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All-Star Irish Charter Cruise

The only ….full charter Irish Cruise, bringing together Irish Music fans and enthusiasts from around the world. For a luxurious 7-day trip of a lifetime. With over 35 years of experience, there is no other Irish Cruise that can compare to a Gertrude Byrne Promotions All-Star Irish Cruise…known for the best!

Caribbean Islands

February 23rd to March 2nd, 2025

Greek Islands

August 18th -25th, 2024

Alaska Cruise 2023 Highlights

Featuring Ireland’s Superstar

Daniel o’donnell.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL • February 23rd to March 2nd, 2025

Along with Ireland’s Superstars, we will take in some of the Caribbean’s most magical ports of call.  Our superstar lineup will include Daniel O’Donnell, Celtic Thunder, Nathan Carter, The Kilfenora Céili Band, Michael English, Jimmy Buckley, Ceol, Dominic Kirwan, The O’Neill Sisters, Declan Nerney, Stephen Smyth, Brendan Shine, and many more…

All Star Line up of Irish Entertainment

Nathan carter.

World Famous Shows

Celtic thunder.

Michael English

O’Neill Sisters

Dominic Kirwan

Lauderdale, FL • February 23rd to March 2nd, 2025

Jimmy Buckley

Greece, Athens (Pireas) • August 18th – 25th, 2024

Along with Ireland’s Superstars, we will take in some of the world’s most magical ports of call, including Santorini and Mykonos. Our superstar lineup will include Daniel O’Donnell, Celtic Thunder, Nathan Carter, The Kilfenora Céili Band, Michael English, Jimmy Buckley, Ceol, Dominic Kirwan, The O’Neill Sisters, Declan Nerney, Stephen Smyth, Brendan Shine, and many more…

Ports of Call

Fort Lauderdale

The cruise will begin in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, at Port Everglades, located 10 minutes from the Ft. Lauderdale airport. You will be greeted at the pier by Gertrude and Suzanne. Enjoy a refreshment reception and live music as you check-in. As you come aboard, you will be greeted by Holland America’s fantastic staff, who are on hand to escort you to your cabin. This is only a taste of the service you will experience throughout the voyage.

February 23, 2025

Half Moon Cay

It is truly one of the most beautiful settings in the entire Caribbean. This privately owned 9.2-acre tropical island has over one mile of oceanfront, white sand beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise water. A secure and secluded hideaway undiscovered by the masses. Located on the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Snorkeling and scuba diving off the beach, as well as excellent fishing. Lush tropical foliage with nearly a mile of paths meandering through palm trees and exotic plants. Stop by the market square, where an Irish party will be in full swing. Dance to the great sounds of one of our Irish bands performing live under the pavilion. What a glorious setting, sunny skies, turquoise waters, and palm trees, with our cruise ship serving as a backdrop for you. Having the time of your life. Whether you want to parasail, snorkel, stroll barefoot on the beach, lie in a hammock beneath a palm tree, or gain insight into Bahamian history and culture, you’ll find it on Half Moon Cay.

February 24, 2025

February 25, 2025

Caribbean Sea

St. Thomas is one of the world’s top cruise ports. Its lofty popularity is earned because St. Thomas offers something for everyone. Its duty-free shopping scene is unparalleled, and because St. Thomas is an American port, US travelers get an extra duty-free allowance from customs. Other on-the-beaten-track sites include the world-famous Megan’s Bay and a scenic tram ride to a mountain top. But it is also effortless to find some respite from the inevitable crowds by exploring St.Thomas’ quieter, more undiscovered side- a lovely historic district, trips to Water Island, north shore beaches, fabulous restaurants in Frenchtown, and an easy jaunt, via 20-minute ferry to tranquil St John. The island of St. John is a lovely and enchanting island that is noted for its unmatched natural beauty, its tranquil peacefulness and its outstanding homes and villas.

February 26, 2025

U.S. Virgin Islands

San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a popular port of call for many cruisers and is the type of city that you will love to visit again and again. Ships usually dock right in the heart of Old San Juan, which dates back to the 16th century. The most beautiful Promenade in Old San Juan is the Paseo de la Princesa. It is an excellent place for a stroll, experiencing the esplanade, the Old Walls, the governor’s mansion, the sunset over the bay, the food, the music, and the overall great vibe. Puerto Rico offers the most exotic aura of America’s Caribbean islands. There is something for everyone, and for beach lovers, Condado Beach is a lovely little beach located at the western end of San Juan with azure waters, a cool breeze, and tan-colored sand. It’s a fun place to enjoy the Caribbean waters since a rock barrier protects the beach, and the waters are calm.

February 27, 2025

Puerto Rico

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is unlike many other Caribbean vacation spots. Grand Turk is a tiny island and offers an entirely different atmosphere than better-known destinations. It is an island with a laid-back little town with great beaches and a little British Bermudian Colonial heritage. The Grand Turk Cruise Center is the only cruise port in the Turks and Caicos. The highlight of the Grand Turk Cruise Center is the vast, lagoon-like swimming pool. Grand Turk is one of the few destinations in the Caribbean where a great beach can be enjoyed directly off the cruise ships. If you’re looking to enjoy some food and drinks, there are two restaurants within easy access: Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and and Kacl’s Shack. Margaritaville fronts the expansive swimming pool at the Cruise Center, and Jack’s Shack is a short walk up the coast on a perfect beach with crystal clear ocean water. Grand Turk has a wide range of tourist gift and souvenir shops, art galleries, and jewelers.

February 28, 2025

Turks and Caicos

March 1, 2025

March 2, 2025

Back To Fort Lauderdale

Florida, US

Caribbean’s Islands Cruise

February 23rd • March 2nd, 2025

No other 7-day cruise can offer these enchanting ports of call along with Ireland’s Greatest Entertainers. A Gertrude Byrne Cruise it is the most magical holiday ever.

Neptune Suite

Category: SA, SB, SC

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. *Approximately 500 – 712 sq. ft.with verandah.

Signature Suite

Category: SS, SY, SZ

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. * 389 sq. ft. with verandah.

DeLuxe Stateroom with Private Verandah

Category: VA, VB, VD, VE, VC, VF, VH

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. * 249 sq. ft.

Outside Stateroom

Category: I, J, K, L, M, N

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. * 183-207 sq. ft.

Category: H, HH, G, F, E, D, DD, C

Inside Stateroom

The All-Star Irish Cruise is the only Irish cruise that operates as a full charter.

Our cruise brings together like-minded fans and enthusiasts of Irish music. A Gertrude Byrne All-Star Irish cruise has been described more like a reunion, even by first-time guests and single travelers. In addition to the A-list Irish entertainment aboard, a cruise is the perfect stress-free holiday. Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam is a luxurious floating resort, offering every comfort, convenience, and amenity that one can imagine.

Caribbean’s Islands

All Star Irish Charter Cruise February 23rd to March 2nd, 2025

All Star Irish Charter Cruise August 18th – 25th, 2024

Caribbean Cruise

February 28th to march 2nd, 2025.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US Half Moon Cay, Bahamas St. Thomas, U.S.V.I San Juan, Puerto Rico Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Cruise fare includes access to all the entertainment onboard, meals, ship’s amenities and much more. Rates vary depending on the type of stateroom.

Thirty-five-plus years ago I promoted my first Irish theme cruise. We sailed out of New York Harbor joined by 80 passengers and some of New York’s finest musicians. While I had been promoting other Irish events, I had absolutely no idea of the organizational skills required for successful cruising. We were all novices on this incredible voyage as this was also the first cruise for my guests. The ship was small, our staterooms quite plain but the food was incredible, and the midnight buffets were truly indulgent…

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Testimonials

Something you only dream about until you wake up on the ship and there you are great music delicious food wonderful entertainment and fabulous new friends for life thanks from the heart Gertrude.

Doris Cairns recommends Gertrude Byrne Promotions

The best entertainment, delicious food available at all hours and everything on board to suit all tastes. A fabulous cruise where you are looked after for your every needs.

Denise Saunders recommends Gertrude Byrne Promotions

We have had 2 wonderful cruises with this lovely lady & had an amazing time on both. Entertainment & places visited absolutely beyond all expectations. Well with every cent spent. Looking forward to our next cruise, God willing 2021. 🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺

Joyce Cavanough recommends Gertrude Byrne Promotions

Caroline Joyce recommends Gertrude Byrne Promotions

Best time ever with wonderful entertainers, fabulous food, wonderful accommodation and meeting and chatting with people from many places…just a total vibe of fun and relaxation…plus lots of singing and dancing!!, ..well put together from entertainment BEFORE we are even on the ship to the last moment before we leave!!, As guests we are treated like royalty and are shown appreciation for being fortunate enough to be on the cruise!!, Can’t say enough about the cruise from start to finish and highly recommend it to all!!, I sum it up as FUN! FAITH AND FAMILY!!!!

Pat O’Connor recommends Gertrude Byrne Promotions

We have been extremely lucky to experience the cruise eight times everything first class from start to finsh. 😎

Ronnie Deri recommends Gertrude Byrne Promotions

Best cruise/vacation on the High Seas!!! The Irish entertainment can’t be touched. Proven year after year, Nobody does it like Gertie!!!

Laurie Mullins-Darcy recommends Gertrude Byrne Promotions

Fantastic cruises with fabulous music and dancing. Great food and exceptional hospitality! Gertrude is there to greet everyone on arrival. Staff are wonderful. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Margaret O’Donnel recommends Gertrude Byrne Promotions

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Country music cruise 2023 lineup detailed.

Posted by Buddy Iahn | Apr 7, 2022

Ninth anniversary cruise sets sails Jan 22-29, 2023

Just as The Country Music Cruise 2022 docked following a week of delightful entertainment and beautiful ports of call, organizers have announced the exciting lineup for the 2023 Country Music Party at Sea. The Ninth Annual Country Music Cruise aboard Holland America’s stunning Nieuw Amsterdam will feature Randy Owen, Clay Walker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Chesnutt, Neal McCoy, Pam Tillis, and many others. The seven day cruise will depart from Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday, January 22nd, and make stops in picturesque St. Maarten and San Juan before returning on January 29th.

“We really appreciate our artists and dedicated cruisers for sticking with us through a very challenging couple of years,” shares Mike Jason, StarVista LIVE Senior Vice President, Live Entertainment. “Last week was absolutely amazing with an incredibly talented group of stars and musicians performing all day into the night, the greatest group of fans in the world, and a combination of beautiful Caribbean weather and a luxury ship with world class amenities and service. We are planning 2023 to be bigger and better than ever.”

In addition to the headliners, the exciting lineup includes Asleep At The Wheel, Johnny Lee, John Berry, Jimmy Fortune, TG Sheppard, Gary Morris, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The Malpass Brothers, Ray Scott, Karen Hester – A Tribute To Dolly, Gil Grand “The Grand Tour,” 50 Shades of Hay, Chuck Mead, Tim Atwood & Chrissy Sparks, and more to be added. Perennial favorites the Elvis Tribute Artists and a very special Grand Ole Opry at Sea performance event return to the cruise.

Guests onboard The Country Music Cruise enjoy more than 100 live performances in seven different venues throughout the week. Cruisers can socialize with their favorite artists at theme nights, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, jam sessions, meet and greets, and have unprecedented opportunities to meet and mingle with the stars aboard what has been called the ultimate country music party. The non-stop entertainment also includes Country karaoke, Gospel Hour, dueling pianos, corn hole tournament, and line dancing.

Fares for The Country Music Cruise 2023 include all concerts, daily activities, delicious meals and so much more. Cabin rates and further details can be viewed at countrymusiccruise.com .

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The Country Music Cruise 2023 Announces Lineup

Randy Owen, Clay Walker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Chesnutt, Neal McCoy, Pam Tillis, Asleep At The Wheel, Johnny Lee, John Berry, Jimmy Fortune, T.G. Sheppard, Gary Morris, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The Malpass Brothers, Ray Scott, Karen Hester – A Tribute To Dolly , Gil Grand “The Grand Tour”, 50 Shades of Hay, Chuck Mead, Grand Ole Opry At Sea, Elvis Tribute Artists, Tim Atwood & Chrissy Sparks, and More To Be Added

Just as The Country Music Cruise 2022 docked following a week of delightful entertainment and beautiful ports of call, organizers announced the exciting lineup for the 2023 Country Music Party at Sea. The 9 th  Annual Country Music Cruise aboard Holland America’s stunning  Nieuw Amsterdam  will feature Randy Owen, Clay Walker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Chesnutt, Neal McCoy, Pam Tillis, and many others. The seven day cruise will depart from Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday, January 22, and make stops in picturesque St. Maarten and San Juan before returning on January 29.

“We really appreciate our artists and dedicated cruisers for sticking with us through a very challenging couple of years,” said Mike Jason, StarVista LIVE Senior Vice President, Live Entertainment. “Last week was absolutely amazing with an incredibly talented group of stars and musicians performing all day into the night, the greatest group of fans in the world, and a combination of beautiful Caribbean weather and a luxury ship with world class amenities and service. We are planning 2023 to be bigger and better than ever.”

In addition to the headliners, the exciting lineup includes Asleep At The Wheel, Johnny Lee, John Berry, Jimmy Fortune, T.G. Sheppard, Gary Morris, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The Malpass Brothers, Ray Scott, Karen Hester – A Tribute To Dolly, Gil Grand “The Grand Tour”, 50 Shades of Hay, Chuck Mead, Tim Atwood & Chrissy Sparks, and more to be added. Perennial favorites the Elvis Tribute Artists and a very special Grand Ole Opry at Sea performance event return to the cruise.

Guests onboard The Country Music Cruise enjoy more than 100 live performances in seven different venues throughout the week. Cruisers can socialize with their favorite artists at theme nights, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, jam sessions, meet and greets, and have unprecedented opportunities to meet and mingle with the stars aboard what has been called the ultimate country music party. The non-stop entertainment also includes Country karaoke, Gospel Hour, dueling pianos, corn hole tournament, and line dancing.

Fares for The Country Music Cruise 2023 include all concerts, daily activities, delicious meals and so much more. For cabin rates and more information, visit  www.countrymusiccruise.com  or call toll-free 866-476-2879.

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Joanie has a selection of rooms at special prices set aside just for her guests. Rates listed on this website are Joanie’s exclusive cruise/package rates.  This is a private event. 

VERY IMPORTANT!  This is an exclusive private event.  To take part in the cruise which includes concerts, lectures, workshops, music and singing sessions, waltzing, jiving, set dancing, ceili dancing and all the craic that’s legally possible in one week, you must book through Joanie Madden’s Folk’n Irish Cruise. You will not be allowed access to any of the private functions if you book outside the group – no exceptions!

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Cruise with Irish Music Cruises  June 8 – June 15, 2024

We have created a relaxing experience with captivating multi talented musicians. Come and enjoy exceptional Celtic and Folk music while enjoying the exotic destinations. Enjoy private performances and one on one interactions with the musician, while making lifelong friends with people that have a common love for the music.

Lets begin a New Adventure in the Old World as we cruise to the Land of the Midnight Sun  for 7 glorious and scenic nights ! Explore Southampton, Belgium, Norway and the Fyords with Us!

Booking availability changes daily so contact us now for to secure your place! Ask us now about cabin availability and pricing! email  [email protected]

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Music Cruises

At CruiseMapper's Music Cruise survey you will find departure dates, itineraries, and various "music and dance" theme cruise information and tips. We offer you a list of Classical music concerts and dance cruise specials on deals to visit the Caribbean, Europe, and Australia on a big cruise ship vacation. Caution - music cruises are super fun, generally promoting a lot of drinking and dancing activities. Cruise drinking and dancing fun generally involve big money spending. Very special are also all the music concert voyages on big riverboats in Europe.

For your convenience, the following link jumps down directly to CruiseMapper's music-cruises schedule , listing lines, ships, departure dates, and homeports. Follow Mardi Gras Carnival cruises visiting the US port cities New Orleans Louisiana, Galveston Texas, Tampa Florida, Long Beach (Los Angeles) California, NYC New York, Mobile Alabama, and of course - Rio De Janeiro (Brazil). This survey is integrated with our Themed Cruises .

"Dance and Music" themed cruises

Themed as "Music Cruises" deals are from the list of the industry's newest inventions. They are very similar to all the music concerts arranged at land-based facilities (music halls, theaters, stadiums, etc. And since modern cruise ships can accommodate from 2500 (on average) to more than 5000 people, these so special marine vessels become the perfect place for the mixed "music concert and party" cruise vacation the world has never seen before.

From what Wikipedia has said about music - it's the art form "whose medium is sound and silence". However, on cruise ships there's no such thing as silence - it's party time all the time! The word "music" derives from Greek "mousike" meaning the "art of the Muses". And what is better than a Muses-inspired vacation of several days at sea, right?

Dance-themed cruises

The dance cruise experience is a major part of the "Music Cruise" specials - especially when famous bands and singers are involved in these actions. And these "musical" deals suggest a hell of a lot dancing on the ship. Imagine you can enjoy (if fortunate enough) your super cool band's performance at sea. There are some truly unique sailings, which include huge crowd dancing parties featuring NKOTB (with the "New Kids On The Block" celebrities).

Christian-themed music cruises are another unique offer in this category. On those, you'll enjoy the company of hundreds and even thousands of like-minded folks sharing your ideas of God, right and wrong. And quite often, preachers there dance and enjoy the music more than the audience itself.

Popular musical genders on the specially themed music and dance cruises are Rock, Country, and Folk bands. And Classical music and Jazz themed cruises offer one truly sophisticated experience at sea. Often music-themed sailings are combined with specials from the category of Food and Wine cruises . These are usually Jazz- or Classic music-themed (often river cruise) deals, offering a gourmet voyage on some of Europe's biggest rivers, such as the Danube, or Rhone and Seine in France.

P&O Cruises UK ships offer each year several Music Cruises leaving from Southampton, and their Australia brand may offer such themed deals from Sydney, Australia. Most of them are Mediterranean cruises from Southampton, and  Cruises To Nowhere from Sydney - i.e. without additional ports of call (which significantly lowers their cost by not including port charges).

How much do "Music Cruises" cost,  what is included in prices?

Your dance/music cruise infrastructure is pretty much like a normal sailing - but it's not, ok? The cruise part as always, includes tanning, swimming, drinking, dining, sleeping (with the "repeat until" command) summarized as "easy big-time fun". Your "music cruise tickets" prices are inclusive of all meals on the boat and add to that the 24-hr room service onboard. This means all main dining rooms and the buffet dining, specialty restaurants charge extra (from ~$20 to $50 per meal). Alcohol, soda and soft drinks are not in the list of inclusions.

Beware - enjoying the music cruise fun in a not healthy and not cheap combination with lots of beverages could cost you way more than the ticket itself. Virtually all music and dance cruise deals are on round-trip departures from some of the world's biggest cruise ports - like Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Florida, NYC New York, Boston MA, Los Angeles, Southampton UK, Sydney AU.

Music Cruises 2023-2024 schedule

Most of the following voyages are themed on Classic, Folk, Country, Rock, or Jazz music.

Note: In the following table, all links are internal (CruiseMapper) redirecting to the ship’s itinerary schedule where you can compare dates and prices per person (double occupancy rates).

Mardi Gras carnival cruises

Mardi Gras cruises are music and dance-themed voyages with itineraries that visit the US port cities  New Orleans Louisiana ,  Galveston Texas ,  Tampa Florida ,  Long Beach (Los Angeles) California ,  NYC New York ,  Mobile Alabama , and of course,  Rio De Janeiro Brazil .

Mardi Gras Carnival

The Mardi Gras carnival aka "Carnival season" (the name literally means "Fat Tuesday" in French) is a Catholic festival celebrated in the countries of Anglican nations. The celebrations start on Epiphany (or "the feast day" on January 6th) and culminate on the day before Ash Wednesday (called "Fat Tuesday" and "Mardi Gras Day" - positioned exactly 46 days before Easter).

When is the Mardi Gras carnival day?

Because day's timing is set according to Easter, it varies by year - between February 3 and March 9. Follows a list with the Mardi Gras dates in the next couple of years (all dates will be on Tuesdays, though  - no matter the year).

The Mardi Gras dates are:

• in 2020 on February 25
• in 2021 on February 16
• in 2022 on March 1
• in 2023 on February 21
• in 2024 on February 13
• in 2025 on March 4
• in 2026 on February 17
• in 2027 on February 9

To find your "Mardi Gras cruise ship", just pick departure port ( New Orleans ,  Galveston ,  Tampa ,  Los Angeles ,  New York ,  Mobile , Rio De Janeiro ). In the port's schedule, you'll find listed ships leaving from or going to that seaport. Then choose itineraries that include the year's carnival day.

Mardi Gras New Orleans is second only to the "Rio Carnival" in Brazil. According to Wikipedia, the Rio Carnival draws record numbers of day tourists to Brazil - 2,2 million for the Carnival Day in 2012. Add to this more than 5 million people for the whole week (around 70% of all annual guests to Rio De Janeiro), with over 400,000 foreigners participating in the week-long day and night music and dancing, and boozing.

"Mardi Gras booze cruise" inclusions

Most Mardi Gras themed cruise deals are offered by independent resellers and for larger groups with discounted cabin rates. Group booking ("Hosted Group Cruise"), besides great pricing, is also among travel agencies' special deals.

• Included by the agency are at least one Private Group cocktail party, all gratuities (depending on ship/itinerary these can be up to $100 PP), group departure, daily and nightly group gatherings, group dining (reserved tables), and, of course, your "Mask Party".
• Included by the ship (for the duration of the trip) are all meals (excepting alternative restaurants), accommodations and entertainment, 24-hour room service.
• Not-included (optional) are group shore excursions (again at discount prices), alcoholic beverages (optional all-inclusive drink packages are offered), gift shop purchases, spa services, gambling (casino / bingo), airfare (optional fly-cruise packages are offered from USA and UK), port charges, Government taxes, local transfers to the departure port. Remember that for US citizens a passport or certified birth certificate is always required.
• All Mardi Gras themed cruises offer special dining menu and carnival-themed shipboard activities - good music, exotic masquerade, booze packages, and promos.

Mardi Gras cruising experiences

In 2017, the UK-based  Fred Olsen Cruise Line offered the company's first-ever Mardi Gras cruise as part of an epic travel adventure to ports in the Caribbean, North and Central America leaving roundtrip from the UK.

• From Southampton England, Fred Olsen’s ship  MS Balmoral  offered in February 2017 a 46-night itinerary as an adults-only cruise visiting 18 ports of call and featuring 3 full days and 2 overnights in NOLA ( New Orleans ) allowing plenty of time to enjoy the carnival atmosphere.
• This unique  themed cruise (46-night itinerary, code L1703, the theme "Central America and the Mardi Gras" left Southampton on February 4, 2017. Prices started from GBP 3450 pp (based on double-occupancy twin-bed Superior Interior cabin). Pricing included accommodation, all onboard meals, and entertainment, plus port taxes.
• The list of cruise ports of call included: Southampton – Funchal Madeira – Bridgetown Barbados – Castries St. Lucia – St John’s Antigua – Road Town Tortola BVI – Falmouth Jamaica – Trujillo Honduras – Belize City – Cozumel Mexico – New Orleans LA (2-nights) – Tampa FL – Key West FL – Miami FL – Port Canaveral FL – Jacksonville FL – Charleston SC – Hamilton Bermuda – Ponta Delgada Azores – Southampton.
• The 2-night stay in NOLA allowed cruise tourists to enjoy the festivities at this fabulously extravagant festival. Passengers were also provided with the opportunity to attend the "Orpheuscapade Black Tie Ball" in New Orleans – something rarely experienced by tourists. This formal event was held in the city's Convention Centre, featuring live music, dancing, and the chance to get up close to the gigantic carnival floats, as a local celebrity leads the parade directly through the Centre.

The Country Music Cruise

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The Country Music Cruise is the premier annual event for real country music fans. Country music stars love two things: playing music and meeting their fans. This cruise blends the two, providing more than 50 live performances, some scheduled and a number of impromptu jam sessions, and many daily opportunities for fans to interact with the stars including Q&As, guitar seminars, cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, cocktail parties, or just bumping into them at meals, in the casino or the spa.

Just a few of the many legendary country superstars who have sailed with us include Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill, Alabama, Martina McBride, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mel Tillis, Patty Loveless, The Gatlin Brothers, Josh Turner, Clay Walker,  and more!

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Awesome Theme Cruises You Can Take in 2023

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: November 1, 2022  - Last updated: September 17, 2023

Have you ever wished you could cruise with people who love all the same things you do? Theme cruises make that happen!

What is a theme cruise?

Theme cruises bring together groups of like-minded strangers and create a floating community around a common interest.

You’ll find themed cruises for fans of certain bands or genres of music, sports, dancing, TV shows and movies, and hobbies and crafts. There are even clothing-optional theme cruises for naturists!

A promoter will charter either the entire cruise ship (or at least a huge block of rooms) for theme cruise guests. If your cruise’s theme has a huge following, it’s likely that the entire ship’s been chartered for the sailing. Smaller interest groups might only fill a portion of the ship’s staterooms.

If there’s something you’re passionate about, there’s a good chance that one of these specialty cruises will float your boat (pun very much intended!)

Tip: Although I always encourage my readers to use a specialized cruise travel agency (I love CruiseDirect ), for theme cruises you’ll almost always need to book directly with the promoter.

How to find the right theme cruise for you

If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of 2023 theme cruises, you’ve come to the right place! (For 2024 theme cruises, many haven’t yet been announced, but I’m working on that list—just bookmark this page and I’ll add the link here when it goes live.)

I’ve included a table of contents below where you can click right through to the category of theme cruise that you’re interested in.

You could also just search this page for the type of theme cruise you’re looking for! I’ve included lots of keywords in the “ Who is this theme cruise for ” section of each theme cruise listing. (If you’re on a desktop or laptop, just hit Control-F on a PC or Command-F on a Mac)

It’s the easiest way to find your style of theme cruise for 2023, whether you want to search for “classic rock”, “knitting” or “Star Trek”.

Or you could just browse through all of the listings for theme cruises in 2023 . You might find an amazing cruise (and a like-minded community) you didn’t realize you needed to join!

Music themed cruises

The most popular type of themed cruise is undoubtedly the music cruise . Whether the special sailing is based around a particular artist’s fan base or just a certain style of music, music-themed cruises have been in high demand for many years.

You might have the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with some of your musical idols, enjoy exclusive performances, and meet other cruisers who are just as passionate about your favorite music and artists as you are.

There are so many 2023 music-themed cruises you can join that I’ve created a chart to make your perfect cruise easier to find! Just click on the highlighted name and it will take you to the full description:

The Country Music Cruise (January 22 – 29, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of country music

Host / special guests: Performances by musical artists including

• Clay Walker
• The Oak Ridge Boys
• Mark Chesnutt
• Asleep At The Wheel

Cruise line / ship: Holland America Line / Nieuw Amsterdam

Sails from: Round trip from Ft. Lauderdale

Ports of call:

• Philipsburg, St. Maarten
• San Juan, PR

On the Blue Cruise (January 28 – February 2, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Moody Blues fans, classic rock fans

Host / special guests: Hosted by the Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward. Performances by musical artists including

• The Zombies
• Alan Parsons
• Little River Band
• Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
• The Lovin’ Spoonful

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Pearl

Sails from: Roundtrip from Miami

• Harvest Caye, Belize
• Costa Maya, Mexico

Soul Train Cruise (January 29 – February 5, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of R&B and soul music

• George Benson
• The Commodores
• The Spinners
• Peabo Bryson
• Evelyn “Champagne” King
• Midnight Star

Sails from: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

• Half Moon Cay (cruise line’s private island )

Jam Cruise (February 6 – 12, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of jam bands

• Umphree’s McGee
• The Fearless Flyers
• Oteil and Friends
• Galactic feat. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph
• Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

Cruise line / ship: MSC / MSC Divina

• Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Cayamo (February 10 – 17, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Classic rock, alt-country, and indie folk fans

• Jeff Tweedy
• Andrew Bird
• Trampled by Turtles
• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
• Patty Griffin
• Shovels & Rope
• St. Maarten
• Tortola, BVI

Ultimate Disco Cruise (February 25 – March 2, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of disco music

• KC and The Sunshine Band
• Kool & The Gang
• Billy Ocean
• Taylor Dayne
• Sister Sledge
• Norma Jean Wright & Luci Martin (formerly of Chic)

Cruise line / ship: Celebrity Cruises / Celebrity Summit

• Cozumel, Mexico

The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise (March 3 – 8, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Beach Boys fans, fans of classic rock, pop, and soul

Host / special guests: Hosted by Club Kokomo Spirits. Performances by musical artists including

• The Beach Boys
• The Isley Brothers
• The Temptations
• Mark McGrath
• RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles
• Katrina (from Katrina and the Waves)

The 80s Cruise Year 7 (March 3 – 10, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1980s pop, rock, and R&B music

• Bret Michaels
• Morris Day and The Time
• Howard Jones

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Navigator of the Seas

Sails from: Roundtrip from Los Angeles

• Cabo San Lucas
• Puerto Vallarta

Related: Exploring the Marietas Islands From Puerto Vallarta

‘ 70s Rock & Romance Cruise (March 16 – 23, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1970s rock and pop music

• The Hollies
• The Orchestra feat. former members of ELO
• Jefferson Starship
• Bay City Rollers

Cruise line / ship: Celebrity / Celebrity Summit

• St. Croix USVI

Flower Power Cruise (March 23 – 30, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1960s rock and pop

• Herman’s Hermits
• Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals
• Micky Dolenz
• The Yardbirds
• The Buckinghams
• The Grass Roots

Sails from: Round trip from Miami

• Belize City, Belize

The Broadway Cruise (March 31 – April 5, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of Broadway shows and music

Host / special guests: Performances by Broadway artists including

• Laura Benanti
• Kristin Chenoweth
• Alan Cumming
• Randy Rainbow
• Michael Cerveris
• Sierra Boggess

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Gem

Sails from: Round trip from New York City

Port of call: Bermuda (overnight)

Related: 21 BEST Things to Do in Bermuda on a Cruise

Beatles and Beyond (April 19 – 28, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Beatles fans, fans of 1960s and 70s rock and pop music

Host / special guests: Performances by The Bootleg Beatles, the world’s leading Beatles tribute band.

Cruise line / ship: Cunard / Queen Elizabeth

Sails from: Round trip from Tokyo, Japan

• Kumamoto, Japan
• Fukuoka, Japan
• Busan, South Korea
• Kanazawa, Japan
• Akita, Japan

Related: In The Steps of the Beatles Liverpool Shore Excursion Review

Monsters of Rock Cruise (April 29 – May 4, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Hard rock and heavy metal fans

Host / special guests: Hosted by . Performances by musical artists including

• Burning Witches
• Dirty Looks

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Mariner of the Seas

Sails from: Port Canaveral

• Labadee, Haiti

The Old School Cruise (May 5 – 8, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1970s and 80s R&B

• The Ohio Players
• Brenton Wood
• Original Lakeside

Port of call: Ensenada, Mexico

All Star Irish Charter Cruise Alaska  (May 28 – June 4, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of Irish music and culture

Host / special guests:  Performances by musical artists including

• Daniel O’Donnell
• Celtic Thunder
• Nathan Carter
• Michael English
• Jimmy Buckley
• Dominic Kirwan
• Brendan Shine

Cruise line / ship: Holland America Line / Westerdam

Sails from: Seattle to Victoria, BC

Days of Summer Cruise Fest (July 2 – 5, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of rap, hip hop, house music, and EDM

Host / special guests: Hosted by DJ Khaled. Live performance by Lil Baby & Future. DJs onboard include

• DJ Big Skipp
• DJ Charlie B
• DJ GT Mayne
• DJ Lennox NYC
• DJ Nasty 305

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Sky

• Great Stirrup Cay , Bahamas
• Nassau , Bahamas

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea III (August 17 – 22, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of blues and blues rock music

Host / special guests: Hosted by Joe Bonamassa. Performances by musical artists including

• Joe Bonamassa
• Kenny Wayne Shepherd
• Blackberry Smoke
• Christone Kingfish Ingram
• Ruthie Foster
• Jimmy Vivino

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Jade

Sails from: Round trip from Athens, Greece

• Dubrovnik, Croatia
• Santorini, Greece

Stars on Board (August 22 – 2 7 , 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of popular Arabic music

• George Wassouf
• Ragheb Alama
• Nancy Ajram
• Saber Ribai
• Nassif Zeytoun
• Melhem Zein
• Saad Lamjarred
• Mykonos, Greece
• Bodrum, Turkey
• Marmaris, Turkey

Super Legends Cruise (September 15 – 18, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of R&B, Latin soul, Tejano, and freestyle

• Tower of Power
• Los Lonely Boys
• The Manhattans

Sails from: Round trip from Los Angeles

• Ensenada, Mexico

Hollywood Insider: Music Connection (October 21 – October 28, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of popular music

• Freda Payne
• Kimberley Locke

Speaker events and more from:

• Allan Dennis Rich (Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated songwriter)
• Leo Rossi (Former Fleetwood Mac tour director and road crew member for Led Zeppelin, The Who, Al Jarreau, and Chaka Khan)

Cruise line / ship: Princess Cruises / Discovery Princess

• San Francisco

Related: Princess Cruises Announces Three California Coastal “Hollywood Insider” Theme Cruises

Malt Shop Memories Cruise (October 28 – November 4, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1950s and 60s popular music

• Little Anthony
• Jay and The Americans
• The Lettermen
• Al Jardine & His Endless Summer Band
• Darlene Love
• The Bronx Wanderers

Related: What to Pack for a Caribbean Cruise

Soulshine at Sea (November 4 – 8, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Spearhead / Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy fans, fans of roots music, reggae, hip hop, and jam bands

Host / special guests: Hosted by Michael Franti. Performances by musical artists including

• Michael Franti and Spearhead
• John Butler
• Fortunate Youth
• The New Respects
• Shut Up & Dance

Port of call: Costa Maya, Mexico

EDSea (November 4 – 8 , 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of EDM (house, bass, trance, disco, techno, etc.), and anyone who loves the Electric Daisy Carnival music festival

Artist lineup includes:

• Benny Benassi
• Louis the Child

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Joy

• Nassau, Bahamas
• Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Related: Ultimate Guide to Great Stirrup Cay

The Big Easy Cruise (November 4 – 11, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of New Orleans jazz and blues, zydeco, jam bands, and country music

• Little Feat
• Samantha Fish
• Dirty Dozen Brass Band
• Leo Nocentelli from The Meters
• Anders Osborne
• New Orleans

Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog Cruise ( November 8 – 13, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Flogging Molly fans, fans of Celtic rock, punk rock, and ska punk

Host / special guests: Hosted by Flogging Molly. Performances by musical artists including

• Flogging Molly
• The Interrupters
• Stiff Little Fingers
• The Vandals
• Gorilla Biscuits

JAMRock Reggae Cruise (December 4 – 9, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of reggae music

Special guests:

• Spragga Benz

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Independence of the Seas

• Falmouth, Jamaica
• Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Related: Climbing Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios Jamaica

Dancing themed cruises

Dancing and cruising have always gone hand-in-hand, and taking a dance-themed cruise will let you flaunt (or practice!) your skills alongside other dance enthusiasts and professional dancers.

Here are the 2023 dance theme cruises you can join:

Aventura Dance Cruise (February 3 – 7, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of Latin dancing

Host / special guests: Performances by dancers including

• Tito y Tamara
• Michelle & Brandon
• Delia y Raul
• Ernesto y Denisse

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Jewel of the Seas

Sails from: Round trip from Port Canaveral (Orlando)

Port of call: Labadee, Haiti

Salsa Cruise (October 27 – November 3, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of salsa dancing

Host / special guests: Performances by musical artists and dancers including

• Orquesta Guayacan
• PuertoRican Power
• El Gran Combo
• Anthony MKA
• Chino Nunez Y Su Orquesta
• Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes

Cruise line / ship: Carnival Cruise Line / Carnival Conquest

• Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
• St. Thomas, USVI

Sports themed cruises

If you love sports, taking a sports-themed cruise is the perfect way to enjoy watching and talking about your favorite sport with other fans.

Most sports cruises have lots of pros onboard for meet-and-greets and discussions, so you might be able to chat with your idols face-to-face!

Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Rager at Sea: Four Leaf Clover (February 2 – 6, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Professional wrestling / WWE fans

Host / special guests: Hosted by Chris Jericho. Featured performers and wrestlers include

• Jericho Appreciation Society
• Daniel Garcia
• Sammy Guevara
• Daddy Magic Matt Menard
• Cool Hand Angelo Parker

Port of call: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Related: 25 Norwegian Cruise Tips You Need to Know

Faithful Cruise (March 6 – 10, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? San Francisco 49ers football fans

Host / special guests: Past and present 49ers players will be on board for autograph sessions, photo opportunities, sports deck competitions and more, including

• Jesse Sapolu
• Fred Warner
• Tim Collier
• Dennis Brown
• Ian Williams
• Arik Armstead
• Doug Dubose

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Liberty of the Seas

Sails from: Round trip Fort Lauderdale

• Perfect Day at CocoCay (cruise line’s private island )

Related: 7 Best Beaches in Nassau Bahamas for Cruisers

Infinity Sports Rugby Charter ( September 8, 2023 – October 28, 2023 *)

Who is this theme cruise for? Rugby fans

What this theme cruise includes:

• Food and drink
• Entertainment
• Rugby World Cup match tickets
• Travel to and from the stadium

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Epic

Sails from: Roundtrip from Marseilles, France

Ports of call: Ports depend on specific itinerary booked—all port stops are within a few days’ cruising from Marseilles, France

*You can choose from any of twelve Infinity Sports rugby itineraries during this time period

TV and movie themed cruises

Theme cruises for TV and movie fans are also popular every year. Join cast members and other fans for trivia contests, costume parties, and discussions about your favorite shows and films.

Star Trek the Cruise VI (February 24 – March 3, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Star Trek fans

Host / special guests: Appearances by Star Trek crew members including

• William Shatner
• Jonathan Frakes
• Brent Spiner
• Marina Sirtis
• Denise Crosby
• John De Lancie
• Robert O’Reilly

Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising! (March 30 – April 3, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of the TV show Schitt’s Creek

What to expect: Fans will come together for costume contests, trivia, dance parties, and more. This is not an official Schitt’s Creek event, and none of the cast or crew members of the show will be in attendance.

Golden Fans at Sea (April 8 – 13, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of the TV show The Golden Girls

What to expect: A character costume dress-up party, trivia, celebrity panels, parody shows, and more.

Hollywood Insider with 80s Primetime Stars ( October 3-7, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of the 1980s primetime TV series  Dallas

• Charlene Tilton
• Sheree J. Wilson
• Christopher Atkins

Cruise line / ship: Princess Cruises / Majestic Princess

Sails from: Vancouver to Los Angeles

Port of call:

• Vancouver, BC

Hollywood Insider: Behind the Scenes EFX ( October 16-19 , 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? TV and movie fans who want a behind-the-scenes look at how special effects are created

• Michael Westmore
• Johnnie Spence
• Tym Buchaarern

Cruise line / ship: Princess Cruises / Crown Princess

Sails from: Seattle to Vancouver

Ports of call: N/A

TCM Classic Cruise (November 6 – 11, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of the TCM network and classic films

Hosted by : TCM personalities Ben Mankiewicz, Jacqueline Stewart, Eddie Muller, Alicia Malone, and Dave Karger

• Elliott Gould
• George Chakiris
• Ernest Dickerson
• Wynn Thomas

Cruise line / ship: Disney Cruise Line / Disney Magic

Sails from: Round trip from San Diego

• Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Related: How Does Dining on Disney Cruise Line Work?

West Coast Getaway w/Adam Savage from MythBusters (November 25 – 29, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of Mythbusters and Tested

Host / special guests: Adam Savage

Related: Theme Cruise Featuring Original MythBusters Host Adam Savage Will Set Sail on Discovery Princess

Industry-specific theme cruises

Theme cruises focused on your specific industry are great for networking and furthering your education. Maybe you’ll find your next position (or your next new hire!) on a job-specific theme cruise .

NurseCon at Sea (February 6 – 10, 2023)

Who is this theme cruise for? Nurses and nursing students who want to learn, share, interact, and party

Events include:

• CNE classes
• Nurse Blake Live! show
• Ultimate Skills Check-Off game show
• Nurses Got Talent competition
• Parties and theme nights

Port of call: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

NurseCon at Sea (April 24 – 28, 2023)

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Freedom of the Seas

Crafting theme cruises

With so many sea days on many cruises, taking a cruise can be an awesome opportunity to catch up on your craft projects. But what if you could join a cruise full of other crafters and makers to share ideas?

Craft-themed cruises usually don’t take over the entire ship (promoters will generally book hundreds of rooms, if not more), but you’re guaranteed to meet lots of other crafters through their onboard meetups, mixers, and lectures.

Knitting Cruise (Various dates in 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? People who love to knit

What to expect: Knitting classes and lectures, Knitting Cruise exclusive parties and mixers

Cruise line / ship: Holland America Line / various ships

Itineraries:

• Antarctica Knitting Cruise (Feb 2023)
• Japan Russia and Pacific Crossing (Apr 2023)
• Japan and Russia Knitting Cruise (Apr 2023)
• Great Alaskan Knitting Cruise (May 2023)
• Polar Ice Caps Knitting Cruise (June 2023)
• Midnight Sun Knitting Cruise (Jul 2023)
• British Isles Knitting Cruise (Aug 2023)
• Rhine Christmas Markets (Dec 2023)

Religious and spiritual themed cruises

If practicing your faith is important to you, you’ve probably noticed that religious services aren’t always easy to find on a cruise (if they exist at all).

But taking a faith-based cruise with a ship full of others who share the same beliefs guarantees that you’ll find plenty of worship services, workshops, and study groups to practice your faith at sea.

Inspiration Cruises (Various dates in 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Evangelical Christians

Itineraries include:

• Canada & New England
• Mediterranean

Other specialty theme cruises

Big nude boat (february 12 – 26, 202 3).

Who is this theme cruise for? Naturists and nudists

Cruise line / ship: Carnival Cruise Line / Carnival Pride

Sails from: Round trip from Tampa

• Princess Cays
• Half Moon Cay

Related: David’s Steakhouse on Carnival Pride Review + Menus

Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat (September 2 – 9, 2023)

Who is this theme cruise for?  Fitness enthusiasts

Host / special guests:  Xponential Fitness / Club Pilates

Cruise line / ship:  Princess Cruises /  Royal Princess

Sails from:  Round trip from Seattle

• Glacier Bay (scenic cruising)
• Victoria, BC

Read more:   Princess Cruises Will Offer First Club Pilates at Sea Theme Cruise

Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise (October 7 – 14, 2023)

Who is this theme cruise for?  Fans of magic shows, illusionists

Host / special guests:  The Magic Castle

Cruise line / ship:  Princess Cruises /  Discovery Princess

Sails from:  Round trip from Los Angeles

Read more:   Princess Cruises Announces First Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise

Randy Fenoli Bridal Fashion Cruise (December 3- 10, 2023)

Who is this theme cruise for?  Brides and their families

Host / special guests:  Randy Fenoli

Cruise line / ship:  Princess Cruises /  Regal Princess

Sails from:  Round trip from Galveston

• Roatán, Honduras

Read more:   Princess Cruises Now Offering Princess Perfect Weddings at Sea

Theme cruises FAQ

Theme cruises bring together groups of like-minded strangers and create a  floating community  around a common interest.

Are theme cruises adults-only?

Many theme cruises are either specifically adults-only (18+ or 21+). Other theme cruises are more family-focused. Check with your cruise promoter for age restrictions or recommendations.

What kind of theme cruises are available i n 2023 ?

Theme cruises are available for fans of music, dance, sports, TV shows and movies, crafts, religious groups, and more.

Have you ever sailed on a theme cruise? Which cruise was it, and what did you think of the experience? Do you know of any other 2023 theme cruises I haven’t included in the list? Let me know in the comments below!

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