Middle Rhine River - Loreley

An ancient legend of the Rhine

The Loreley is a 132m-high steep slate rock on the east bank of the river Rhine, near Sankt Goarshausen in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. It marks the narrowest part of the river between Switzerland and the North Sea, and is the most famous feature of the Rhine Gorge, a 65 km section of the river between Koblenz and Bingen that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in June 2002.

A very strong current and rocks below the waterline have caused many boat accidents there.

Lorelei is also the name of a feminine water spirit, similar to mermaids or Rhinemaidens, associated with this rock in popular folklore and in works of music, art and literature.

I cannot divine what it meaneth, This haunting nameless pain: A tale of the bygone ages Keeps brooding through my brain:	The faint air cools in the gloaming, And peaceful flows the Rhine, The thirsty summits are drinking The sunset's flooding wine;
The loveliest maiden is sitting High-throned in yon blue air, Her golden jewels are shining, She combs her golden hair;.	She combs with comb that is golden, And sings a weird refrain That steeps in a deadly enchantment The listener's ravished brain:
The doomed in his drifting shallop, Is tranced with the sad sweet tone, He sees not the yawing breakers, He sees but the maid alone:	The pitiless billwos engulf him!- So perish sailor and bark; And this, with her baleful singing, Is the Lorelei's gruesome work.

~ Translation by Mark Twain 1880 - A Tramp Abroad.

 
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Elvis Tribute Cruises

Mahwey Productions, in conjunction with Royal Caribbean offers CRUISING WITH THE KING which provides guests with a full King experience onboard the ship, beginning with a Welcome Aboard Tribute concert followed by a Meet and Greet and photo op with your tribute artists.

Other events include Sing Like a King at Talent Night and throughout the cruise you will be guests at tribute performances featuring songs from the many decades of the King's career. Re-live the excitement of the King in Vegas, music from the movies, gospel songs and more. Enjoy the King trivia for fun and prizes, and special King “sightings” around the ship.

Book the stateroom and dining of your choice and add on the Cruising with The King entertainment charge of $150 per person to participate in this themed event.   Just be sure to mention the add on entertainment fee when booking your cruise.

Cancellation Policy: You will have until final payment due date to receive a full refund. After that, there is NO REFUND.  The entertainment fee is non-refundable.

4th Annual Remembering the King Cruise

Rhapsody of the Seas®
7-Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier
August 6, 2010

Tribute Artists
Art Kistler / Sterling Riggs / Steve & Tommy Marcio

Seattle, Washington • Alaska Inside Passage • Juneau, Alaska

Skagway, Alaska • Tracy Arm Fjord • Victoria, British Columbia • Seattle, Washington

Special shows and events to honor the 33rd anniversary of the King’s passing

7th Annual Memories of the King’s 

76th Birthday Tribute Cruise
Allure of the Seas SM
7-Night Western Caribbean

January 30, 2011

Tribute Artists
Art Kistler / Sterling Riggs / Steve & Tommy Marcio

Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Labadee®, Haiti • Falmouth, Jamaica

Cozumel, Mexico • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

In celebration of the life and legacy of the King

5th Annual Remembering the King Cruise
Enchantment Of The Seas®
9-night New England & Canada Cruise
July 14, 2011

Portland, Maine • Bar Harbor, Maine
Saint John, NB (Bay of Fundy) • Halifax, NS • Boston, Massachusetts

Special shows and events to honor the 34th anniversary of the King’s passing

8th Annual Memories of the King’s 

77th Birthday Tribute Cruise
Oasis of the Seas SM
7-Night Eastern Caribbean

January 28, 2012

Nassau, Bahamas;
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas • Philipsburg, St. Maarten
In celebration of the life and legacy of the King

Remember and Re-Live the Life and Music of the King while sailing one of Royal Caribbean's ships.  

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Caribbean Getaway • Seabourn Spirit
DEC 16, 2009 • 5 days Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Atlantic Sunsets • Seabourn Spirit
NOV 15, 2009 • 12 days Lisbon, Portugal to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Belize, Panama & Costa Rica • Seabourn Legend
NOV 23, 2009 • 14 days Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

Caribbean Tapestry • Seabourn Odyssey
NOV 28, 2009 • 12 days Round-trip Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Costa Rica, Panama & Belize • Seabourn Legend
DEC 7, 2009 • 14 days Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Asian Capitals & Vietnam • Seabourn Pride
FEB 13 or MAR 13, 2010 • 14 days Singapore to Hong Kong, China

Asian Capitals & Vietnam II • Seabourn Pride
FEB 27, 2010 • 14 days Hong Kong, China to Singapore

Caribbean Gems • Seabourn Legend
MAR 20, 2010 • 5 days Round-trip Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Caribbean Gems • Seabourn Legend
MAR 25, 2010 • 7 days Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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