Important announcement!

 

We are still taking registrations for this exciting Gaming Adventure!

 

However, the final deadline to reserve and guarantee your rate on the Cruise is past.

Pricing is now subject to carnival’s rates. Please contact us for rates at the time of purchase. It is not expected that the price will climb too steeply at this point, but register soon as space *is* limited and the closer we get to full, the more the price will increase!

Full Cruise Schedule HERE!

 

 

Legion Events and Gamer Adventures Present

 

Game in the Gulf: A Magical Cruise

February 7 – 12, 2009

 

 

Mana Overboard!!!  Bring your friends and family to the best Magic: The Gathering event you’ve ever dragged them to.  There’s fun for all, even if you don’t game, you’re on a CRUISE.  We’re having a Conflux Launch Party on a cruise ship!  We are going to spend five great days on the Carnival Ecstasy, where your adventure includes the following shipboard fun…

 

 

Accommodations, Meals and Entertainment

Conflux Launch Party

Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Qualifier

Multi format Cruise “Championship” 

 

A PILE of Magic: The Gathering VIPs

Confirmed! Magic Writer, Former Pro Player, WotC R&D and 2008 Hall of Fame inductee, Mike Turian!

Mike came to Wizards after having a lot of success on the Pro Tour including winning Pro Tour New York 2000. He will be inducted into the Pro Tour Hall of Fame at Worlds 2008. The first Magic set he worked on was Ravnica. Since then he has been lead developer of Future Sight, Morningtide and Conflux. He’s been with Wizards since 2004.

Confirmed! Magic Writer, Pro Player and all around cool guy, Patrick Chapin!

Patrick Chapin has been competing on the pro circuit since its first year back in 1996.  He has three top 8's including a final's appearance in the World Championships last year.  He has also won a Type 1 Championship, State Championships, and finished highly in the Magic Invitational.  He is best known for his deckbuilding and writing about it on starcitygames.com and is currently competing alongside teammates Manuel Bucher, Guilluame Wafo-tapa, Paul Cheon, Luis Scott-Vargas, and the Ruel brothers.

Check out this auction for some 1 on 1 time with Patrick Chapin in prep for the upcoming pro tour Qualifier season!

Confirmed! “The Magic Show” podcast host, Evan Erwin!

Evan Erwin is the premier Magic: The Gathering videographer and community leader who has revolutionized Magic video coverage. His weekly YouTube series, The Magic Show, is seen by thousands each week has he chronicles the game and its players.

Plus Rock Star L3 Judges Chris Richter and Jason Lemahieu

 

We’re stopping in two ports and making those evenings and fun days at sea a blast with tons of Magic: The Gathering events judged by top notch Level 3 judges Chris Richter and Jason Lemahieu, lots of open gaming and play with various formats and great prizes, not to mention some sage advice and fun from our Magic: The Gathering icons.

 

Day

Port of Call

Arrive

Depart

1

Galveston, TX (Magic VIPs, Gamers, and Staff Meet and Greet) (Pre-order pick-up) (League Kick-Off) (Ask the Judge Live!! With Star City Games’ Chris Richter!)

 

4:00pm

2

Fun Day at Sea  (Conflux Launch Party!) (Sealed tournament, 2HG, Drafts) (Formal Night) (League Play)

 

 

3

Cozumel, Mexico 

(EDH Night) (Round 1 of Multi-format Championship!) (Drafts) (League Play)

9:00am

5:00pm

4

Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico

(Round 2 of Multi-format Championship!) (Grand Melee Night!) (Drafts) (League Play)

9:00am

5:00pm

5

Fun Day At Sea (PTQ!) (Final round for Multi-format Championship!) (Free Cocktail Party!) (Prize Drawings!)

 

 

6

Galveston, TX

8:00am

 

 

Inside

$485      

Ocean View

$545

Suite

$985

                    

Registration form may be found HERE.

Registration must be completed using this form only.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Prices are cruise only, double occupancy.  Prices do not include alcoholic beverages, gratuities, travel insurance or travel expenses to the Port of Galveston. Gamer registration fee is $89.00, for gamers only. Passports will be required in 2009. For registration forms, please visit www.gameradventures.com/gulf.htm. Stay tuned to www.legionevents.com/cruise for more information.

 

Kimberly Maita, Ships and Trips Travel dba Gamer Adventures 6750 Folsom Blvd, Ste 257, Sacramento, CA  95819; phone 916-502-5585, cst 2051435-40

Lindsey Kary, Legion Events  1922 S Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53714; phone 605-929-0004; Lindsey@legionevents.com