Aboard Australia’s only country music cruise
The Australian country music cruise, Cruisin’ Country, is back for its eighth consecutive year.
Departing from Sydney in October 2018, the seven-night cruise has an impressive line-up of the best Aussie country musicians.
The cruise will be on luxury liner Radiance of The Seas and will travel to Noumea and the Isle of Pines in New Caledonia.
Artists who will perform on the cruise include John Williamson, Troy Cassar-Daley, Graeme Connors, Gina Jeffreys, Sara Storer, Tania Kernaghan, Anne Kirkpatrick, James Blundell and Amber Lawrence.
But the country music isn’t the only treat lined up for guests. The cruise will also have activities such as dancing lessons, workshops, bush poetry and open mic sessions.
This cruise, which is part of the Choose Your Cruise brand, has seen more than 38,000 passengers embark on this Aussie country escape since 2009.
Choose Your Cruise’s Caitlin Manov said: “The minute you get onboard – even if you are travelling alone – you are part of 2000-plus country fans who are onboard for the very same reason as you, a shared passion for music.”
“In many cases, if you were to go to a concert or music festival at home, it isn’t that often that you would strike up a conversation with the person next to you, as you are usually there to see the artists and then move on to your next destination. The great thing about Cruisin’ Country is that everyone feels so relaxed being on holiday, it creates an atmosphere that you want to be part of every year,” she said.
“There is something very special about the country music industry in Australia,” she added.
“It comes down to the fact that artists and punters alike are genuine, good people. There are no egos or rock stars in country music, there are just people with a story to tell and new friends you are yet to meet that are there to listen.
“This welcoming attitude is what made Cruisin’ Country a possibility for us. We dreamed of creating an inclusive atmosphere where artists and guests could be entertained and enjoy some time away from the real world.
“Luckily, this dream was able to become a reality by the incredible artists we have onboard, who are more than happy to stop for a chat after a show, or stop for a photo by the pool. The intimacy that comes with being on a ship with your favourite artist is something you will not find at any concert or music festival elsewhere and we are very proud of that. We love our Cruisin’ Country family.”
The family cruise takes place from the 9-16 October and tickets are now on sale.