
August 27th – September 3rd, 2023!
Your host, Joanie Madden, invites you to join her and an astonishing array of the best Irish entertainers on the planet for a fun-filled week of Irish Music, Song, Dancing & Craic. Joanie’s past 10 cruises have been legendary… Don’t miss out on her 11th! Explore Canada and New England onboard the incredible Norwegian Escape. Norwegian’s own award-winning entertainment includes the Broadway Musicals including The Choir of Man, The Malevo Argentinian Folk Dance Show, Howl at the Moon, Headliners Comedy Club and more.
Performances
by over
80
musicians, singers & dancers
Joanie Madden
Cherish the Ladies
Lúnasa
Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones
Susan McCann
Don Stiffe
Ger O’Donnell & Trevor Sexton
Swallows Tail Ceili Band
Makem & Clancy
Padraig Allen & The McLean Avenue Band
Dermot Henry
The Coleman Brothers (Mickey and Ray)
Chicago’s Finest with Liz Carroll, Pauline & Kathleen Conneely
Patrick & Conor O’Sullivan
The Pride of Moyvane Margie Mulvihill & John Reynolds Patrick & Conor O’Sullivan
Sailors on the Rock (Bruce Foley, John Nolan, Hughie Boyle, John Reynolds)
The Kane Sisters (Liz & Yvonne)
Bugsy Moran & Neil Burgett
Carmel Dempsey
Maírtín de Cógaín
The Great Craic Band
Kate Purcell
Kevin Crawford, Cillian Vallely, Sean Smyth, Colin Farrell, Trevor Hutchinson
Dylan Foley & Josh Dukes
The Epic Ceili Band
John Carty
Mirella Murray, Mary Coogan, Kathleen Boyle, Nollaig Casey
John McHugh, Maria Lynn Michael Hurley, Tom Doherty
Damaris Woods, Andreas Durkin, Cormac McGuinness, Eddie Kane
Cormac DeBarra, John Madden, Casba O’Callaghan, Dennis Heaney, Mattie Mancuso
Pat Murphy Set Dance Master, Paul Keating Ceili Dance Instruction
World Class Dancing with David Geaney, Ronan Kelly, Michael Holland, Donny Golden, Noel Spillane
Nathan Pilatzke, AnneMarie Keaney
Our Priest, Father Brendan Fitzgerald
Irish Activities
Waltzing
Jiving
Set Dancing
Sing-A-Longs
Concerts
Workshops
Dance Lessons
& more
Along with the fabulous entertainment, you will have a week packed with activities based on a survey of what you all want! These fun-loving Irish music lovers from around the globe will be planning unforgettable workshops, dance lessons, golf outings and more!
Check out our photo gallery from past cruises.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions are available for each of the port cities. They are not included in the price of your room. Info on booking & costs will be available closer to sailing date.

august 27th - september 3rd, 2023
new york city
day at sea
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
portland, maine
bar harbor, maine
day at sea & back to New York
Aboard the
NORWEGIAN escape
Whatever you choose to do, the Norwegian Escape is sure to dazzle. Get ready to set sail on one of the most exciting ships on the high seas while chasing sunsets and indulging your every whim… and that is what unforgettable vacations are made of! You have access to all 25 dining experiences with no set dinner times, 14 bars and lounges, the Mandara Spa, the Casino, Broadway, Comedy, Pools, and more. Enjoy the ship’s fitness center, beautiful pools and giant waterslide (all with plenty of deck space to enjoy a cocktail and some great music!
NORWEGIAN'S
ENTERTAINMENT
In addition to the outstanding Irish Performances, activities, workshops that are part of our event, Joanie’s Guests also have access to all of Norwegians award-winning entertainment. Here are a few performances you don’t want to miss!

Choir of Man
Howl at the Moon
headliners comedy club
malevo argentinian folk dance troupe
the supper club
and more...
Book Online or by phone
This is a private exclusive event. You must book through us to attend. Book online or by phone. Before booking, please review the page “Rooms & Prices” and all the pages under the BOOKING section in the menu.
left until August 27th, 2023