THE TRIBUTE CRUISE
Our Tribute Cruise feature shows by some of the world’s best Elvis Tribute Artists. Because of our great relationship with Royal Caribbean we have been granted excellent show times.
Please note that due to ship operations and changes, show times are also subject to change and we appreciate your understanding. You will receive a final schedule of all events and concerts when you arrive on board. Any changes made after departure (if any) will be announced as soon as we get them.
DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE (SCHEDULE UPDATED 11/13/25)
2026 Show Schedule
Doors for all shows open one half-hour before showtime. The priority seating group for each show (if any) will be seated first. Other guests can enter following the priority group (see details below). Those who purchased VIP seating will have reserved seats unless otherwise noted below.
Saturday, February 21
4 PM Kick Off Reception at the Host Hotel – Early arrivals can gather at the host hotel for our Kick Off Reception where you can greet old and new friends, pick up your cruise swag bag, program and pass and listen to a few songs from those headliners that are in town early, get all the details about transportation arrangements to the port and hear about any last minute schedule changes.
Day 1 – Sunday, February 22 (Port of Miami)
9 AM Shuttle from Host Hotel to Port
4:00 PM The ship is scheduled to depart the Port of Miami.
5:00 PM Group Dining Time.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM “Meet & Greet” in the Star Lounge (Deck 5, forward)
Join us for an informal meet & greet with the performers and band. For those of you who did not get your swag bag before departure you can get yours here which will include a copy of the program/schedule, you pass and cruise t-shirt. Learn about Elvis Family Feud and on’t forget to sign up for the door decorating concert if you want to participate! This is a reception, not a seated event.
Day 2 – Monday, February 23 (Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas)
The Door decorating contest will be judged starting at 9 PM today! Three prizes will be awarded, one for the best Elvis Presley tribute, one for best Elvis Tribute Artist tribute and one for best Tribute Cruise tribute!
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM the ship will be at Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas!
Traditionally, formal night is held on Day 2, but check the daily cruise schedule to confirm.
5:00 PM Group Dining Time.
8:30 PM “Welcome Concert” in STUDIO B
Tonights show will feature all of the headliners performing backed by the EAS band. Our traditional welcome concert. Studio B is sometimes cold, so don’t forget a sweater! Doors will open at 8:00 PM for VIP seat holders and Priority Group A (see Seating Info for more information on VIP seating and Priority Groups). The headliners will be available after the show (at approximately 11 PM) in the lobby outside Studio B for a photo op.
Day 3 – Tuesday, February 24 (At Sea)
12:30 PM “Eras Concert #1” in the ROYAL THEATER
This afternoons show will feature Gordon Hendricks and Jay Dupuis with their tributes to Elvis in the 1970’s, Nick’s tribute to Elvis in 1968, and Jordan’s tribute to Elvis in the 1950s all backed by the EAS band. Doors will open at noon for VIP seat holders and Priority Group B (see Seating Info for more information on VIP seating and Priority Groups). Today’s performers will be available after the show (at approximately 3 PM) inside the Theater by the doors for a photo op.
5:00 PM Group Dining Time.
Day 4 – Wednesday, February 25 (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM the ship will be at port in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
5:00 PM Group Dining Time.
8:30 PM “Jukebox Live Concert”
Once again this evening all of the headliners will be performing a little bit of Elvis but a whole lot of get up and dance Jukebox music all backed by the EAS band. Doors will open at 8 PM for VIP seat holders and Priority Group C (see Seating Info for more information on VIP seating and Priority Groups). There will be no photo op following tonights show.
Day 5 – Thursday, February 26 (St. Thomas, USVI)
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM the ship will be at port in St. Thomas!
5:00 PM Group Dining Time.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM “Elvis Family Feud” in the Star Lounge
Join us for our newest Elvis Cruise Game Sensation, “Elvis Family Feud.” Four to Six teams will compete. We’ll give you all the details at the Meet & Greet on Day 1. The doors will open at 6 PM for VIP seat holders and 6:15 for all others, but there are no reserved seats in the Star Lounge.
Day 6 – Friday, February 27 (At Sea)
12:30 PM “Eras Concert #2” in Studio B
This afternoons show will feature Dwight Icenhower and Louis Brown with their tributes to Elvis in the 1970’s, Jay’s tribute to Elvis in 1968, and Nick’s tribute to Elvis in the 1950s all backed by the EAS band. Doors will open at noon for VIP seat holders and Priority Group D (see Seating Info for more information on VIP seating and Priority Groups). The group photo will be taken in Studio B following the show at approximately 3 PM. Please don’t forget to wear your cruise T-Shirt. There will be no photo op following today’s show.
5:00 PM Group Dining Time.
Day 7 – Saturday, February 28 (at Sea)
12:30 PM “Farewell Concert” in the ROYAL THEATER
Once again today all of the headliners will be performing backed by the EAS band. Doors will open at noon for VIP seat holders and Priority Group E (see Seating Info for more information on VIP seating and Priority Groups). Don’t forget to get your copy of the group photo at the door todays show. Following the show (approximately 3 PM), there will be one more photo opportunity outside Studio B with all of the performers.
5:00 PM Group Dining Time.
Day 8 – Sunday, March (Port of Miami)
6:00 AM The ship is scheduled to dock in Miami!
9:00 AM – We have a shuttle providing transportation from the Port of Miami back to the Host Hotel and Fort Lauderdale Airport. This shuttle is ONLY FOR GUESTS STAYING ANOTHER NIGHT AT THE HOTEL, THOSE WHO LEFT THEIR CARS AT THE HOTEL, OR THOSE FLYING HOME OUT OF FORT LAUDERDALE. Remember, disembarkation takes time and we can’t always control exactly when the bus will arrive so please be patient!
If you are flying out today, make your transfer arrangements to the airport with Royal Caribbean at the Guest Services desk once on board. We cannot guarantee that our shuttle will get you to the hotel in time for you to get to the airport for your flight.
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A NOTE FOR GUESTS ON SHOW TIMES, PERFORMANCE VENUES AND PUBLIC SHOWS
We are posting this as a way of addressing some of the comments on the surveys over the past several years. We would love to pick the exact time and location of each of our shows for the entire week, assuring you the best shows possible. But unlike at most of our festivals, on the cruise the cruise company gives us the times and locations they have available. Generally, our only choice is to say yes or no. Luckily, or relationship with RC has given us a lot of leeway. We have contacted other cruise lines, and not been offered anything as generous.
Most of our shows are held in Studio-B because its one of only two rooms that can accommodate our group on the ship. We would LOVE to use the theater more, but unfortunately it’s occupied every evening.
We always try to provide the best and we hope that those of you who have attended multiple cruises see it getting better every year!