The Barbie Premium Experience is not so much a themed cruise as it is an add-on that parents can buy

The Barbie Premium Experience is not so much a themed cruise as it is an add-on that parents can buy for daughters obsessed with Mattel s famous doll. It will be offered on select Royal Caribbean ships beginning in January 2013 then will be rolled out to the entire fleet by March.
Afficionados of steampunk, a science fiction sub-genre that features alternate Victorian worlds with improbable technology that is heavy on brass gears can gather together to mingle with some of the biggest stars in the field and enjoy numerous steampunk-themed events. Some interesting ones include The Great Mad Scientists Monologue Competition and the Vintage Bathing Suit Contest.
Whether they call themselves Trekkers or Trekkies, followers of the long-running science fiction franchise Star Trek have gathered for floating fan conventions for several years now. This year marks the 20th anniversary of their first sailing. Take that Comic-Con!
Elvis may have left the building luxury hotels in chicago long ago, but the flame burns bright for his many fans. There s no word on their website when the next cruise will be, but stay tuned for sailings late this year or in 2013.
This cruise is aimed at fans of Apple s Macintosh computers and offers numerous workshops to help them get the most out of their machines. Example sessions include: video conversion made easy for iOS, Make your own cloud and Social media for fun and for profit. The real highlight of the cruise is the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse in the South Seas.
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