Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) is the creator of Hungry Girl and a guru of better-for-you eating. Nearly 3 million daily email subscribers and social media followers eagerly await her healthy recipes, food finds, and tips ‘n tricks each weekday. Come spend a week with Lisa and her team, and learn how to lose weight and keep it off for good!

PACK YOUR BAGS FOR… 

WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT WORK

Learn how to outsmart your cravings, overcome common setbacks, and more! Bonus: Award-winning health journalist Robert J. Davis, PhD, will reveal some shocking food and fitness myths. See more event highlights here: http://cruise.hungry-girl.com/#hgevents

INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION

Hear from weight-loss superstars who won the battle with the scale. Through interactive discussion panels, they’ll reveal their top smart-eating strategies and share their personal keys to success. Get inspired to sit on the panel at next year’s cruise! Plus, down-to-earth cooking demos will show you how to make smart (and delicious!) at-home choices with ease.

TROPICAL DESTINATIONS

A private island in the Bahamas; duty-free shopping in George Town, Cayman Islands; storybook coral reefs in Cozumel, Mexico; and beach-side architecture in Key West… It’s the adventure of a lifetime, so get your cameras ready! For port descriptions, click here: http://cruise.hungry-girl.com/#portdescriptions 

CALORIE-BURNING SECRETS

Learn simple ways to burn major calories from Mandee Miller, a physical wellness pro and Lisa’s personal trainer. Mandee will also lead all-level workouts and reinvigorating mid-session stretches to music. And join Lisa and team for “Deckwalking,” brisk walks around the boat to rack up your daily step count!

CUSTOM CUISINE

Enjoy group dinners with Hungry Girl entrées and desserts, complete with calorie counts! Of course, there will be plenty of indulgent dishes worth splurging on too... Feel free to indulge -- it’s YOUR vacation!

PARTIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Come party with Lisa and the Hungry Girl staff! Snap selfies, sip low-calorie margaritas, and dance it up to Holland America’s world-class live music!

LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS

The Hungry Girl cruise is like a luxury summer camp for grown-ups. Connect with Lisa and fellow HG cruisers, and build a support system that lasts long after the cruise ends. Grab your mom, your sister, and your gal pals! (Husbands and kids can come at a discounted rate!)

For more information and to book the Official Hungry Girl Cruise, visit cruise.hungry-girl.com!

Program Schedule Announced for the Hungry Girl Cruise!

Exciting news! The full itinerary for the Official Hungry Girl Cruise (setting sail January 28th) is now available! Learn how to end the battle with the scale (finally!) from Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien herself, all while experiencing the Eastern Caribbean aboard a luxury Holland America cruise. Nearly 3 million email subscribers and social media followers eagerly await Hungry Girl's recipes, food finds, and tips & tricks each weekday. This is your chance to get face-to-face weight-management guidance from the guru of guilt-free eating! Get the scoop on the schedule below, and book your spot ASAP -- space is limited! 

Saturday: Depart Ft. Lauderdale

4pm: Sail-Away Party - Meet Lisa, the Hungry Girl crew, and your fellow HG cruisers!

Sunday: At Sea

9am: Intimate Interview with Lisa + Cruise-Ship Eating Strategies - A look inside the mind of Hungry Girl, plus how to enjoy vacation without gaining weight!

3pm: Swap 'Til You Drop - Lisa serves up calorie-saving swaps and TONS of recipe ideas! 

Monday: Turks & Caicos

8am: Arrive in Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos - Quiet beaches, spectacular for diving, snorkeling, and sailing.

10pm: Hungry Girl Karaoke Dance Party - After a day on the island, sing, dance, and have a blast!

Tuesday: Puerto Rico

9am: Hungry Girl Around the World + Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hungry Girl - Survival strategies for every type of cuisine! Plus, Lisa’s also got the scoop on the secrets of HG recipe creation, and a video tour of Hungryland.

1pm: Arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico - Historic-town exploration by day; glittering casinos and clubs by night.

Wednesday: St. Thomas

8am: Arrive in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands - A shopaholic's dream. Plus, glimmering bays, clear blue water, and powdery sand beaches.

Thursday: At Sea

9am: How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off Forever - Lisa teaches a master class in weight management, Hungry Girl style!

3pm: Makeup Mania with Jackie - Learn to maximize your natural beauty from one of the industry's top makeup artists, Jackie Mgido!

7pm: Selfie-Happy Happy Hour - Sip cocktails, snap selfies, and party it up!

Friday: Bahamas

7am: Arrive at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas - A private crescent-shaped bay with white-sand beaches. Swimming, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, and more.

3:30pm: Hungry Girl Book Signing, Q&A, and Trivia - Get your (free!) book signed by Lisa, ask her all your Qs, and win exclusive goodies.

Plus...

Morning Workouts * Deckwalking * Spa * Exclusive Hungry Girl Gifts * Restaurants * Casino * Shows * Boutiques * Bars * Pools * Live Music

For more information about the Official Hungry Girl Cruise, visit cruise.hungry-girl.com!

Exact schedule and events are subject to change.

Acclaimed actress Jane Seymour is happy to announce her first ever Open Hearts, Open Minds Cruise set to sail February 18 - 25, 2017!

Ms. Seymour will personally meet and greet her guests as they embark on a journey of self-exploration and open-hearted camaraderie.  All of this will be set against the sparkling blue waters of the Caribbean and as the ship sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas - on Holland America's luxurious MS Eurodam!  

Ms Seymour will host seminars, cocktail parties and offer insights into her health and beauty routine as well as teach art and creativity lessons.  It will be an exciting week of non-stop activities!  Ms. Seymour will share her personal story of living with an open heart and will be encouraging others to share their stories. For 12-plus hours of guided inspiration, Ms. Seymour will focus on empowering the group with the Open Hearts, Open Minds concept - pointing the way to expanding creativity.  She will also share her secrets of resilience and living life with a purpose. 

The breathtaking beaches, the duty-free shops and other fun activities all make this the perfect getaway - not only to the Caribbean, but for everyone to join Ms. Seymour on this historic Open Hearts maiden voyage.

Below are the programming opportunities that have been developed specifically for and offered on the cruise. 

1. Share my philosophy of an Open Heart, Open Mind way of living. 
We will learn how to achieve abundance and expand an honest dialogue with yourself. We will discuss creative techniques for self-expression and practice the art of allowing.

2. Party on the open ocean! 
Join me and Life Journeys as we host fun mixers, cocktail parties, and a vintage costume cocktail party. Wear what you have or what you want, whatever it is, it will be a FUN time. 

3. Hear never before shared stories. 
My career, my wins, and my losses; we'll talk about the things that I've never shared with an audience before. I want to hear from you too! We will spend a lot of time sharing and growing together. It is going to be an incredible week-long event packed with an empowering and fun program not to be missed!

4. The CARIBBEAN!
The sand, the surf, a Mai-Tai are all we will need. With plenty of ports of call there will be time to explore and discover, or just relax on the beach.

COME HAVE FUN!
This is what life is about, getting together with people of like minds and hearts in a casual setting to let their hair down and swim into all that we can be, and achieve all that we can become.

Book Today or Get More Information Here!

If you love country style, antiquing excursions, craft demos…and piña coladas with tiny (gingham!) drink umbrellas, then mark your calendars! On March 12, 2017, the Country Living Coast-to-Coast Cruise, aboard the Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam, sets sail from Fort Lauderdale for seven nights of bringing the magazine’s content to life and giving cruisers exclusive access to Country Living editors, contributors, and special guests.

A LIFE CHANGING ENTERTAINING WEEK AT SEA!

Joining us on board for this exciting week will be the sassy and spirited JUNK GYSPIES, JOLIE AND AMIE SIKES!  These bona fide junkers, Texas businesswomen, and all-around southern girls will share their addiction to flea marketing and Americana-inspired design on the cruise through demonstrations, DIY projects, Q&A sessions, AND JOIN US FOR THE SPECIAL JUNK GYPSY PROM—DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY ON THE HIGH SEAS IN JUNK FASHION!   

Love Country Music?  The Country Living cruise is proud to present singer/songwriter/style setter HOLLY WILLIAMS . As a contributor to Country Living, Holly shares her love of design within the pages of the magazine, and on the cruise, she’ll share what inspires her, her favorite go-to’s for decorating, and secrets for adding soul to a space. She’ll also give a special performance exclusively for Country Living cruisers and give us the backstory behind her songs. Don’t miss this!

THERE ARE MORE SPECIAL GUESTS THAT WILL BE JOINING THE WEEK OF FUN, LEARNING, EXPLORING, AND ALL THINGS COUNTRY LIVING!  STAY TUNED!

OVER 12 HOURS OF UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PRESENTATIONS TO HELP YOU HONE THOSE DIY PROJECT SKILLS AND COOK UP A FEAST!

Country Living editors and other special guests (surprise!) will offer everything from design consultations and styling seminars to crafting and cooking demos.  

Learn to:

• Create farm-to-table fare
• Mix those country cocktails
• Learn to fix up that antique piece you love
• View demonstrations on crafting
• Design Consultations
• Music
• Cooking demonstrations
• AND MORE!!!

THE CARIBBEAN ISLES ARE WAITING FOR YOU! 

Don’t miss quality pool time spent on your mason jar-shaped pool float! Give it all you’ve got during once-in-a-lifetime jaunts to Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, St. Maarten, and San Juan, Puerto Rico! And when the sun sets on those stunning Caribbean waters, there will be plenty of fun to be had with cocktail parties, karaoke nights, and more before calling it a night in your luxury cabin.

JOIN RACHEL BARRETT, EDITOR IN CHIEF OF COUNTRY LIVING!

“I can’t wait to pack my bags for our first-ever Country Living Coast-to-Coast Cruise,” said Rachel Barrett, Editor-in-Chief of Country Living. “First, I truly believe we have the best readers in the country, so the idea of hanging out with them for seven days to talk about all things Country Living—all while taking in the Caribbean sunshine!—is particularly exciting. When you combine that with farm-to-table fare, country-fied cocktails, antiquing excursions, craft demos, and design consultations, what more could you want?! It’s essentially a floating Pinterest board! And we’re already dreaming up clever ways to fold those bath towels into adorable farm animals.”

Be one of the first 100 people to register, and you’ll be invited to an exclusive cocktail party featuring all of our VIP guests.

(Psst: More special guests will be announced soon!  We will sell out!)

See you on the Lido Deck – Poolside!

For more information on the Country Living Coast-to-Coast Cruise, visit CountryLivingCruise.com.

Country Living (countryliving.com) is a shelter-lifestyle magazine focusing on a variety of topics including decorating, antiques, cooking, travel, remodeling, and gardening. In addition to its U.S. flagship, Country Living publishes a United Kingdom edition. Country Living is published by Hearst Magazines, a unit of Hearst (hearst.com),one of the nation’s largest diversified media and information companies with interests in magazines, newspapers, digital media, business media and television. Follow Country Living on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

It's been a few years since CruiseCrazies has gathered up its members, friends and family for a group cruise. I am excited to announce that two future cruises for our community are now planned and ready to book. With feedback from members, we were able to mutually agree on two exciting destinations on two fabulous cruise lines: Holland America's Koningsdam to Norway in summer 2017, followed by the Coral Princess Panama Canal in spring 2018. Choose one or both, and please spread the word among our members!

July 30, 2017 - 7 Night Norway Fjords cruise aboard Holland America's Koningsdam. Join old friends or make new ones as we embark on a memorable summer escape aboard Holland America's newest ship Koningsdam to the beautiful Norwegian Fjords.

Explore the quaint, picturesque town of Alesund. Cruise the impressive Geirangerfjord, the jewel of the Norwegian Fjords. Experience the colorful city of Bergen, the gateway to the fjords. In Eidfjord see the spectacular Voringsfossen waterfall, one of Norway's most visited natural attractions. Enjoy scenic cruising of the breathtaking Hardangerfjord region. Begin and end your cruise in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, where you can spend an extra night or two exploring this amazing city!

Special Limited Time Offer is now available from Holland America - "EXPLORE 4".

Reserve your cabin and receive:

• Signature Beverage Package
• Specialty Dining at the Pinnacle Grille
• Reduced Cruise Fares for Kids and Friends
• 50% Reduced Deposit

Plus, suite guests receive $200 internet credit and prepaid gratuities!

For complete details about our Norway cruise and how to reserve, please visit: Seven Sea Journeys/Norway 2017

April 10, 2018 - 10-Night Panama Canal Cruise aboard the Coral Princess (Partial Transit).

Can't make the Norway cruise or prefer not to fly across the pond? Then join us for an exciting and memorable Caribbean adventure and partial transit of the Panama Canal aboard the Coral Princess, Princess Cruises' mid-size ship built especially for the canal! Enjoy the wonder of the Panama Canal. Relax on a beautiful beach in Aruba. Experience the rain forest of Costa Rica. Climb the famous Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and so much more. Begin and end your cruise in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where you are encouraged to spend a night or two exploring its beaches, shops and canals.

For a limited time only, you can save money and enjoy these FREE amenities with Princess 3 FOR FREE offer:

RESERVE NOW! For complete details about our Panama Cruise and how to reserve, please visit: Seven Sea Journeys - Panama Canal 2018

Questions? CONTACT ME for more information.

Seven Sea Journeys is a CruiseCrazies Authorized Agent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MasterChef Cruise Announces Updated Programming Slate Including Entertaining and Theatrical Offerings For A Week- Long Culinary Adventure At Sea

• All-new events on the week-long culinary adventure at sea include Nacho Battle, Cupcake Tower Battle, MASTERCHEF Classic Relay Race Challenge and more

• Expanded programming slate to include live stage demonstrations hosted by the MASTERCHEF All-Stars MASTERCHEF Season Seven winner (To be announced on the Sept. 14 finale), Claudia Sandoval (MASTERCHEF Season Six winner), Addison (MASTERCHEF Junior Season Four winner), Luca Manfé (MASTERCHEF Season Four winner), Elizabeth Cauvel (MASTERCHEF Season Five runner-up, Leslie Gilliams (MASTERCHEF Season Five Contestant), Zac (MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Four contestant) and Sean (MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Two contestant)

MasterChef Cruise announced today the all-new expanded slate of entertaining and theatrical programming on the seven-day cruise sailing through the Caribbean November 6-13, 2016. Guests have the opportunity to expand their culinary skills and a chance to cook with their favorite MASTERCHEF All-Stars in live theatre demonstrations during the culinary adventure at sea.

Presented by Endemol Shine North America, producers of the television series, and events company Life Journeys, the MasterChef Cruise will satisfy guests’ appetites with culinary events and demonstrations featuring the MASTERCHEF All-Stars who are set to appear, including MASTERCHEF Season Seven winner (To be announced on the Sept. 14 finale), Claudia Sandoval (MASTERCHEF Season Six winner), Addison (MASTERCHEF Junior Season Four winner), Luca Manfé (MASTERCHEF Season Four winner), Elizabeth Cauvel (MASTERCHEF Season Five runner-up), Leslie Gilliams (MASTERCHEF Season Five Contestant), Zac (MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Four contestant) and Sean (MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Two contestant

In addition to previously announced programming such as intimate dining experiences, a Mac-N-Cheese @ Sea Showdown, Iconic Mystery Box Challenges as seen on the show, Meet-and-Greets, Book Signings and an All Stars Finale “Best of the Best” Competition, guests will enjoy a number of new entertaining challenges and exciting demonstrations based on the full schedule available on the MasterChef Cruise website:

• Taste Test Trivia: If you’re lucky, you could be chosen to test your own skills in our first Taste Test Trivia competition. 
• Luca's Pasta 101: Learn from the pro as Luca demonstrates key steps to making the perfect pasta.
• Simple Sushi By Sean: It’s not as hard as you think!  Watch as junior contestant Sean walks you through simple and fun ways to build and serve classic sushi favorites.
• The Soul of Mexico With Claudia: Claudia will inspire you as she dazzles us with her creations inspired by heritage, family, friends and history.  A true labor of love!
• Grill Master Leslie: He knows his way around a grill and during this demo you’ll get his tips and tricks to kick your grilling game up a notch!  
• Designing a Dinner Party with Elizabeth: Food preparation is most important but sophisticated details and playful touches can help you bring life to your next dinner party. 
• Nacho Battle: It’s your turn as we challenge a few audience members to build the best nachos to impress Claudia, Sean and Zac.
• A True MasterChef Dish: Our Season 7 Winner will guide you through a quick and easy way to turn a family favorite into a MasterChef masterpiece.
• The Art of Decorating with Addison & Sean: Let these juniors inspire your creativity as they share beautiful and fun ways to elevate your baking game!
• Relay Race: Working together is the key to success.  Watch as our All-Stars compete in an exciting relay race culinary competition.
• Cupcake Tower Battle: Can you build the ultimate cupcake tower in less than 30 minutes?

The MasterChef Cruise will also feature premium VIP experiences:

• Culinary Arts Center Cooking Demo with Luca + Kitchen Tour:  Get up-close with Season 4 winner, Luca as he demonstrates how to make the perfect pasta.
• Culinary Arts Center Cooking Demo with Junior Addison + Kitchen Tour: Follow MasterChef Jr Season 4 winner, Addison, as she guides you on how to build an impressive and delectable Croquembouche.
• Lunch with Elizabeth:  Relish in a charming and delicious lunch menu prepared by Season 5 All-star Elizabeth.
• Culinary Arts Center Cooking Demo with Claudia + Kitchen Tour: Learn hands-on from our MasterChef Season 6 winner Claudia, her technique for making the classic Mexican favorite, homemade Tamales.
• Culinary Arts Center Cooking Demo with Elizabeth + Kitchen Tour: MasterChef All-star Elizabeth, will show you how to prepare a tasty flatbread that’s the perfect recipe for date night!
• Luca’s Italian Masterpiece Dinner:  Delight your palate with an extravagant Italian tasting menu created by Season 4 winner Luca, featuring his favorite family recipes and other delicious culinary surprises. 
• MasterChef Junior Restaurant Takeover by Addison, Zac and Sean: Our talented MasterChef Juniors are ready to have some fun in the kitchen as they create their own Asian-inspired menu bound to be delicious and delightful.
• Lunch with Claudia: Enjoy an elevated Mexican Street Food Fiesta inspired by the family recipes and culinary imagination of our Season 6 winner, Claudia. 

All programming is subject to change.

The seven-day cruise sets sail November 6-13, 2016 on board Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam. Embarking from Fort Lauderdale, FL, it will visit Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s award-winning private island in the Bahamas.

For additional details and the full MasterChef Cruise itinerary visit www.masterchefcruise.com. For additional information about the onboard event schedule visit http://www.masterchefcruise.com/schedule/.

Further information:

Julie Holland

Endemol Shine North America

julie.holland@endemolshine.us

ABOUT LIFE JOURNEYS

California-based Life Journeys Inc., is the nation's premier global travel tour production company.  Life Journeys brings content to life, creating an exciting event platform that will immerse your fans/audience into your brand, message and products. Life Journey's vision is to bring together an array of authors, celebrities, speakers, musicians and organizations that inspire, motivate, educate, entertain and empower participants by creating a targeted unique brand of customized, one-of-a-kind event productions on Cruise ships, all-inclusive Resorts and Multi-City tours worldwide. 

ABOUT ENDEMOL SHINE NORTH AMERICA

Endemol Shine North America delivers world-class content and compelling storytelling to multiple platforms in the U.S. and across the globe. Endemol Shine North America is part of Endemol Shine Group, the newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor with a diverse portfolio of companies that are behind some of the most prominent hit television formats and series in the world.

Its Endemol Shine Studios division develops and produces original scripted television programming in the U.S. for global exploitation and Endemol Shine Latino oversees all Spanish-language sales and development in both the U.S. and now across all of Latin America. Subsidiary production companies include Authentic Entertainment, Original Media, True Entertainment and 51 Minds Entertainment. In addition, Endemol Shine North America has a strategic partnership with Ryan Seacrest Productions.

Endemol Shine Group’s companies in North America are behind such hit series as Big Brother (CBS), The Biggest Loser (NBC), Hell on Wheels (AMC), Ink Master (Spike), Kingdom (AT&T Audience Network), MasterChef (FOX), MasterChef Junior (FOX), Restaurant Startup (CNBC), Swamp People (History), The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo), Steve Harvey (NBCU), T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (VH1), Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge (CMT), Billion Dollar Buyer (CNBC) and upcoming Hunted (CBS), Superhuman (FOX), The Almost Impossible Game Show (MTV), and I’m Dying Up Here (Showtime).

Endemol Shine Beyond USA is the digital studio of Endemol Shine North America, focused on developing original series across a wide array of platforms. In partnership with Michelle Phan, Endemol Shine Beyond is home to the ICON Network, a female-driven digital network focused on beauty, fashion, comedy, relationships, wellness and travel. ICON is available on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and many other platforms. Endemol Shine Beyond produces numerous original digital-first series including lifestyle comedy “Pretty Little Pranksters,” “Beauty Newbies,” as well as eSports hit global franchise “Legends of Gaming.

This highly anticipated weeklong event will be packed with exclusive parties, life-changing presentations, and more. Fans will learn firsthand how to lose weight and keep it off forever, all while cruising the Eastern Caribbean with Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien herself!

As the creator of the Hungry Girl brand, founder of hungry-girl.com, and author of eleven New York Times bestselling books, Lisa Lillien has devoted her entire career to helping people eat the foods they love and still fit into their pants. Nearly 3 million email subscribers and social media followers eagerly await Hungry Girl's recipes, food finds, and tips & tricks each weekday! And eleven super-successful nationwide book tours have shown that fans are always hungry to hear Lisa's real-world healthy-eating advice straight from the source. A Hungry Girl vacation led by Lisa herself is the next logical step.

The Official Hungry Girl Cruise promises to be a unique travel experience that's equal parts motivational, informative, revitalizing, and FUN!

Want to know more? Here are the top 5 reasons to book the Hungry Girl Cruise today!

1. You'll learn how to lose weight and keep it off... for GOOD.

This incredible experience can truly help you reach your health and weight goals once and for all. Through interactive presentations packed with information and motivation, you'll learn real-world survival strategies that you can use forever. It's more than a vacation; it's an investment in yourself!

2. It's two vacations in one: A luxurious Caribbean cruise PLUS a life-changing Hungry Girl experience.

In addition to the Hungry Girl events, you'll enjoy all the luxuries of a state-of-the-art cruise ship (spa, restaurants, shopping, casino, live entertainment, and more) and spend time on some of the most beautiful islands in the world (Turks & Caicos, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and Bahamas)!

3. You'll get face-to-face expert advice from Hungry Girl Lisa herself. (Plus, you'll get to hang out with her all week long!)

Lisa will be on board for the entire cruise, and she'll personally lead each and every Hungry Girl event. There will also be one-on-one opportunities and Q&A sessions to address specific struggles. Plus, morning workouts by the pool, exclusive parties, games, raffles, and more.... all with Lisa and some special guests!

4. It'll be easy to eat smart on this vacation... Hungry Girl recipes will be served daily!

The chef will be whipping up Hungry Girl entrées every single day on the cruise. And (of course) calorie counts will be provided! We'll also be dishing out smart-eating advice for the entire vacation -- from the best buffet options to my top picks at the specialty restaurants.

5. It's perfect for a girls' trip OR a family vacation.

Get a group of friends together for the trip of a lifetime! There will also be plenty of family-vacation fun to be had, and discounted rates are available for family members not attending the HG events. Spouses and kids can enjoy everything that the ship has to offer while you're getting your Hungry Girl on!

For more information about the Official Hungry Girl Cruise, visit cruise.hungry-girl.com.

From New Kids on the Block to Kid Rock to Weezer, popular musical groups and performers from the past and present are appearing on music-themed cruises, doing concerts for and mingling with fans.

Passengers can sing along and dance and otherwise immerse themselves in the music, together with like-minded fellow cruisers.

If, that is, they can get onboard — some of these cruises are so popular they sell out fast (though waitlists give you a fighting chance).

Here's a sampling of musical stars making appearances onboard cruise ships in coming months.

Wynonna, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins. Promising more than 100 concerts in a week, Country Cruising sails to the Western Caribbean for a week onboard the Norwegian Pearl embarking January 12, 2014, from Miami. It's Wynonna's first appearance at sea.

Paul Revere and the Raiders, Mary Wilson, B.J. Thomas, The Cowsills. Get nostalgic on the 21st Annual Where the Action Is cruise on the Caribbean Princess, leaving Houston January 18, 2014, for a week in the Western Caribbean.

Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill, Ronnie Milsap. Country Music Cruise 2014 takes fans to the Caribbean aboard Holland America Line's Eurodam cruising from Fort Lauderdale on a one-week sailing embarking January 19, 2014.

Delbert McClinton. The three-time Grammy winner hosts his 20th floating blues festival, dubbed the Sandy Beaches Cruise onboard the Norwegian Pearl, January 19-26, 2014, round-trip from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean.

Transatlantic. Was there ever a group with a better name for a cruise? The supergroup joins more than 20 other acts for Progressive Nation At Sea onboard the Norwegian Pearl, a four-day Bahamas cruise from Miami, embarking February 8.

Weezer. Fans can join the alt-rock band at sea in February as they host a four-day musical extravaganza onboard the Carnival Fascination, sailing from Jacksonville to the Bahamas on February 13, 2014.

Oak Ridge Boys. Their second Rally-at-Sea Cruise takes place on the Celebrity Reflection, February 22-March 1, on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary from Miami. Included: a reunion by the bluegrass group Cherryholmes family.

Isley Brothers, The Commodores, Roberta Flack. The popular Soul Train Cruise is on the Eurodam, embarking Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 23 for a week in the Caribbean.

Kid Rock. Join the waiting list for what promises to be a rowdy four-day party at sea on Kid Rock's 5th Annual “Chillin’ the Most Cruise”, embarking for the Bahamas on March 3, 2014, onboard the Norwegian Pearl.

Paramore. Fans of the rock band can join Parahoy!, a four-day Bahamas cruise onboard the Norwegian Pearl, cruising round-trip from Miami to the Bahamas, March 7-11, 2014.

Roger Daltry. The Who front man joins The Moody Blues Cruise on the MSC Divina on a five-day Caribbean itinerary from Miami, April 2-7, 2014. The connection between Daltry and the iconic 1960s band? They played together at the famed Isle of Wight Festival in 1970.

New Kids on The Block. The boys and their fans will fill the Carnival Splendor, June 5-9, 2014, cruising round-trip from New York City to Bermuda. The cruise is sold out, but there is a waitlist.

The Temptations, Dion, Brenda Lee, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. Get nostalgic on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise November 2-9, 2014, onboard the Eurodam. Peter Noone from the Herman's Hermits will also be onboard.

Taj Mahal. There's a waitlist for The Blues Cruise in January, or wait for the next one of these popular sailings in October 2014 onboard the Norwegian Sun, cruising the Mexican Riviera.

Natalie Cole, David Sanborn. The 2014 cruise is sold out so book now for the seven-night Smooth Jazz Cruise in 2015, embarking Fort Lauderdale on January 11, 2015, onboard the Eurodam.

By Fran Golden - USA Today ("The Best Music Cruises At Sea”)

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Considering going on a cruise but not sure it's your "thing?" Good news: The cruise industry has a variety of special interest trips that cater to every lifestyle. A personalized experience keeps travelers coming back for more each year.

Get to know like-minded individuals by taking a cruise that fits your lifestyle, hobby or special interest.

Culinary Cruises

With the popularity of the Food Network and Cooking Channel, people are opening their palates to celebrate cuisine on the high seas. There are several options when it comes to culinary and spirit-themed cruises. On various 2013 cruise vacations, you can explore the bold flavors of the Mediterranean, visit the homeland of Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine, or indulge in the famous squid, shellfish and fresh fish of Croatia. Celebrity Cruises offers a tangos and tapas cruise from Miami to Brazil in late fall 2013, or you can enjoy endless pizza and bottomless wine on a Roman voyage.

Prefer hops to grapes? Board an Alaskan craft beer cruise with hundreds of other beer enthusiasts. No matter your culinary pleasure, you can find a huge ocean liner or smaller ship ready to welcome you onboard for a unique and memorable experience.

Music Festival Cruises

If music is your passion, there are a variety of music festivals and concerts on board cruise ships, and you will easily find a cruise hosting your chosen music genre. Last year people cruised with KISS on Halloween and Blake Shelton in mid-October. Here is a sampling of options for the rest of 2013 and 2014:

• Simple Man Cruise VII with Lynyrd Skynyrd
  
• Kid Rock's Chillin' the Most Cruise 2014
  
• Sail Across the Sun with Train
  
• Groove Cruise with all types of electronic DJs
  
• 7th Annual Capital Jazz SuperCruise
  

Sports Fan Cruises

Never miss a Red Sox game? Start planning for the 2014 Red Sox Fan Celebrity Cruise, which sets sail out of Ft. Lauderdale and heads to Mexico, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and a private beach in Haiti. Get this: You sail with Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione, legendary pitcher Jim Lonborg and other former Red Sox players, and you'll enjoy Red Sox Karaoke Night and a beach party.

There are other sports cruises hitting the high seas, including experiences for running, golf and sports fishing.

Hobby Cruises

No matter your special interest, there is probably a cruise that will cater to it. Often, themed cruises are organized by travel agents or interest groups and won't be found on the ship's website. Search the Internet using your hobby's keywords to see if there is an upcoming expedition.

You can find quilting and arts and crafts cruises, horror cruises and vampire cruises. There are fitness and running group cruises and trips for those that love politics. Join the goth group or pay tribute to Mark Twain with other literature junkies onboard. Most hobby cruises have special guests or celebrities for the ultimate draw. Did you love musician Rick Springfield in the 1980s? Take his cruise and you will most likely meet him.

Other special interest cruises include: Murder Mystery, Los Angeles Opera House, Film Festival, 13th Annual Big Bands at Sea, Make Em Laugh, Life is a Cabaret, Civil War, Dance, Dance, Dance, LGBT and Writers of the World, to name a few.

Finding Theme Cruises

Theme Cruise Finder is a comprehensive web portal which allows cruisers to browse hundreds of theme cruises hosted privately or by the cruise lines themselves. Theme Cruise Finder not only provides vacationers with a place to search for one-of-a-kind theme cruise vacations, but also allows travel agencies and theme cruise providers a venue to showcase all available theme cruises. This web portal is highly recommended if you're looking to see what kind of theme cruises are available. Chances are, there's a theme cruise for anything you could imagine!

Warning: Taking a cruise is addicting. You'll be hooked and ready to take the next excursion by sea.

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A Mystery is unfolding ...

An interactive Mystery at Sea that is!

Shari’s Travel Service in conjunction with Las Vegas's premier murder mystery company, A Touch of Mystery, is pleased to offer a special 7-day California coastal cruise, filled with Mystery, Mayhem, Intrigue & FUN! The adventure begins once guests sign up. Each guest receives a commercial teaser letting them know about the story that is about to unfold and includes their first clue. The Star Princess will sail out of Los Angeles on September 29, 2013 and visit

the ports of San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Ensenada and return to Los Angeles on October 6. Only guests that sign up for this mystery cruise will get to partake in the mystery.

Group staterooms have been reserved. Early bookings will have their pick of inside, oceanview or balcony staterooms. Prices will vary and quotes based on double occupancy.

“I’m very excited to offer this cruise to clients.” Shari commented. “I’m working with A Touch of Mystery out of Las Vegas for the best cruise experience. Their mysteries were featured onboard 7 Royal Caribbean ships from 2002-2004 and currently have one of their mysteries onboard the Norwegian Jewel.”

The mystery will begin to unfold the first day of the cruise. There will be private cocktail parties, dinners with the characters where scenes will unfold, daily clues and a scavenger hunt for clues on one of the sea days. Guests will form teams, ask questions of the suspects to help them solve the crime. Several of the guests will even be asked to play characters!

It has taken several months to get all the players necessary for this cruise to happen. You’ll find this cruise under the Princess website, but to sail with the mystery, you’ll need contact Shari’s Travel Services at 619-729-6088 or sharistravel [at] yahoo.com.

When you contact Shari, please have in mind which stateroom you would like, and whether airfare and transfer will be necessary. Quotes will include the price of the cruise and the murder mystery participation. Military discounts and travel insurance also available. Don’t miss finding out who done it on this very special cruise along the coast of California!