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16.07.2024 - 10:36 / traveldailynews.com / Vicky Karantzavelou / Holland America Line
Holland America Line introduces 15 new shows on its 2025 Grand Voyages, developed by Blackburn International, featuring diverse musical genres and themes to entertain guests during extensive global itineraries.
SEATTLE, WASH. – Holland America Line is introducing a new slate of shows that will anchor the entertainment on Grand Voyages, starting with the 2025 Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole. When the two cruises depart in January 2025 on simultaneous sailings, 15 new shows will make their debut on both ships throughout the monthslong, globetrotting journeys.
Developed by acclaimed producer Blackburn International, each Grand Voyage will feature a cast of eight accomplished singers and dancers who will perform in the 15 new productions. Each show will feature a distinct theme, including tributes to pop and rock greats like Carole King, the Carpenters, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and more. With titles such as “The Sounds of Summer,” “Solid Gold” and “Crossroads,” Holland America Line will offer a variety of performances over the duration of each cruise.
“Holland America Line has never introduced this many shows at one time,” said Bill Prince, vice president of entertainment for Holland America Line. “The Grand Voyages are the longest itineraries we offer and it’s important to keep the entertainment fresh for our returning guests. The new shows are a diverse collection of music genres to appeal to a wide variety of tastes.”
The 15 new shows will join an already robust entertainment and enrichment program on the Grand Voyages. Comedians, headline entertainers, and performers sourced locally are mixed in with Holland America Line’s production shows and resident musicians, including a classical trio and dance band on both ships.
Guest chefs who specialize in the cuisine of the region where the ship is sailing will join select segments of each Grand Voyage to share their culinary expertise. The chefs will offer a live cooking demonstration for guests, participate in an informative “coffee chat” and their cuisine will be featured at an exclusive, reservation-only dinner at Pinnacle Grill. Signature appetizers and main dishes from the guest chefs also will be highlighted on the Dining Room menu while they are on board.
Guests can expand their horizons with enriching activities on a Grand Voyage, including dance classes like ballroom or beginners’ ballet; arts and crafts classes that include watercolor painting, origami and creative writing; pickleball lessons from the ship’s sports director; tai chi on deck and more.
Dining is elevated on each Grand Voyage with menus that change daily and are seldom repeated, featuring local ingredients and regional cuisine. Select theme parties, such as the
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