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1: Overview
The USS Horne 2009 Reunion will be held onboard the 855 foot
Carnival Elation. According to the Carnival Website:
True to its name, you'll feel your spirits
soar as soon as you board the Carnival Elation. Relax in the sun on the
teak-planked decks, or plunge into any of the three refreshing swimming
pools. Make your way to any of the eateries for a delicious meal. Or, roll
up your sleeves and try your luck in the friendly casino before turning your
attention to the exciting nightlife.
You may read all about the ship and take virtual
tours by
CLICKING HERE. Engineers may be interested to know the Carnival Elation
is the first passenger vessel in the world built with the revolutionary
Azipod propulsion system.
It looks like it will be a fantastic setting for
the next Horne Reunion.
Note! Passports will be required.
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2: Itinerary
The USS Horne 2009 Reunion Cruise will depart
San Diego on Thursday March 26, 2009 at 1600. We spend a day at sea on
Friday March 27th and arrive at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at 8am on Saturday
March 28th. We begin our return trip Saturday afternoon at 1600 and spend
another full day at sea on Sunday March 29th. We return to San Diego at 8am
on Monday March 30, 2009.
Thursday March 26th 2009 - Depart San Diego 1600
Friday March 27th - Fun Day at Sea
Saturday March 28th - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
0800-1600
Sunday March 29th - Fun Day at Sea
Monday March 30th - Arrive San Diego 0800
Details regarding attire, specific reunion
functions, speakers etc are still being worked out but as more information
becomes available it will be published on the USSHorne.net Website and
distributed via this Newsletter.
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3: Pricing
Take a virtual tour of the various staterooms
available by
CLICKING HERE. Carnival is currently quoting us the following prices.
All prices are PER PERSON and based on double occupancy. Prices include
meals but do not include fees, taxes or gratuity. See a breakdown of fees
below:
Inside Cabin: $379 + Fees
Ocean View Cabin: $429 + Fees
Junior Suite: $779 + Fees
Penthouse Suite: $879 + Fees
Fees (per person):
Customs Fees $1.93
Fuel Supplement: $20.00
Government Fees: $42.97
Immigration Tax: $3.00
Intl. Dep. Cruise Only Tax: $3.00
Total Fees & Taxes per person: $71.00
Note: Those requiring air-travel to San Diego
are encouraged to contact Carnival as they may be able to provide discounted
airfare.
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4: Reservations
THE MAIN PURPOSE of this initial Newsletter
is to guage interest in the Reunion. With over 1,000 former crew members
now listed on the Decklog we anticipate a good turnout and need to
determine how many rooms to set aside at the above prices for Horne
Reunion Attendees. We are not yet taking reservations... but if you are
interested in and think you may be able to attend the 2009 USS Horne
Reunion, please email me and let me know. We do not
require a deposit at this time... we are just trying to determine how
many cabins to reserve at these prices. Once this initial block of rooms
is booked additional rooms may still be available but the prices above
will not be guaranteed. Since the reunion is 1 year away the prices will
almost certainly increase. So if you are interested in and think you
will be able to attend the 2009 Reunion Crusie please email me and let
me know ASAP!
Note... my email address has an anti-spam
authentication process. Please just follow the instructions and I will
receive your email. Emailing me now will enable us to reserve an
appropriate sized block of rooms for Horne Reunion attendees. Also...
let me know how many people will be in your party... and tell me which
rooms you are interested in reserving... (Inside, Ocean View, Suite etc)
We will soon provide instructions for you to
contact Carnival and reserve your cabins at the Horne Reunion Rates.
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That's all for now. Please email me as soon as
possible to let me know if you are planning to attend the USS Horne 2009
Reunion Cruise.
Hope to hear from you soon and look forward to
seeing you at the Reunion!
