There are many reasons why music theme cruises are popular with today's cruise vacationers. These events give passengers a great opportunity to cruise with their favorite stars and meet other fans with the same interests. Guests can attend live concerts, late night parties and small jam sessions while sailing to some of the most exciting destinations in the Caribbean.

Theme music cruises have allowed fans to get up close to some of their favorite bands including Kid Rock, KISS, 311, weezer and others. Now, some of country music's hottest names are giving their fans the chance to sail with them on an exciting cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. This country music cruise is the first and largest extravaganza of its kind at sea.

The Blake Shelton Cruise will be held on October 14-21, 2012 on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl. Country music superstar, CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and star of the blockbuster hit NBC show, "The Voice," Blake Shelton will be sailing and entertaining fans on this cruise along with more than 20 of his country music friends. Blake will give two live concerts on the cruise and live performances will also be given by the other country music stars as well. There are no additional ticket costs for performances - all of the entertainment and events are included in the cruise fare.

Blake's special guest on this voyage is Trace Adkins, one of America's top country music artists with over 20 Billboard country music hit singles to his name. Accompanying Blake and Trace are Jerrod Niemann, Easton Corbin, Neal McCoy, Lee Brice, Randy Houser, McKenna Faith, Frankie Ballard, Brett Eldredge, Jana Kramer, Tyler Farr, Brinley Addington, Chris Cavanaugh, Chuck Wicks, JJ Lawhorn, Logan Mize, HER and Kings Country, Joanna Smith, Maggie Rose, Clayton Anderson, Brandon and Leah, Rae Lynn, and Nik and Sam.

Guests on the Blake Shelton Cruise will enjoy live country music each evening including a nightly show in the multi-deck 1,100-seat Stardust Theater and performances in multiple venues around the ship by Blake's country music guest entertainers. Passengers will also enjoy special experiences such as late night parties, Q&A sessions, song writer workshops, and surprise unplugged performances and jam sessions by the great country music singers on this cruise. In addition, guests can participate in "The Challenge," a "search for the best voice on the ship contest judged by the pros."

The Blake Shelton Cruise is a full charter of the Norwegian Pearl and features a customized itinerary including some of the Caribbean's favorite ports of call. The ship will sail from Miami, Florida on a 7-night cruise to San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola and Nassau with two days at sea. Those sea days will be filled with country music, but guests will want to explore the Norwegian Pearl as well. Loaded with amenities, the Norwegian Pearl is one of Norwegian Cruise Line's most popular ships. The Norwegian Pearl is packed with 16 dining options, 13 bars and nightclubs, pools and waterslides, kids and teens programs in dedicated age-appropriate clubs, the Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, a four-lane bowling alley, and much more.

Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of shore excursions to enjoy while in their Caribbean ports of call. These include exploring the best of Tortola and Virgin Gorda, swimming and snorkeling at "The Baths," visiting Trunk Bay on St. John - named one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, casting off on a catamaran sail to Buck Island near St. Thomas, touring San Juan and the Bacardi Distillery, and playing at the Atlantis Resort while in Nassau.

After playing all day in these ports of call, guests get to enjoy the best part of the Blake Shelton Cruise - returning to the Norwegian Pearl and their incredible country music festival at sea. If you're a country music fan, you won't want to miss this.

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For more information on the Blake Shelton Cruise, visit www.blakesheltoncruise.com. Those with questions or seeking more information can contact the Blake Shelton Cruise hosts, Flying Dutchmen Travel, by phone at 800-248-7471 or 707-546-1212 or by email at bs@flyingdutchmentravel.com.