Come celebrate Mardi Gras with Hy-Brasyl Musical Tours aboard the Carnival Triumph for the 1st Annual O’Houligan’s Ball Cruise
February 6 – 13, 2010
| Day | Port of Call | Arrive | Depart |
| Sat, Feb 6 | New Orleans, LA | 4:00 PM | |
| Sun, Feb 7 | Fun Day at Sea | ||
| Mon, Feb 8 | Key West, FL | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Tue, Feb 9 | Freeport, Bahamas | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Wed, Feb 10 | Nassau, Bahamas | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Thu, Feb 11 | Fun Day at Sea | ||
| Fri, Feb 12 | Fun Day at Sea | ||
| Sat, Feb 13 | New Orleans, LA | 8:00 AM |
Pricing
Price per person based on double occupancy
| Category | Description | Price per person |
| 4B | Inside Cabin | $945.00 |
| 6B | Oceanview Cabin | $1,045.00 |
| 8B | Balcony Cabin | $1,215.00 |
Cruise Price Includes:
- 7 nights/8 days cruising onboard the Carnival Triumph
- All meals while onboard the Triumph
- Port Charges and Taxes
- Private Entertainment Package **
- O’Houligans Ball
- Concerts by Danny O’Flaherty and Finbar Furey
- Seisiuns
- Ceili
- Irish Dancers
**These special features are exclusive onboard events just for members of the Hy-Brasyl O’Houligan’s Ball Cruise Group and are not open to passengers who book the cruise directly with Carnival or through a non-affiliated travel agency.
Entertainment
Danny O’Flaherty
Danny O’Flaherty is originally from Connemara, Ireland, Danny was one of the last of a generation reared in the isolation of a pure Gaelic culture. Through his stories and songs, he takes you to the depths of his soul, and back to the ancient music played and sung around the peat fires in Ireland.
Finbar Furey
Finbar Furey will be joining us direct from Ireland. He has toured extensively in Britain, Australia, and elsewhere, bringing his rare talents to a world-wide stage and treating audiences to evenings of pure Irish magic, great music, good humour, and the charm and sparkling wit associated with one of Ireland's great raconteurs.
The Lone Star Ceili Band
The Lone Star Ceili Band is one of Texas’ custodians of traditional Irish music and dance. Each of the members of LSCB are accomplished players of traditional Irish music. The ensemble gives a worthy representation of traditional “ceili” bands as found in Ireland. The word “ceili” is an Irish word that means gathering, a social event.
www.trad-music.com/ceiliband.htm
Brian Gaffney
Brian Gaffney was born in Tralee, County Kerry. Youngest of 4 kids, Brian didn't take long to pick up a love of music from his brothers. By age 13, Brian was playing in pubs around Kerry with accordion player Kevin Cronin. Brian continued to play all over Ireland until 1985 when he immigrated to America where he has continued tour with a variety of groups and as a solo artist.
Legend has it that the Irish in New Orleans were not invited to any of the high society Mardi Gras Balls, so over 100 years ago they dreamed up a ball of their own, O’Houligan’s Irish Ball. Partygoers dressed in outlandish costumes and mocked the high class with their shenanigans. The 2010 O’Houligan’s Irish Ball is set to be another fun evening of music and merriment, this time aboard the Carnival Triumph, and a wonderful way for Irish (or Irish at heart) from around the country to come together to celebrate the Mardi Gras season.
You will be sailing aboard the 893 foot Carnival Triumph, the ultimate in relaxation and adventure. In addition to the private entertainment package included with this tour, you will also have plenty of time to experience the onboard activities, wonderful restaurants, friendly casino, relaxing lounges, invigorating spa, exciting nightclubs and duty-free shopping that the Triumph has to offer.
- Early booking discount: $50 per cabin onboard credit for first 50 cabins booked.
- $400 per person deposit due to book your cabin. ($100 of this deposit is non-refundable)
- This payment must be by check and made payable to: Hy-Brasyl Musical Tours
- To reserve your cabin mail your deposit to:
AAA Travel
Attn: Bobbe Petreikis
3445 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 200
Metairie, LA 70002
- Second payment of $250 per person is due by 8/1/2009
($25 of 2nd payment is non-refundable)- This payment is payable to AAA Travel by check or credit card
- Final payment is due by 11/1/2009
- This payment is payable to AAA Travel by check or credit card
Options
- Experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans after the cruise. Rates are available on request for a 3 night post cruise hotel package, February 13-16, 2010.
- Gratuities of $70 per person may be prepaid
- Trip Protection Insurance for cancellation due to a medical reason is highly recommended and may be purchased through AAA Travel.
Cancellation Policies
- At time of deposit - $100 per person non-refundable fee
- After 8/1/2009 - $25 per person additional non-refundable fee
- After 11/20/2009 - $250 per person additional non-refundable fee
- After 1/5/2010 - 50% penalty per person
- After 1/30/2010 - 100% penalty per person
Ready to set sail for a week of music, magic and fun?
Contact:
Bobbe Petreikis
AAA Travel
504-838-7500
800-452-7198 x 6227
bpetreikis@aaamissouri.com
Beth Eriksson
337-564-4702
baeriksson@yahoo.com
Hy-Brasyl Musical Tours
409-384-2376
