THE ELVIS CRUISE

Aug. 28-Sept. 1 from New Orleans; www.theelvis.com; 800-704-3034.

Ship: Carnival Fantasy

Artists: Elvis impersonators and the TCB Band, the Imperials, the Dempseys, Ronnie McDowell, Terry Mike Jeffrey & Band, Andy Childs, Ruby Wilson.

Prices: Starts at $799 per person, double occupancy, plus fees, taxes, port charges.

LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE

Oct. 5-12 from San Diego; www.bluescruise.com; 888-258-3746.

Ship: Holland America Ryndam

Artists: Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Tommy Castro, Marcia Ball, Kenny Neal, Leon Blue

Prices: Start at $1,800 for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges.

THE DAVE KOZ CRUISE

Nov. 2-9 from Fort Lauderdale; www.davekozcruise.com; 877-328-3569.

Ship: Holland America Westerdam

Artists: Dave Koz, Eric Benet, Alonzo Bodden, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, George Duke, Deniece Williams, Eugee Groove, Arlington Jones, more.

Prices: Start at $1,700 per person for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges.

THE JAZZ CRUISE

Nov. 9-16 from Fort Lauderdale; www.thejazzcruise.com; 800-762-6737.

Ship: Holland America Westerdam

Artists: Ernie Adams, Pete Barbutti, Greg Fishman, Wycliffe Gordon, Eddie Higgins, Tom Kennedy, Jay Lionhart, Laura McDonald, Ken Peplowski, Claudio Roditi, Dena DeRose, Judy Roberts, Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, Ricky Woodard, more

Prices: Start at $1,600 for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges

BIG BAND WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Dec. 3-12 from San Juan; 800-666-9333; www.msccruisesusa.com.

Ship: MSC Lirica

Artists: Les DeMerle Big Band with vocalist Bonnie Eisele.

Prices: Start at $599 per person for a double, plus taxes, fees, port charges.

ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CRUISE

Jan. 4-11, 2009, from Fort Lauderdale; www.cruisingtomusic.com; 800-760-5407.

Ship: Costa Fortuna

Artists: Tribute acts covering the music of Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Chicago, Blood, Sweat and Tears.

Prices: Start at $799 per person, double, plus fees, taxes, port charges

SIMPLE MAN CRUISE

Jan. 8-12, 2009, from Miami; www.simplemancruise.com; 877-749-8462.

Ship: Carnival Destiny

Artists: Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Marshall Tucker Band, Pat McGee Band, more

Prices: Start at $549 per person for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges.

THE ROCK BOAT IX

Jan. 17-22 from Miami, www.therockboat.com; 877-749-8462.

Ship: Carnival Destiny

Artists: Sister Hazel, David Ryan Harris, Gaelic Storm, Hanson, Michael Tolcher, Zac Brown Band, Alternate Routes, more.

Prices: Start at $699 per person for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges

THE SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE

Jan. 18-25, 2009, from Fort Lauderdale; www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com; 877-330-5299.

Ship: Holland America Westerdam

Artists: Wayman Tisdale, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler, Tom Braxton, Peabo Bryson, Jeff Golub, Euge Groove, Everette Harp, Jeff Lorber, Brian Simpson, John Stoddart.

Prices: Start at $1700 person for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges.

LET'S GO BLUESIN'

Jan. 24-31, 2009, from Fort Lauderdale; www.bluescruise.com; 888-BLUESIN.

Ship: Holland America Eurodam

Artists: Taj Mahal, Etta James, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers, John Hammond.

Prices: Starts at $1300 for a double, plus fees, taxes, port charges