Expect panels and conversations about what it was like to perform, act along side, and experience Elvis Presley - Live Elvis music from talented artists - Exciting ETA performances - Elvis movie screenings - and much, much more!

2012 Elvis Cruise Idol
Do you have what it takes to be the 2012 Elvis Cruise Idol? Whether your talent is singing, dancing or getting the crowd rolling in the aisles with your comedy routine, we want to make you a star. During the cruise we'll have a passenger talent show, judged by a panel of special guests, and the winner will be awarded a performance spot during the ETA Showcase and a package of Elvis merchandise worth $500.  More details on how to enter coming soon!

2012 Elvis Cruise King of the ETAs
Every Elvis tribute artist selected to join us for The Elvis Cruise is among the most talented ETAs in the world. During this year's Elvis Cruise, guests on board will have the opportunity to "crown" their favorite ETA by casting their vote for the entertainer they love the most! The winner will be announced at the ETA Showcase and the "King of the ETAs" will win a spot in the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest in Memphis during Elvis Week.

'54 Sock Hop
You can swing it, you can groove it, you can really start to move it at the hop!  It's time to hop in the Elvis Cruise time machine and travel back to 1954, when a young Elvis Presley first began touring the country.  Elvis' shows took him to gymnasiums and theaters around the country and his unique performances changed the world forever. This is the event where you'll want to wear your poodle skirts or comb back that hair and put on your white t-shirt and jeans.  Let's go to the hop!

USO Dance
Hup, two, tree, four – hup, two, three four.  March out of your cabin wearing any military uniform, because we’re honoring Elvis’ time spent in the Army, along with all of the service men and women who have fought for our freedom. 

Then, “with your GI hair to the heels of your GI shoes,” dance the night away as we cap off the evening with our very own Elvis Cruise USO Dance!

Door Decorating Contest
If you haven't sailed with us before, let us give you a little bit of information about what it means to decorate your door.  First off, we're talking about your cabin door.  That's right, we challenge you to get your creativity flowing and decorate your cabin door in a way that celebrates the life of Elvis in your own, unique style.  Anything goes, as long as it's doesn't damage the doors.

Panel Discussions
The King of Fashion
Elvis' personal sense of style still resonates today. Discover more about his flair for style from jeweler Lowell Hays, who made over 200 pieces of jewelry for Elvis, Alfred Wertheimer, who captured some of his most iconic photographs and Larry Geller, who was not only Elvis' personal hairstylist, but one of his dearest and most trusted friends.

On the Set with Elvis - The Largest Gathering of Elvis Co-stars Ever!
Ladies first...hear from a few of Elvis' leading ladies on-screen, including Marlyn Mason from "The Trouble with Girls" and Cynthia Pepper from "Kissin' Cousins."

Then, enjoy stories from both on the set and behind-the-scenes with some of Elvis' movie co-stars, including Edward Faulkner from "Tickle Me" and "GI Blues," Celeste Yarnall from "Live A Little, Love A Little," Chris Noel from "Girl Happy," and Christopher Riordan, who appeared in six of Elvis' feature films and as a dancer in the "68 Special."

Finally, you'll hear about starring in a movie with Elvis from some of his youngest co-stars: Robin & Gavin Koon from "Follow That Dream," Larry Domasin from "Fun in Acapulco, and Victoria Paige Meyerink from "Speedway."

Elvis on Tour and in the Studio
From hearing first-hand about being with Elvis on tours in the 1970s to working with the king in the studio, these guests are sure to share stories you've never heard before.  

Special guest Charles Stone, who worked as a tour producer for Elvis in the 1970s, will share details on what it was like to plan an Elvis Presley tour with Colonel Parker. Then, hear what it was like to stand and perform on stage with Elvis during his 1970s concerts from Joe Guercio, Elvis' musical conductor. Hear from Elvis' Imperials members Terry Blackwood and Joe Moscheo as they share their memories of singing backup vocals for Elvis both on and off stage. Finally step back in time to 1969 and go inside American Sound Studio with members of The Memphis Boys and the Holladay Sisters, who were there for the recording session that produced some of Elvis' best-known classics, such as "In the Ghetto" and "Suspicious Minds."

*Check back for more specifics as we will be announcing new updates throughout the year!  In the meantime, check out the Elvis Cruise 2010 recap video above to get a glimpse of what you should be looking forward to!