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Admiral Semmes Raddison Hotel
251 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602

Embarkation (check in) starts at 1:30pm!!

Carnival suggests you book your travel arrangements so you
arrive in Mobile at least 3 hours before embarkation AND that
you at least arrive 2 hours early "AT THE PORT" to give
adequate time for processing. Don’t worry, food will be
available and a cash bar should be open.

If you're arriving by air, the closest airport is the
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).

*Carnival suggest you book your return flight NO EARLIER then
11:30am if you'll be returning home after the cruise.*

Airport address:
Mobile Regional Airport
8400 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-4510
(800) 357-5373

*Our hotel is approx. 30 minutes away and 18 miles from
the airport.
*The Port of Alabama is approx. 45 minutes away and 25 miles
from the airport.

Airport ground transportation includes:

*Shuttle service to the cruise terminal:
For individuals (1-5 ppl) $13.00 one way/$25.00 rt.
To reserve a shuttle, call 251-633-0313 or 800-357-5373
between 6am and 8pm at least 24 hours in advance. For more
information go to: http://www.mobairport.com/ground/index.php.
(You may also book your air and ground transfers
directly through Carnival. See below for information.)

**NOTE: If you're coming in the day of the cruise or leaving
when we return, we strongly suggest you booking your airport
transfers via Carnival. Yes, airport ground transportation is
cheaper but there are pros and cons.
Go to: http://www.ifly.com/ground-transportation

**NOTE: We will try to arrange group meets at the airport
for all those coming in around the same time for the pre-cruise
party, June 20th and for those coming in around the same time
on our cruise departure date, June 21st. Group shuttles
must be arranged 1 month in advance. This will be
discussed on our Yahoo Cruise Group.**

*Airport Rental Cars are available as well. Go to: http://www.mobairport.com/ground/rentals.php.

**Parking is available at the cruise terminal. Parking for
cruise passengers is adjacent to the terminal. Parking is
$60.00 for a 5 day cruise. Pay on entry is required. Cash
or credit card is accepted. RV and Camper parking is $120.00
for a 5 day cruise. For information call 1-888-744-7662.
Also check http://www.shipmobile.com/transportation.htm
for directions.

**Parking at our hotel is $6.00 per day for guest and includes
in/out priviledges.

*Taxi service:
Go to: http://www.mobairport.com/ground/taxi_limo.php
for contact info or just hit the curb. If you think you'll be
needing taxi service we suggest you copy some of the services
available to you.

If you're arriving by bus:
Greyhound Bus Lines connects Mobile Bay with cities
throughout the United States. For more information
on bus services to and from Mobile, call 800-231-2222.

Station address:
Mobile Greyhound Station
2545 Government Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36602

Telephone numbers:
Main: 251-478-6089
Baggage: 251-478-6649
Customer Service: 251-478-9793

Hours of Operation:
Hours of operation subject to change. Please call to verify
hours before making travel arrangements.

Station & Ticketing Hours:
Monday-Sunday (incl. holidays) 24hrs.

If you're arriving by car:
Please use Mapquest or another source to map your trip.
Two of the nations' most traveled Interstate highways,
I-10 and I-65, intersect Mobile.

If you're arriving by train: The station is MOE.

NOTE: Due to problems associated with Hurrican Katrina,
this station is closed until further notice. News and
information about the status of this station will be posted
on the Amtrak site as soon as available.

POCsters please, if you're thinking about traveling via
Amtrak we strongly suggest you calling to inquire about the
progress of this train station. You can inquire at
800-872-7245 or check this link as often as possible: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Station/Station_Page&c=am2Station&cid=1080080551958&ssid=109

Amtrak Station address:
11 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602

                  TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS

Embarkation (check in) starts at 1:30pm!!

Carnival suggests you book your travel arrangements so you
arrive in Mobile at least 3 hours before embarkation AND that
you at least arrive 2 hours early "AT THE PORT" to give
adequate time for processing. Don’t worry, food will be
available and a cash bar should be open.

*Carnival suggest you book your return flight NO EARLIER then 11:30am.*

If you’re planning on traveling the day of the cruise
Saturday, June 21^st and returning the day we return,

Thursday, June 26^th, Carnival would be happy to make
all your AIR arrangements and airport transfers for
you, AFTER you make your initial payment and up to
7 business days before our cruise. You’ll make your
travel plans with the Carnival Group Sales department
at: 1-866-721-3225 ext. 70204.

Tell them you want to arrange or inquire about booking
travel arrangements. This is the information you’ll need:

Group booking #: 9Q91W5

Group Name:      The Social Networking Group

Sailing date:      June 21^st, 2008

Ship Name:       Holiday

For further travel information go to our FAQ page.

          GETTING AROUND WHILE IN MOBILE

"THE MODA: The Moda is a free, fun and funky electric

trolley that serves downtown Mobile Bay visitors and locals.

Leave your car behind and board downtown Mobile's convenient,

pure-electric (and environmentally friendly) trolley service,

aavailable Monday through Friday from 7am - 6pm.

Moda makes getting around downtown fast and easy with 22 stops,

including businesses, Government Plaza, the courthouse, restaurants,

bars, shopping, parks, hotels and more. You ride in comfort,

regardless of the weather - and never have to look for a parking

place or feed a meter. It's a quick, efficient way to navigate your

downtown day. Moda maps are available at the

Fort Conde Welcome Center which is also the first stop of the

Moda trolley every day. For more information, call 251-344-6600.

THE WAVE: The Wave is our public transit system that

travels throughout Mobile County. For maps and fare information,
please call 251-344-6600."

Whichever way you decide to travel and whatever activities
you decide to partake in, we pray you safe journey and
enjoyable memories to last a lifetime.

~The POC SN Cruise Committee~

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