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Posted: Fri Mar 2nd, 2007 05:14 pm | 1st Post |
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You're stretched out in a chair as your ship speeds toward a distant outpost, nothing beyond the bow but empty space. You see a man with a red polyester shirt, a woman in a short dress, both sporting matching upside-down V's. You move to another deck, where another man-this one with pointed ears-wants to discuss the dangers of the Klingons. Someone shouts, "Beam me up, Scotty!"
This is no spaceship, but a large cruise vessel sailing through the Caribbean. Welcome to the world of theme cruises.
"Beatles 40th Anniversary Tribute Cruise,"
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
This luxury version of the "Yellow Submarine" gets rocked by a Beatles copycat band. Its last sailing was back in 2004, and there's no word whether a revival (reunion, if you will) may happen. For more information: http://www.revolutionlive.com
"Seatrek," Genesis Productions
After 11 years of wackiness, Seatrek is sailing off into the final frontier after this summer's outing. Interested in meeting Captain Chekov? This might be your last chance. For more information: http://www.scifi-cruises.com
"Hogs on the High Seas"
In its fifth year, Hogs on the High Seas may be more than you can handle. How crazy do things get? Let's just say that one of their onboard competitions is called the "belly smacker contest." For more information: http://hogsonthehighseas.com
"Frank Sinatra Tribute Cruise," Galaxsea Travel
Sinatra aficionados can croon to the sound of Sinatra interpreter Steve Marvin, or engage in Sinatra-only discussions with the host of radio show "Strictly Sinatra." For more information: 800-989-8188
"Caviar Cruise." Regent Seven Seas Cruises
While this ship has sailed, egg-craving cruisers are anxious for a re-hatching. It's easy to see why. Choosing between vodka and champagne to accompany the caviar while cruising the Black Sea? Priceless. For more information: http://www.rssc.com
"Cabaret at Sea," Crystal Cruises
This aquatic cage aux folles under the command of the Mabel Mercer Foundation will feature composer-lyricist Jerry Herman as well as leading Broadway and cabaret stars. For more information: http://www.crystalcruises.com
"Great Balls of Yarn," Celebrity Cruise Lines
This needle-happy crowd set sail in early 2007 for an Eastern Caribbean sail, featuring classes with knitting author Nicki Epstein. No word on whether anyone made an afghan for the captain. For more information: http://www.greatballsofyarn.com
"Slayer Cruise," Genesis Productions
"Too creepy to be true" will never apply to the world of theme cruises. And to prove it, celebrities from the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" will take over the Alaskan coastline this summer. For more information: http://slayercruise.com/
"Girls Get-A-Way Cruise," Premier Christian Cruises
This cruise's motto is "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." Mothers and daughters, "friends from way back" and "women in your church circle," get ready for a four-night inspirational retreat sailing this November. For more information: http://www.premierchristiancruises.com
"Murder Mystery Cruise," GoBarging.com
A "trip to die for," this cruise will feature an expert on ghosts and the supernatural who will take you on the trail of Jack the Ripper and other haunted locations around England. For more information: http://www.gobarging.com
"The Rock Boat," Sixthman
"The world's greatest floating music festival," featuring Sister Hazel and Toad the Wet Sprocket, among others, will rock the waters of Miami, Grand Cayman and Jamaica at the beginning of 2008. It's party central for the younger set. For more information: http://www.therockboat.com
"Clothing Optional Cruises," Bare Necessities Tour and Travel Inc.
The name of this cruise doesn't leave much to the imagination, nor do its participating travelers. If you dare to go bare, there's at least one sailing per year. For more information: http://www.bare-necessities.com
"Tim McGraw Country Cruise Getaway"
This past January was your chance to attend a "country music supercamp." If you're a fan of McGraw's music, just think how you'll feel about the Gala Midnight Country Buffet. For more information: http://www.McGrawCruise.com
"Chess Moves", GeekCruises.com
Sailing the eastern Caribbean, this floating game room will be your chance to learn the "art of attack" and sharpen your moves. For more information: http://geekcruises.com
"The 2007 Annual Gothic Cruise and Masquerade Ball," All Genre Travel
Sponsored by Vampire Rave and Gothic Beauty Magazine, this cruise doesn't involve any slaying--only moonlight swims, a gothic art auction, a performance by VNV Nation and other raving activities. For more information: http://www.allgenretravel.com/vnvnation.html
"Love Me Tender Cruise", Royal Caribbean
Cruise with the King -- or at least many versions of his likeness -- to Bermuda. Tribute performances span Elvis's career, from gospel to rock (and thin to fat), while guests will have plenty of opportunity to perform themselves. For more information: http://www.pandaonline.com
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Posted: Fri Mar 2nd, 2007 11:32 pm | 2nd Post |
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WOW!! I like the Beatles one!!!!!!!!
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 12:19 am | 3rd Post |
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| The murder mystery would be fun too!
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 02:57 pm | 4th Post |
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Those are awesome!!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer cruise?? LMAO!
And the knitting cruise? 
I certainly HOPE that they disenfect EVERY DAMN CHAIR on that ship after the totally nude cruise (I'm thinking they're eating dinner nude too?). 
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:18 pm | 5th Post |
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Brangwen wrote: Those are awesome!!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer cruise?? LMAO!
And the knitting cruise?
I certainly HOPE that they disenfect EVERY DAMN CHAIR on that ship after the totally nude cruise (I'm thinking they're eating dinner nude too?).
Give me a Buffy the Tractor Slayer cruise and I'm there!  Nah, the nudists have to put on clothes to eat in the dining room, so at least that part of the ship is safe! I'm still trying to figure out Sister Hazel and Toad the Wet Sprocket. 
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:31 pm | 6th Post |
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hstrybuf wrote: Brangwen wrote: Those are awesome!!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer cruise?? LMAO!
And the knitting cruise?
I certainly HOPE that they disenfect EVERY DAMN CHAIR on that ship after the totally nude cruise (I'm thinking they're eating dinner nude too?).
Give me a Buffy the Tractor Slayer cruise and I'm there! Nah, the nudists have to put on clothes to eat in the dining room, so at least that part of the ship is safe! I'm still trying to figure out Sister Hazel and Toad the Wet Sprocket.
Been reading up on that nudist cruise, have ya? 
Sister Hazel and Toad the Wet Sprocket are both bands.... that were popular about 10-15 YEARS ago.
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:34 pm | 7th Post |
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Me? Nude? Nah, I read it somewhere else. As for the Toad, give me a Toad Suck Pond over a Wet Sprocket! 
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:37 pm | 8th Post |
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Brangwen wrote: hstrybuf wrote: Brangwen wrote: Those are awesome!!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer cruise?? LMAO!
And the knitting cruise?
I certainly HOPE that they disenfect EVERY DAMN CHAIR on that ship after the totally nude cruise (I'm thinking they're eating dinner nude too?).
Give me a Buffy the Tractor Slayer cruise and I'm there! Nah, the nudists have to put on clothes to eat in the dining room, so at least that part of the ship is safe! I'm still trying to figure out Sister Hazel and Toad the Wet Sprocket.
Been reading up on that nudist cruise, have ya?
Sister Hazel and Toad the Wet Sprocket are both bands.... that were popular about 10-15 YEARS ago.
They are both local bands here in the Denver area and are still very popular here.
PE
Last edited on Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:38 pm by planersedge
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:39 pm | 9th Post |
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| PE, would you go on a cruise just to see them?
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:43 pm | 10th Post |
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Nope, I don't do theme cruises If I can at all help it. Accidentally booked a Country Western Dance cruise quite a while back. They absolutely took over the ship.
I have seen Sister Hazel a few times but Toad and The Wet Sprocket is not my kind of music.
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:44 pm | 11th Post |
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Oh, PE you're just behind the times!! 
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:46 pm | 12th Post |
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Brangwen wrote: Oh, PE you're just behind the times!!
Nope just an old fart.
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 03:52 pm | 13th Post |
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hstrybuf wrote: Me? Nude? Nah, I read it somewhere else. As for the Toad, give me a Toad Suck Pond over a Wet Sprocket!
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 05:00 pm | 14th Post |
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Now where did you get that? 
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Posted: Sat Mar 3rd, 2007 05:03 pm | 15th Post |
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hstrybuf wrote: Now where did you get that?
hmmm... cropped out of one of YOUR pix.
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