Pompadour or not, get all shook up on the Elvis Cruise

The King is alive — at least he will be for all intents and purposes on the third annual Elvis Cruise rocking along the high seas later this year.

The themed Carnival Cruise Line sailing, by Elvis Presley Enterprises, is scheduled for Nov. 12-16, 2009, round trip from Tampa, Fla., to Cozumel. Tickets on the 2,052-passenger ship are available now.

As you might expect, you won’t need an excuse to shake, rattle and roll your way through a cruise like this. A longtime close friend of Elvis, Jerry Schilling, will be the host on board, and live music — by former bandmates of Elvis and, of course, Elvis tribute performers — is scheduled throughout.

The extreme Elvis fans among you might appreciate that joining you on the cruise will be Elvis photographer Al Wertheimer and Elvis’ film costars Celeste Yarnall from “Live a Little, Love a Little,” Cynthia Pepper from “Kissin’ Cousins” and Chris Noel from “Girl Happy.”

If a five-day immersion into Elvis-dom sounds like a slice of paradise, then you’re sure to find like minds on this ship. According to the cruise press release, you’ll find “the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and his music around every corner.” In addition to the music, you’ll get to see an Elvis fashion show, participate in Elvis Monopoly and trivia tournaments, see Elvis ice carvings and lots more.

Viva Cozumel! It may not be Vegas, but the Mexico-bound ship is sure to be a swingin’ time.

Cost: Cabins start at $599 per person (pre-tax).

Tip: While in the U.S. Southern states, work in a tour of the underrated Mississippi River. Visit Memphis, Tenn., to explore Beale Street, and yes — if you can handle it, given the cruise and all — see Graceland.

Contact: The Elvis Cruise, (877) 749-8462

- Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

[Photo: Elvis tribute artist Joseph Hall. Credit: TheElvisCruise.com]

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