Whenever Entertainment Cruise Productions puts on one of their full-ship charter music cruises you can always expect a few surprises.
The Country Music Cruise in 2014 is no different.
There are two surprises so far ... one that we’ll open right now, while the other will just have to wait until you get onboard.
The ship has been changed from the ms Westerdam to the ms Eurodam. That’s a good thing. although Westerdam is an elegant ship, it was built in 2004 while Eurodam is four years younger.
I fact, Entertainment Cruise Productions is moving all of its cruises to Eurodam instead of Westerdam.
The second surprise is that if you book this cruise, at some day during your seven-night voyage a mystery country music star will appear.
And since there are a total of ninety No. 1 hits among the 12 performers and groups already booked, you can bet that whoever it is will be an eye opener.
The list of performers has grown to 12 so far with the additions of Larry Gatlin and Wade Hayes. Previously announced are Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Millsap, Restless Heart, Andy Griggs, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal and Loraine Crook. 
There are more performers in negotiations right now, so expect a a truly dynamic casts of performers when Eurodam sets sail from Ft. Lauderdale on January 19, 2014.

Don’t let a disability deter you from sailing on The Country Music Cruise in 2014.
Today’s modern cruise ships are designed to accommodate all guests - including those with disabilities - and Holland America’s Westerdam is no exception.
Depending on your specific disability, Holland America makes every effort to assure that your cruise will be enjoyable and safe.
Some staterooms are specially designed for wheelchair accessibility with wider entry doors, roll-in showers, hand-held shower nozzles as well as lower closers and towel rods.
Across the ship, signs make it known which restrooms are accessible, which routes are best suited for wheelchairs and basically how to get around.
Obviously, there are limitations and guests should take that into consideration before booking this or any cruise.
Can you bring your own wheelchair or scooter onboard? Yes, as long as they fit specific guidelines such as weight, size and battery type. And scooters need to be securey stored in your stateroom and not left in the hallway.
Would getting off the ship with a wheelchair or scooter be a problem? It can be. Of the three ports, St. Barths and Half Moon Cay rely on tenders to get you ashore. Depending on your mobility equipment, rough seas may make it tough on you.
There are guidelines for others with disabilities such as deafness or blindness. Simply email me at [email protected] with your questions.