10 Hot New Themed Cruises

You may recall Travel Agent's previous story on themed cruises. Here are 10 new ones to recommend to your cruising clients.

Sail with Pat Conroy
Pat Conroy uses stories to explore themes of life. This cruise departs April 17 with Crystal Cruises.

Michelin-Star Chefs
Join Tom Aikens aboard Crystal Cruises on September 17. He is the owner of Tom Aikens Restaurant in the U.K.

Michael Mina, founder of the Mina Group, will be sailing with Crystal Cruises on September 5. He owns 11 concept restaurants including two-Michelin-Starred Michael Mina in San Francisco.

Guiding Light Cruise: So Long Springfield
Fan of the soaps? Say farewell to the hit soap opera "Guiding Light" aboard this Carnival Cruise, which departs July 31.

Air Supply - featuring Christopher Cross and John Waite
Fans of this 70s group won't want to miss this cruise, which departs October 31 with Royal Caribbean.

Great Alaska Marathon Cruise
Run a staged maritime marathon. Every day extend your distance, face new terrain and new racing experiences. By the end of the week you will have covered the full 26.2 miles. Holland America Line is "running" this cruise, which departs July 11.

"little people - BIG SHIP" - Celebrity Fan Cruise with Amy Roloff
Amy has become well known from her show on the Discovery Channel: "little people - BIG WORLD." Cruise Royal Caribbean on June 26.

Bon Appetit Travel Series
Join Kurt Gutenbrunner on this hosted sailing, which will provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy private events. Mingle with Chef Gutenbrunner during dining experiences and interactive demonstrations. Sail Regent Seven Seas Cruises on October 9.

Also part of this series, joing Shaun Hergatt, Execuvite Chef and Partner of SHO. This cruise departs September 22.

Malt Shop Memories Cruise
This four-night cruise showcases music from the 1950s and '60s and includes appearances by Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Lesley Gore, The Original Drifters, The Platters and Lou Christie. Sail May 13 aboard Carnival Cruise Line.

The Swingers Cruise
You didn't misread. This "mix-it-up" cruise departs January 23 aboard Windstar Cruises.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer
You may know this psychosexual therapist from her radio program, Sexually Speaking. Join her aboard Cunard on July 6.

Third International Cougar Cruise
Women on the prowl aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, departing December 3.

Find all these themed cruises and more at www.themecruisefinder.com.