Princess Cruises Debuts The Voice of the Ocean
Guests Experience International Singing Competition Live and On-Stage Aboard Princess Cruise Ships
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif. (August 4, 2015) – Princess Cruises brings the
excitement and spectacle of TV’s wildly popular international singing
competition to the high seas, live and on-stage, with The Voice of the
Ocean.
The show comes to life throughout the cruise with auditions, mentor rehearsal
sessions, the iconic “I Want You” chairs, three charismatic team coaches and
ultimately a live finale performance where guests choose the winner.
The
Voice of the Ocean singing competition experience aboard Princess Cruises
includes:
- Karaoke
try out sessions at the beginning of each cruise, for vocalists who are 16
years or older. There will be two opportunities to audition during open
karaoke in one of the ships lounges or showrooms. Fellow guests and cruise
staff will decide who moves on to compete.
- Selected
singers are assigned a mentor who will meet with them during the cruise to
rehearse with the Princess Band and back-up singers to prepare for the
best possible performance. The mentors will be a Princess musical
entertainer or vocalist.
- The Voice of the Ocean Live Show, hosted by the Cruise Director on the last night of
the cruise will feature up to nine contestants performing in the Princess
Theater for an audience that includes three high-profile team coaches that
may include one of our guest entertainers, the Hotel General Manager or
even the Captain. Just like the hit TV show, the trio of coaches will
listen but not see the performer as they decide to turn their “I Want You”
chair to choose the singer to be on their team. Once teams are
chosen coaches will then each pick one finalist. From the three finalists,
the audience votes for the winner who will be awarded a trophy and most
importantly, the title The
Voice of the Ocean.
“Whether
guests are up on stage or in the audience deciding who gets their vote, we know
The Voice of the Ocean
will be a huge hit with Princess guests,” said Adrian Fischer, vice president,
entertainment for Princess Cruises. “Guests will feel like they are part of the
globally popular TV show performing on a high tech set almost identical to the
hit show, including rotating red chairs and a live Princess band with back-up
singers. We’re excited to discover and foster undiscovered talent and offer
guests a whole new way to express their love of music and performing.”
The
vocal competition will debut aboard Regal Princess in October, followed
by Royal Princess and Caribbean Princess in November. Eight
additional ships will offer The
Voice of the Ocean rolling out between January and May of
2016.
This new partnership adds to the cruise line’s
"come back new" brand promise, designed to elevate the guest
experience by creating enriching moments and lifelong memories. For more information
about The Voice of the
Ocean, or to watch a pilot video shot aboard Star Princess, visit princess.com/voice.
Additional
information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel
consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the
company's website at princess.com.
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About Princess
Cruises:
One of the best-known
names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative
design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all
provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader
in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to
destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 111 days. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE: CUK).
Newsroom:
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information is available at princess.com/news.
For further
information contact:
Karen Candy, kcandy@princesscruises.com, +1 661-753-1540
Brian O’Connor, boconnor@princesscruises.com, +1 661-753-1530
