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The Broadway Cruise The Theme: The Broadway Cruise

The Dates: July 7 - 14, 2013

Details: Not only can you cruise to Bermuda alongside fellow Broadway enthusiasts, but you can do so aboard the brand-new Norwegian Breakaway. You'll sail roundtrip from New York on a weeklong cruise that features a double overnight in King's Wharf in addition to Broadway-themed events and activities including performances by Broadway stars, cocktail hours featuring New York piano bar musicians and Broadway fantasy classes for passengers of all ages. Rates start at $1,749 per person for an inside cabin.



The Theme: Dave Koz & Friends at Sea

The Dates: September 22 - 29, 2013

Details: Saxophonist Dave Koz will be joined aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas by musical artists including Michael McDonald, Sheila E. and family, Larry Graham and more. This seven-night Eastern Mediterranean sailing will be packed with exclusive events and activities including autograph sessions, a wine tasting, a cooking demonstration and dedicated time with featured artists. This cruise has just two sea days, so you'll have plenty to explore when you're not hitting up jam sessions and concerts in the evening hours. Rates start at $1,950 per person for an inside cabin.



The Theme: Oldies but Goodies Doo Wop Cruise II

The Dates: October 6 – 13, 2013

Details: This fall you can sail roundtrip from Los Angeles to ports in the Mexican Riviera aboard Carnival Miracle, along with some of your favorite musical performers and other oldies music enthusiasts. Artists including the Platters, the Olympics and the Medallions will be performing between visits to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. Plus, passengers will get to participate in a slew of activities, such as hosted cocktail parties, a sock hop dance, autograph sessions, jam sessions and more. Rates for this seven-night cruise start at $699 per person.



The Theme: The Smooth Jazz Cruise

The Dates: October 12 - 19, 2013

Details: The annual Smooth Jazz Cruise is making its return this fall with a weeklong Mexican Riviera sailing aboard Holland America's Westerdam. As the ship makes its way from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, passengers will be treated to a host of performances by jazz artists including Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Oleta Adams, Alonzo Bodden, Kenny Lattimore and nearly two dozen other performers, as well as events hosted by some of your favorites such as Candy Dulfer and Jonathan Butler. Rates start at $1,875 per person for an inside cabin.



The Theme: Simple Man Cruise VII

The Dates: October 20 - 24, 2013

Details: Rock band Lyndrd Skynrd and a host of other musical acts will be onboard Norwegian Pearl for a four-night Florida/Bahamas cruise this fall, for the seventh sailing of the Simple Man Cruise. This cruise sails roundtrip from Miami and will feature daily performances by both Skynrd and other artists, as well as question-and-answer sessions, trivia, theme nights and many more interactive activities. Additional lineup details will be released as the sail date approaches. Rates start at $925 per person for an inside cabin.



The Theme: Alabama & Friends Festival at Sea

The Dates: October 24 - 28, 2013

Details: In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their first performance at the Bowery in Myrtle Beach, acclaimed country music band Alabama will be setting sail on a four-night Bahamas cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl. Fans of classic country music can join them for a cruise experience brimming with live performances and opportunities to mix and mingle with some of their favorite artists. As the ship makes its way from Miami to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay and back, passengers will enjoy concerts by Alabama and more than 12 other performers, in addition to theme nights, question-and-answer sessions and a slew of other exclusive themed activities and events. Additional lineup details will be released as the sail date approaches. Rates start at $950 per person for an inside cabin.



The Theme: The KISS Kruise III

The Dates: October 28 – November 1, 2013

Details: KISS is once again setting sail on a four-night Halloween cruise to the Bahamas on Norwegian Pearl. The sailing departs from Miami and stops in Key West and Great Stirrup Cay. Along the way, exclusive onboard activities will include indoor and outdoor performances by the legendary band, theme nights, photo and question-and-answer sessions, a special meet-and-greet for kids, activities with individual members of KISS and more. Rates start at $1,100 per person for an outside cabin. Inside cabins are available on wait list only.



The Theme: Celtic Thunder

The Dates: November 2 - 7, 2013

Details: The Irish singing ensemble will headline a Celtic music-themed cruise aboard Carnival Victory. A variety of other soloists, folk bands and traditional dancers will also perform nightly during the five-night Western Caribbean cruise from Miami to Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman. Rates start from $1,044 per person, double occupancy, for an inside cabin and include guaranteed seating for all performances.



The Theme: Wine, Dine & Music Cruise

The Dates: November 9 - 16, 2013

Details: What could be better than a night of indulging in top-notch food and wine and taking in a performance by one of your favorite musicians? Perhaps seven nights of that as you sail the Western Caribbean aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas? This fall, the Wine, Dine & Music cruise will not only give you access to meals created by renowned chef John Ash, but you'll also get to take in nightly performances by Kenny Loggins, Nestor Torres, World Classic Rockers and more. Plus, you'll get a complimentary bottle of wine from one of seven hand-selected wineries in your cabin every night, and you'll have the opportunity to attend tastings and seminars hosted by those very wineries. Rates start at $1,099 per person for an inside cabin and discounted rates are available for third and fourth passengers sharing a cabin with two full-paying passengers.



The Theme: Matchbox Twenty Cruise

The Dates: December 6 - 9, 2013

Details: For the first time ever, chart-toppers Matchbox Twenty will be hitting the high seas for a three-night concert at sea aboard Carnival Inspiration. The ship will sail roundtrip from Miami for an overnight in Nassau. Throughout the sailing, you'll get to attend a number of concerts, a question-and-answer session with the band, a one-hour open bar cocktail party and more. Plus, every passenger will get a photo op with the band. Rates start at $849 per person for an inside cabin.



The Theme: Country Cruising

The Dates: January 12 - 19, 2014

Details: Some of the biggest names in country music are hitting the high seas on a weeklong Western Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl. Headliners Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry and Wynonna will perform exclusive shows, plus you'll get to attend events featuring Lone Star, Craig Morgan and Love and Theft. More event and activity announcements will be revealed as the sail date draws near. Rates start at $1,029 per person for an inside cabin. The cruise provider will be holding weekly contests for prizes including cabin upgrades and premium seats to performances.



The Theme: Concerts at Sea Rock n Roll Cruise

The Dates: January 18 - 25, 2014

Details: Sail the Southern Caribbean on a weeklong cruise onboard Crown Princess with some of the forerunners of rock and roll music. You'll depart from Fort Lauderdale and enjoy private performances by some of the most popular artists of the 1950s and 60s, including Paul Revere and the Raiders, BJ Thomas, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, the Drifters and special guest The Cowsills. Between stops at islands including Aruba, Curacao and the Bahamas, passengers can participate in trivia games, a hosted cocktail party and an Idol contest. There will also be a sock hop dance and autograph and question-and-answer sessions with the performers. Rates start at $1,199 per person for an inside cabin.



The Theme: The Weezer Cruise

The Dates: February 13 – 17, 2014

Details: Once again, alt-rock sensation Weezer will be sailing on a four-night fan cruise. In addition to performances by Weezer, this Bahamas sailing aboard Carnival Fascination will feature performances by several other yet-to-be-announced bands as well as a private island beach party/concert. Between performances, passengers can participate in a question-and-answer session with Weezer, an interactive Weezer game show, a one-hour open bar cocktail party and tons of other activities. You'll even get to take a photo with the band. Rates start at $799 per person for an inside cabin.



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