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Without a doubt, a cruise is the best vacation value out there.
 
Consider the fact that for one price, you receive room accommodations, fabulous entertainment and gourmet dining - plus access to a casino, art auctions, snorkeling, sightseeing and duty free shopping. Remember, on a cruise vacation, you only need to unpack and pack your suitcases once. Country Music Travel is pleased to offer this 2009 theme cruise.

Kevin Richards' Country Music & Dance Cruise 2009

    Kevin Richards 2009 Country Music Cruise   
 
February 22 - March 1, 2009 on the Carnival Valor from Miami, Florida

Cruise the Caribbean with plenty of sun, fun and a week of unforgettable country music and dancing with one of country music’s most traditional and talented vocalists, Mark Chesnutt, one of the most authentic country music musicians around today who plays country like country was when country was still country, Dale Watson, the most popular artist on RFD-TV's popular show Midwest Country, David Church, the producer and dance instructor for The Nashville Network’s Wildhorse Saloon Show and Club Dance television series Barry Amato, plus four, hot emerging singer-songwriters, John Carter, Daniel Lee Martin, Rick Henry, and Lisa Weyerhaeuser, Rustie Blue, along with your host from WGNA-FM in Albany, NY, Kevin Richards. Also on-board will be some of the best dance instructors on the world including: Paula Frohn & Michael Silva, Ellie Halterman, Rona Kaye, Carol Huban and William Miroux.

Contact
Country Music Travel to book this cruise today to ensure that you get the best selection of staterooms and show seating.

This seven-night Western Caribbean cruise departs from Miami, Florida on Sunday, February 22, 2009. Ports of call include Nassau in the Bahamas, St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands and St. Maartin in the Dutch West Indies. This itinerary includes an exciting blend of lands that are different in terms of colors, perfumes, nature and culture. It is one of those itineraries that makes you dream, filling your eyes with a thousand different images that do not seem to belong to a single vacation, but to many, offering new inspirations every day, according to your desires.

In addition to this diverse cruise itinerary, you will enjoy

*  Exclusive Country Concerts (up close and personal)
* Hours of Country Line Dance Lessons with instructors from around the World!
* Autographs and “Meet and Greets” with the stars (better than a backstage pass!)
* Question & Answer session with the stars hosted by Kevin Richards
* Night time Country Dance Parties
* Country Karaoke
* Country Trivia Game Show

These special features are exclusive on-board events just for members of the Kevin Richards Country Cruise Group and are not open to passengers who book the cruise directly with Carnival or through a non-affiliated travel agency.
 
Carnival ValorCarnival Fun ShipsYou will be sailing aboard the Carnival Valor.  At 952 feet and 110,000 tons, this fantastic ship offers an enormous variety of on-board amenities and facilities. They're sure to be eight of the most fun-filled days of your life. With all the delicious dining, wide variety of on-board activities and duty-free shopping, this "Fun Ship" has already become a Valor in its own time.

Carnival Glory FuncasinoThe largest Carnival "Fun Ship" based at the Port of Miami, Carnival Valor features the fitting theme of Heroes and Heroics

You'll get a hero's welcome at each and every room.
Eagle Show Lounge
One Small Step Club
Lindy Hop Piano Bar
Scarlett's Supper Club
Rosie's Restaurant
Bronx Sports Bar
Ivanhoe Show Lounge
Winston's cigar bar
Shogun Club Casino
Paris Hot Jazz Club
Iliad Library
Togo Sushi Bar

And, fresh from her most recent round of enhancements, the Carnival Valor has now:

  • Replaced the fitness center's hot tubs with an aerobics room
  • Added miniature golf to the Sun Deck
  • Added a Seaside Theatre to the Panorama Deck
Sailing Itinerary:  February 22 - March 1, 2009   Click on the Ports of Call links for more information
Imagine waking up to a brilliant sunrise as it casts a warm pink glow over the glistening waters of the tropics. From sunup to sundown, you'll find exotic ports of call with lush landscapes, beautiful white-sand beaches, friendly locals, open-air markets and the world's clearest waters.
Day Port of Call Arrival Time Depart Time
Sunday 22
  6:00 PM
Monday 23
7:00 AM
2:00 PM
Tuesday 24


Wednesday 25
9:00 AM 8:00 PM
Thursday 26 7:00 AM 65:00 PM
Friday 27


Saturday 28


Sunday 1
8:00 AM

Carnival Valor Itineary
Note that itinerary including sequencing of ports of call can change at any time at the discretion of Carnival Cruise Lines and/or the captain of the ship.

Per person cruise-only prices *
Category Double Triple Quad Single
4 - Inside Cabin $1279
$1211
$1202
$1932
6 -Outside Cabin, Ocean View $1379
$1278
$1252
$2132
8 - Outside Cabin, Private Balcony $1611
$1461
$1402
$2582
11 - Demi-Suite, Private Balcony $2149
$1791
$1637
$3672
10 Outside Cabins (obstructed views) are now available for the special rate of $989.46--per person, double occupany, includes all taxes and port charges.

4 inside cabins are still available at the special rate of $897.55
--per person- double occupancy--this includes all taxes, fuel surcharges, and government fees.

* These prices are cruise only (air travel arranged separately) but do include customs fees, fuel supplement surcharge, immigration tax, international departure tax and all government fees. Please note: Airfare, Gratuity, transfers to and from the ship, optional shore and land excursions, meals and accommodations ashore (except as noted); Certain beverage such as sodas, juice, alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks; Casino gaming, photographs, telephone calls, purchases from the ship stores; Items of a personal nature, such as medical services, laundry, massages, spa treatments; Specialty fitness class such as yoga are NOT Included in prices above. All prices, ports of call and artist appearances subject to change and availability without notice.

Deposit and payments: A $500 non-refundable deposit per person Check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express is required at time of reservation. Payment in full is due by November 20, 2008

Travel Insurance: Since all cruise payments are non-refundable, travel insurance is highly recommended and available for $129 per person.

Cancellation Fees: Should you cancel for any reason, a 100% per person cancellation fee will apply. Deposit is Non-Refundable. Please note the cancellation provisions of these Terms and Conditions apply to the Cruise, regardless of any representations made by Carnival Cruise Lines, whether in its ticket contract terms or elsewhere.

Airline arrival/departure information:

If you are traveling by air to and from Miami, your flight must arrive no later  than 3:30 pm on Saturday or no later than 1:00 pm if you fly into Ft. Lauderdale and your return flight should depart no earlier that 12 Noon. Due to the possibility of flight delays due to February weather and other factors, we recommend coming in the night before to ensure that you do not miss the boat.


Passenger Identification Documentation Requirements:

Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. Even though a guest has completed registration using FUNPASS, it is still the responsibility of the guest to bring all required travel documents. Guest should check with their travel agent and/or government authority to determine the travel documents necessary for each port of call. Any guest without proper documents will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued. Carnival assumes no responsibility for advising guests of immigration requirements.

U.S. citizens traveling on cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port must show proof of citizenship (such as an original or certified copy of a birth certificate) and a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license). Effective June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens traveling on cruises that begin and end in different U.S. ports, or begin or end in a foreign port, must have a passport or other recognized document. For a complete list of accepted documents, see www.travel.state.gov.
U.S. Alien Residents need a valid Alien Resident Card. Canadian citizens must present a valid passport. Non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport and a valid, unexpired U.S. Multiple Re-entry Visa, if applicable.

Carnival recommends that all guests travel with a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of travel. For more information or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov. Passport Services (www.passportservices.com/carnival) can also provide application assistance.

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Send us an e-mail for more information or to make your reservation.

CLIA Country Music Travel LLC

Master Cruise Consellor
e-mail: mail@CountryMusicTravel.com

General Conditions for all Cruises All passages are sold subject to conditions appearing on Passage Contract Ticket. Rates in U.S. dollars, per person based on double occupancy of accommodations selected, unless otherwise noted. Schedule, fares and ports of call are subject to change without notice. Entertainers and featured personalities may be changed or substituted due to unforeseen circumstances.

Country Music Travel LLC, Kevin Richards Entertainment & Travel or their owners, employees and agents assume no responsibility or liability in connection with the service of the vessel, carriage, motor vehicle or other conveyance which may be employed in the performance of their duties to the passenger. Nor can the entities mentioned above be held responsible for the actions of Carnival Cruise Lines. They also shall not be responsible for any act, error or omission or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity due to any defect in any vehicle or through neglect or default of any company or person engaged in carrying you or your baggage or for any other person engaged in providing services to you or those traveling with you. No carrier shall have or incur any responsibility or liability to you or those traveling with you, except its liability as a common carrier. If it become necessary or advisable for the comfort or well being of the passengers or for any other reason to alter itinerary or arrangements, such alterations may be made at the discretion of cruise management or its authorize representatives. It is understood and agreed that refunds cannot be made to any passenger who does not complete the cruise for any reason whatsoever.

The acceptance of a ticket by you and by those traveling with you constitutes acceptance of the general information and conditions set forth in this brochure. The rates shown in this brochure are based on the tariff in force at the date of issue and are subject of change by the carrier prior to embarkation.