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2011 Seafair Guest Cruises applications are now closed.
Direction to Terminal 25 are listed below for participants.
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August 3, 2011 – this Seafair, be our special guest and ride aboard a Canadian or a United States Navy or a United States Coast Guard vessel. Walk through passageways, climb ladders, tour the different decks and get a real taste of life at sea. Experience the thrill of riding a military vessel as it cruises the Puget Sound. All cruises depart and return to the Port of Seattle and include lunch aboard the ship. Previous Seafair guest cruises have included destroyers, frigates, cutters and hospital ships. Due to heightened security requirements, the ships for this year may not be identified at this time. Cruises depart from the Port of Seattle and may last from six to eight hours, including boarding and disembarking. This is a day you don’t want to miss, so fax, email or mail in your application today!
PLEASE READ ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION MAY BE USED FOR UP TO SIX PERSONS. GROUPS OF SEVEN OR MORE, PLEASE REFER TO THE GROUP INFORMATION BELOW. NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR FULL NAME AND BIRTHDATE.
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| Policies & Procedures |
***Please read prior to completing application***
1. This event is open only to US Citizens that are 8 years of age or older. Children under the age of 8 are not permitted to participate, NO EXCEPTIONS! Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
2. All applications received by the deadline will be processed at random. Application MUST be received by July 7, 2011. All applications must be accompanied with full payment. The Navy and its agents are not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
3. This application is for up to six persons only. Complete full name and date of birth are required for applicants. NO RIDER MAY BE SUBSTITUTED IN THE EVENT THEY ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. Your ticket is non-transferable.
4. You will receive your ship assignment, credentials and cruise information packet approximately one week prior to the cruise date. This will include information on parking, clothing recommendations, and other pertinent information.
5. NOTE: These ships are working military vessels and are not designed as passenger ships or configured for persons with ambulatory disabilities. Seating is often limited. The following physical requirements must be enforced for your safety. Physical requirements include:
a. Ability to walk or stand on steel decks for 4 to 8 hours.
b. Climb steep and narrow steel ladders.
c. Non-dependence on such items as canes, walkers or casts.
Any person failing to meet the physical requirements at the time of boarding will be refused access to the ship; no refunds will be given under this circumstance.
6. Each rider will be assessed a $20 administrative and transportation fee. Submit application with full payment, by credit card or check (payable to MWR) via mail to: MWR SEAFAIR CRUISE, NAVAL STATION EVERETT MWR, 2000 West Marine View Dr. Bldg 1950, Everett WA 98207; or fax application with credit card info to (425) 304-3578. Credit card charges will be displayed as "Vibes Liberty Everett WA" on your monthly statement. Fee will only be assessed if you are selected as a ship rider.
7. A $10 administrative fee will be assessed for application cancellations PER RIDER, prior to July 7, 2011. No refunds will be given after this date. This includes cancellations due to inclement weather. Purchaser of ticket must be in possession of ticket when boarding the ship and/or bus.
8. Last minute changes may occur and we will give our best efforts to communicate these changes to participants. The Cruise Coordinator determines all ship assignments and all assignments are final.
9. Final approval authority for all ship riders remains with the ship's commanding officer.
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| Group Information |
Please designate one person as the main point of contact for groups of seven or more. This person will receive all communications, ship assignments, credentials and other pertinent cruise information. Group leaders are solely responsible for distributing information and credentials to their respective group members.
Group Leaders will complete one application and attach a typed list of full names and birthdates for all members of the group. Applications will not be accepted if any information is left incomplete.
For more information, please contact us at shipriders@navylifepnw.com.
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| Substitution of Riders |
NO SUBSTITUTION OF RIDERS WILL BE PERMITTED.
All tickets are for the purchaser's use only and may not be used for commercial or fundraising purposes. Failure to abide by these terms and all regulation/policies regarding ticket use will result in the cancellation of the purchaser's space on the ship, and no refund will be issued. All cruises originate in Seattle.
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| Completed Applications |
Submit completed applications with full payment via:
Fax with credit card info to:
(425) 304-3578
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Mail with credit card info or check (payable to MWR) to:
MWR SEAFAIR CRUISE
NAVAL STATION EVERETT MWR
2000 West Marine View Drive
Bldg 1950, The Commons
Everett, WA 98207
For questions, please call (425) 304-3577 or email shipriders@navylifepnw.com
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| Driving Directions to Terminal 25 |
Terminal 25 Seattle:
3225 East Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98134
From South on I-5
1. Take exit number 164 B towards 4th Ave S. Exit (Safeco Field)
2. Merge onto I-90 West
3. Turn Right onto 4th Ave S.
4. Turn Right onto S. Royal Brougham Way
5. Turn Left (South) onto 1st Ave S.
Follow to S. Hanford St. Turn Right. Go thru traffic light to Terminal 25.
From North on I-5
1. Take 4th Ave S. Exit (Safeco Field)
2. Turn Right onto 4th Ave S.
3. Turn Right onto S Royal Brougham Way
4. Take S Royal Brougham Way to 1st Ave S.
Turn Left (South). Follow to S. Hanford St. Turn Right. Go thru traffic light to Terminal 25.
From East on I-90
1. Turn Right onto 4th Ave S.
2. Turn Right onto S Royal Brougham Way
3. Take S Royal Brougham Way to Way S.
Turn Left (South). Follow to S. Hanford St. Turn right. Go thru traffic light to Terminal 25.
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