Big Walter Smith & The Groove Merchants invite you on a transatlantic blues cruise aboard the glorious Queen Elizabeth II.

The blues cruise is back on the high seas! The blues cruise has always presented the finest blues artists on the high seas and the lineup for 2001 is one of the most exciting in memory. There could be no better way to begin the holiday season then sailing on the QE2 and being part of the blues cruise! Sailing from Southampton, England to Ft. Lauderdale, FL via Cherbourge, Funchal and Tenerif.

Artists on board:

Gatemouth Brown and Gate Express
Charlie Musselwhite
Shemekia Copeland
The Persuasions
Billy Branch
Grana' Louise
Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants
Plus may surprises and all night jams!

Rates:
Category M5: $1,716; M4: $1,833; M3: $2,002; M2: $2,398; and M1: @2,574
Port Charge: $334
Airfare from Ft. Lauderdale: $280

Contact Ball Travel: 952-854-3555
1-800-522-SEAS (7327)
Shirley Smith: 612-521-4536

Book early as this cruise will sell out quickly. Don't be disappointed by missing the boat!

Here’s hoping you can cruise with us!
Big Walter & Shirley Smith

Links to The QE2:
QE2 Home Page
www.bolack.com/cficunq2.htm