Gay Cruises - 8th Annual Western Caribbean

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Gay Cruises – 8th Annual Western Caribbean Halloween Cruise from Aquafest

Posted on 02 May 2009
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Hi there! The following is one of a multi-part series on 2009 gay cruises. The purpose of each page is to give you useful information about the cruise at a glance. Please feel free to discuss these cruises in the forums! -Ed.

Cruise: 8^th Annual Western Caribbean Halloween Cruise

When: October 25^th to November 1^st, 2009

Company/Offered Through: Aquafest

Type: All-Gay

Departs: Tampa, Florida

Visits: Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize and Roatan Island

Basic Itinerary:

Entertainment and Things To Do:

Private Gay Shows with Guest Celebrities
Gay and Lesbian Shows
Gay and Lesbian Film Festival at Sea
Gay DJ
Theme Dance Parties
Private Group Cocktail Party
Group Dining
Wine at Dinner on a Special Night
Aquafest Cruise Directors
Gay Olympics and Sporting Events
Gay Beach Party
Singles Get-togethers
Couples Get-togethers
Lesbian Get-togethers
Afternoon T-Dance

Private AquaQuest Shore Excursion

OUR MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES FOR 2009

HEDDA LETTUCE

Hedda Lettuce is a six-time “HX” drag queen of the year award winner. She has performed at many cabaret venues including “Caroline’s on the Broadway,” “Fez,” “The Showroom at East of Eight” and the “Chelsea Clearview Movie Theater” where she hosts the “Clearview Classic Movie Night.” She is also the creator of the popular drag country singing trio – The “Dixie Chixs With Dixs.”

Hedda’s screen credits include “To Wong Foo,” “Flawless,” with Robert Dinero, “The Look,” with Carol Alt and a handful of independent films. She has appeared in popular television shows; “Sex in the City,” “Oprah” and recently made an appearance on “20/20″ with Barbara Walters. Hedda’s Theater experience includes the off-Broadway show; “Servicemen,” directed by Sean Mathias and “Sleeping With Straight Men,” starring Hedda Lettuce and John Waters favorite actress; Mink Stole. Hedda has also produced many off-Broadway shows including; “Sex, Lies and Duct Tape; Hedda’s Christmas Show,” “Lettuce Rejoice” and her standup tour deforce; “Miss Lettuce If You’re Nasty!”

In addition she has hosted high profile charity events such as “Broadway Bares,” “The HX Awards” and has performed on stage with Joy Behar, Joan Rivers, Caroline Rhea and in 1999 with Madonna for the “MTV Music Awards.” Hedda just finished a 4-month run of her one woman show; “Meet the Lettuce Family” in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Hedda just appeared as a special guest on “Project Runway.”

REINA

Headline Performer

Taking center stage by storm, Robbins Entertainment/BMG recording artist, Reina hasn’t skipped a beat since her debut blockbuster; “Find Another Woman” hit the airwaves back in1999. In just a few weeks this song catapulted to #2 on Billboard’s Dance Chart.

In 2003 her hit song “No One’s Gonna Change You”, crossed over and entered Billboard’s Top 100 Chart. Fast forward to June 1st, of 2004 and her new single “If I Close My (Everything Will Be Alright)” was debuted at radio and within weeks the record soared to the top of the music charts. She performed the song live on the Regis & Kelly talk show on ABC, and her debut album This Is Reina was released on October 26, 2004.

With a five and a half octave range, Reina has captivated audiences throughout the country. At WKTUS Beat Stock Concerts she sang for over 31,000 adoring fans. In addition to singing, this 27-year-old charismatic New Yorker from the Bronx is a proficient songwriter. She co-wrote her single “Anything For Love” and upon hearing this song, Donna Summer was impressed enough to enlist Reina to write for her.

Her fans have expressed that “Find Another Woman” prompted them to leave bad relationships, and that the song is as empowering as the 70’s hit “I Will Survive”. She earned a nomination for Best New Artist at The Winter Music Dance Conference and was featured on Seventeen Magazine’s “New Star Showcase”.

JULIE GOLDMAN

Headline Comic

When Julie was 15, she was at a Jewish youth group convention where her soon to be first comedy mentor, Tony V., was performing. She was enrapt with him and asked how she could do stand up. He told her to come to the Comedy Connection and do 5 minutes. She did and the rest is history in her own mind.

DJ JST

Headline DJ/Producer

DJ JST (a name derived from his initials, but pronounced gist) is a classically trained violinist and graduate from the University of Michigan, School of Music. In 2004 after working in Information Technology for several years, he decided that it was time to bring his focus back to music and pursue a career that he could be passionate about.

In 2008 His remixes for Lauren Hildebrandt, Jenna Drey, Alyson and Erin Hamilton, brought DJ JST to the forefront as one of dance music’s most sought after producers. His remixes for Erin Hamilton’s “Control Yourself” and Alyson “Here With Me” earned him two top 5 hits on Billboard’s Dance Club Chart.

Now working on some exciting new production and collaboration projects in the studio, DJ JST is well on his way to becoming one of the hottest commodities on the DJ circuit. Stay tuned for his first full length album which is scheduled for release Spring 2009.

DJ – Michael Kessler

Pricing Info:

Other Info:

What’s Included: All meals except for alternative (additional fee) reservation restaurants, entertainment, and accommodations aboard ship for the duration of the cruise as well as all advertised Aquafest Events.

What’s Not Included: Tipping, items of a personal nature, alcoholic beverages, gift shop and spa purchases, gambling, optional shore excursions, airfare, air taxes, and /or local transfers to the port of embarkation/disembarkation. Non-discountable fees and taxes are additional. A $30.00 booking processing fee is additional and subject to change without notice.

Non-discountable fees and taxes: Port Charges (Non-Discountable fees) are $159.00 & Government Taxes are $71.89 per person based on double occupancy and subject to change without notice. Fees, taxes, and any surcharges imposed by the cruise line are subject to change without notice. Charges vary for single, triples, and quads. Ask for details.

Cruise Line Cancellation Penalties: [Varies by sailing]

75-57 days prior to departure- deposit amount

56-29 days prior to departure- 50% penalty

28-16 days prior to departure- 75% penalty

15 days or less prior to departure- 100% penalty

Aquafest Cancellation Penalties:

Bookings cancelled from date of booking to 90 days before sailing: Aquafest cancellation fee- $50 per person

Bookings cancelled 90 days to day of sailing: Aquafest cancellation fee – $300 plus Cruise Line cancellation fee – see above.

Bookings cancelled 60 days to day of sailing: Aquafest cancellation fee – $300 plus Cruise Line – see above

Aquafest cancellation fee will be charged to your credit card and will appear on your statement as CruiseCenter.

Documentation Requirements:

It is the passenger’s responsibility to determine and provide proper identification, documentation (including passport and visas if required), and inoculations for the destinations to which he/she is traveling. The traveler should verify requirements well in advance of travel to insure compliance. Passengers who do not meet these requirements will be denied boarding by cruise lines and airlines. CruiseCenter/Aquafest is not responsible for providing documentation and inoculation information.

Disclaimer: All advertised events are exclusive to guests who book through Aquafest only. Aquafest Cruises are group events and not chartered vessels. Events based on a minimum of 30 group passengers. All rates are cruise only and per person, based on double occupancy subject to availability at time of booking. All rates include Aquafest special event fee. Non-discountable fees and taxes, airfare, air taxes and transfers are additional unless otherwise noted. A $30.00 booking processing fee is additional and subject to change without notice. All cancellations are subject to a minimum $50+ per person cancellation fee from Aquafest (see Aquafest Cancellation Penalties above) in addition to any vendor cancellation penalties. Event details, pricing, port charges, taxes, fees and surcharges are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to correct errors.

Trip Cancellation Insurance: We strongly recommend trip cancellation/interruption insurance for all reservations. More information will be provided to you at the time of booking.

Detailed Itinerary:

Ship Info:

Every one of Carnival’s “Fun Ships”® is a unique floating resort designed with your fun in mind. Venture out of your spacious stateroom and experience the outdoor areas, wonderful restaurants, friendly casino, relaxing lounges, invigorating spa, exciting nightclubs and duty-free shopping. Come aboard and see for yourself.

Inside Staterooms

Cabin Name: Interior Guarantee

Category: IS

Description: Guaranteed minimum interior stateroom category or better. Stateroom might be assigned at check-in only. Stateroom location or upgrade not guaranteed. Restrictions apply.

Cabin Name: Interior Stateroom with Upper/Lower

Category: 1A

Description: Every Carnival guest is assured of spacious, comfortable accommodations. All staterooms have carpeting, ample drawer and closet space, private facilities (shower, basin and toilet), telephone and color television showing first-run films. Our SuperLiners all feature staterooms above ocean level for a more comfortable cruise.