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What’s
included in your rally price that’s not included in
a regular cruise price?
For those never before cruisers
let’s cover what a regular cruise price covers. Accommodations,
Food 24-7 with Gourmet Meals in the dining rooms & cafes’ &
snacks throughout the day. Even 24 hr room service.
All your entertainment, use of the fitness center, sports
equipment, and ship sponsored activities.
Normal cruise charges such as, Port charges, government fees, shipping & handling fees.
Hogs on the High Seas Rally includes all the above plus,
Your Welcome aboard package, (with Exclusive rally collectables). Free one hour Rally Participation DVD.
Your Free chance at winning over $250,000 in Motorcycle related
prices at our exclusive nightly shows. Private evening
dining, no formal attire. In other words wear your usual
rally gear jeans & leather. All tips (gratuities)
are included in the price. Our recommended onshore locations
give our rally participants a minimum 15% discount on purchases.
All our private events, games & parties are exclusive
to our rally group. Discount rates at Hotels at departure
port city. Plus our Trade Show Vendor area, with some of the
best aftermarket vendors in the business. More fun and
adventure than you can handle. Were determined to make
this Rally your best!
Are
we ( the developers Dean & Debbie Anderson) coming on
the Rally Cruise?
Of Course! You
will see us everyday. We will be announcing all prize winners
every night, shaking hands, asking questions, present at all
biker events, and are presently setting up onshore biker events
at the ports of call. Check back on the website monthly
for more upcoming fun and adventure. We're determined
to make this Rally your best!
Can
I book my cabin through my travel agent?
Should you purchase a cabin through an outside source,
your Travel Agent, Royal Caribbean, etc. You will be EXCLUDED
from all Hogs on the High Seas Rally Related events, giveaways,
prizes, private parties and leather dining.
Can
I bring my bike on board?
Sorry, but only participating vendors and bike builders can bring bikes on board.
We
feel the experience of riding your bike on a Island
for such a short time is not worth the hassle and these are just some of the reasons.
A large
percentage of our rally participants are just getting
their bikes out of winter storage.
Those
living in winter areas could have serious weather related
problems to trailer or ride to and from Los Angeles, California.
Not to mention it could be costly and time consuming if you
do not live within a reasonable distance of the port and it
uses up more of your vacation days from work.
Those
few ships that do allow motorcycles on board are limited to
approx. 35 bikes, that is only 70 motorcycle
passengers. The other few thousand or so of our passengers
couldn't participate. On top of that there is a significant
extra charge for taking your bike aboard ship.
Then
there is securing your bike and moving your bike on and off
the ship. I can honestly say the only times our
bikes have ever been damaged is during shipping or transporting.
This has to be done at every port and again to and from the
port if you trailer. That's at least 10 chances of accidents
and damage.
Bike ride tours are escorted and only stopat
their recommended restaurants and shops. Speed limits are under 45 (second
gear), roads are narrow and in marginal condition and maybe
your riding buddy has a few to many Margaritas, and you're
not familiar with the riding groups different experience levels.
Your
shore time is totally consumed with your bike. Unloading,
loading, and being escorted. No
water sports, island adventures,
shopping, interactions with the locals. enjoying the beach,
etc. If you think your upset when it rains at a regular motorcycle
ride event, think of how you would feel after traveling all
this way and paying hundreds more to bring your bike.
Ship
leaves promptly at announced time. Can you imagine what would
happen if you had a breakdown or delay, traffic accident etc.
The ship waits for no-one. I doubt AAA would pick up the tow
bill.
Also
fuel is of poor quality and low octane on most Islands primarily
because they use scooters, small cars, or diesel powered trucks.
There's more but
the bottom line is the hassle and worry outweighs the fun.
FUN is what OUR rally is about!
What
Travel Documents and identification do I need?
- Current
Passport (passport must be valid for 6 months past the sail date)
- Photo Drivers License (official State drivers license with photo)
Both of the above are required to board the cruise ship.
NEW U.S. Government New Regulations for U.S. Citizen Passport Requirements As of January 1, 2008 all person must have a current passport to leave and reenter the U.S.
Click here for new passport requirements
To obtain or renew your passports you can
check out this website
www.travel.state.gov/passport
Guests who do
not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from
boarding the ship, disembarking or entering a country, and
may be subject to fines.
No
refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper
documentation.
Can
I get on this Rally Cruise if I don't own an American
made Bike?
At
our rallies FUN is #1! The slang term "hogs" applies
to all large, heavy, motorcycles, not one particular brand.
We
consider the bike word “Hog”, to be more of a
50’s & 60’s meaning. Currently
the majority of our passengers are Harley®
style riders, but Metric riders are gaining in numbers each
year. Besides, with the bikes at home you'll never know the
difference. Therefore, the word "hogs" has no connection
with Harley Owners Group and this rally is NOT sponsored by
Harley Davidson®
or H.O.G.® However,
H.O.G.® members
and Harley riders are present of course as they are at most
fun events. We like to think of this rally as a melting pot
of "Fun-Raisers" from all bike brands, clubs and
groups from all over the world.
Although
the majority of our passengers have no club affiliation, from
previous rallies we've had as many as 126 different clubs
and organizations from 48 states and both
coast of Canada, Alaska, Newfoundland, England, even soldiers
home from Iraq.
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Can I make changes to my reservation ?
Name corrections or passenger substitutions in cabin.
- After January 1st (final payment date) there is a $ 50.00 per person fee for any spelling corrections or passenger name changes, so make sure your name is spelled correctly as it appears on your passport.
Royal Caribbean Air fare changes
- There is a $20.00 administration fee to cancel your cruiseline airfare until January 15, 2008
- After January 15th there is a $ 75.00 Air fare charge for name changes or corrections, cancellation of airfare,
or changes to air departure.
- After January 1st (final payment date) there is a $ 50.00 per person fee for any spelling corrections or passenger name changes, so make sure your name is spelled correctly as it appears on your passport.
How
early do I need to arrive if I make my own travel arrangements?
You
should plan to arrive at the pier at least two hours
before the ship is scheduled to depart. (at this time departure
is set for 5:00pm,
this time is subject it change by cruise lines) Boarding times
varies by itinerary. Please
check your cruise ticket booklet for confirmed boarding time.
It is your responsibility to arrive on time. In preparation
for prompt departure, cruise check-in will close 30 minutes
prior to sailing. Guests arriving
after will not be permitted to board.
See
the Transportation
page
for more info.
What
type of clothes do we wear?
This ain't no dress up cruise.
This is casual dress, wear the same clothes you would wear
at a normal rally, blue jeans and motorcycle t-shirts.
The two formal nights
for dinner we ask that you wear something leather. (Pants,
vest, skirt, etc.) Please be discreet.
The rest of the time, we will be wearing jeans and t-shirts
even for dinner. No profanity on T-Shirts, please!
Oh Yeah! We do have one night for a different dress-up. 50's
& 60's night . Get down with yor bad
self and go back in the past (if you want) Oh, you'll see what real bikers
were like this night!
What
about dining?
We will only have one dining time for the Mexican Riviera rally, Second dining at 8:30pm. . Due to shore times, our HOHS scheduled events and the dining space on the ship it works very well if everyone is on the same schedule.
We
will not be requiring formal attire for this cruise.
It's regular biker attire, except on our 2 formal dinner
nights, then it will be Leather Required Attire:
You must wear some type of leather to dinner.
Please be discreet!
(Royal
Caribbean does have a Code of Conduct.)
What
will I be charged if I cancel?
Cancellation
Fees
- 02/15/07 to
08/17/07 $17.50 per person
- 08/18/07 to
10/16/07 $50.00 per person
- 10/17/07 to
12/14/07 $100.00 per person
- 12/15/07 to
02/12/08 $200.00 per person
- 02/13/08 to
03/13/08 50 % Cost of cruise per person
- 03/14/08
to 04/13/08 100% No Refund
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Can
I use my Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor numbers on the
HOHS Rally?
Yes you can use your Crown & Anchor
numbers to get credit for your cruise and recieve your coupon
booklets from RCCL, on all HOHS Rally cruises. Either
give your C & A numbers when you register or you can make
sure you fill them in, on the RCCL website when you do your
preboarding information online, just before the cruise.
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Are
children allowed?
Royal Caribbean does have terrific children
programs on the Mariner. However it is during the school year.
And they're probably won't be a lot
of children on board, because of the type of rally it is.
You make that choice!
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