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A True Cajun Experience On Commodore's 1997 Cajun Heritage Cruise.


HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 1997--Commodore Cruise Line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships. Cruise lines have a dual character; they are partly in the transportation business, and partly in the leisure entertainment business, a duality that carries down into the ships themselves, which have both a crew headed by the  presents the 1997 Cajun Heritage Cruise, departing from the Port of New Orleans The Port of New Orleans is a port located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the 5th largest port in the United States based on volume of cargo handled, second-largest in the state after the Port of South Louisiana, and 12th largest in the U.S. based on value of cargo.  on August 23rd.

While onboard, passengers will be treated to the traditional dances, rich history, one-of-a-kind crafts and tantalizing tan·ta·lize  
tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es
To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach.
 cuisine of the Cajun people.

Chef James Allen Graham of Michaul's on St. Charles, will join Commodore to provide authentic Cajun cooking. Cajun comedian and Louisiana native A.J. Smith will entertain throughout the week, and Cajun historian Ms. Dale Ross along with Cajun folklorist Ms. Johhnie ByChurch will share stories and provide insight into the fascinating history of this unique culture.

This Acadian Fais Do Do sur L'eau (Cajun Cruise Party) will also feature classic Cajun music, Zydeco zydeco (zī`dĭkō'), American musical form originating among the African-American Creoles of Louisiana. Drawing on elements of traditional Cajun music as well as jazz, country and western, and blues, it is characterized by French lyrics,  and Blues tunes performed by Moulin Rouge with J.B. David and the Beau Basin Band from Michaul's. Providing authentic Cajun dance lessons will be Michele Babineaux, proprietor of Michaul's.

The 7-night cruise will be a true Cajun experience as the Enchanted en·chant  
tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants
1. To cast a spell over; bewitch.

2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm.
 Isle sails from bayou country to Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen is a city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in the north east of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, located at 20.62° North, 87.07° West. The city is the seat of the Solidaridad municipality.  and Cozumel, Mexico. Rates for this special cruise begin at $528 per person, double occupancy. Commodore Cruise Line is based in South Florida at 4000 Hollywood Boulevard, South Tower, Suite 385, Hollywood, FL 33021. For more information call 954/967-2100.

CONTACT: Bennett & Co.

Laura Bennett, 407/425-6040
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