The KISS Kruise III

The Kiss Kruise is back for the third year in a row! The KISS Kruise III will sail again for four days, departing on October 28, 2013 from Miami, Florida and cruising to the Bahamas. More information will be posted soon on the KISS Kruise website about the 2013 band lineup. A pre-sale is being offered for next year's cruise, so be sure to check out the details ASAP! In addition to getting to party onboard the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship with the rock band KISS, the following information has been released so far:

What You Get

As part of your KISS Kruise package, passengers get a 4-night luxury cruise to the Bahamas, a KISS-unmasked acoustic show, one photo (per cabin) with the band, the poolside Q&A session with KISS, various activities with each member of the band, an indoor rock concert and the annual KISS Halloween party!

Onboard Activities

Besides getting to hang with KISS aboard the Norwegian Pearl, you can participate in several other activities, as well. The cruise ship features an onboard bowling alley, rock climbing wall, casino, fitness center, video arcade, luxury spa center, and a full-size sports court for tennis, volleyball and basketball. There will also be a KISS meet-and-greet for KIDS ages 2 to 14 (no parents allowed)! Activities passengers can participate in with the band include bingo, trivia, karaoke and more.

The Venues

Norwegian Pearl has four venues where you can enjoy live performances from KISS and other bands (lineup to be announced soon). The pool deck accommodates the largest number of guests per show at 2,500 (standing room only), the Stardust Theater has both seating and standing area for up to 1,250 guests, and both the Atrium and Spinnaker Lounge can accommodate 600 guests each. Check back to see who will perform when/where for this particular cruise.

Cruise Inclusions

The KISS Kruise III package will include admission to all onboard concerts, your accommodations, all meals and non-carbonated drinks, use of the ship's fitness center, free entry to the casino and disco, and all port charges, taxes and ticketing. What is not included? Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, travel insurance, specialty restaurants cover charge, airfare, daily gratuities, shore excursions, spa services and ground transportation.

Itinerary and Ports of Call

Passengers will embark on the KISS Kruise III on Monday, October 28, 2013 from the port of Miami and sail first to Key West, arriving on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to spend a full day in port. Wednesday, Oct. 29 will be spent at sea, traveling to the Bahamas. You will then arrive at Great Sea Cay on Halloween to spend another full day in port. The Norwegian Pearl will then depart for Miami, arriving back on the morning of November 1.

Pre-Sale Information

It is recommended that all new guests to the cruise sign up for the pre-sale. Additional information will be provided to you later in January 2013. Any previous passengers of the KISS Kruise are already included in the pre-sale opportunity and do not need to sign up for this special offer. By signing up for the pre-sale, you are not obligated to purchase anything; you are merely given the chance to have first dibs at booking before the general public.

If you have any additional questions about the KISS Kruise III, you are encouraged to email KISSkruise@sixthman.net or call (877) 379-9183, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

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