Saturday, July 08, 2006
Irish Fest Cruise to Panama Canal
Contact: Mary Rowley (215) 885-5350
For Immediate Release 7/6/06
CHERISH THE LADIES, TOMMY MAKEM, FRANCES BLACK
TO ENTERTAIN ON 16TH ANNUAL
IRISH FESTIVAL CRUISE TO THE PANAMA CANAL
More than A Score of Top Irish Entertainers Provide
50 Hours of Nightly Concerts and Workshops
ROSLYN, PA - More than 50 hours of traditional Irish entertainment will highlight the 16th Annual Irish Festival Cruise aboard Holland America Line's Volendam departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 22, 2007.
This 10 night cruise to five tropical ports of call -- Half Moon Cay, Aruba, Curaçao, The Panama Canal, Colón and Costa Rica -- combines the best in Irish music, dance and culture with luxurious Caribbean cruising.
Performers include Tommy Makem, Paddy Reilly, Frances Black, Michael Black, Cherish the Ladies, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain, Bogside Rogues, balladeers Tom Sweeney and Liam Tiernan. Also, Dermot Henry, Brennan and McGillian, raconteur John Gleeson, Aoife and Eoghan Scott, comedian Conal Gallen and world champion Irish dancers.
Mary Rowley, executive director of Irish Festival Cruises, says that "a highlight of all Irish Festival Cruises is the enjoyment guests derive from the informal socializing with the performers." In addition to the nightly concerts, there will be a variety of workshops on all things Irish...from learning to dance a jig or speak the Irish language to instructions on the tin whistle and bodhran.
In addition to the Irish Festival activities, guests can also enjoy all the luxury facilities, dining and amenities of the world class Volendam. The cruise ship features an array of on-board activities including casino gambling, golf at sea, swimming, bingo, scuba lessions, fashion shows and more. Many staterooms have private verandahs.
Irish Festival Cruise accommodations, for January 22nd through February 1st, start in price from $1,499.00 per person (based on double occupancy). The price includes all ship-board accommodations, meals and entertainment. The package can only be booked through Irish Festival Cruises, Ltd. at
1-800-441-HARP. The website is www.irishtours.com
For Immediate Release 7/6/06
CHERISH THE LADIES, TOMMY MAKEM, FRANCES BLACK
TO ENTERTAIN ON 16TH ANNUAL
IRISH FESTIVAL CRUISE TO THE PANAMA CANAL
More than A Score of Top Irish Entertainers Provide
50 Hours of Nightly Concerts and Workshops
ROSLYN, PA - More than 50 hours of traditional Irish entertainment will highlight the 16th Annual Irish Festival Cruise aboard Holland America Line's Volendam departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 22, 2007.
This 10 night cruise to five tropical ports of call -- Half Moon Cay, Aruba, Curaçao, The Panama Canal, Colón and Costa Rica -- combines the best in Irish music, dance and culture with luxurious Caribbean cruising.
Performers include Tommy Makem, Paddy Reilly, Frances Black, Michael Black, Cherish the Ladies, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain, Bogside Rogues, balladeers Tom Sweeney and Liam Tiernan. Also, Dermot Henry, Brennan and McGillian, raconteur John Gleeson, Aoife and Eoghan Scott, comedian Conal Gallen and world champion Irish dancers.
Mary Rowley, executive director of Irish Festival Cruises, says that "a highlight of all Irish Festival Cruises is the enjoyment guests derive from the informal socializing with the performers." In addition to the nightly concerts, there will be a variety of workshops on all things Irish...from learning to dance a jig or speak the Irish language to instructions on the tin whistle and bodhran.
In addition to the Irish Festival activities, guests can also enjoy all the luxury facilities, dining and amenities of the world class Volendam. The cruise ship features an array of on-board activities including casino gambling, golf at sea, swimming, bingo, scuba lessions, fashion shows and more. Many staterooms have private verandahs.
Irish Festival Cruise accommodations, for January 22nd through February 1st, start in price from $1,499.00 per person (based on double occupancy). The price includes all ship-board accommodations, meals and entertainment. The package can only be booked through Irish Festival Cruises, Ltd. at
1-800-441-HARP. The website is www.irishtours.com
