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8th ANNUAL AQUAFEST EVENT
7 Night Halloween Western Caribbean Cruise
OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 1, 2009
Departs from Tampa, FL visiting, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize and Roatan Island.
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 Aquafest is pleased to announce that we are going to celebrate our 8th Annual Halloween Cruise on the Carnival Legend.
You will be visiting 4 exciting ports in the Western Caribbean. Departing from Tampa, FL you will be visiting, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Mexico, Belize City, Belize and Roatan Island, Honduras.
The highlight is our Halloween Costume Gala Ball with incredible cash prizes for the most innovative costumes! Book early as these GREAT prices will go quickly!
See you there-BOO!!!
Aquafest Entertainment Lineup
All artists are subject to change without notice.
 OUR MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES FOR 2009
HEDDA LETTUCE
Hedda Lettuce is a six-time "HX" drag queen of the year award winner. She has performed at many cabaret venues including "Caroline's on the Broadway," "Fez," "The Showroom at East of Eight" and the "Chelsea Clearview Movie Theater" where she hosts the "Clearview Classic Movie Night." She is also the creator of the popular drag country singing trio - The "Dixie Chixs With Dixs."
Hedda's screen credits include "To Wong Foo," "Flawless," with Robert Dinero, "The Look," with Carol Alt and a handful of independent films. She has appeared in popular television shows; "Sex in the City," "Oprah" and recently made an appearance on "20/20" with Barbara Walters. Hedda's Theater experience includes the off-Broadway show; "Servicemen," directed by Sean Mathias and "Sleeping With Straight Men," starring Hedda Lettuce and John Waters favorite actress; Mink Stole. Hedda has also produced many off-Broadway shows including; "Sex, Lies and Duct Tape; Hedda's Christmas Show," "Lettuce Rejoice" and her standup tour deforce; "Miss Lettuce If You're Nasty!"
In addition she has hosted high profile charity events such as "Broadway Bares," "The HX Awards" and has performed on stage with Joy Behar, Joan Rivers, Caroline Rhea and in 1999 with Madonna for the "MTV Music Awards." Hedda just finished a 4-month run of her one woman show; "Meet the Lettuce Family" in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Hedda just appeared as a special guest on “Project Runway.” View Hedda's Website
Aquafest Entertainment Lineup
All artists are subject to change without notice.
 Reina
Headline Performer
Taking center stage by storm, Robbins Entertainment/BMG recording artist, Reina hasn’t skipped a beat since her debut blockbuster; "Find Another Woman" hit the airwaves back in1999. In just a few weeks this song catapulted to #2 on Billboard's Dance Chart.
In 2003 her hit song "No One's Gonna Change You", crossed over and entered Billboard's Top 100 Chart. Fast forward to June 1st, of 2004 and her new single "If I Close My (Everything Will Be Alright)" was debuted at radio and within weeks the record soared to the top of the music charts. She performed the song live on the Regis & Kelly talk show on ABC, and her debut album This Is Reina was released on October 26, 2004.
With a five and a half octave range, Reina has captivated audiences throughout the country. At WKTUS Beat Stock Concerts she sang for over 31,000 adoring fans. In addition to singing, this 27-year-old charismatic New Yorker from the Bronx is a proficient songwriter. She co-wrote her single "Anything For Love" and upon hearing this song, Donna Summer was impressed enough to enlist Reina to write for her.
Her fans have expressed that "Find Another Woman" prompted them to leave bad relationships, and that the song is as empowering as the 70's hit "I Will Survive". She earned a nomination for Best New Artist at The Winter Music Dance Conference and was featured on Seventeen Magazine's "New Star Showcase". More information on Reina.
Mark Alan Smith
 As an opening act for such dance diva’s like Jeannie Tracy, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Thelma Houston and the Legendary
"Weather Girls" featuring Martha Wash, Mark continues to make dance music one of his favorite parts of the show. As a Headliner, he has been blessed to work on some spectacular stages with some pretty amazing individuals such as the Las Vegas Hilton, The Coliseum at Caesar’s, where he participated with
Elton John on his hit song Saturday Night and performed for Eartha Kitt in Dallas.
Not only is Mark a well-established entertainer, but he is also an actor in radio and television. His Docu-Movie “ From A Jack To A Queen” received rave reviews at the Out-Takes Film Festival and was voted the second highest rated film of the year. His CD “ Who Does He Think She Is?” is a collaboration of vocal impressions from Billie Holiday to Elton John. His Annie Lennox mix of Here Comes The Rain/ Sweet Dreams in Jazz received airtime on east coast radio stations.
As a producer/director, Mark has brought to the stage such shows as They Call me Sybil, The Game Of Life, Glamour Boyz and co-produced with Paul J Williams, From Fifth Grade To Fabulous, which have played in theaters around the country and Dallas. Where ever he goes he leaves an ever-lasting impression. So whether it’s famous female singers and actors like Cher, or 70’s rock-n-rollers like Queen and The Eagles, or cartoon characters like Eric Cartman, or even a little green Muppet like Kermit the Frog, Mark Alan Smith brings to the stage an evening of fun and laughter through music, theatrics, comic improv, dance and don’t forget “a whole-lot-a hair”. We promise you won’t be disappointed. No really! We’re serious. If you don’t believe us, then go and see for yourself.
Through the years thousands have seen him in action. Here’s what a few have said about Mark Alan Smith:
Words cannot express the depth of his entertaining ability”- This Week In Texas Magazine
That was the best Me, I’ve ever heard”- Miss Eartha Kitt
Mark Alan Smith’s Shows are by FAR the best thing I have seen in years on land or water. You have to see it, Right Now…Go!” Actor of television and screen, Chad Allen
Hysterical and Amazing, I was blown away with his genius performance. Once is not enough when it comes too seeing Mark Alan Smith on stage.” Author of “ Sordid Lives” and Director of Screen and Television, Del Shores
DJ - Michael Kessler
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Arrival and departure times may vary slightly. |
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- 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
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