Tell me about "The Voice of The Ocean"

[tempus137]

1 minute ago, skynight said:

It's Raining Men and Livin' on a Prayer are on the list. The other songs you mention are not. The songs may not be in your key. The band normally can't change keys like you can with karaoke tracks.

A lot of the winners sing crooner songs. My Way is a big one.

 

That's great. My Way is my usual go-to song for karaoke.

[capriccio]

Also be prepared for instrumentation that is different from the original song since they like to make sure the entire band plays.  Our daughter sang Adele's Make You Feel My Love and the first notes were changed from piano to horns.  Since she is mostly deaf in one ear, she pleaded with the music director that she needed to hear the correct opening notes on the piano and he made that adjustment.  While the horns were unusual in the song, our daughter enjoyed singing with them and the musicians (as we've found on every Princess cruise) were very talented.

[Scubadoc]

I’m excited about this too for our cruise in January. And also just karaoke in general. I want to sing a special song for my wife if they have it. Does anyone know if they have Keith urban “somebody like you?”  Either in karaoke or voice  of the ocean? Or “all of me“ by John Legend? And to rock out I’d like to do “dream on” by Aerosmith. Thanks for help! 

 

 

[Scougs]

For a female “crooner song”, is “The man that got away” on the list? I’m loving this knowledge.....!

[Lucky TGO]

8 hours ago, Scougs said:

For a female “crooner song”, is “The man that got away” on the list? I’m loving this knowledge.....!

 

Good luck Scougs!!!

From The Captain of The Rowboat,

Tony

[skynight]

18 hours ago, Scubadoc said:

I’m excited about this too for our cruise in January. And also just karaoke in general. I want to sing a special song for my wife if they have it. Does anyone know if they have Keith urban “somebody like you?”  Either in karaoke or voice  of the ocean? Or “all of me“ by John Legend? And to rock out I’d like to do “dream on” by Aerosmith. Thanks for help! 

 

 

None of the above on the Voice list. Maybe in the karaoke library

Edited December 8, 2018 by skynight

[skynight]

17 hours ago, Scougs said:

For a female “crooner song”, is “The man that got away” on the list? I’m loving this knowledge.....!

Not on the Voice list.

[jlp20]

Just consider how many hours of pax entertainment is provided without the bothersome that bother of paying anyone professional.

[Torence]

22 hours ago, Scubadoc said:

I’m excited about this too for our cruise in January. And also just karaoke in general. I want to sing a special song for my wife if they have it. Does anyone know if they have Keith urban “somebody like you?”  Either in karaoke or voice  of the ocean? Or “all of me“ by John Legend? And to rock out I’d like to do “dream on” by Aerosmith. Thanks for help! 

 

 

One thing I noticed in dong karaoke on the ship and VOTS is that their library may not be as broad as what you are used to at home.  Also the VOTS list has about 100 songs for you to choose from.  You may want to have 3 or 4 back up choices if your first selection is not available.  Good luck and let us know how you make out!

[Torence]

46 minutes ago, jlp20 said:

Just consider how many hours of pax entertainment is provided without the bothersome that bother of paying anyone professional.

That's an interesting point, but it amounts to about 1 hour per cruise.  You could perhaps add about another two hours for rehearsals with the band.  The band members are professional and are getting paid.

 

However when I was on Voice of the Ocean, getting paid was the furthest thing from my mind; it was about the experience and having fun.  I'm pretty sure all the other singers felt the same way.  (Yes, I'll admit I am not as good as a professional, the band helps me sound better than I am.)  And the audience really seemed to have a good time as well!

[Ldyandrea]

I'm looking forward to this as well in just little more than a week on the Crown!  I have a couple of questions for you experienced Voice performers:

 

1) Does anyone have the full list of songs that would be done with the band that they can post?  I know the karaoke catalog is rather extensive, but sounds like the live band list would be a lot shorter.

2) I know it's totally about the experience, and not the competition, but I'm curious if it came across more like a popularity contest?  I participated in the Princess Pop Star a few times over the years, and it seemed like there was a lot of "campaigning" going on, particularly if one performer was part of a large group sailing on board.

3) Was there any actual coaching, or mentoring as part of the rehearsal process?  That could certainly be invaluable!

4) Are the qualifying rounds held in the theater, or in Fusion, or elsewhere?

5) How many people make the final show?

6) Do they allow only soloists to participate, or do they allow groups?

7) When was the final competition held? I'm hoping not the last night of the cruise, since that complicates wardrobe choices.

 

Thanks so much!  🙂

[capriccio]

58 minutes ago, Ldyandrea said:

I'm looking forward to this as well in just little more than a week on the Crown!  I have a couple of questions for you experienced Voice performers:

 

2) I know it's totally about the experience, and not the competition, but I'm curious if it came across more like a popularity contest?  I participated in the Princess Pop Star a few times over the years, and it seemed like there was a lot of "campaigning" going on, particularly if one performer was part of a large group sailing on board.  In my daughter's 'competition' there were a couple of very talented singers from a family of 54(!) sailing on the cruise.  The family was very enthusiastic (and very good singers) but it didn't seem to impact the top three finishers.  Observing the singers in auditions and at rehearsals everyone seemed to be in it for the experience and very supportive of each other and my daughter felt the same way.

3) Was there any actual coaching, or mentoring as part of the rehearsal process?  That could certainly be invaluable! You prepare 2 songs for the first rehearsal and the music director provides guidance on which would be better.  My daughter said they also let people go through the songs a couple of times in the dress rehearsal when you have the entire band backing you up.  The rehearsals were only an hour to an hour and a half long.

4) Are the qualifying rounds held in the theater, or in Fusion, or elsewhere?Tryouts on the Ruby and last week on the Crown were in Club Fusion.  First rehearsal on the Ruby was in Wheelhouse, I don't know where it was held on the Crown last week.

5) How many people make the final show?  I think there were 10 when my daughter participated.

6) Do they allow only soloists to participate, or do they allow groups?  Only soloists.

7) When was the final competition held? I'm hoping not the last night of the cruise, since that complicates wardrobe choices. Last afternoon of the cruise.

 

Thanks so much!  🙂

We just disembarked the Crown yesterday and our daughter (the singer) wasn't with us, but this is the schedule from postings in the Patter:

• First Auditions:  Our port was Princess Cays (day 2 of the 10 day itinerary), all aboard was at 3:30, tryouts were at 8:15 pm in Club Fusion
• Second Auditions:  Our port was Dominica (day 5), all aboard was 5:30, tryouts were at 8 pm in Club Fusion
• Finale:  Last day (sea day) at 3 pm in the Princess Theater

Good luck to you!  I hope you make it and have a fantastic experience!

[CruisingWalter]

On 12/4/2018 at 7:52 AM, Scougs said:

I'm going on my first ever ocean-going cruise in January - Panama Canal full transit on the Coral Princess.  I've started reading up about what's on offer on the ship, and The Voice of The Ocean caught my eye.  I'm an amateur singer and love a Karaoke, and really want to enter.  Can anyone tell me about how it all works?  How many people enter the Karaoke tryouts? How many get through to the show? What's the standard like? 

 

Any info from personal experience greatly appreciated.

 

Karaoke tryouts during the cruise.  At least 2, they will be clearly marked on your Princess Patter as the audition for The Voice.  The audience selects their favorites and they go through.  Not sure how they pick the others.

 

On our cruise we had 5 finalists for the final night of the cruise in the Princess Theater.  You perform a shortened version of your song on stage with the live house band.  Audience votes for the winner via electronic voting clickers given to the audience on the way in.

 

My only advice would be to choose something fun that's in your wheelhouse to get the crowd into whatever you're performing.  Especially if you make it through to the theater.  Too many power ballads for me in the karaoke rounds where folks are just trying to show off their voice.  Show off the voice AND have fun, that's what I voted for.  

 

Good luck and have fun!

[alanasgpa]

On 12/4/2018 at 4:52 AM, Scougs said:

I'm going on my first ever ocean-going cruise in January - Panama Canal full transit on the Coral Princess.  I've started reading up about what's on offer on the ship, and The Voice of The Ocean caught my eye.  I'm an amateur singer and love a Karaoke, and really want to enter.  Can anyone tell me about how it all works?  How many people enter the Karaoke tryouts? How many get through to the show? What's the standard like? 

 

Any info from personal experience greatly appreciated.

I can tell you my 17 year old granddaughter won it and the adults that she went up against got upset that they made a   Exception and allowed her to compete.... sore losers I guess

[Scougs]

Well everyone, I can report I have made it to the live final 🙂

 

I also can't walk the length of the ship without someone saying hello to "The Scottish Singer", as I now appear to be known. Karaoke is a great way to meet people. 

 

[capriccio]

7 hours ago, Scougs said:

Well everyone, I can report I have made it to the live final 🙂

 

I also can't walk the length of the ship without someone saying hello to "The Scottish Singer", as I now appear to be known. Karaoke is a great way to meet people. 

 

Congratulations!

[Scougs]

Just in case anyone is searching for this, I thought I would report back with more info/advice.

 

On my cruise, only ten people entered the Karaoke tryout, so there was just the one - I got the impression they would have added another if more people had signed up on the first night.  They also only selected six for the final, but clearly sometimes there are eight from what I saw later.

 

When picking a song for the Karaoke tryout, be aware that you only get to sing the first two minutes and then they cut you off. I stupidly picked a song with a long instrumental introduction, and an instrumental break in the first two minutes, so didn't get to sing as much as I could have. Luckily I was still successful.

 

You have to pick your choice of two songs immediately after the Karaoke try out.  The songs are listed on two sheets of paper.  One of them has songs printed on both sides - which I didn't notice!  I was just so hyper after my name was read out.

 

For the final, you must wear closed toe shoes.  The only footwear I had with me (I travel very light) was two pairs of plain black sandals, and a pair of hiking shoes.  So yes, I did the final in an evening dress and hiking shoes!  So pack appropriate footwear if this is something you want to do.

 

The time commitment was minimal, and all on sea days. One sing through (and finalise song selection), plus two rehearsals with full band. This was great - I got such a buzz when the horns kicked in. There were two "mentors" from the ship's professional singers. They were really nice and helpful, gave guidance with the best song choice as well as the delivery.

 

The format of the final is there are three "coaches" in the chairs.  If more than one turn round you choose your "coach".  The three coaches then pick one singer from their team for the audience vote - we were told to make sure they ended up with two each.  Short video clips were shown of the final three - you only sing your song the once - and then the audience uses hand held devices (one per couple) to vote.

 

The winner gets a trophy. It's about ten inches high. I had to buy a tote bag from the ship's shop to get mine home 🙂

 

If anyone is interested, here's a wee clip: 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 22, 2019 by Scougs

[Ldyandrea]

So, I had the opportunity to participate in the Voice of the Ocean on the recent 10-day sailing of the Crown Princess (Jan 6-16), and have to say it really was a wonderful experience from beginning to end.  The crew was great, the other contestants were lots of fun to spend time with, and everyone was incredibly supportive throughout the process.  My experience differed a little bit from Scoug's (seen above), but more or less the process was very similar.

 

There were two nights of qualifying karaoke tryouts, and we selected our songs from the ship's regular karaoke catalog.  It was, unfortunately, quite a bit more limited than it had been on my previous sailings on that ship (they used to have books that were way more extensive in terms of song selection), and they really didn't give you a chance to search much to find what you wanted to sing.  Personally, I found that a bit annoying, since those of us who are karaoke regulars are generally the ones that need some time to delve into a new song catalog and find songs we want to do....however, it wasn't that big of a deal.  They did let us sing the entire song for the qualifying round (no 2 minute cut off, thank goodness, because that does sound really awkward).  Those who tried out the first night were asked to come back for the second night as that was when they'd be announcing the finalists.  The second night, there really weren't more than a couple of additional sign-ups, so some of the rest of us who sang the first night sang again just for fun.

 

They announced the finalists that evening (I made it), and we all immediately were called over to some side tables to be provided with a list of songs for the finals, as well as a rehearsal schedule and other instructions (see attached PDF).  FYI, while they did require closed-toe shoes for the technical rehearsal, for the final performance, they were not required.

 

I also took photos of the song list, since they took away the second page of it (which was where we had to put our first and second choice song selections).  I've transcribed it into text, so here's the complete list of songs that they allowed us to choose from for the finals.  Keep in mind that I don't know if this song list differs from other ships, but it sounds like it's pretty standard.  (Note: the arrangements of the songs are such that they are approximately 2 minutes long, which changes the lyrics considerably in terms of order, eliminating a good chunk of the song that you're probably used to.  They were good enough to print out the shortened lyrics for us for use at the first rehearsal.  This helped A LOT.)

 

Title	Artist	Key
500 Miles	The Proclaimers	E Maj
A Hard Day’s Night	The Beatles	G Maj
Achy Breaky Heart	Billy Ray Cyrus	A/C/D
After the Loving	Engelbert Humberdink	Bb/C/D
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg	The Temptations	C Maj
All of Me	Frank Sinatra	F/Ab/Bb
All Right Now	Free	A Maj
All Shook Up	Elvis Presley	Bb Maj
At Last	Etta James	F Maj
Bailando	Enrique Iglesias	Cm/Em/Gm
Beyond the Sea	Bobby Darin	C Maj
Black Velvet	Alannah Myles	Eb Min
Blue Suede Shoes	Elvis Presley	A Maj
Boot Scootin’ Boogie	Brooks & Dunn	F/G/D
Brown Eyed Girl	Van Morrison	G Maj
Can’t Buy Me Love	The Beatles	C Maj
Can’t Help Falling In Love	Elvis Presley	D Maj
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You	Frankie & The Four Seasons	E Maj
Celebration	Kool & The Gang	Bb Maj
Close To You	The Carpenters	G Maj
Come Away With Me	Norah Jones	C Maj
Come Fly With Me	Frank Sinatra	Bb Maj
Como la Flor	Selena	G/Bb/D
Could I Have This Dance	Anne Murray	Bb/C/D
Crazy	Patsy Cline	Bb Maj
Crazy Little Thing Called Love	Queen	D Maj
Crocodile Rock	Elton John	G Maj
Dancing In The Street	Martha & The Vandellas	E Maj
Dancing Queen	Abba	A Maj
Day Dream Believer	Monkees	Bb/C/G
Delilah	Tom Jones	Eb Min
Despacito	Luis Fonsi	Gm/Bm/Dm
Do You Love Me	The Contours	F Maj
Domino	Van Morrison	A Maj
Don’t Know Why	Norah Jones	Bb Maj
Don’t Stop Believing	Journey	E Maj
Eres Tu	Mocedades	Bb/D/G
Everybody Loves Somebody	Dean Martin	Eb Maj
Fallin	Alicia Keys	E Min
Feliz Navidad	Jose Feliciano	D Maj
Fernando	Abba	A/G/F
Fever	Peggy Lee	A Min
Fields of Gold	Sting	D Maj
Firework	Katy Perry	F/Gb/Ab
Fly Me To The Moon	Frank Sinatra	C Maj
Footloose	Kenny Loggins	Bb Maj
Friends in Low Places	Garth Brooks	A Maj
Gimme Gimme Gimme	Abba	D Min
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun	Cyndi Lauper	F# Maj
Give Me One Reason	Tracy Chapman	F#/Ab/D
Happy	Pharrell	F Maj
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas	Lou Rawls	Bb Maj
Haven’t Met You Yet	Michael Buble	Db Maj
Hey Jude	The Beatles	A Maj
Highway To Hell	AC/DC	C/E/G
Hit The Road Jack	Ray Charles	Ab Min
Hot Hot Hot	Arrow	F Maj
Hot Stuff	Donna Summer	G Min
Hound Dog	Elvis Presley	C Maj
I Can See Clearly Now	Jimmy Cliff	D Maj
I Can’t Help Myself (Sugarpie Honey Bunch)	The Four Tops	C Maj
I Fall To Pieces	Patsy Cline	Bb Maj/F Maj
I Feel Good	James Brown	C Maj
I Heard It Through The Grapevine	Gladys and The Pips	Bb Min
I Kissed a Girl	Katy Perry	F#/G/A
I Love Rock ‘n Roll	Joan Jett	E Min
I Shot The Sheriff	Bob Marley	G Min
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For	U2	C# Maj
I Want You Back	Jackson 5	Ab Maj
I Will Always Love You	Whitney Houston	A Maj
I Will Survive	Gloria Gaynor	A Min
If I Could Turn Back Time	Cher	B Maj
I’m So Excited	Pointer Sisters	G Min
In The Midnight Hour	Wilson Pickett	E Maj
Isn’t She Lovely	Stevie Wonder	E Maj
It’s My Life	Bon Jovi	A-/C-/D-
It’s Not Unusual	Tom Jones	Bb Maj/C Maj
It’s Now Or Never	Elvis Presley	Eb Maj
It’s Raining Men	The Weather Girls	F Min
I’ve Had The Time Of My Life	Franke and the Knockouts	E Maj
Johnny B. Goode	Chuck Berry	A Maj
Just The Way You Are	Billy Joel	D Maj
Just The Way You Are	Bruno Mars	F Maj
Kiss	Tom Jones	C Maj
La Bamba	Ritchie Valens	C Maj
Ladies Night	Kool & The Gang	C# Min
Lady Marmalade	Patti LaBelle	E-/F-/G-
Let Me Entertain You	Robbie Williams	F Maj
Let’s Dance	David Bowie	Gb Maj
Let’s Twist Again	Chubby Checker	Eb Maj
Living On A Prayer	Bon Jovi	E Min
Livin La Vida Loca	Ricky Martin	Am/C# Min/Em
Locked Out Of Heaven	Bruno Mars	D Min
Look of Love	Nina Simone	G Min
Love Me Tender	Elvis Presley	D Maj
Mack The Knife	Bobby Darin	Bb/C/D
Momma Mia	Abba	D Maj
Mambo #5	Lou Bega	Eb Maj
Man, I Feel Like A Woman	Shania Twain	A/Bb/D
Mandy	Barry Manilow	Bb Maj
Margaritaville	Jimmy Buffet	D Maj
Moondance	Michael Buble	G Min
More Than A Feeling	Boston	Db/Eb/G
Moves Like Jagger	Maroon 5	B Min
Mustang Sally	Wilson Pickett	C Maj
My Girl	The Temptations	Bb Maj
My Guy	Mary Wells	Bb Maj
My Heart Will Go On	Celine Dion	E Maj
My Way	Frank Sinatra	D Maj
Natural Woman	Aretha Franklin	C Maj
Nights in White Satin	The Moody Blues	E Min
No Woman No Cry	Bob Marley	A/C/Eb
Oh What A Night	Frankie & The Four Seasons	F/Ab/Bb
Old Time Rock & Roll	Bob Segar	G Maj
One Love	Bob Marley	G/Bb
Poker Face	Lady Gaga	F-/G-/C-
Pretty Woman	Roy Orbison	A Maj
Proud Mary	Tina Turner	D Maj
Rebel Yell	Billy Idol	B Min
Red Red Wine	UB-40	C Maj
Respect	Aretha Franklin	C Maj
Ring of Fire	Johnny Cash	G Maj
Rock Around The Clock	Bill Haley & His Comets	A Maj
Rolling In The Deep	Adele	C Min
Route 66	Natalie Cole	F Maj
Satisfaction	Rolling Stones	E Maj
Seasons of Love	Rent	Bb Maj
Shake, Rattle and Roll	Big Joe Turner	F Maj
Signed, Sealed, Delivered	Stevie Wonder	F Maj
Smooth	Santana	A Min
Somebody to Love	Queen	F/Ab/D
Someone Like You	Adele	F# Min
Son of A Preacher Man	Dusty Springfield	E Maj
Soul Man	Sam and Dave	Eb/G/B
Stairway To Heaven	Led Zeppelin	E-/A-/B-
Stand By Your Man	Tammy Wynette	A Maj
Stayin’ Alive	Bee Gees	D-/E-/F-
Summer of 69	Bryan Adams	D Maj
Summertime	Ella Fitzgerald	C Min
Superstition	Stevie Wonder	Eb Min
Suspicious Minds	Elvis Presley	G Maj
Sway	Michael Buble	D Min
Sweet Caroline	Neil Diamond	B Maj
Sweet Home Alabama	Lynyrd Skynyrd	D Maj
Take A Chance	Abba	B Maj
Tennessee Waltz	Patsy Cline	Bb/Eb/F
That’s Life	Frank Sinatra	G
The Best	Tina Turner	F Maj
The Lady In Red	Chris DeBurgh	Bb Maj
The Rose	Bette Midler	C Maj
These Boots	Nancy Sinatra	E Maj
This Love	Maroon 5	C Min
To Make You Feel My Love	Adele	Bb/D
Treasure	Bruno Mars	Eb Maj
Twist and Shout	The Beatles	D Maj
Unchain My Heart	Joe Cocker	A Min
Unchained Melody	Righteous Brothers	A Maj
Valerie	Amy Winehouse	Db/Eb/F
Volare	Dean Martin	A Maj
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go	Wham!	C Maj
Walking On Sunshine	Katrina and The Waves	Bb Maj
Wanted Dead or Alive	Bon Jovi	D Min
The Way We Were	Barbra Streisand	A Maj
The Way You Look Tonight	Frank Sinatra	Eb Maj
We Are Family	Sister Sledge	Bb Maj
What A Wonderful World	Louis Armstrong	F Maj
Wind Beneath My Wings	Bette Midler	Ab/Bb/C
With Or Without You	U2	D Maj
Wonderful Tonight	Eric Clapton	G Maj
Wonderwall	Oasis	F# Min
Y.M.C.A.	The Village People	G Maj
Yesterday	The Beatles	F Maj
You Are So Beautiful To Me	Joe Cocker	Ab Maj
You Can Leave Your Hat On	Joe Cocker	Ab/Bb/C
You Can’t Hurry Love	The Supremes	Bb Maj
You Raise Me Up	Josh Groban	Eb Maj
You Were Always On My Mind	Willie Nelson	G Maj
You’ll Never Find	Lou Rawls	D Maj
Your Song	Elton John	Eb Maj
You’re The First, The Last, My Everything	Barry White	F Maj

 

The reason they need you to choose right that first night what you plan to sing is that they then give a list of all of the song selections chosen to the members of the ship's band so that they have time to practice prior to the first rehearsal.  Keep in mind that the ship's band, unlike the special bands that all travel together, are all basically like session musicians.  They rotate out individually at the end of their contracts, and someone new comes in to take their place.

 

We had to show up to have our photos taken on formal night, which is what they use onscreen during the show.  It's really just a headshot that is used, so whatever you're wearing is really not an issue. (see below - this image was from the Technical Rehearsal, not the actual competition)

 

The first two rehearsals were held up in the Adagio Bar (next to Sabatini's) on Deck 16, where the bar was closed and all was quiet during the day.  They had us go through our first choice song, and second choice if we wished.  That one was the one where we really had to get accustomed to the new arrangement of the songs we were to sing, so I'd say that one took the longest....though it really only lasted maybe an hour all together (their were 8 contestant finalists).  In addition to the band, there were also a couple of the show performers there to provide background vocals, and some guidance/coaching if we needed feedback.  The really were very helpful.  The second rehearsal was much the same, but much smoother since by then everyone pretty much had their arrangements down, and after we each sang, we were taken aside by the crew rep who was coordinating, and given information about the technical rehearsal and the final performance the next day.

 

FYI, I hadn't expected this, but they actually reserved seats for friends/family members we were traveling with in the first two rows of the theater, which was really thoughtful.  I also found out that not only did they fill the primary theater with audience members, but they did a simul-cast of the show in the Explorer's Lounge, and also had it on all of the TV's in the cabins for those who didn't necessarily want to go out that evening.  So, yeah....no pressure!  😄

 

The Technical rehearsal went really well, and also took about an hour. They did a walk-through of the entire thing, we each did our song, and they helped us understand how the logistics would work with the judges, etc. 

 

The show itself went smoothly and by the numbers, and they were kind enough to provide some water, champagne, fruit, and chocolate in the "green room" backstage where we each could watch the others as they went up to perform.  The high-fiving was plentiful, and the positivity was mighty. 🖤

Once the show was over, there was an after-party scheduled in the Explorer's Lounge, that the contestants and their friends/family were all invited to.....with more champagne.  Woo hoo!  We even took some pictures of our entire group!  Everyone had a great time!

 

 

Hope this provides useful information, and I'd definitely say go ahead and participate if you are so inclined.  It really added a lovely experience to this cruise that I hadn't anticipated. 

 

I think this is pretty much it, but if anyone has any questions, I'm happy to help.  🙂

 

Andrea

Voice of the Ocean instructions-schedule.pdf

Edited January 22, 2019 by Ldyandrea

[tempus137]

Yay, there are at least 4 or 5 songs on that list that I have done in karaoke before, so I am definitely trying out.

 

My last shipboard karaoke was winning Karaoke Idol on the Norwegian Bliss. It was their inaugural transatlantic cruise & they didn't have their full library available, so I couldn't use My Way, which is my go to song. I Left My Heart In San Francisco was my backup.

Edited January 22, 2019 by tempus137

[Torence]

Congratulations  to Scougs and Ldyandrea!  It seems like you both had a great time.  I was on the "Voice" a couple times before and it was a lot of fun.  I have a cruise on the Star Princess scheduled in September 2019, and I am looking forward to trying out again!

[tempus137]

Ldyandrea, thanks for the song list & your detailed account.

 

It looked like the 2 rehearsals were on port days, 1 at 3PM & the other at 11AM. What happens if you have an excursion booked for the same time? I know if the excursion is through Princess, I figure they would most likely either refund the cost or not charge you in the 1st place. But what if it's a privately booked excursion that you can't cancel?

[Scougs]

Can't speak for Ldyandrea, but my rehearsals were all on sea days. Even then, at each of them one contestant had something else on - an Elite status lunch - and they rejigged the running order for that rehearsal to let them be late. 

 

I would reckon for the middle rehearsal, if it was a port day, and if you had a private excursion, it would be your choice to do the excursion and miss the rehearsal. 

 

The final run through a couple of hours before the show must be mandatory, as it had a safety briefing and a form to sign to say you'd been briefed before heading backstage. 

[dw64]

This voice show is entertaining,  especially if you watch the initial  try outs. That being said, entertaining.  We have watched this show 7 times. Seems rigged,  the " best singers " don't always win.  A way for Princess to fill the theater on the last evening without paying any performers.  

[Jodieg]

Recently attended the final performance on Golden Princess.  It was standing room only with people sitting on stairs.  Excellent night of entertainment which I think ran about 15 mins overtime and had people rushing for their dinner reservations.  None of my table mates attended, but I was raving about it.   Great addition to Princess cruises entertainment.  

[Scubadoc]

I was on the Voice with ldyandrea and none of our rehearsals interfered with any shore excursions. They told us they never do. Either sea days or port days after ship leaves. Voice was awesome!  So much fun.