Get Up Close and Personal with Musical Artists!!
By Steve Cosgrove
Just as we were going to press Carnival Cruise Lines made a major announcement that should be exciting news for music lovers.
Imagine going on a cruise and see a live intimate concert for popular singers for as little as $20 and then go back stage and meet the artists for as little as $100? That’s what is being called Carnival Live Concert Series.
Carnival Has scheduled 49 concerts in 2014. The concerts take place while the ship is in port in Nassau, Cozumel and Catalina Island.
“Performing live is one of my favorite things” said GRAMMY Award Winner, Jennifer Hudson at an exclusive launch event for Carnival LIVE in New York City on January 22. “I’m excited to be part of this unique concert series that will allow me to interact with my fans in an intimate and memorable setting.”
In addition to the Carnival LIVE Concert Series, Carnival is also enhancing its popular shipboard house bands. The bands will feature both male and female lead singers, a more choreographed, themed and diverse set list, and increased interaction with guests. Nine Carnival ships currently feature the new bands, the implementation across the full fleet over the course of this year.
“Onboard entertainment is an important part of the overall guest experience when cruising,” said Mark Tamis, Senior Vice President of Guest Operations for Carnival Cruise Lines. “With the Carnival LIVE Concert Series, our guests will enjoy an exclusive performance with one of their favorite artists for an extraordinary value. Combined with our enhanced house bands fleetwide, this is just another example of the many ways we are constantly looking to create even more fun and memorable moments for our guests.”
Beginning in April 2014, Carnival LIVE Concerts took place on board eight Carnival ships that call in the following ports: Cozumel, Mexico, Nassau, The Bahamas; and Catalina Island, California. Artists will join the ship while in port, perform in the main show lounge that evening, and debark following their show.
Tickets cost $20-40 each and a limited number of VIP tickets are also available for each show for $100-$150 each. The VIP experience includes an artists meet and greet, photo opportunity, seating in the first three rows and a commemorative laminated concert pass. All tickets can be purchased through Carnival’s online Shore Excursion System prior to sailing, or on board participating ships at the Shore Excursion Deck based on availability.
To book your Carnival Cruise and take in a Carnival LIVE performance, call Interlinetravel.com at 800-766-2911 today. Remember you can buy your tickets to the concert once you have booked and made final payment on your cruise so the sooner you book the better!