Renaissance Cruise 2027

Renaissance Cruise logo with a ship and palm trees

Dates: Sunday January 24 – Sunday January 31, 2027
Departs from New Orleans, Louisiana
Destinations: Cozumel, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman
Returning to New Orleans, Louisiana

Latest:

Fortress Dwellers have joined as 2027 cruise entertainers

The Fortress Dwellers are a family of musicians from the ancient lands of Ethland, united by song, loyalty, and shared purpose. Their music crosses many styles, featuring instruments such as bagpipes, tin whistles, saxophone, drums, guitars, and violins.

After going viral online, the Fortress Dwellers have built a large and growing following, bringing their energetic performances and unique sound to audiences around the world.

We are excited to welcome them aboard and look forward to them joining us on our adventures.

2027 Entertainers:

Enjoy a variety of Renaissance themed entertainment on-board and join us on shore as we explore the Caribbean.

Fortress Dwellers

About

The Fortress Dwellers are a family of musicians from the ancient lands of Ethland, united by song, loyalty, and shared purpose. Their music crosses many styles, featuring instruments such as bagpipes, tin whistles, saxophone, drums, guitars, and violins.

After going viral online, the Fortress Dwellers have built a large and growing following, bringing their energetic performances and unique sound to audiences around the world.

Luku the Mad Skald

About

Luku is a traveling Renaissance festival musician, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and voting member of The Recording Academy. Blending Norse mythology, traditional sea shanties, and folk melodies with high-energy crowd participation and sharp, adult-oriented comedy he is a prominent figure on the historical folk and festival circuit, performing both as a solo headliner and as an instrumentalist with several established Celtic and tribal rock ensembles.

Neilly Fletcher (AKA) Sweett Biscut

About

Neilly Fletcher (AKA) Sweett Biscut is a seasoned comedian who has been delighting audiences for decades with her quick wit, unpredictable humor, and unparalleled crowd interaction. Known for keeping everyone on their toes, Sweett Biscut has been a staple at the Ohio Renaissance Festival for over 20 years, captivating fans with her quirky charm.

Voted Best Local Comedian in Cincinnati in CityBeat Magazine she is Smart, witty, and always off the cuff. Sweett Biscut thrives on engaging with her audience and delivering unforgettable performances.

Past Entertainers

Magic Mike

Years: 2026

Born in France, raised in South Louisiana, Michael Dardant has
fused his love of Magic with his gifts for comedy into a show that has
been winning awards around the country and in fact, around the world.

Wenches A’Wailing

Years: 2026

These daring damsels will serenade you with bawdy ballads, cheeky shanties, and tales of questionable virtue. With sharp wit and sharper tongues, they’ll have you laughing, gasping, and singing along.

Friar Finnegan

Years: 2024, 2025, 2026*

Friar Finnegan of the Bawdy, Bodacious, Bothersome, Brown, Bohemian Brotherhood will sing to your naughty and not so naughty delights.

Derina Harvey Band

Years: 2025

Derina Harvey leads the award-winning ​Celtic Rock group, the Derina Harvey Band (dHb). With a show that offers a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as a few originals, Derina’s vibrant personality takes center stage with humour, storytelling, and, of course, her powerful vocals.

Whiskey Witches

Years: 2025

These 3 lovely ladies will put on a show that will surely have you wanting more and feeling connected to your ‘spirit’ual side if you get my drift.

Queen City Stunt Circus

Years: 2025

The Swashbucklin’ Spectacular brought to you by Queen City Stuny Circus has joined the crew and will be putting on a spectacular show full of acrobatics and storytelling.

Meadow Perry posing with bubbles

Meadow Perry

Years: 2024

A Magician, Bubble Artist and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air.
Discover true wonder as this sorceress of soap bubbles takes the rules of bubbles outside the box and takes you on an elegant journey exploring the soapy secrets that bubbles hold.

Phillip McGuinness singing with his guitar

Phillip McGuinness

Years: 2024

As the drunk of Drunk & Sailor, he does his best to live up to his title. He always accepts alcoholic beverages as a tip, and if you tell him to hold your drink for a minute you’d best not expect to get it back.

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Úlfheðinn Vikings

Years: 2024

An award winning Viking-themed stunt show. As entertainers, our shows include theatrical skits, hand-to-hand and steel combat via choreographed fights, music, poetry, education, and storytelling.

Themed Activities

Join your fellow adventurers in games, contests, and more. Activities include events such as Costume Contests, Pool Party, Peking Mouse, Viking Skirmish, and all the great performances by our entertainers.

Mouse toys sit on a rock at sunset

RESERVE TODAY!

We set sail on Sunday January 24, 2027, on an 7 day cruise from the Port of New Orleans and will be visiting Cozumel, Montego Bay, and Grand Cayman, returning to the Port of New Orleans on Sunday January 31, 2027.

Reserve your spot today with a $100 deposit per person.

Interior

$849/person*

$122/day

Interior room (no window)

Double occupancy

Customizable bed layout

Onboard food and beverage

Event pass for Renaissance Cruise events and activities

Oceanview

$949/person*

$136/day

Exterior room

Window

Double occupancy

Customizable bed layout

Onboard food and beverage

Event pass for Renaissance Cruise events and activities

Balcony

$1199/person*

$172/day

Exterior room

Walk out balcony

Double occupancy

Customizable bed layout

Onboard food and beverage

Event pass for Renaissance Cruise events and activities

Suite

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Large exterior room

Walk out balcony

Extra space to stretch out

Double occupancy

Customizable bed layout

Onboard food and beverage

Event pass for Renaissance Cruise events and activities

*All prices listed include your event pass and are the starting rates on double occupancy for the room category. Taxes and Port Fees are determined at the time of booking.