Gums Family Reunion 2015 - Houston Planning
Committee
Cruise vs. Kemah
A Price Comparison
Kemah & Moody Gardens
Proposal
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Kemah & Moody Gardens are located about
forty-five minutes outside of Houston, Texas.
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For our formal dinner we propose a cruise
from Kemah to Galveston
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The cruise is about two to two and a half
hours long
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Seated dining
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Appetizers and dinner are served
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Cash bar
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DJ is provided
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Cost is around $99 per person, but there
may be a discount because of headcount
Kemah & Moody Gardens
Proposal
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There are various places at Moody
Gardens to hold the picnic
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Aquarium Pyramid
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Garden Restaurant
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Rainforest Concession Cafe
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In the Park Locations
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A different menu is provided for
each location
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The average cost for food is
around $17 per person.
Kemah & Moody Gardens
Proposal
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Singular tickets or day passes
can be purchased
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Several activities to choose
from at Moody Gardens (at
additional cost)
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Animal Attractions
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Discovery Museum
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Rainforest Pyramid
Kemah & Moody Gardens
Proposal
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Singular tickets or day passes
can be purchased
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Several activities to choose
from at Kemah Boardwalk (at
additional cost)
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Rides, Games and Ferris
Wheel
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Shopping
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Restaurants
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Live music
Cruise Proposal
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Five Day Western Caribbean
Cruise Options
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Port of New Orleans
(Carnival Elation)
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Port Galveston (Carnival
Triumph)
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Destinations
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Cozumel, Mexico
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Progeso, Yucatan,
Mexico
Cruise Proposal
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Seven Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Options
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Port of New Orleans (Carnival Dream)
& Port Galveston (Carnival Magic)
Destinations
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Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan
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Belize
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Cozumel, Mexico
Port of Galveston (Carnival Triumph)
Destinations
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Key West, Florida
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Freeport, Bahamas
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Nassau, Bahamas
Cruise Proposal
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Activities on the cruise ship are "all inclusive".
This means there is no additional cost.
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Fitness & Spa
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Casino
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Mini Golf
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Dine-In Movies
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Video Arcade
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Sports Activities
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Comedy Bar
Variety of Dining Options, also "all inclusive."
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Steakhouse
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Pizzeria
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BBQ
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Signature Dining
SUMMARY BY CATEGORY
Expenses
Kemah & Moody Gardens
Cruise Trip
Plane Fare
$500.00
$500.00
Hotel Stay ($131.00 per day, tax is included; five day stay)
$655.00
N/A
Car Rental ($30.00 per day, five day stay)
$150.00
N/A
Dining Out ($30.00 per day, five day stay)
$150.00
N/A
Reunion Registration Dues - Adult
$100.00
$50.00 - or less
Reunion Registration Dues - Ages 5 through 12
$50.00
$25.00 – or less (if needed)
Reunion Polo - Adult (One Time Purchase)
$18.00
$18.00 – One-time purchase
(if needed)
Reunion Polo - Youth (One Time Purchase)
$16.00
$16.00 – One-time purchase
(if needed)
Reunion Polo - Toddler (One Time Purchase)
$14.00
$14.00 – One-time purchase
(if needed)
$200.00
N/A – Included in Cruise Cost
Family Picnic Meal
$17.00
N/A – Included in Cruise Cost
Family Banquet Dinner
$99.00
N/A – Included in Cruise Cost
Cruise Trip (5 day or 7 day cruise)
N/A
$650.00
Shuttle / Cab from Airport to Cruise Departure & Return
N/A
$100.00 – Cost can be shared
depending on number of persons
$1,969.00
$1,373.00
Tourism / Sightseeing ($40.00 per day, five day stay)
Total
Difference
$596.00