Americans love musical competition shows, but "American Idol," "The Voice," and "The Masked Singer" all pale in comparison to the Eurovision Song Contest. It's an international competition that dominates television and becomes must-see television across Europe.
"The Eurovision Song Contest is an internationally televised songwriting competition, organised by the European Broadcasting Union and featuring participants chosen by EBU member broadcasters representing their countries from across Europe and beyond," according to its website.
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Each Participating Broadcaster has until mid-March to choose a song and an artist to perform it. The song and artist can be selected through a televised national selection show (or shows), an internal process, or via any other means they decide.
The winning entrants from each country then compete at the Eurovision Song Contest, traditionally held in May. That's something Royal Caribbean has big plans to celebrate in 2025.
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Royal Caribbean plans Eurovision sailings
Eurovision actually has pretty simple rules:
- Songs must be original and no more than 3 minutes in length
- Lead vocals must be performed live
- No more than 6 performers can take to the stage during any one performance
That makes for a diverse, incredibly exciting competition. Royal Caribbean will celebrate the even with two special sailings,
"Between joining the ultimate Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final Viewing Party on Allure and reliving iconic moments from past contests on the Eurovision Song Contest throwback cruise on Independence, fans can make memories in more ways than one with a lineup of special experiences that bring the spirit of the globally renowned music event to life across entertainment, dining, nightlife and more," the cruise line shared. "Dancing queens can look forward to themed parties, karaoke nights, quizzes, a gala dinner, and even live performances by surprise acts."
These are the two special Eurovision sailings:
- Allure of the Seas – From Barcelona on May 11, 2025, or Civitavecchia on May 15, 2025: Debuting a more than $100 million new look in April 2025, Allure makes for the perfect stage to experience the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in style, with more than 35 ways to dine and drink and a lineup of thrills and ways to chill for everyone to make memories. The 7-night holiday will visit the stunning Western Mediterranean at bucket-list destinations like Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Florence (La Spezia), and Naples, Italy.
- Independence of the Seas – From Southampton on June 18, 2025: Eurovision fans the world over can unite on a 3-night Eurovision Song Contest throwback getaway to the enchanting city of Bruges.
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"The debut of the Eurovision Song Contest-themed holidays earlier this year was an absolute hit. With the only experience of this kind in the world, fans had the unique opportunity to take their Eurovision viewing parties to the next level throughout Europe with more adventure and fellow fans than ever before”, said Royal Caribbean Vice President Gerard Nolan "Royal Caribbean’s Eurovision Song Contest adventures will be even more memorable next summer with special experiences, from themed parties to dance the night away to added Eurovision twists at karaoke.”Royal Caribbean is the official cruise line partner of the Eurovision Song Contest.
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