JOIN US FOR THE ULTIMATE IRISH PARTY AT SEA!
Award-winning flute and whistle virtuoso Joanie Madden invites you to set sail on an unforgettable journey filled with music, laughter, and legendary craic!
Back by popular demand, Joanie’s 16th annual Irish cruise promises a week of non-stop entertainment with an all-star lineup of the finest Irish musicians, singers, and dancers on the planet! Expect to be amazed with all the concerts, lively sessions, heartwarming sing-a-longs, waltzing, jiving, workshops, set and ceili dancing, mesmerizing step dancers—impromptu collaborations and plenty of surprises!
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time cruiser, everyone is welcome to join in the fun aboard this floating festival of Irish culture.
Escape the winter blues as we cruise the Western Caribbean aboard the luxurious Norwegian Escape. With Joanie’s outstanding array of talent along with Norwegian’s world-class entertainers, warm tropical destinations, endless onboard activities, there’s truly something for everyone.
Don’t miss the cruise everyone’s talking about — come celebrate the Irish spirit along with the best entertainers and passengers on the high seas!
JOANIE MADDEN’S
2028 orlando CRUISE
ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP So Far…
CHERISH THE LADIES – Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mirella Murray, Nollaig Casey, Kate Purcell, KT Boyle
LÚNASA – Kevin Crawford, Sean Smyth, Cillian Vallely, Trevor Hutchinson, Ed Boyd
DERVISH – Cathy Jordan, Tom Morrow, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian McDonagh
DEREK WARFIELD & THE YOUNG WOLFE TONES Damaris Woods, Eddie Kane, Andreas Durkin
DON STIFFE
MATT MOLLOY, KEVIN BURKE & JOHN CARTY
GER O’DONNELL & TREVOR SEXTON
GEORGE MURPHY
RORY MAKEM
THE McLEAN AVENUE BAND – Padraig Allen, Joe Biancorosso, Mitch Reilly
KATHY DURKIN
PATRICK & CONOR O’SULLIVAN
GABRIEL DONOHUE
THE GREAT CRAIC BAND
MYLO O’MAOLÁIN
THE KANE SISTERS – Liz & Yvonne
THE COLEMAN BROTHERS – Mickey & Ray
THE SWALLOW’S TAIL CEILI BAND Maria Lynn, John McHugh, Tom Doherty, Michael Hurley
BRYAN MURPHY & JOHN PAUL REYNOLDS
MÁIRTIN de COGÁIN
THE BRONX BOYS – Alan Murray, Isaac Alderson, Dan Lowery
DONÁL MURPHY, MATTIE MANCUSO & DONNCHADH GOUGH
GERRY TIMLIN
SAILORS ON THE ROCK – John Nolan, Bruce Foley, John Reynolds, Hughie Boyle
PADDY IN THE SMOKE – Pauline & Kathleen Conneely
THE PRIDE OF MOYVANE CEILI BAND
DAVE CURLEY & COLIN FARRELL
PATRICK & DAVID DOOCEY
JIMMY HIGGINS, JOSH DUKES
CHAMPION DANCERS: DAVID GEANEY, ANNEMARIE KEANEY, GAVIN & NIAMH SHEVLIN
NOEL SPILLANE, NATHAN PILATZKE
CEILI AND STEP DANCE DONNY GOLDEN & PAUL KEATING
DAILY MASS with FATHER BRENDAN FITZGERALD
and many more to be announced …
Irish Activities
Waltzing
Jiving
Set Dancing
Sing-A-Longs
Concerts
Workshops & MUSIC Sessions
Dance Lessons
daily mass
lectures, Golfing & more
Along with the fabulous Norwegian Cruise Lines Award winning entertainment, you will have our jam-packed schedule filled with activities based on a survey catering to everyone’s input! Our fun-loving Irish music lovers come from around the globe and will be taking part in unforgettable instrument workshops, lectures, concerts, dance lessons, ceili dancing, set dancing, waltzing, jiving, singing sessions, star led music sessions, a golf outing in the Caribbean, daily Catholic mass and more!
Check out our photo gallery from past cruises.
February 11th – February 18th 2028
Day 1 - Port Canaveral
Day 2 - At Sea
Day 3 - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Day 4 - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Day 5 - Tortola, Virgin Islands - British
Day 6 - At Sea
Day 7 - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
Day 8 - Port Canaveral, United States
Aboard the
NORWEGIAN epic
Set sail aboard the Norwegian Epic, a groundbreaking “mega-ship” from Norwegian Cruise Line that redefines Freestyle Cruising. Launched in 2010 and recently refreshed, this 155,873-ton ship offers unforgettable vacations with something for every traveler. From luxurious havens and chic staterooms to world-class entertainment and over 20 dining venues, Norwegian Epic delivers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. Enjoy thrilling onboard experiences like a sprawling Aqua Park with water slides, rock-climbing walls, bowling alleys, and the unique Ice Bar, plus Broadway-style shows, live entertainment, and vibrant nightlife. With itineraries spanning the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and beyond, Norwegian Epic invites you to explore the world in style.
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!
broadway plays including Burn the Floor
Howl at the Moon dueling piano show, headliners comedy club
Deal or No Deal
The epic Beatles show in the Cavern 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 February 11th, 2028
