The Fourth Annual Steampunk Cruise!

[jaborwhalky]

The http://steampunkcruise.com/ is March 16-23, 2013
THE FIRST ANNUAL STEAMPUNK CRUISE!
EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE!
Imagine boarding Royal Caribbean’s fair vessel, The Navigator of the Seas as she sets sail for the magnificent Western Caribbean for our First Annual Steampunk Cruise and High Seas Ball, to include appearances, workshops and performances from the most reknowned Steampunk Writers, Speakers Artists and Musicians in the Steampunk World today!
March 16-23, 2013
Your Attendance is Requested!
Ship departs from New Orleans and sails to Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Cozumel.
7 Days of Steampunk Music, Metal and Lace on the high seas
http://steampunkcruise.com/
What you have to look forward on the Steampunk Cruise
*The Steampunk Duchess Of Nola High Seas Ball
*The Chrononauts Parade
*The Magnificent Captain’s Formal Night on the Navigator of the Seas
*Performances by Hellblinki Sextet in the exquisite Shipboard Ixtapa Lounge
*Performances by Unwoman under the stars
*Appearances by the famous Mary Robinette Kowal, Writer and Puppeteer
*Appearances by the renowned Author GD Falksen
*Readings with award winning Author Jay Lake
*Mind-bending Steampunk Confabulations on everything from, Steampunk History, to the Future of our Past
Steampunk Film Festival sharing some of the best Steampunk Movies and shorts
*Ballroom Dance class and Dance Attitudinal workshop
*Sunset Sail Aways of Romantic Splendor
*Dinners in the magnificent three tiered Formal Dining Room
*Late Night Rendezvous on the top deck all glass wrap around Viking Crown Lounge
*Tea Get Togethers as you step back in time in the Dungeon Dance Club
*The Steampunk Cruise Craftroom Extravaganza Gatherings
*The Great Mad Scientists Monologue Competition
*Vintage Bathing Suit Contest Deck-side as we sail out to sea,
*Pipe and Brandy after dinner in the Connoisseurs Club (cost not included)
*Formal Portraits in your Costumed Best with amazing backdrops and green screen.
*Cocktail Party with Prizes for the weeks best! Prizes, Swag and so much more!
*Optional High Tea excursions in Jamaica and Grand Cayman ( Add on cost)
*And much much more to be announced!
http://steampunkcruise.com/
LIMITED CABINS HELD!
$350 SAVES YOUR SPACE!!!!
CLICK HERE FOR PRICING AND CABIN DESCRIPTIONS!
http://steampunkcruise.com/
TO BE INCLUDED IN THE STEAMPUNK EVENTS YOU MUST BOOK VIA OUR AGENCY
TO BOOK THIS CRUISE, EITHER REGISTER NOW OR CONTACT OUR TRAVEL PARTNER LISA TOLL FREE AT (855) STEAM 00, (855) 783-2600, LHARDING@CRUISEPLANNERS.COM
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[Captain]

Brilliant idea! 

[Gomez Darkholm]

Alas, even with this early notice it's too expensive as I would have to pay  for a family of five for this trip and I'm looking at possibly having to deal with school costs next year for three members of the family.     

[Captain]

Unfortunately this conflicts with one of my work board meetings in Fairbanks but my wife is thinking about going without me. 

[Atterton]

Damn, this has gone quite commercial hasn't it?

[Captain]

Steamcon IV patron tickets are $235.00 and the motel is $119./night so about $468.00 before food.  We have to fly or take the http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/ to get to either.  You can make sacrifices to save money at cons but cruises come with a lot more bells, whistles, and food.  SP like pretty much everything else costs money.  When we are lucky and wise we get what we pay for.  The idea of cruises is very appealing to me.  I think that I could immerse myself more for a week on a ship and enjoy myself more.  I like the sounds of a cruise and hope that it will generally take SP in a positive direction. 

Atterton - Not to put you on the spot or anything negative, but what would be your "dream" SP activity(s)?  I enjoy your many of your posts here and would seriously would like to hear your visions for the future of this genre.   

[Lachlan_MacAuslander]

I do hope this happens - my reservations are in, and I'm gearing up for some marathon sewing lessons with my spouse... 

[Hez]

Sounds great, I will have to work on ways and means.

[Captain]

Price drop to $999. double rooms and $899./four place....   Due to a change in work there is now at least a slim chance that we can go but I am hesitant to make reservations yet until things settle down here. 

[Lachlan_MacAuslander]

Hope they settle down soon - the lowered prices are only guaranteed for another 6 days, according to the Facebook page... 

We actually talked two more friends of ours into joining us on the cruise. 

[Captain]

And now the reservation fee has been dropped to $100.00....   Still it would be nice to have a better idea of exactly where and what I'll be doing next March. 

[hasher]

Now if I just had a date. 

LOL

guess I better crackon on my outfit just in case.

[Lachlan_MacAuslander]

They've also extended the price break to October 1, so you've got some additional time for your calendar to sort itself out... Good luck, Captain!

[Hez]

"How I wish I could but it looks highly unlikely this time."  she said hoping desperately that there will be a next time.

[Captain]

We have sent in our deposits since it looks like we should be able to make the cruise. 

Although I have only heard glowing things from cruise passengers, I am not very clear on what to expect. 

It looks like we will not only have a chance to see the Mayan temple ruins on Cozumel but should be able to take a ferry to the mainland and visit Chichen Itza which sounds wonderful.  This is assuming that the Mayans were wrong about the whole end of the world thingie.   

[Captain]

Apparently "Captain Roberts" of Abney Park will be joining the cruise!  Things are looking up. 

[Captain]

https://www.facebook.com/events/266609963450372/?notif_t=plan_user_joined 

The FaceBook event page.

[Captain]

They've also extended the price break to October 1, so you've got some additional time for your calendar to sort itself out... Good luck, Captain!

My lady wife just made our airlines reservations the other night.  My work board meetings have changed radically allowing us to go.  We are going by way of Gulf Wars XXII http://www.gulfwars.org/ where we can catch up with a lot of old friends who sadly (and unwisely) will not come visit us in Alaska.    

Despite many good folks' reassurances, I am not sure what I shall do with myself on a cruise besides eat too much.  Does anyone else going play backgammon?  Or? 

Is anyone else planning to go to Gulf Wars XXII? 

[Hez]

Sooooooooo Jealouuuuuuuuuuus!   
sob

[Octavius von Gilgamesh]

I feel compelled to state that I have a VIP ticket to the Steampunk Cruise Land Party on 15/03/2013, that I will be unable to use. If anyone is interested in obtaining said ticket, even if you are not going on the cruise, P.M me for more info.

[Captain]

We just disembarked from the First SteamPunk Cruise.  I would have to write a novel to cover everything in half the detail it deserves.  The Mayan ruins were Tulan and not enough time to explore.  The Jamaican High Tea was at the beautiful Good Hope Estate built in 1755 and wonderful and I am hard to impress with tea.  The new Abney Park board game is excellent and a must buy when it comes out.  The food was endless and fantastic delivered by a very enthusiastic crew.  Most of all our fellow SPs were some of the best and most talented folks in the whole of the SP world.  Hopefully we will have many pictures to post soon.  

Soon: http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunk_cruise_/pool/ 

[Captain]

The 2014 SteamPunk Cruise is tentatively planned for Valentines Day-ish leaving out of New Jersey for the Bahamas.  http://steampunkcruise.com/contact-page/ 

[Captain]

http://www.steampunkchronicle.com/ArticleView/tabid/238/ArticleId/423/Yo-Ho-and-Ahoy-The-First-Annual-Steampunk-Cruise-March-16th-23rd-2013.aspx  This is an excellent review written by a fellow SP Cruiser.  

Here is a short video of the cruise:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uiu31rM7TFk

[Captain]

https://www.facebook.com/events/499628653464896/declines/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity 

[Captain]

Apparently the price dropped to $639.00(?) today.