A group of Taylor Swift fans embarked on the cruise of their Wildest Dreams.
Marvelous Mouse Travels organized a 4-night group cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas following Swift's visit to Miami, Florida, on the Eras Tour.
Though not a full-ship charter, the travel agency reserved 199 staterooms onboard the 225,282 gross registered ton vessel. According to a TikTok shared by travel agent and co-organizer Jessica Malerman, 400 people registered for the Swiftie sailing.
"Join us as we celebrate all things Taylor, make new friends, dress up in our favorite eras, trade friendship bracelets, and enjoy everything this amazing ship has to offer!" the website states. The Taylor-themed events are exclusively available to guests who booked through Marvelous Mouse Travels and are included in the cruise fare.
That said, Marvelous Mouse Travels is neither affiliated nor endorsed by TASRM or Taylor Swift. Moreover, Taylor Swift is not on the sailing. Instead, she's gearing up for her shows in New Orleans, Louisiana scheduled for October 25, 26, and 27. The group cruise is simply a place for Swifties to celebrate their love for the iconic pop star.
The sailing departed from Miami, Florida, on October 21, 2024, with scheduled ports of call in Nassau, Bahamas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay.
A TikTok shared by @ashleytravels715 reveals attendees varying in age, from children to young adults and even parents who grew up listening to Swift's earlier albums. Most passengers were sporting, "In my cruise era" t-shirts, which cleverly nods to Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour.
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The concert runs over 3.5 hours, with a setlist of over 40 songs from all of Swift's studio albums, ranging from Fearless to The Tortured Poets Department.
The tour began on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona, and is scheduled to conclude on December 8, 2024, in Toronto, Canada, after over 120 performances.
While re-sale ticket prices for the tour have soared into the tens of thousands, the 4-night Swiftie group cruise was much more affordable, with double occupancy cabins starting at around $1,573. Considering the price includes unlimited food in complimentary venues, transportation to two ports in The Bahamas, and Taylor-themed events, it's a much better value for fans looking to mingle in a unique setting.
That said, add-ons—including but not limited to—drink packages, Wi-Fi, spa treatments, specialty restaurants, and shore excursions were extra.
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Taylor Swift performed on Allure of the Seas in 2011
"...the hands of fate" played perfectly into this cruise, with Allure of the Seas setting sail the day after Swift finished her 3-night stint in Miami. Not only did the date align, but what better place to host a Swiftie cruise than onboard a ship that Taylor herself has performed on?
When Swift performed on Allure of the Seas, the ship was the world's newest and largest. The concert, which was held at the AquaTheater, had about 735 attendees.
However, during a later interview, Swift remarked that the AquaTheater was a unique venue to perform at, allowing her to see fans not only in the amphitheater but also from their Boardwalk balcony cabins.
Allure of the Seas to undergo a $100 million-plus renovation in early 2025
During her Royal Amplification in March 2025, Allure will be outfitted with new restaurants, updates, and concepts.
First, the pool deck will be refreshed and receive Royal Caribbean's relatively new Caribbean-inspired decor. There will be more seating and shade, from casitas to in-pool lounges, daybeds, and more.
Additionally, children can stay cool at Splashway Bay, a kid-friendly water play area, or rush down the Perfect Storm waterslides. Not only that, but adults will appreciate the enhanced adults-only Solarium. The top deck will also receive El Loco Fresh, a fast-casual Mexican-inspired joint included in the cost of the cruise.
Inside, passengers can grab a pre-dinner drink at the tropical Pesky Parrot Bar, which made its grand debut on Utopia of the Seas, before dining at one of two new specialty restaurants: Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade or The Mason Jar.
In terms of activities, guests can expect a new Royal Escape Room, glow-in-the-dark laser tag, an Ultimate Abyss dry slide, and even a new layout for the Adventure Ocean.
Finally, Allure will be outfitted with a massive 914-square-foot Ultimate Panoramic Suite above the ship's bridge.
The amplified Allure of the Seas will begin sailing on April 11, 2025. After a stint in Europe, the Oasis Class vessel will make her way to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and sail alternating 6- and 8-night itineraries to the Western and Eastern Caribbean.
