Liquid Blue, one of the top dance show bands in the world, is available for cruise line work depending on prior land commitments and duration of voyage. Please see also:
Chronology of Past Cruise Engagements
| # | Dates | Duration | Company | Ship Name | Size | Destination | Notes |
| 01. | 7/26/03 – 8/8/03 | 2 weeks | Princess | Island Princess | 6 | Alaska | Inaugural Cruise |
| 02. | 1/31/04 – 4/2/04 | 9 weeks | Princess | Star Princess | 6 | Australia/Asia | |
| 03. | 5/2/04 – 6/8/04 | 5 weeks | Princess | Grand Princess | 6 | Europe | |
| 04. | 6/9/04 – 7/4/04 | 4 weeks | Princess | Sapphire Princess | 6 | Alaska | Inaugural Cruise |
| 05. | 8/26/04 – 10/3/04 | 5 weeks | Princess | Grand Princess | 6 | Europe/New England | |
| 06. | 3/28/05 – 5/12/05 | 6 weeks | Princess | Coral Princess | 6 | Panama Canal | |
| 07. | 9/24/05 – 11/08/05 | 6 weeks | Princess | Diamond Princess | 6 | Asia | |
| 08. | 4/8/06 – 7/21/06 | 14 weeks | Princess | Golden Princess | 6 | Caribbean/Europe | |
| 09. | 7/16/07 – 8/22/07 | 5 weeks | Princess | Grand Princess | 6 | Europe | |
| 10. | 2/19/08 – 4/26/08 | 9 weeks | Princess | Star Princess | 6 | South America | |
| 11. | 1/29/09 – 4/4/09 | 9 weeks | Princess | Diamond Princess | 6 | Australia/Asia | |
| 12. | 9/23/09 – 11/22/09 | 8 weeks | Princess | Star Princess | 6 | Pacific Islands | |
| 13. | 2/1/14 – 3/1/14 | 4 weeks | Princess | Ruby Princess | 7 | Caribbean | |
| 14. | 4/3/14 – 6/4/14 | 9 weeks | Princess | Sapphire Princess | 7 | Asia | Inaugural Cruise |
| 15. | 4/25/16 – 8/24/16 | 18 weeks | Princess | Sapphire Princess | 7 | Asia | |
| 16. | 9/28/16 – 1/21/17 | 17 weeks | Princess | Emerald Princess | 7 | Europe/Australia |
Tribute Shows
On cruise lines, Liquid Blue creates each show to conform to the wishes of the audience. Generally, on most cruise vessels although the passengers are of various ages, the majority of them are in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and above. Therefore we put special emphasis on our Golden Oldies repertoire from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Check out some of the great Tribue Shows we’ve put together.
Since 2003, Liquid Blue has been performing on select cruises with Princess Cruise Lines. The band is familiar with all of the cruise staff theme shows including:
- Country Night
- 50’s Night (sometimes billed as 50’s & 60’s Night)
- 70’s Night (sometimes billed as 70’s & 80’s Night or Disco Night)
- Island Night
The band has enough material to keep the theme running throughout the evening, not just during the official cruise staff event. For example, on country night, the lounge is decked with a country feel, the band is dressed in country attire and the music is country all night long.
More Themes – See Tribute Page
Additional Themes
Versatility
Liquid Blue has played at least once in every venue on the Princess Grand Class ships, including: The Explores Lounge, The Vista Lounge, The Princess Theater, The Wheelhouse Bar, The Promenade Lounge, The Piazza and outdoors on the Pool deck. To top it off, our DJ, Layla Loxa, who has been part of Liquid Blue since 1998, is a house DJ in Skywalkers Night Club.
The band has ample material for ballroom dancing including the Rumba, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Tango, Quick Step, Night Club Two Step, Foxtrot, etc.
Various members of the band are capable of performing solo or duo acts suitable for the Piano bar (The Promanade), or the Atrium (The Piazza).
Band Configurations Offered
We offer flexibility in band size, going from 2 to 7. Generally, for most purposes, group size of six is the most popular due to the inclusion of the BlueGirls and the price savings of not carrying a bass player. If cabin space is limited, the group works very well with four members including a male and female vocalist who double on keys, but excluding the BlueGirls dancer-vocalists. With the contemporary look and feel, it’s very obvious the band is well suited for younger audiences, but our real forte is longer cruises and older passengers. This is due to our large repertoire of 600 songs and our versatility. Even on world cruises of 30 to 100 days, passengers can expect some new songs every night and a great mix of styles and decades. We have numerous theme shows that are best utilized for these longer cruises.
Cruise Ship Passenger Comments
“Fantastic! A very exciting and energetic act. The BlueGirls were dazzling”
Russ Averill, Tampa Florida
47 previous cruises
“Liquid Blue was the talk of the ship”
Jayne Simpson, Sarasota Florida
35 previous cruises
“Best band I’ve ever witnessed on a ship”
H Cohen, Miami Florida
25 previous cruises
“I’ve never seen anything like this on other cruises”
Dot Christian, O’Fallon MO
24 previous cruises
“Everyone loved the band”
Tom Christian, O’Fallon MO
24 previous cruises
“I’ve never seen a better band on any other ship”
Joseph Jevic, Louisiana
13 previous cruises
“We enjoyed the band more than the production shows”
P Maclean, Vancouver Canada
11 previous cruises
“Good variety. They really knew how to play the old standards”
DG Kennedy, Richmond Canada
10 previous cruises
“We will request to be on a ship with Liquid Blue for our next cruise”
Jack Fraser, Tennessee
8 previous cruises
“We love the Supernova CD”
Lillian Benian, San Francisco CA
7 previous cruises
“Far and away the best band we’ve ever heard during our seven Princess Cruises”
Leah Berkery M.D., USA
7 previous cruises
“Simply put, they’re fun!”
Benjamin Benian, San Francisco CA
7 previous cruises
“We loved the slide show, thanks for the fun”
H Tyler, Muskogee OK
7 previous cruises
“Incredible Energy”
Tom Ellis, Indianapolis IN
6 previous cruises
“Very talented musicians”
Terri Ellis, Indianapolis IN
6 previous cruises
“Liquid Blue made our cruise even more memorable”
Jack & Liz DeGraffenreid, Carl Junction MO
5 previous cruises
“I enjoyed meeting all of the band personally and getting to know them”
Stuart Algava, Brooklyn NY
4 previous cruises
“Five outstanding lead singers in one group”
Jane & Tom Brown, Wayne, USA
3 previous cruises
“Surprise! I did not expect entertainment this good in the lounge”
Paul Reed
1 previous cruises
“I’m a fan! Very nice band on and off stage”
Debbie Almaraz, Bellingham WA
0 previous cruises
“Best entertainment on the ship”
Tony & Judy Fannoun B519
30 day cruise Sydney to LA, Star, 2009
“Liquid Blue was the best at sea we’ve seen”
From passenger survey
30 day cruise Sydney to LA, Star, 2009
“Liquid Blue was the best entertainment on the ship”
From passenger survey
30 day cruise Sydney to LA, Star, 2009
“The best at sea we’ve seen”
From passenger survey
30 day cruise Sydney to LA, Star, 2009
Cruise Director Comments
“Liquid Blue is the best band I’ve ever seen on a cruise ship”
John Lawrence
Cruise Director (24 Years), Princess Cruises
“The premiere cruise ship band today. A sure bet to boost attendance and revenue in any venue.”
Chris Nichols
Cruise Director, (5 years) Princess Cruises
“In a word… Sensational!”
Paul O’Loughlin
Cruise Director, (20 years) Princess Cruises
“The Big Bang, Goldmine”
Omar Lugo
Cruise Director, Golden Princess
Passenger Services Director Comments
“Liquid Blue is a fantastic band. They are great entertainers and always receive glowing comments from passengers”
Giacomo Manfredi
Passenger Services Director (PSD), Golden Princess
Food & Beverage Comments
“One of the best bands I’ve ever worked with on a cruise line. This is my second contract working with them and each time they have significantly increased revenue in their lounge and excellent customer satisfaction.”
Riccardo Capraro
First Purser Food & Beverage, Golden Princess
“The revenue in the lounge increased by approximately 30% during the 6 weeks Liquid Blue was onboard. They are an exciting band and have attracted their own audience”
Ken Flavell
Staff Purser Food & Beverage, Coral Princess
“Attendance in the Explorers lounge significantly improved. We witnessed on several occasions the band has drawn a full-house. Revenue has increased 15% to 20%.”
A. Spencer
Food & Beverage Manager (Bars), Diamond Princess
“Liquid Blue contributed in making the Explorers Bar a more enjoyable venue, thus assisting in increasing revenue”
Ewan Steel
Food & Beverage Manager, Grand Princess
“From an F&B standpoint, Liquid Blue is a dream to have on board”
Giancarlo Iaccarino
Food & Beverage Manager, Star Princess
Band Master Comments
“They had a tremendous impact on the atmosphere and popularity of the Explorers Lounge, significantly increasing the revenue for the venue”
Benjamin Gudgeon
Bandmaster, Coral Princess
“With the widest variety of material I have ever seen, they are especially well suited for long cruises”
Tony Isabel
Bandmaster, Diamond Princess
Other Staff & Guest Ents Comments
“I’ve been on ships for ten years and have yet to find a band as versatile and talented”
Chris Carew
Assistant Cruise Director, Princess Cruises
“They turn the lounge into a showroom and pack it night after night”
Mary Elizabeth Rich
Guest Entertainer, Princess Cruises
Princess Patter – 30 Day Cruise Example
Below is an actual real life example of Liquid Blue performing aboard the Star Princess on a 30 day cruise from Sydney to Los Angeles in Nov of 2009. Official billings from the Princess Patter are included below as well.
On this particular 30 day voyage, Liquid Blue performed 18 separate tribute shows (shown in bold) as well as all the cruise staff theme nights (shown in italic font). 17 of the 18 tribute shows had “full house” attendance including two “standing room only” shows in the 780 capacity Princess Theater, both with standing ovations at the finish.
On this cruise, Liquid Blue (or members of the band) played at least once in every venue on the Star Princess, including: The Explores Lounge, The Vista Lounge, The Princess Theater, The Wheelhouse Bar, The Promenade Lounge, The Piazza and outdoors on the Pool deck. To top it off, our DJ, Layla Loxa, who has been part of Liquid Blue since 1998, was the house DJ in Skywalkers Night Club.
Liquid Blue does more than 20 Tribute Shows specifically designed with cruise ship audiences in mind.
30 Day Cruise Schedule, Oct 24 to Nov 23, 2009
| Date | Venue | Title / Billing |
| 10/24 | Explorers Lounge | Welcome Aboard |
| 10/25 | Vista Lounge | 60’s Tribute |
| 10/26 | Explorers Lounge | Variety |
| 10/27 | Explorers Lounge | Variety |
| 10/28 | Explorers Lounge | 50’s / 60’s Night |
| 10/29 | Princess Theater | Divas Tribute |
| 10/30 | Explorers Lounge | Elton John Tribute |
| 10/31 | Vista Lounge | Halloween Party |
| 11/1 | Explorers Lounge | HippieFest |
| 11/2 | Explorers Lounge | Ballroom Dance Party |
| 11/3 | Vista Lounge | Beatles Tribute |
| 11/4 | Explorers Lounge | Variety |
| 11/4 | Explorers Lounge | 70’s & 80’s Party |
| 11/5 | Explorers Lounge | Variety |
| 11/6 | Explorers Lounge | Cher Tribute |
| 11/7 | Explorers Lounge | Country Night |
| 11/8 | Vista Lounge | British Invasion |
| 11/9 | Explorers Lounge | Woodstock Tribute |
| 11/10 | Explorers Lounge | Bob Marley Tribute |
| 11/11 | Vista Lounge | Australian Superstars |
| 11/12 | Explorers Lounge | Madonna Tribute |
| 11/13 | Explorers Lounge | Rolling Stones Tribute |
| 11/14 | Vista Lounge | Canadian Superstars |
| 11/15 | Wheelhouse Lounge | Summer Mencher Solo |
| 11/16 | Explorers Lounge | Variety |
| 11/17 | Explorers Lounge | Country Night |
| 11/18 | Explorers Lounge | Movie Songs Tribute |
| 11/19 | Explorers Lounge | Broadway Hits Tribute |
| 11/20 | Explorers Lounge | Guitar Gods Tribute |
| 11/21 | Explorers Lounge | Divas II Tribute |
