Hit Music Heads Out To Sea On Norwegian Cruise Line's Annual 50's & 60's Cruise

Guests Experience Oldies Fun Aboard M/S Norwegian Sea, August 8-15, 1999

Miami, Fla., January 21, 1999 - For those who remember the 50's as cool and thought the 60's were sensational, Norwegian Cruise Line's star-studded 50's & 60's Cruise aboard the Norwegian Sea's exciting "Texaribbean" sailing from Houston, is the place to be! For seven days, guests of all ages will be entertained by some of the best known performers of the era such as Lesley Gore, The Marvelettes, The Platters, and Shirley Alston Reeves, the original lead singer of The Shirelles. Photo and autograph sessions are scheduled for the cruise, as well as interviews with Question & Answer sessions.

Lesley Gore - There will be a festive mood throughout the ship when Lesley Gore performs "It's My Party," the hit which skyrocketed her to fame at the age of 16 in 1963. She may also perform favorites including "Judy's Turn to Cry," "She's a Fool," or "That's Where the Boys Are." A longtime chart-topper, Lesley Gore has over two dozen hits to her credit.

The Marvelettes - Guests will remember the Motown era as The Marvelettes play "Please Mr. Postman," "Playboy," "Beechwood 4-5789," and "Don't Mess With Bill," just to name a few of their hit tunes. Many of The Marvelettes' songs soared up the music charts into the top ten.

The Platters - These Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will entertain guests with hits like "Only You," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "The Magic Touch," "Twilight Time," and "The Great Pretender." The Platters sold more than 80 million albums to date, and are considered one of the most popular groups of the 50's.

Shirley Alston Reeves - As the lead singer for The Shirelles, Shirley Alston Reeves performed songs including "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?," "Mama Said," "Dedicated to the One I Love," and "Soldier Boy." The Shirelles were the first female group to sell one million records with Shirley Alston Reeves playing an integral part in the group's success.

A leader in music themed cruises, NCL knows how to get guests rocking and rolling as the Norwegian Sea sails roundtrip from the Port of Houston to Cancún, Cozumel, and Roatán, in the Bay Islands, Honduras. The 42,000-ton, 1,518-guest Norwegian Sea combines the best in unique Mexican and Texan traditions, even offering the first Tequila Bar at sea. The Norwegian Sea's unique cuisine includes an array of international hot sauces and Texas-size T-bone steaks, complemented by a selection of Mexican beers as well as Texas microbrewery beers. Cruise-only fares for the 50's & 60's Cruise start at $1,177 per person, based on double occupancy, including port charges. Performers are subject to change without notice.

For reservations and more information, contact a travel agent or call NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 327-7030; in Dade County, Florida, (305) 436-0866.

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