Oldies But Goodies Doo Wop Cruise

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• What is a Memory Lane Doo Wop Concert Cruise?
• Will the artists be onboard the whole time?
• What does the price of a Memory Lane Concert Cruise include?
• Am I guaranteed access to all Memory Lane Concerts onboard?
• What is the ship's itinerary?
• How do I make a reservation?
• What are the age requirements for a Memory Lane Concert Cruise?
• What is the performance schedule?
• What is the dress code onboard?
• Can I sit with my friends at dinner?
• What dining options are available onboard?
• What shore excursions are available in Port Canaveral, Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau?
• Can I call home from the ship?
• What sort of activities will be planned on the ship besides music?
• What if I break a nail onboard?
• What fitness activities are available? 
• Can I wash my clothes while I travel?
• Can I watch television or movies?
• Can I video tape the Concerts? 
• Will there be artist merchandise for sale?
• Should I bring my instrument?
• When will we be able to view the on-board music schedule?
• Is there a Doctor/Hospital on-board?
• Will I be able to connect to the internet?
• Have more questions?

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What is a Memory Lane Doo Wop Concert Cruise?

Memory Lane Concert Cruise is a 7-day Bahamas cruise featuring the crème de la crème of Doo Wop   artists from May 12-19, 2012, included are many headliners of which were previous inductees in the prestige's Vocal Group Hall of Fame this is an incredible lineup featuring the.  All appearing in full set concerts, a first aboard the Norwegian Gem one of the newest ships afloat. Stops include the beautiful ports of Fort Lauderdale, Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau.  (Artist appearances are subject to change and availability without notice).

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Will the artists be onboard the whole time?

Yes... All artists will be on board and sailing with us on our entire 7-day journey.

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What does the price of a Memory Lane Concert Cruise include?

In addition to attending all the great and exciting private concerts that are scheduled you will also be invited to a greet and meet session with all the artists, a sox hop, private hosted cocktail party and other planned activities soon to be announced.

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Am I guaranteed access to all Memory Lane Concerts onboard?

Memory Lane Concert Cruises has reserved the Gem's state of the art Spinnaker lounge for their private concerts only those registered guests will be allowed access to the concerts. Headlining are Harptones, Orioles, Baby Washington, Swallows, Solitaires and Big Jay McNeely every guest is guaranteed admission to all the concerts. Only VIP seating is assigned. All other seats are unassigned general admission. (Artist appearances are subject to change and availability without notice).

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 What is the ship's itinerary?

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What are the age requirements for A Memory Lane Concert Cruise?

• Guests are required to be 21 years old (on embarkation day) to travel in their own cabin.
• • Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same stateroom by an individual twenty-five years or older. The exceptions Norwegian Cruise Line will make to this policy are:
• Guests under the age of 21 traveling with a parent or guardian in an accompanying stateroom.
• Married minor couple - The booking must be documented that the couple is married. The couple must have proof of marriage at embarkation or they will be denied boarding without the benefit of a refund
• Domestic Partners/Same-Sex Union minor couple - The booking must be documented that the couple are legal Domestic Partners/Same-Sex Union. The couple must have legal proof of partnership/union at embarkation or they will be denied boarding without the benefit of a refund.
• • Minors traveling without either parents or legal guardians will need a notarized affidavit authorizing the minor to leave the country. Please click HERE for a sample (PDF).

Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will be denied boarding and assessed a 100% cancellation penalty. NO exceptions will be made at embarkation.

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How do I make a reservation?

Placing a reservation is easy! You can book a cabin by clicking online HERE or by calling:
(800) 818-3739.

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What is the performance schedule?

The exact performance concert schedule will be released prior to the cruise. Memory Lane Concert Cruises, at its sole discretion, may add, replace or eliminate an artist or artists, change, postpone, or cancel any portion of the entertainment or event activities. In such case, Memory Lane Concert Cruises shall have no liability to any passenger for any loss, damage or expense whatsoever due to such change.

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What is the dress code onboard?

Memory Lane Concert Cruises want you be relaxed on your cruise. Just be comfortable! The only thing we ask is that you don't wear bathing suits or ripped clothing in the dining room. There will be a 'formal night' onboard that you are welcome to get a little more gussied up for, but even that is a little more casual than black tie. Additionally, we'll announce a couple of "theme nights" as we get closer to cruise time!

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Can I sit with my friends at dinner?

Norwegian Cruise Line's Freestyle Dining policy means that you'll have the flexibility to dine when you want, where you want, and with whomever you like. You won't be assigned dining times, table numbers, or dinner companions. In addition to the main dining room, NCL also offers a number of alternative dining options, such as Italian, French & Japanese, etc.. All of these options offer you the flexibility to enjoy dinner with a group of friends, enjoy an intimate table for two, or make new friends by sitting with a different group of people each night. What time you dine is also up to you. There's no need to worry about losing time in port to make a dinner seating or being limited to the same schedule every day. On board an NCL cruise, choice is on every menu.

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What dining options are available onboard?

There are as many as 13 different restaurants depending on your NCL ship. There are no rules as to where you eat or when you eat, so try them all. There's everything from traditional six-course dining to authentic Italian, Spanish tapas, and Asian fusion. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Please refer to this page for a list of restaurants & dining options.

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What shore excursions are available in Port Canaveral, Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau?

Norwegian does offer a variety of them the days we'll be in port although you will not be able to book a shore excursion until you have your booking number (3-5 weeks prior to cruise time). Pending availability, you will also be able to book your excursion once we get on board.

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Can I call home from the ship?

You can dial direct via satellite from the phone in your cabin 24 hours a day regardless of the ship's location (until 4 AM Sunday morning).The rate is $6.99*per minute for calls to the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and $9.99* per minute for all International calls and will be billed to your sail and sign card (no calling cards/credit cards/800#s or collect calls). In addition, some Norwegian Cruise ships allow the use of personal cell phones.

Friends and family may call guests on board via Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN) Shore-to-Ship telephone service. The rate is $9.50* per minute from the US; additional long distance charges may apply from outside the US (charges must be applied to one of the following caller's credit cards in order to make a call: MC/Visa/Amex/Discover/Diner's Club). The caller will need our ship's name (Gem) and the guest's name.

• 1-877-225-7447 from the U.S.
• 1-732-335-3284 from Canada and outside the U.S.
• 1-800-799-2411 Maritime Telecommunications Network Customer Service. 

*The above rates are subject to change without notice

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What sort of activities will be planned on the ship besides music?

We are working with all the artists to ensure having them available in all our special activities on board. Seeing as this is such a special cruise, we feel it's important for everyone to experience the things many cruises wouldn't normally allow you be a part of, including the Rehearsals, autograph signing sessions, fan friendly events and other forms of non-music entertainment.

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What if I break a nail onboard?

There is a full service spa and salon onboard for your enjoyment.

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What fitness activities are available? 
 
A fitness center and workout room with modern equipment is available. Our ship also offers a jogging track, table tennis, swimming pools and fitness classes.

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Can I wash my clothes while I travel?

In addition to a complete laundry and dry cleaning services on board there are also coin operated washers and dryers on all the stateroom decks for your convenience as well.

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Can I watch television or movies?

Yes - all staterooms are furnished with televisions.

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Can I video tape the Concerts?

Video Taping of Memory Lane Concerts is authorized for non-commercial purposes only. Unauthorized sale, duplication and/or distribution are strictly forbidden. All Memory Lane Concert Cruises performances and recordings are the exclusive property thereof and we reserve the right to withdraw our sanction of recording, tape trading, and/or non-commercial digital audio file transfers on a case-specific basis or in general, as we deem necessary.

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Will there be artist merchandise for sale?

Yes... Memory Lane Concert Cruises will have a hospitality desk available that will have many of our performers CDs and other items. However no items are available while we are in port, but the desk will open for your convenience at scheduled times during the cruise. A schedule will be available daily for all our guests onboard.

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Should I bring my music instrument?

Absolutely! Our band would enjoy nothing more for you to join in and jam with them. Your participation will be at their discretion.

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When will we be able to view the on-board music schedule?

A preliminary schedule will be posted later on our web site. One will also be provided for you with your boarding documents. You will receive the finalized schedule that will be delivered to your stateroom prior to embarkation. There will also be scheduled information printed on the board daily for your convenience.

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Is there a Doctor/Hospital on-board?

The ship has a Medical Center equipped to handle most emergencies and routine medical procedures. The infirmary includes an Intensive Care Unit and cardiac monitoring equipment. Consulting hours will be printed in the daily on-board news letter. A fee will be charged to your account for physician/nurse service and for any medications dispensed.

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Will I be able to connect to the internet?

There is available 24 hour internet access in the ships internet lounge and any usage will be billed to your on-board account. Please see the Norwegian Cruise Line Internet Manager during hours listed in the daily program to arrange your personal access needs. A limited supply of wireless laptop rentals may also available for a fee.

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Have more cruise related questions?
 
Please call All-Star Cruises & Travel at 1-800-818-3739
from: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30 pm ET

Have more entertainment related questions?

Please email Memory Lane Concert Cruises:

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