Gioia (pronounced Joy-Yah) Bruno

You may be more familiar with Gioia Bruno as the lead vocalist in the 80's girl group Exposé. One by one Exposé started releasing blockbuster albums (Exposure, What You Don't Know) and numerous chart-topping singles including Come Go With Me, Point Of No Return, Let Me Be The One, What You Don't Know, Tell Me Why and Billboards #1 hit single, Seasons Change.

Gioia's time with Exposé was cut short when she began experiencing trouble with her voice while on tour. She was later diagnosed with a benign throat tumor which ultimately led to the complete loss of her voice. She was not able to speak for almost 3 years and was deemed disabled as a vocalist. Contrary to all medical opinions, by nothing short of a miracle, Gioia began to regain her voice and was finally able to sing again!

In 1998, Gioia's first solo release “Free To Be” became an underground club anthem that received favorable notice from Billboard.

Gioia's follow-up track "From The Inside" was remixed by the legendary DJ/Producer Junior Vasquez and found itself on numerous compilations and charts around the world. The track was also featured on Showtime series Queer As Folk Season 3.

In 2004 Gioia's much anticipated debut solo album entitled, “Expose This” was released, which has de lighted both fans and critics the world over. She has teamed up with Chris Cox of Thunderpuss fame to release the single “Wreckin' My Nerves” which landed on many compilations.

Gioia’s most recent single is a dance cover of Jackie Wilson’s “Your love is lifting me (higher and higher)”. Gioia’s version is prominent on many club charts and DJ play reports throughout the country. She's thankful for the gifts she has received, thankful for the fans, and thankful she gets to do what she was born to do. Gioia will be Aquafest's headline SUPERSTAR performer for Halloween 2008! Visit Gioia's Website

Lauren Hildebrandt
Lauren Hildebrandt is a true triple-threat singer/dancer/actress. Discovered on NBC's talent show, FAME, with Debbie Allen, Lauren impressed the judges and became a top 12 finalist. Shortly after, Lauren burst on the dance music scene with her single "Burnin Out". It spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Dance charts, peaking at 5. Her second single "Dance with you" spent 8 weeks on the Billboard charts, peaking at 20. Both singles have been released internationally on a variety of DJ compilations.

Lauren has also appeared as a back-up dancer in the Black Eyed Peas music video, Bebot, and as a vocalist on Sharon Stone’s Hurricane Katrina charity single, Come Together. Lauren's MySpace

Miss Bianca del Rio
Hilarious GayMe Show Hostess Extraordinaire-  By popular demand (and we mean it), Bianca is returning as the persona and diva deluxe to host our event and GayMe shows. You will love this New Orleans girl (now a New Yorker) who will torture you pleasantly with her oh, so wicked ways...Welcome Back BIANCA!

Visit Bianca's MySpace!

Julie Barr
Julie is one of the cruise industry's most sought after comics. She will have you rolling in the aisles with her special brand of GAY humor. We know you will love Julie as she brings down the house...Welcome Back JULIE!

DJ JST
Already headlining at several gay pride events, DJ JST is on his way to becoming one of the hottest commodities on the DJ circuit. His recent productions for Billboard recording artists Danielle Bollinger, Lauren Hildebrandt, and Erin Hamilton are already the hot buzz in the dance world and on the charts . DJ JST will be joining our own DJ, Michael Kessler, on this cruise! Visit DJ JST website.

Day	Ports of Call	Arrival	Departure
1	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	---	5:00 PM
2	Day At Sea	---	---
3	Grand Turk	7:00 AM	3:00 PM
4	San Juan, Puerto Rico	10:00 AM	11:00 PM
5	St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands	8:00 AM	5:00 PM
6	Day At Sea	---	---
7	Half Moon Cay, Bahamas	8:00 AM	4:00 PM
8	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	7:00 AM	---

Arrival and departure times may vary slightly.

• Private Gay Shows with Guest Celebrities
• Gay and Lesbian Shows
• Gay and Lesbian Film Festival at Sea
• Gay DJ
• Theme Dance Parties
• Private Group Cocktail Party
• Group Dining
• Wine at Dinner on a Special Night
• Aquafest Cruise Directors
• Gay Olympics and Sporting Events
• Gay Beach Party
• Singles Get-togethers
• Couples Get-togethers
• Lesbian Get-togethers
• Afternoon T-Dance
• Private AquaQuest Shore Excursions
• Activities and Amenities vary by sailing date.
   

Halloween Theme Parties!

Night Parties

• Welcome Pajama Party
• Aquafest Pool Party and Spa Night
• Aquafest Masquerade Ball
• Neewollah (Halloween Backwards to be held on October 30th)
• Pirates and Harlots of the Caribbean Ball

Day Dances

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Non-discountable fees and taxes: Port Charges (Non-Discountable fees) & Government Taxes are $233.25 per person based on double occupancy and subject to change without notice. Single fees are $313.25. Ask us for Triple, and Quad fees. Holland America has implemented a NEW FUEL SURCHARGE of $9 per person per day ($63 for the week) on all 2008 cruises due to the increase of fuel prices. This fee will be added to your Aquafest Invoice.

What's Included:
All meals except for alternative (additional fee) reservation restaurants, entertainment, and accommodations aboard ship for the duration of the cruise as well as all advertised Aquafest Events.

What's Not Included:
Tipping, items of a personal nature, alcoholic beverages, gift shop and spa purchases, gambling, optional shore excursions, airfare, air taxes, and /or local transfers to the port of embarkation/disembarkation. Non-discountable fees and taxes are additional. A $25.00 booking processing fee is additional and subject to change without notice.

 Important Notice: A fuel surcharge of $9 per person per day will be added to all guests for 2008 sailing departing after June 1, 2008. This fee will be added to all cruise invoices.

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