According to Wikipedia “Steampunk” originated during the 1980s and early 1990s and incorporates elements of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, horror, and speculative fiction. It involves a setting where steam power is widely used—whether in an alternate history such as Victorian era Britain or “Wild West“-era United States, or in a post-apocalyptic time —that incorporates elements of either science fiction or fantasy. Works of steampunk often feature anachronistic technology, or futuristic innovations as Victorians might have envisioned them, based on a Victorian perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, and art. This technology includes such fictional machines as those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or the contemporary authors Philip Pullman, Scott Westerfeld and China Mieville.

Other examples of steampunk contain alternative history-style presentations of such technology as lighter-than-air airships, analog computers, or such digital mechanical computers as Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace‘s Analytical Engine.

Steampunk also refers to art, fashion, and design that are informed by the aesthetics of steampunk literature.[1] Various modern utilitarian objects have been modded by individual artisans into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical “steampunk” style, and a number of visual and musical artists have been described as steampunk.

Steampunk is influenced by, and often adopts the style of, the 19th-century scientific romances of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Mary Shelley.[2]

Now you can be a part of history and come and join the first Steampunk cruise!
March 16-23, 2013

Ship departs from New Orleans and sails to Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Cozumel.
7 Days of Steampunk Music, Food, Fun, Metal, and Lace on the high seas

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!

Just some of the fun we have for you
SPEAKERS|/ MUSICIANS/ ARTISTS/ EVENTS
*New Orleans land party Steampunk meet up for all
*The Steampunk Duchess Of Nola High Seas Ball
*The Chrononauts Parade
*The Magnificent Captain’s Formal Night on the Navigator of the Seas
*All food included on board such as Sushi bar, Steak and gourmet fare
*Steampunk boutique hall made of the worlds best shops & vendors
*Performances by Hellblinki Sextet in the exquisite Shipboard Ixtapa Lounge
*Performances by Unwoman under the stars
*Appearances by the infamous Mary Robinette Kowal, Writer and Puppeteer
*Appearances by the renowned Author G. D. 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.
*Optional High Tea excursions in Jamaica and Grand Cayman (Add on cost)
*Cocktail Party with Prizes for the weeks best! Prizes, Swag and so much more!
*Much more to be announced!
LIMITED CABINS HELD!
$350 SAVES YOUR SPACE!!!!
CLICK HERE FOR PRICING AND CABIN DESCRIPTIONS!
http://steampunkcruise.com/#!/pricing/

If you save $5 dollars a day between now and September you can go!

All booking info can be found here
http://steampunkcruise.com/
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(855) 783-2600