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Michael678 
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 Topic: Cruise To The Edge 2014, April 7 - 12
Posted: August 14 2014 at 15:23 |
 richardh wrote:
Michael678 wrote:
richardh wrote:
I didn't do the prog cruise so I can't speak about that but the Cruise experience for me was about visiting one of the most beautiful countries in the world ( Norway) and the indivdual excursions or 'stop off's'. In transit you need good entertainment and it was fun to go to a James Bond themed night. The musicians on these cruises are often brilliant so I enjoyed that aspect of it was well. Most people though like to go on a cruise to stuff themselves silly. Regular cruise goers are often not that ..ermm.. slim shall we way |
1. i think you meant "say" but i could be wrong.
2. i couldn't go obviously (ADER!!) but as a replacement ill be heading for the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA for the 3rd time in my life. and i shall be showing some classic rock (including prog of course) pride while over there. i won't be here for a few days just to let you know because of it. hell yeah.  |
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2 enjoy!! |
thx and i did! i also enjoyed going around the town to see what it has to offer while having "bumps in the road" of course. an overall awesome experience.
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richardh
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Posted: August 14 2014 at 01:16 |
Michael678 wrote:
richardh wrote:
I didn't do the prog cruise so I can't speak about that but the Cruise experience for me was about visiting one of the most beautiful countries in the world ( Norway) and the indivdual excursions or 'stop off's'. In transit you need good entertainment and it was fun to go to a James Bond themed night. The musicians on these cruises are often brilliant so I enjoyed that aspect of it was well. Most people though like to go on a cruise to stuff themselves silly. Regular cruise goers are often not that ..ermm.. slim shall we way |
1. i think you meant "say" but i could be wrong.
2. i couldn't go obviously (ADER!!) but as a replacement ill be heading for the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA for the 3rd time in my life. and i shall be showing some classic rock (including prog of course) pride while over there. i won't be here for a few days just to let you know because of it. hell yeah. |
1 correct!
2 enjoy!!
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Michael678
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Posted: August 11 2014 at 09:34 |
richardh wrote:
I didn't do the prog cruise so I can't speak about that but the Cruise experience for me was about visiting one of the most beautiful countries in the world ( Norway) and the indivdual excursions or 'stop off's'. In transit you need good entertainment and it was fun to go to a James Bond themed night. The musicians on these cruises are often brilliant so I enjoyed that aspect of it was well. Most people though like to go on a cruise to stuff themselves silly. Regular cruise goers are often not that ..ermm.. slim shall we way |
1. i think you meant "say" but i could be wrong.
2. i couldn't go obviously (ADER!!) but as a replacement ill be heading for the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA for the 3rd time in my life. and i shall be showing some classic rock (including prog of course) pride while over there. i won't be here for a few days just to let you know because of it. hell yeah.
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richardh
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Posted: August 11 2014 at 01:16 |
I didn't do the prog cruise so I can't speak about that but the Cruise experience for me was about visiting one of the most beautiful countries in the world ( Norway) and the indivdual excursions or 'stop off's'. In transit you need good entertainment and it was fun to go to a James Bond themed night. The musicians on these cruises are often brilliant so I enjoyed that aspect of it was well. Most people though like to go on a cruise to stuff themselves silly. Regular cruise goers are often not that ..ermm.. slim shall we way
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Gerinski
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Posted: August 10 2014 at 08:09 |
I would appreciate if someone who attended could comment on the experience. The Prog agenda looked very attractive but cruises are something which never caught my attention.
If I remember well it was something like 20 bands in a 5-day cruise, so around 4 concerts per day? that's fine for one or two days but I wonder if by the 4th day it may get a bit too much?
Also, I don't think there are enough proggers to fill a cruise ship so I guess that the Prog cruise thing is just a small part and most people in the ship are just regular cruise customers?
Does the cruise make also stops at harbours? how many?
I have never been to a cruise but I have the impression that it's not my thing, I think that the kind of activities available are not really my cup of tea.
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Michael678
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Posted: August 10 2014 at 07:57 |
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yeah, im just saying, we're on a VERY tight budget; that's why i mentioned this. but we were able to go to Great Wolf Lodge just before school starts so hooray for me!!
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richardh
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Posted: August 10 2014 at 06:35 |
They are always expensive but then they are very popular. You have to like the 'all inclusive' aspect of the experience. Much is laid on for you and included in the price. I would love to do another one but I reckon it will be when I retire which could be another 15 years the way its going. 
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Michael678
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Posted: August 09 2014 at 13:16 |
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good for you guys who actually went!! why is it this expensive though!?! and this goes for ALL the cruises out there!!
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Gooner
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Posted: March 30 2014 at 19:04 |
1 week to go! 
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Gooner
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Posted: January 17 2014 at 10:35 |
VIP rooms are sold out (although, there is a waiting list). Other cabins still available.
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richardh
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Posted: September 24 2013 at 01:55 |
TradingProgUK wrote:
TO CONFIRM - ROGER DEAN WILL BE ATTENDING AND MANNING SEVERAL STANDS HOSTED BY HIS OFFICIAL WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTORS: TRADING BOUNDARIES UK.
THE STANDS WILL FEATURE NEVER BEFORE SEEN ARTWORK, UNRELEASED ALBUM COVERS FROM THE YES, ASIA & URIAH HEAP YEARS, ORIGINAL PAINTINGS & SIGNED PRINTS.
ROGER HAS WORKED AND DESIGNED FOR INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS/BANDS SUCH AS:
YES ASIA URIAH HEAP FOCUS (X) GENTLE GIANT NIGHTWING STEVE HOWE VERMILLION RICK WAKEMAN & THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WWW.TRADINGBOUNDARIES.COM
HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET ROGER AND ENJOY NEVER BEFORE SEEN ARTWORK ON THE CRUISE TO THE EDGE
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GLASS HAMMER as well
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TradingProgUK
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Posted: September 23 2013 at 06:16 |
TO CONFIRM - ROGER DEAN WILL BE ATTENDING AND MANNING SEVERAL STANDS HOSTED BY HIS OFFICIAL WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTORS: TRADING BOUNDARIES UK.
THE STANDS WILL FEATURE NEVER BEFORE SEEN ARTWORK, UNRELEASED ALBUM COVERS FROM THE YES, ASIA & URIAH HEAP YEARS, ORIGINAL PAINTINGS & SIGNED PRINTS.
ROGER HAS WORKED AND DESIGNED FOR INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS/BANDS SUCH AS:
YES ASIA URIAH HEAP FOCUS (X) GENTLE GIANT NIGHTWING STEVE HOWE VERMILLION RICK WAKEMAN & THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WWW.TRADINGBOUNDARIES.COM
HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET ROGER AND ENJOY NEVER BEFORE SEEN ARTWORK ON THE CRUISE TO THE EDGE
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Chris S
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 00:51 |
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Great concert, sadly only the elite will make it or those nuts enough to beg, borrow and steal from their bank
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<font color=Brown>Music - The Sound Librarian
...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR]
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Blart
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 00:36 |
Not much more expensive than a regular cruise of similar duration! Now if only my wife were a prog fan...
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DanthraX
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Posted: August 26 2013 at 19:44 |
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What sorcery is this?
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I look up, I'm almost blinded
by the warmth of what's inside me
and the taste that's in my soul,
but I'm dead inside as I stand alone...
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geneyesontle
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Posted: August 23 2013 at 10:41 |
I wish I could go to this cruise. But I have school. 
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Poseidon wants to Acquire the Taste of the Fragile Lamb
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Gooner
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Posted: August 23 2013 at 09:11 |
Bands will also be playing twice...so since a broken clock is right twice a day...you get the picture.
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Gooner
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Posted: August 23 2013 at 07:51 |
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Out of the 20+ bands...there's only 10-12...I'd really like to see...considering I've seen Yes 6 times - they're not a priority(and neither are some of the other biggies listed there). I'm more interested in the newcomers. So, I'd imagine you'd have to maybe prioritize what you want to see. They've been doing this a long time...so I'm sure it'll work out.
Edited by Gooner - August 23 2013 at 07:53
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infocat
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Posted: August 23 2013 at 00:57 |
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How is this ship going to stay afloat with all of these bands?!
Seriously, on the surface it looks great to have so many bands, but will you be able to see all of the shows you want to? Hard to believe.
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The.Crimson.King
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Posted: August 22 2013 at 23:52 |
Gooner wrote:
Patrick Moraz has just been added! |
I don't think even a cruise ship is big enough to hold both Yes and Moraz
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