFO) $1429.00 + $67.00 Tax
San Diego (SAN) $1419.00 + $74.00 Tax
Seattle (SEA) $1479 + $74.00
Sacramento (SMF) $74.00 Tax
MIDWEST
Dallas (DFW) $1549.00 + $86.00 Tax
Oklahoma City (OKC) $ 1589.00 + $85.00 Tax
EAST COAST
New York (JFK) $1649.00 + $85.00 Tax
New Jersy (EWR) $1649.00 + 84.61 Tax
Miami (MIA) $1659.00 + $86.00 Tax
Ft Lauderdale (FLL) $1659.00 + $85.00 Tax

Note: All Princess Air prices include transfers.  These flights arrive the day of embarkation and fly home the day of disembarkation.  If you wish to fly early or late, it is considered a "deviation" and will cost $50.00 more pre person.



Flying on you own           
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If booking your own air - there are things you'll want to know:

Embarkation
Our Cruise departs from Sydney, Australia - January 11, 2007 at 9:00 pm
(Sydney Local Time)
Airport Code - Sydney: SYD
Many Flights to Australia are overnight from the U.S.
The Princess shuttle service from the airport to the ship is $32.00 one way (Sydney)
and $77.00 Roundtrip (Sydney/Auckland)
To use their service, your flights must arrive on the day of Embarkation no later than 5:30 pm 

Disembarkation
We disembark our cruise in
Auckland, New Zealand the Morning of January 23, 2007 starting at 6:00 AM
Airport Code - Auckland: AKL
The Princess shuttle service from the airport to the ship is $45.00 one way (Auckland)
and $77.00 Roundtrip (Sydney/Auckland)

To use their service, your flights must depart on the day of Disembarkation no earlier than 12:15 pm (Noon)
 

Travel Info & Registration to book with our group:
Call DanceFun: Toll Free - 1-866-DANCEFUN (326-2338) or (405) 282-8989
CST # 2069601-40