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Monarch of the Seas to host Ante Up Poker Cruise

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27 Jul 2011

Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas will host the Ante Up Poker Cruise, which is scheduled from August 29 to September 2, 2011.

A usual, the Ante Up Poker Cruise offers various multi-table tournaments, cash games as well the flagship event Ante Up Poker Tour. And participants can play poker no limit hold'em, limit hold'em, pot-limit Omaha, HORSE or HORSE limit during this Summer Cruise.  Monarch of the Seas' conference room will be converted this time by the poker room. And note that a leading player will also be part of the adventure.

There are also many cash in major poker tournaments like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit. And on this trip, it will offer a free course of poker through a two-hour session during which Poker professional Lee Childs will share his experiences and best strategies.

Boarding will take place August 29 and after the small reception to accommodate passengers happily, the poker room will be open for Sit & Go.

Monarch of the Seas will stop in the Bahamas and passengers may also participate in tournaments at the Crystal Palace Casino. The tournament Ante Up Poker Tour $ 125 will be held on Thursday 1st September. And the ship will reach Port Canaveral Friday, September 2. The next and final Ante Up Poker Cruise will then take place in December.

ZZ Top and Marshall Tucker Band to headline Royal Caribbean rock cruise

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14 Jul 2011

Classic rockers ZZ Top, Foghat, George Thorogood and other classic rock stars are set to headline a Royal Caribbean cruise in December.

Liberty of the Seas will host the Rock Legends Cruise for a 4-night cruise leaving December 1.  The rockers are also joining in on this gig raise money for the Native American Heritage Association.

The full list of acts include

  • ZZ Top
  • George Thorogood and the Destroyers
  • John Kay and Steppenwolf
  • The Marshall Tucker Band
  • Dickey Betts & Great Southern
  • Foghat
  • Molly Hatchet
  • Johnny Winter
  • The Edgar Winter Band
  • The Outlaws
  • Artimus Pyle
  • Blackfoot
  • Pat Travers
  • Devon Allman’s Honeytribe
  • SwampDaWamp
  • The Chris Hicks Band
  • Preacher Stone
  • Ryan Balthrop
  • Whiskey Myers
  • Crossfyre

The cruise will stop in Nassau, Bahamas and Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas.

If you're interested in booking, you can get more information on the Rock Legends Cruise site.

Two country music themed cruises in January 2012

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09 Jul 2011

If you're a country music fan, there are two Royal Caribbean cruises in January 2012 that could be perfect for you.

First up is "Country's Family Reunion and Larry's Country Diner Cruise" aboard Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas that departs January 16, 21012.  This five-night cruise to the Western Caribbean will feature Country Music stars

  • Gene Watson,
  • Larry Gatlin
  • Moe Bandy
  • T. Graham Brown
  • Barbara Fairchild
  • Teea Goans

The cruise will also include activities such as

  • 4 live shows (2 CFR shows and 2 LCD shows)
  • An exclusive cocktail party to meet the stars
  • Opportunities for photos, autographs and signings
  • Country music workshop

Another country music cruise is setting sail on January 28, 2012 aboard Voyager of the Seas out of New Orleans. The "Opry Country Classic Cruise" will feature  country music stars such as

  • Jean Shepard
  • Jeannie Seely
  • Jan Howard
  • Mandy Barnett
  • T.G. Sheppard
  • Host: Ralph Emery

Some of the onboard activities are

  • private shows where the artists perform their own hits as well as country classics throughout the wee
  • country karaoke
  • mingle during an exclusive cocktail party
  • meet the artists you enjoy

Stars of Dancing with the Stars offer special Royal Caribbean cruise

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07 Jul 2011

If you're a fan of the hit reality TV show "Dancing with the Stars", then there's the perfect Royal Caribbean cruise for you.  Dancing With the Stars pros Chelsie Hightower, Tony Dovolani, and Elena Grinenko are inviting their fans to join them on a cruise aboard Freedom of the Seas.

The cruise takes place January 15-22, 2012 and departs Port Canaveral, Florida on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary.  

The cruise will feature

  • Exclusive master dance classes for all ability levels
  • Dance parties
  • Photo and autograph sessions
  • Private theme parties
  • Q&A sessions
  • Dining and socializing with fellow Dancing fans

In addition, one lucky cruise passenger will win a private one hour dance lesson with Tony and Chelsie.

If you're interested, you can learn more at dancestarscruise.com.

Beatles tribute cruise announced for 2012

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02 Jun 2011

Dates for the Beatles Tribute Cruise 2012 have been announced.  The cruise will be on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas February 4-11, 2012.

The cruise will feature Beatles tribute band, "Revolution" and the date of the cruise is no coincidence.  It's set to coincide with the 48th Anniversary of The Beatles first U.S. Television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show back in 1964.

The cruise will also feature special guests

  • LJ Juber (Wings band member)
  • Mark Hudson (Producer for Ringo Starr)
  • Tony Bramwell (Author of Beatles books)
  • Tim Piper (John Lennon impressionist)
  • Joe Johnson (Emcee)

Cruise with NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace

In:
22 Apr 2011

Fans of NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace can join him on an upcoming Royal Caribbean cruise aboard Freedom of the Seas.

This special cruise will feature a series of invitation-only events, including

  • a private cocktail reception
  • exclusive question-and-answer event
  • photo and autograph session
  • racing-themed contests
  • other great activities

A variety of prizes and memorabilia, including complimentary race passes and authentic racing gear- autographed by Rusty Wallace-will be available.

Vicki Freed, senior vice president of Sales, Trade Support and Services, Royal Caribbean is excited for the cruise idea, "We are delighted to host the Rusty Wallace Cruise aboard Freedom of the Seas.  This is a great opportunity for race fans to meet and sail with one of the best-known personalities in NASCAR, while enjoying an outstanding vacation experience with like-minded race fans."

For more information visit http://www.rustywallacecruise.com or call 888-RUSTY-11

Rock Legends cruise ready to go

In:
18 Mar 2011

If classic rock bands such as ZZ Top or George Thorogood are your thing, then there's a cruise perfect for you.  The "Rock Legends Cruise" is planning a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas that leaves on December 1, 2011.  Among the acts booked for the cruise...

  • John Kay & Steppenwolf
  • The Marshall Tucker Band
  • Dickey Betts & Great Southern
  • Foghat
  • George Thorogood & The Destroyers
  • Molly Hatchet
  • Johnny Winter
  • The Outlaws
  • Blackfoot
  • Pat Travers and Swampdawamp
  • ZZ Top

The cruise will feature performances on four different on-board venues.

Beatles tribute cruise planned for Liberty of the Seas

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21 Jan 2011

For fans of the Beatles, there's the perfect cruise for you.  The "Beatles Tribute Cruise" is sailing from Miami, Florida on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. This Eastern Caribbean itinerary will feature 

  • Laurence Juber, a guitarist known for his work with Paul McCartney in the Wings band
  • Shannon - "The Worlds Greatest Beatles Artist"
  • Yesterday - A Beatles tribute band
  • Tony Perkins - TV and radio personality
  • Tony Bramwell - Super Beatles fan
  • Joe Johnson - host & creator of the nationally syndicated radio show "BeatleBrunch"

If you consider yourself a big Beatles fan and want to join this cruise, you can register for the cruise

"A Christmas Story" themed cruise ready to sail

In:
15 Dec 2010

We've had I Love Lucy themed cruises, heavy metal music cruises and now a cruise honoring a family favorite film, The Christmas Story.  You remember the film, right? It's the one that tells the story of Ralphie and his family's Christmas in Ohio where he tries desperately to get a Red Rider B.B. gun and double dog dares his friend to stick his tongue to a flag pole on a cold winter day.

If that movie really resonated with you, you can join the cast for a cruise during the holidays of 2011. Casting New Lives and Academy Travel present a 4 night western Caribbean cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas with the cast members of the The Christmas Story, December, 15 - 19, 2011.

The cast of the film scheduled to be on the ship include

  • Scott Schwartz-Flick
  • Zack Ward- Scut Farkus
  • Yano Anaya- Grover Dill
  • Tedde Moore- Miss Shields

Cruise events include

  • Best Essay contest “What I want for Christmas”--Judged by “ Miss Shields”
  • Decode a “Secret Message” with Little Orphan Annie Decoder Pin
  • Mommy’s Little Piggy eating contest
  • Kids help Decorate the Christmas Tree
  • Special movie screening with the stars
  • Autograph sessions
  • An opportunity to get all your questions answered from the stars themselves
  • Memorabilia Christmas Story Store
  • Scavenger hunt on board the ship
  • Even a visit from Santa! 

If you happen to be one of the first 10 families to sign up, you will be entered into a drawing to win an autographed Leg Lamp! You can sign up here

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