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HOWL AT THE MOON – HEADLINERS

Two musicians. Two pianos. Too much fun to experience by yourself. Bring your friends and your favorite song requests. This is Howl at the Moon, the world’s greatest dueling piano show at Headliners, which is exclusively on Norwegian Cruise Line. Come sing and dance the night away as our talented musicians jam out and perform your favorite songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. Want to hear a Billy Joel classic? What about Lady Gaga? Our versatile musicians are up for anything. So get ready for a howlin’ good time.

Laugh it up with some of the funniest people on the planet.
This is no ordinary comedy club. This is comedy with the renowned Second City, which is exclusively on Norwegian. Delighting audiences for over 50 years, this comedy troupe is all about improvisational sketch comedy. New York Times calls them “a comedy empire.” It’s hard to argue considering some of their alumni include comedy greats Bill Murray, Joan Rivers, Robert Klein, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey and Jason Sudekis, to name a few. So pull up a chair, order a drink and laugh the night away.
   

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Introducing Fun Ship 2.0

Last October, Carnival Cruise Lines announced  $500 million dollars worth of enhancements spanning through 2015. The initiative, entitled "Fun Ship 2.0", builds on the success of Carnival Magic’s new branded experiences.

Carnival Liberty was the first ship to undergo the face-lift, adding about half of the 11 new features. As Carnival Breeze comes closer to completion, the remaining features will be coming to the forefront. The new features belong to the following four categories.

Dining 

For added dining , TV personality and Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri has joined forces with Carnival to bring Guy’s Burger Joint. Guests will have the their choice of homemade burgers made with choice ground beef and complimented with hand-cut fries. This will be a lunch or dinner option for guests, topped off with their own condiment bar. Also added will be a new Cantina with Mexican delights like to order burritos and tacos. All complimentary.

Comedy 

Comedian George Lopez has revamped the Punchliner Comedy club, adding some of his own talent and appearing on some of Carnival’s ships personally. The Punchliner Comedy Club Presented by George Lopez will have pre-recorded video and voice messages from Lopez. Carnival will launch Punchliner brunch as well offering entertainment in the main dining rooms on-board.

Bars 

Carnival is giving bars at sea a new name. Carnival partnered with sports video game company EA SPORTS to bring an interactive sports bar at sea. Not only will there be tournaments and trivia but 16 46-inch big screen TV’s and a 24/7 live sports ticker. To expand on the ever-so-popular Red Frog Pub that was introduced on Carnival Magic, Carnival will be adding Red Frog Rum Pub and BlueIguana Tequila Bar. For the folks that are cruising to heal their sorrows, Carnival is adding an Alchemy Bar where passengers will create their own drinks on a prescription pad. The Library Bar will be added also, being coined “an intimate cocktail lounge.”

Entertainment 

Carnival is taking entertainment to the next level with Playlist Productions, 30-minute shows with LEDs, special effects, and sing alongs. Teaming up with game leader Hasbro, Inc. to create interactive game shows at seas. Also Carnival is teaming up with DJ Irie and creating Spin’iversity for folks who want to learn to mix music.

Which Ship is Right for You

By the end of 2012, three ships in the fleet will host 10 of the 11 new features of Fun Ship 2.0 with three more having at least 4 of the features.  Even among those ships, there will be a variance in which features are deployed on each vessel.  We've put a chart together, based on information that has been released to date, showing the features on each ship.

We've also included the schedule so that you can plan your cruise vacation following the dry dock that will complete the transformation.

Fun Ship 2.0 Feature	Liberty	Breeze	Dream	Conquest	Glory	Splendor
Punchliners Comedy Club		x	x	x	x	x
Guy’s Burger Joint	x	x		x	x
Hasbro, The Game Show		x		x	x
EA Sports Bar	x			x	x
DJ IRIE Spin’versity	x	x	x	x	x	x
Playlist Productions		x		x	x
RedFrog Rum Bar	x	x	x	x	x	x
BlueIguana Tequila Bar	x	x	x	x	x	x
BlueIguana Cantina		x		x	x
Alchemy Bar	x	x		x	x
Library Bar		x

In future articles, we'll look closer at some of the new features.  The first of which is

Hasbro The Game Show Coming Soon to Sea

Dry Dock Schedule 2011 Carnival Liberty (Dry docks Oct. 8-22, 2011) 2012 Carnival Breeze (currently under construction, debuts June 3, 2012) Carnival Dream (Dry Dock: Sept. 8-22, 2012) Carnival Conquest (Dry Dock: Oct. 14-28, 2012) Carnival Glory (Dry Dock: Nov. 2-15, 2012) Carnival Splendor (Dry Dock:  dates TBD) 2013 Carnival Destiny Carnival Legend Carnival Pride Carnival Victory 2014 Carnival Elation Carnival Freedom Carnival Triumph Carnival Valor 2015 Carnival Magic Carnival Paradise

Bill Cosby Pinch Hits for Juneau Alaska

Norwegian Pearl To Extend Seattle Call for Propeller Repairs

Click for Juneau Photo Album

The Norwegian Pearl is sailing 7-Night Inside Passage Alaska cruises R/T Seattle, Washington, through the end of September. Next week's itinerary (July 24 departure) has an unexpected change due to some unplanned propeller repair work that needs to be performed when the ship docks in Seattle.

Normally the ship would depart Seattle at 4 PM on Sunday, July 24th, cruise the inside passage on Monday, and call in Juneau, Alaska starting at 2 PM on Tuesday.  Due to the repair work, the ship won't depart Seattle until Monday at noon.  It will cruise the inside passage on Tuesday, skipping it's planned call in Juneau, and continuing on to its next port of call, Skayway, Alaska on Wednesday.

Bill Cosby to Perform on Norwegian Pearl

Norwegian Pearl

Bill Cosby will perform two complimentary comedy shows aboard the Norwegian Pearl on July 24, during the ship's extended overnight stay in Seattle, Washington for propeller repair work.

Juneau, Alaska will be Skipped

CBS show Undercover Boss featuring Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO, Kevin Sheehan, just had a repeat performance.   One of the tasks as CEO of this contemporary cruise line is making tough calls.    Kevin had to make one this past week, but he tried to think of the passengers at the same time.

"We understand that missing Juneau will cause disappointment for some of our guests, so we wanted to do something very special to make the cruise memorable," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s CEO.

"Bill Cosby is a huge name in entertainment, and we felt that he would deliver an incredible show. We are very pleased to have Mr. Cosby performing on board Norwegian Pearl.”

Guests also will be compensated with a $150 onboard credit per stateroom, as well as a future cruise credit of 10% of the cruise fare paid per guest.  They will also receive complimentary house wine with dinner, 50% off on specialty restaurants' cover charges and the option to enjoy Seattle's nightlife.

As of press time, this is the only Alaska itinerary that has been impacted by the propeller repair work. It is best that this work be performed in Seattle as a planned event, than under emergency circumstances in the middle of the cruise.   We will monitor this story for any developments.

Technically, the cruise lines have the right to modify the cruise itinerary, with or without notice, and with or without compensation.  Norwegian Cruise Line made the right choice by trying to compensate for the unexpected change of itinerary.   

See our Facebook page article, Exploring Alaska, to learn more about cruising to Alaska.

Entertainment Value on Allure and Oasis of the Seas

On Oasis of the Seas® and Allure of the Seas SM, Royal Caribbean’s most innovative ships yet, guests will experience a collection of amazing experiences that challenge all limitations—except the limitations of their wallet. That’s because on ships offering more activities, dining venues, and entertainment options than any other vessel, nearly everything is covered by your fare. The extensive list below details the Oasis class’ complimentary onboard experiences.

ENTERTAINMENT

The DreamWorks Experience®

Memorable moments with favorite characters
from Shrek®, Madagascar®, Kung Fu PandaTM and other films, in shows, parades, mealtime appearances, and photo opportunities.

 
Aqua shows

Dancers, divers and acrobats perform in the one-of-a-kind AquaTheater, against a spectacular backdrop of synchronized, backlit fountains and the wide open ocean.

Broadway shows

It’s all that jazz and much, much more, with stage favorites including Hairspray and Broadway hit Chicago: The Musical in the state-of-the-art Amber and Opal Theaters.

Plus….

• Ice skating shows
• Parades and parties on the Royal Promenade
• Comedy club
• Live jazz club
• Nightclubs
• Karaoke bar
• Sing-along piano bar


All this entertainment is included in your cruise fare making a vacation on Oasis of the Seas or Allure of the Seas an outstanding value. Check our FB fan page for more photos and information about these ships.

Whodunit? 2010-11 Expect the Unexpected

Whodunit?

Do you like a little mystery in your life?

WHY NOT BOOK A MYSTERY GROUP! Plan it today.

You can add a WHODUNIT MYSTERY CRUISE experience to your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on one of the following itineraries:

WHODUNIT MYSTERY CRUISE Experience
Enchantment of the Seas® 5-Night Bermuda September 4, 2010 September 3, 2011	Baltimore, Maryland Kings Wharf, Bermuda • Baltimore, Maryland
Monarch of the Seas® 3-Night Bahamas October 29, 2010 October 28, 2011	Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas CocoCay, Bahamas • Port Canaveral, Florida
Mariner of the Seas® 7-Night Mexican Riviera October 31, 2010	Los Angeles, California Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Mazatlan, Mexico • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Los Angeles, California
Oasis of the Seas® 7-Night Western Caribbean April 2, 2011	Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida Labadee, Haiti • Falmouth, Jamaica   Cozumel, Mexico • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Rhapsody of the Seas® 7-Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier May 20, 2011	Seattle, Washington • Alaska Inside Passage Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska   Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Victoria, British Columbia • Seattle, Washington
Voyager of the Seas® 7-Night Western Caribbean December 3, 2011	New Orleans, Louisiana • Falmouth, Jamaica Georgetown, Grand Cayman Cozumel, Mexico • New Orleans, Louisiana

Whodunit creates a live mystery aboard the ship that everyone in the group will become a part of as well as try and solve! There are times when the guests are following the mystery and other times when they are free to enjoy the cruise. We don’t want them to have to look over their shoulders for the entire cruise! On a 7 night sailing the show takes place for the first four nights. On a three night sailing it will last the whole cruise. The show starts with a flyer that goes out to the guests to get you into the swing of things and let you know the theme of that sailing’s show. When you board you are given a role to play. Not to worry. If you are on the shy side you can sit back and watch it all unfold. If not, you will use your character to find out as much as you can because the actors are mixing among you! We do an event before dinner then at late seating every night.

BIG CLUE...everyone must dine at late seating! Nothing happens when you are at port so you won’t miss any important clues. There are notes slid under your cabin door…and mysterious phone calls made to your cabin. All kinds of wild and suspicious fun! Eventually a crime will occur, a detective will come on the scene and hopefully with help from the guests…solve the crime! We end with a hosted cocktail party where the fabulous supersleuth is announced and the prizes are given away! Whodunit’s wild shows are comedies! So, even if you do not want to solve the crime you can sit back and enjoy the show! But beware... guests have been known to... DIE OF LAUGHTER!

Add the excitement of a Whodunit Mystery to your cruise!

3/4-Night Cruises - $110 per person

5/6-Night Cruises - $115 per person
7+Night Cruises - $129 per person 

Whodunit Comedy Mystery Cruises, Dying to have you join us!!! IF you Dare... Call me Today for more Clues ...
 

Limited availability exists for this unique onboard experience. They're waiting for you onboard ... don't make them wait too long. Get a group of your friends and family together and get ready for the time of your life.

Oasis of the Seas - Entertainment

Hairspray the Musical Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International is known for their fantastic production shows, and when Oasis of the Seas begins sailing in December 2009, that tradition will continue. The Tony award-winning Broadway-licensed musical, 'Hairspray,' is set to debut in the ship's grand Opal Theater.

According to Peter Compton, RCI's Vice President Entertainment, "The show is licensed to Royal Caribbean International for three years aboard Oasis of the Seas with an option for a fourth year. Under the agreement, which was struck with the aid of New York City-based Music Theater International and Broadway Theatrical, the show will be available exclusively to the cruise line, ensuring the 'feel good' performance will be the only of its kind at sea."

'Hairspray' had a seven year run on Broadway, which ended this past January, and is still dazzling audiences at London's West End. The show is set in the 1960s and tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big aspirations who wins a spot on a local TV dance program and finds herself transformed into a teen sensation.

Rehersals are underway onboard the Oasis as she sails across the Atlantic. In the following two videos, you can get a glipmse of the rehersals as well as learn more about the musical entertainment onboard.

Captains Log Day 5 Video: Broadway Debuts at Sea (click here)

Captains Log Day 9 Video: Playing a Perfect Octave (click here)

The show will be offered three or four times on each seven-night cruise itinerary, ensuring that guests have the opportunity to see the show at their leisure during their vacation.

Other entertainment offerings include a yet to be announced aerial show, which will also appear in Opal Theater, jazz perfomances in Jazz on 4, a comedy show in Comedy Live, an ice show in Studio B, and two aqua shows 'Splish Splash,' a comedy dive show and 'Oasis of Dreams,' featuring aquatic acrobatics synchronized to a spectacle of music and lights which will performed in the AquaTheater.

Related Blog posts:

Oasis of the Seas vs North Atlantic
Oasis of the Seas Continues Journey
Oasis OTS Ducks Under Great Belt Bridge
Oasis of the Seas - Crossing the Atlantic
Oasis of the Seas Heads for Home
Oasis of the Seas Takes to Water

Watch Additional Oasis of the Seas Videos Here!

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER
November 15th at midnight (EXTENDED!)

Book a 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Oasis of the Seas by November 15th and receive $100 Onboard Credit Learn more about Oasis of the Seas and applicable sail dates.

Whodunit? Expect the Unexpected

Whodunit?

Do you like a little mystery in your life?

WHY NOT BOOK A MYSTERY GROUP! Plan it today.

You can add a WHODUNIT MYSTERY CRUISE experience to your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on one of the following itineraries:

Mariner of the Seas®
7-Night Mexican Riviera
April 19, 2009

Los Angeles, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Mazatlan, Mexico • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Los Angeles, California

Explorer of the Seas®
5-Night Bermuda
June 6, 2009

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Kings Wharf, Bermuda • Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

Liberty of the Seas®
7-Night Eastern Caribbean
August 29, 2009

Miami, Florida • Philipsburg, St. Maarten
San Juan, Puerto Rico • Labadee®, Haiti • Miami, Florida

Radiance of the Seas®
4-Night Mexican Riviera
October 29, 2009 

San Diego, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
San Diego, California
 

Whodunit Comedy Mystery Cruises, Dying to have you join us!!! IF you Dare... Call me Today for more Clues ...
 

Limited availability exists for this unique onboard experience. They're waiting for you onboard ... don't make them wait too long. Get a group of your friends and family together and get ready for the time of your life.