This is MGRW cruiseshare info. Site being upgraded but I was able to get this from cached version on yahoo.
OUR ASSURANCE TO Cruiseship'Share BUYERS
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Our goal is to provide appreciative passengers with an exclusive right to elite Boutique Cruise Line and other vacations at a very low relative cost. To ensure your lasting enjoyment:
* Cruise experiences excel
* Cruiseship'Share cost is an outstanding value
* Prospective buyers must be well informed
* Ship operations and up-scale service is assured by qualified management
* Guarantees prevent escalating annual fees and costs
* Cruises provide unique and special vacation experiences not otherwise available
* Passengers have a remarkable choice of optional recreational activities, from golf to scuba to skiing, and much, much more.
* Cruiseship'Share ownership gives you a selection of a few or many, alternative fine resort vacations, or other travel services.
For more information see the following and other pages of this web site. We look forward to having you and your friends join us to discover the unique enjoyment and value offered to Cruiseship'Share owners.
SHIP INFORMATION
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Cruiseship'Shares vessel characteristics provide uniquely different cruise experiences that are enhanced by optimum service, lots of time for port activities, much lower cost, and exceptional value compared to otherwise equivalent commercial cruises, resort property timeshare, and other land vacations. The Pacific Aurora is now in service. Plans call for it to be followed by other fine, small vessels.
For vessel details click on one of the following - Squamish
Voyager
Southern
Voyager
Vacation
Voyager
- More to follow
WHAT IS A Cruiseship'Share?
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(a) GENERAL DESCRIPTION Prior page
Vacation ownership, in the form of a timeshare or similar concept, has become the most economical way to select frequent, continuing high quality holidays from a wide variety of worldwide destinations. Cruiseship'Shares combine the best attributes of these highly successful holiday concepts with elite cruise vacations.
Cruiseship'Share ownership includes and provides:
* 2 people with one or more 7 night cruises each year or every other year in a cabin category of their choice over a 20 year period (which might be extended), see duration of Cruiseship'Shares.
* Use of all of a vessel's services and public areas, including lovely cabins, great dining, enjoyable on board activities, see onboard services, plus access to unique receational and adventure opportunities, see Pacific Aurora activities.
* Room for additional passengers who can join Owners in some cabins for a reasonable extra fee.
* The option to use more than one cruise each year, consecutively, at the same time (with friends in a different cabin), or during different time periods.
* The option to delay a Cruise for one year beyond the intended year of use, through an exchange company.
* The right to select an available cruise in a similar cabin category on any Boutique Cruise Line vessel as they may become available.
* The right to trade for many more days at a worldwide selection of fine land resorts or for a cruise with a different cruise line. See exchanges.
* The right to sell, transfer, rent or loan a Cruiseship'Share.
* Ship services similar to those on equivalent commercial cruise ships, plus unique and special vacation experiences that other comparable ships don't offer.
(b) NUMBER OF Cruiseship'Shares Prior page
There are 50 annual 7 night Cruiseship'Share cruises (Time Periods) for each cabin. The other two weeks each year are reserved for maintenance.
Although Cruiseship'Share buyers acquire rights in a specific vessel, additional ships are anticipated. Cruiseship'Shares Owners can enjoy cruising on all of them. The number of Cruiseship'Shares on the present and possible additional cruise ships follow:
Vessel No. of Cabins No. of Cruiseship'Shares
Pacific Aurora
Southern Voyager*
Vacation Voyager* 34
23
66 1,700
1,150
3,300
Total Number 123 6,150
*More vessels will be introduced at the discretion of the Developer. If so,
ships and the number of cabins may change for the benefit of Owners.
(c) TYPES OF Cruiseship'Shares Prior page
* Fixed Week: Accommodations in a Designated Cabin Category (or a specific cabin at the option of Cruiseship'Share buyers) during a Designated Time Period.
* Floating Week: At an Owner's option and request, a Fixed Week can be changed to a Floating Week and a Cruise can be selected during any Time Period, in the same Designated Cabin Category.
* Points: A Floating Week can be converted into a predetermined number of RCI Points that can be exchanged for RCI land vacations and other leisure services. See exchanges.
(d) DURATION OF Cruiseship'Share OWNERSHIP Prior page
The number of cruises attached to Cruiseship'Share ownership varies as described below.
* "Annual", 20 cruising years - For a 20 year period allowing one or more of 20 cruises to be taken each year or at any other available time during the 20 year period.
* "Biennial", 10 cruising years - For a 20 year period allowing one or more of 10 cruises to be taken every other year or at any other available time during the 20 year period.
* "Additional" years - If a Cruiseship'Share vessel remains in operation after a 20 year period, Cruiseship'Share Owners have the option to acquire additional years at a price equal to 1/20th of the "Annual" or 1/10th of the "Biennial" Cruiseship'Share purchase price, plus a nominal administrative fee, one cruise to be taken at any time during each additional year.
* "Never Ending" Years - It is expected that continuing introduction of additional vessels will provide "never ending" availability of Cruiseship'Share vacations.
(e) A FANTASTIC COMBINATION - THE SHIP PLUS VOYAGER ADVENTURE CLUB ACTIVITIES Prior page
Cruiseship'Share Cruises include two integral segments, as follows:
* The vessel: Lovely accommodations, exclusive on board services, see ship services, and ship based marine activities.
* Voyager Adventure Club: A wide variety of additional recreational and adventure opportunities are available from the Voyager Adventure Club. Passengers individually choose recreational and adventure activities from an amazing selection, at reduced prices, see Pacific Aurora adventures. Cruiseship'Share Owners receive free membership in the Voyager Adventure Club.
(f) SERVICES Prior page
Uniquely personalized services, facilities and amenities include:
* Wonderful overall experience: Exclusivity and cruise enjoyment surpassing those found on otherwise comparable commercial cruise ships. Personal service is designed to match the experience expected by guests on a fine mega yacht.
* Special, personalized services: Prior to departure, Owners provide ship management with requests and information for special services during their cruise. These include preferred beverages, special dietary requirements, recreational reservations on board or while on shore, special health considerations (excluding prescription medicine), individual and group events, special events such as anniversary or birthdays, and otherwise.
* Exceptional shore activities: Passengers can enjoy special on shore excursions and tours including seasonal fun not available from other cruise ships. Unique winter cruises include Snow Boat™ and Sea-to-Ski™ snow sports at nearby Whistler Mountain, one of the world's premier ski resorts and home of the next Winter Olympics, and at other fine winter resorts. Distinctive summer cruises include Sea-to-Tee™ golfing at adjacent fine courses. Outstanding available year round experiences include Cousteau's Choice scuba diving, Ultimate Fishing, and other remarkable recreational opportunities. See adventures.
* More optional ship board services: Optional on board goods and services are reasonably priced, unlike typical cruise lines that make a major portion of their profits from excessive charges for on board purchases, which increases actual overall passenger cruise costs by a significant amount. Cruiseship'Share cruises provide goods and services to Owners at relatively low prices and some profits are used to reduce overall Owner vacation costs.
* Great dining: Delicious meals feature local produce, meat and seafood. Enjoy gourmet supper in the dining room, delicious lighter meals in the bar or great outdoor grilling. Seating availability and assignment occurs at any time during meal hours, or Owners can make dining reservations for one or all nights.
* At sea pleasure: Get close to the beautiful waters along exclusive intineraries while enjoying relaxing, comfortable ship facilities. See on board.
(g) 2010 OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS Prior page Prior page
Once in a lifetime: The Pacific Aurora's home Port is the city of Vancouver, the site of many 2010 Winter Olympic events, with a berth near Cypress Mountain, one of the North Shore Mountains and the site for snow board competitions. The vessel spends time at the city of Squamish which is the portal for and adjacent to Whistler Mountain, the site for Olympic skiing and other events.
The only Sea-to-ski™ cruise: The regular Olympics occur in 4 Cruiseship'Share time periods, starting in time period 6 (time periods start on a Saturday) on February 12th (opening event) and ending in time period 9 on February 28th (closing ceremonies). The Paralympics (for disabled athletes) occur in 4 weeks starting in time period 10 on March 12th (opening event) and ending in time period 13 on March 28th (closing ceremonies). During related time periods, see Olympics, ship itineraries will be altered to allow Cruiseship'Share owners to attend Olympic and Paralympic events at Whistler (Squamish). the North Shore mountains, and in Greater Vancouver. Event tickets will be available.
(h) OWNERSHIP AND DOCUMENTATION Prior page
All Cruiseship'Share buyers become members of the Cruiseship'Share Owner's Association ("Association"), each with equal voting and other rights.
The Association is governed by and all buyers receive ownership documents describing their rights, obligations and procedures. For details go to documents.
Cruiseship'Share USE OPTIONS AND EXCHANGES
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RCI affiliation: Cruiseship'Shares are affiliated with RCI, the world's largest international vacation exchange company.
At their option, Owners can exchange a cruise for one or more of RCI's 3,700+ leisure properties throughout the world. Owner's are responsible for nominal RCI membership and exchange fees. For details go to exchange company.
Use and exchange opportunities: A Cruiseship'Share Owner has the following cruise use rights and exchange options:
* Annual or Biennial cruises: Enjoy extraordinary annual or biennial cruises during Fixed Weeks or Floating Weeks.
* Early use of a cruises: If a Cruiseship'Share is fully paid for, use one or more additional available cruises at any time, in advance. This allows Owners to take consecutive 7 night cruises, have friends join them in a different cabin, or to take more than one cruise in a year.
* Delayed use of a cruise: Delaying the use of an annual cruise until a later year through RCI, the exchange company.
* Taking land vacations : Exchanging an annual cruise for one or more of RCI's 3,700+ resort property vacations. See exchange value.
* Trading a cruise for leisure services: Exchanging a cruise for a variety of leisure services (air, cars, etc) by converting the cruise to RCI Points.
ITINERARIES
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Unlike larger ships and typical commercial cruise lines, Boutique Cruise vacations provide the following advantages
* En route - for you: Itineraries designed to provide optimum passenger enjoyment, without the limitations of typical commercial cruise companies with related profit requirements.
* Feel the sea: Unlike larger cruise ships that let you look down from high above the water, itineraries feature the marine environment, up close and beautifully.
* Fun ports and places: Visits to ports and places provide opportunities for various recreational, adventure and cultural activities not otherwise available.
* Exclusive ports and places: Visits to places that larger and commercially oriented cruise ships don't visit.
* Port oriented: Extended stays at ports of call. Compared to typical, conventional cruises, passengers have lots of time to enjoy shore activities.
* Memorable things to do: A wide variety of optional activities are an integral part of Boutique cruises, on board, from, and near the ship.
* Changes: Ports of call vary by season for optimum passenger pleasure.
* Captain's Choice: Route changes are selected by the Captain to allow passengers to visit and enjoy special seasonal and other en route events.
* Pre and post cruise add-ons: Special, optional land vacations at departure and disembarkation ports at reduced prices, before and after cruises.
MANAGEMENT
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Cruiseship'Share vessels are are under the control of the Owner's Association. The Association has contracted with a qualified marine management company to operate the Pacific Aurora. Their extensive combined experience assures optimum adminstrative, operational and vessel passenger support.
For more information go to management experience.
FEES
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(a) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FEES Prior page
Every Cruiseship'Share Owner owes annual Maintenance Fees to pay for a ship's operation, repair, reservation system, passenger service including meals, on-board activities, some beverages, and for the administration of Association business. Fees include a Fixed and an All Inclusive amount. See Maintenance Fees for fee details.
Some net income from on board sales of goods and services is used to reduce Maintenance Fee amounts.
Maintenance fee amounts vary by cabin category and are slightly higher in Time Periods 50 and 51, and during Time Periods when significant special events occur.
When a vessel's per year Maintenance Fees are combined with the annualized price paid for a Cruiseship'Share the total per cruise cost is a fraction of the price of commercial cruises on equivalent ships or timeshare vacations at fine resorts.
As an example of and in addition to other Cruiseship'Share ownership benefits, annual Maintenance Fees include normal meals, unlike typical land vacations or timeshare resort holidays where dining is a substantial added expense. Great dining, and other fine benefits, are available at no added cost to Cruiseship'Share Owners.
Maintenance Fees include payment for normal port charges which are not included in fares for some commercial cruise ships, but not individual travel taxes.
Adequacy of Maintenance Fees: The adequacy of operating budgets and related Maintenance Fees is protected as follows: Prior page
* Accurate budgets: Operating budgets are based on actual ship operating experience, considerable experience of ship managers, and specific inclusion of circumstances attached to a Cruiseship'Share vessel(s).
* Conservative expense forecasts: Budgets are purposely conservative. Forecast costs may be higher than actual expenses. Any surplus will be used to reduce future Maintenance Fees, and/or to provide even more enhanced service.
* Developer guarantee: The developer guaranties that Maintenance Fees will not exceed projections through 2009.
* More assurances: The developer further guaranties that Maintenance Fees after 2009 to 2011 will not exceed acceptable stated amounts.
* Association financial reserve: A reserve for unforseen maintenance and repairs has been included in ship operating Budgets.
* Developer financial reserve: As a further safeguard, the Developer sets aside 2% of all Cruiseship'Share sales revenue for a period of time, as a contingency to pay unforeseen contingencies.
* Current budget(s): Click on budget to see the Pacific Aurora operating budget.
* Cautious overview: The above safeguards are intended to avoid unreasonable Maintenance Fee increases, and the need for Owner approved special assessments that would otherwise be shared equally among all Cruiseship'Share Owners.
(b) OTHER FEES Prior page
The only mandatory fees are described in (a) above. As desired by Cruiseship'Share Owners, other fees may be owed when additional and optional services and goods are acquired. Some cabins have extra berths and a fee of $450 per person is paid for 3rd and 4th passengers. If fuel prices are excessive, a temporary and reasonable per passenger per cruise fuel surcharge may be charged, as approved by the Owner's Association.
PRICES Cruiseship'Share prices may increase without notice.
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Cruiseship'Share prices vary depending on cabin categories that differ by size, location on a vessel, and general cabin configuration. For access to more price information go to Pacific Aurora price details.
ADVANTAGES OF Cruiseship'Share OWNERSHIP
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Cruiseship'Share ownership offers a superior, unique cruise experience for discerning passengers by providing a quality of service, itineraries, enjoyment and exclusivity equal to or better than other smaller, more intimate vessels, and at a lower cost. The demand for this type of cruise is increasing as many cruise passengers move away from large, crowded, impersonal, noisy ships with limited itineraries, excessive charges for on board services during long sea voyages, and minimal time in ports of call (causing passengers to spend money on board). In comparison, unsurpassed smaller ship enjoyment and satisfaction enhances the exceptional value of a Boutique Cruise Line vacation.
* UNBEATABLE VALUE Prior page
o Much lower total cost compared to comparable real estate timeshare vacations
o Much lower overall costs compared to comparable conventional commercial cruises
o Optimum benefits when exchanging for other vacations or travel services.
* EHILARATING EXPERIENCE Prior page
o A discerning alternative to commercialized conventional cruises.
o Like a private yacht and country club.
o Intimate, casual and friendly.
o Be pampered.
o Personalized, you're not just another face in the crowd.
o No crowds or lineups.
o Camaraderie amongst a limited number of wondeful passengers.
o Plenty of activity, or peace and quiet.
* OUTSTANDING SERVICE Prior page
o Exclusive, impeccable, warm, gracious, discerning and extraordinary service.
o Before departure, order goods, services and activities of your choice.
* MORE AND EXCITING ACTIVITIES Prior page
o Wonderful Voyager Adventure Club recreation and adventure, see Pacific Aurora activities, including the following:
+ Ports of call include exceptional "Sea-to-Ski™" skiing and other winter sports.
+ World class year round "Ultimate Fishing".
+ "Sea-to-Tee™" golfing.
+ "Cousteau's Choice" scuba diving.
+ Free Voyager Adventure Club membership.
+ Many other interesting things to do.
o Your choice of on board and shore services and activities as requested before departure, such as golf tee times, skiing and other activities.
* FOOD AND BEVERAGE DELIGHTS Prior page
o Healthy North American cuisine.
o Finest, freshest ingredients, including sea food fresh from the sea.
o Your choice of special beverages as requested before departure.
o Leisurely open dining room seating, or make a reservation.
o Dining room tables for 2, or more.
o Beach party meals.
o A selection of on shore dining venues.
* COMFORTABLE CABIN SELECTION Prior page
o Personalized, on call cabin steward service.
o Fine linens and bedding.
o Comfortable pillows.
o Hair dryers.
o 24 hour room service.
o Constant attention to comfort.
o Wooden, "care for attire" hangars.
o Stationary.
* EXCHANGE FOR OTHER TRAVEL SERVICES Prior page
o Exchange a 7 night Cruiseship'Share cruise for one or more vacations at fine resorts throughout the world*.
o Exchange a Pacific Aurora cruise for a cruise on other Cruiseship'Share vessels when available.
o Use optional RCI points to exchange a Cruiseshiop'Share cruise for one on a different cruise line's ship*.
o Use optional RCI points to acquire other leisure services like air fares, car rentals, and more*.
*Provided by a timeshare exchange company
* UNIQUE ITINERARIES Prior page
o Unique, winter activities cruises.
o Exciting and interesting ports not visited by larger cruise ships.
o Intimate exploration in off-the-beaten track waters.
o Places of natural beauty and cultural interest.
o Destination oriented.
o Lengthy port visits, lots of time to relax, play on shore, and unhurried sightseeing.
o Lasting memories of beautiful places.
* OTHER GREAT BENEFITS Prior page
o Membership in the Cruiseship'Share Association gives Owners access to a variety of appealing ship and travel related items at discounted prices.
o Subscription to special cruise publications and information circulars.
o Owner's Newsletter.
o Special events and parties for Cruiseship'Share Owners and friends.
o Assistance with air and other travel arrangements.
o Special pre and post land vacation opportunities.
o Predetermined personal preferences that allow Owners to enjoy beverages of their choice, scheduled activities and other services not otherwise available.
o Travel attire and accessories, some embroidered with the ship name, at reduced prices.
o Discount coupons for commercial cruises on the Pacific Aurora that can be given to friends.
o Internet on-line Owner support and reservation services.
* CRUISESHIP'SHARE OWNERSHIP BENEFIT SUMMARY Prior page
Overall
o All of the above.
o Attention to details.
o Unpretentious but superb.
o Inflation proof.
o Owners are special, recognized individuals who receive personalized service.
o Unique pre arranged recreational opportunities, like skiing, golf, fishing, scuba, etc.
o And more.
Compared to Cruises
o Unique ports of call.
o Lots of time in port.
o Uncrowded.
o Very personalized service.
o No lineups.
o No excessive charges to increase on board cruise line profits.
o No port charges.
o No unnecessary time at sea to increase on board passenger expenditures.
o No constant public address system announcements.
o No mandatory tipping.
o The annualized cost of a Cruiseship'Share plus the annual Maintenance Fee is a fraction of prevailing fares for an equivalent commercial small ship cruise.
o And more.
Compared to Resort Timeshares
o All inclusive cruise vacation packages can include a wide variety of activities.
o Great dining at no additional charge.
o The value of Cruiseship'Shares if very high compared to and when exchanging points for other travel services.
o The price of an all inclusive Cruiseship'Share vacation provides exceptional value compared to the price of a comparable resort timeshare or other nice land holiday.
o And more.
PURCHASING A Cruiseship'Share
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The offer to sell and the sale of Cruiseship'Shares is only valid where permitted by law.
