The first-ever Elvis Cruise is slated to sail from Jacksonville, Florida on August 30 and do a four-day tour calling on Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas.<br /><br />Billed as the first authentic and fully licensed Elvis Cruise, the package was put together by Jazz Cruises, LLC, out of St. Louis and Carnival Cruise Lines.<br /><br />Jerry Schilling is playing host on the voyage. Schilling is a long-time friend of the King and wrote the book, <em>Me and a Guy Named Elvis</em>. The cruise will feature live shows from artists who performed with Elvis, including the TCB Band, the Jordanaires, the Imperials, the Dempseys, Ronnie McDowell, Terry Mike Jeffrey & Band, Ruby Wilson, and others.<br /><br />Other events including an Elvis tribute contest (open to all guests), question sessions with the musicians, and special party events.<br /><br />"This cruise provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for Elvis fans to come together and enjoy the exception music and memories of one of the most celebrated performing artists of all time," said Carnival prez and CEO, Bob Dickinson.<br /><br />The cruise will take place on Carnival's Celebration which offers wi-fi internet, cellular service, three pools (including the twister water slide), and 24-hour pizza and self-service ice cream.<br /><br />To book, call Jazz Cruises LLC at 800-704-3034 or visit them at <a href="http://www.theelviscruise.com">http://www.theelviscruise.com</a>.<br /><br />By the way, Jazz Cruises also does many other music-themed cruises.