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Dear Dave,


I hope this note finds you well and filled with anticipation for what is coming—and coming very soon!  


Thank you so much for joining us for our SPAIN • MOROCCO • PORTUGAL cruise! We’re just about two months away now, and like me, I hope you’re getting super excited...we’ll be on the dock about to begin our long-awaited celebration before you know it! Three amazing countries, seven picturesque ports of call...and a ship full of your favorite music—it’s the next chapter of ‘seeing the world together through music’, and I am so grateful you are going to be a part of it.


As the countdown formally begins, my team and I wanted to give you some key information about our week at sea together, so we can all arrive in Barcelona fully prepped, relaxed and ready to have the time of our lives! So, please see below—info on theme nights, wardrobe, on-board activities and special events we hope you’re looking forward to as much as we are. I can tell you, the nearly 100 performers coming aboard to entertain you and I can’t wait to see you!


On behalf of all our artists, musicians, hosts and crew, along with our partners Redwood Travel and Holland America Cruise Lines, a heartfelt THANK YOU for sailing with us on our 2023 SPAIN • MOROCCO • PORTUGAL cruise...I look so forward to greeting you aboard in a few short weeks. It is indeed a true honor and privilege to share this journey with you. Happy prepping and packing, and let’s go have a BLAST!


With love and much gratitude, always...

SPECIAL EVENTS AND THEME NIGHTS

As always, I get a lot of questions about these—so here they are for you...be sure to pack accordingly! As with all things on our cruise however, the themes are just suggestions and meant to add more fun to our festivities...all purely optional.


Day 1 • Barcelona “WELCOME ON BOARD POOL PARTY”

You made it—you’re finally on your well-deserved vacation...so why not start the fun immediately?! Once you board the Oosterdam, grab your new cap and head to the Sea View Pool, Deck 9 for a complimentary welcome drink. A perfect opportunity to say hello to your fellow passengers and meet the amazing artists who will be entertaining you all week...all while enjoying some killer tunes to start the party!


Day 2 • Ibiza “ALL WHITE NIGHT”

Dress to impress in your favorite WHITE outfit and enjoy the white-hot evening of music in our ship-wide color theme. We’d love to have HUGE participation in this event as we’ve had in the past. Just wear WHITE in your own inimitable style to participate in our “All White Night” theme on Night 2. I bet we’ll all be snapping some memorable photos on this particular evening!


Day 3 • Alicante “SUPERHERO NIGHT”

Batman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Black Panther...the world seems to be ALL about Superheroes these days! So, in a first for our cruise, we thought why not have a Superhero Night to honor you, our amazing guests! After all, you are the real Superheroes, just for being here! Choose your favorite and leave your cabin with all your unique powers on show...now THAT will be something to Marvel at! 


Day 4 • Málaga “LADIES NIGHT” and “PAJAMA JAMMY JAM”

As is customary on our cruises, we’re dedicating a full evening to honor and celebrate all the fantastic, strong and beautiful women onboard with specially-themed shows by your favorite artists! Additionally, the incredible Eric Darius will be hosting his famous “Pajama Jammy Jam” party and contest later this night. We’ve seen some outrageous PJ’s in years past—can’t wait to see what you’ll be sporting this year!


Day 5 • At Sea “DANCIN’ THROUGH THE DECADES”

On Night Five we take you on a musical time warp through the decades. Crooners singing tunes of the ‘40s. Iconic music and looks from the ‘50s & ‘60s. Funk it up in the ‘70s, bring back your mullet from the ‘80s, or even sing along to the Boy Band hits of the ‘90s! And feel free to dress the part if you like. Step back in time to your favorite decade with fantastic music to match in every venue of the ship...or better yet, try ‘em all!


Day 6 • Casablanca “ALL STAR FORMAL NIGHT”

As usual, we will have one formal evening where you can truly go all out...pull out all the stops and dress it up big time! This as well, is completely optional for all our guests. Additionally, all of our artists will be taking to the Main Stage on Night 6 for a fantastic theme for our All-Star show...I am SO pumped about this show!


Day 7 • Seville “RENEWAL OF VOWS CEREMONY”

No matter how long you’ve been together, it will be a huge honor for Jonathan Butler and me to lead a joyful Renewal Of Vows ceremony for our very special couples onboard. Complete with a wedding DJ, an official certificate, a fun reception and of course wedding cake, this is a perfect Day 7 event to wrap up the cruise for the lovers onboard!

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN JAM! Our On-Board Passenger Talent Search

Attention passengers with talent...we’re looking for YOU! Don’t forget to bring your instrument—or warm up that voice...it all begins on Day One (2:00 pm) in the Ocean Bar where you can sign up and display your unique talent to get the competition started. The crowned victor will appear as a special guest in one of our shows on the Main Stage!


STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION SILENT and LIVE AUCTION

You will be able to bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences, signed memorabilia and must-have items, all to support this wonderful charity in continuing their vital mission of helping hospitalized children. Over the past several years, thanks to the generosity of our cruise guests and artists, we’ve raised more than one million dollars for Starlight. Simply amazing and beyond inspiring!


TELL US WHAT YOU’RE CELEBRATING

We’ve heard from so many folks already about birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, retirements and special events that you’ll be celebrating during our week at sea. If you haven’t let us know of YOUR celebration yet, please take a moment to tell us what you’re celebrating so we can acknowledge your special occasion and make your vacation even more meaningful. You can complete the form here or grab one when you come on board!


CABIN DOOR DECORATIONS

We’ve done this for years now and it’s always a blast. Your cabin door on the ms Oosterdam can be the perfect canvas on which you can design something uniquely you to share with all your new friends on board. It’s a ton of fun walking the halls of the ship seeing our guest’s amazing creativity. No contest this year, as everyone who takes part is a winner to me and all the artists...so get those creative juices flowing!


A WEEK OF NEVER-ENDING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

If there’s one thing we hear about our cruises, it’s that there is simply too much to do! And that will certainly be the case this year as well with countless One–on–One conversations, panel discussions, autograph signings, gospel and afternoon shows, tributes to musical icons, cooking shows, casino events, and forums discussing every aspect of music. It’s our goal to saturate your senses in every conceivable way--and we have the biggest lineup of all-star talent in our history to do it! Are you ready?! We are!


REGISTER ONLINE ASAP! If you haven’t already done so, don’t forget to register online at hollandamerica.com. By doing so, you’ll be able to sign up for the many special excursions offered in our gorgeous ports of call. Our team has all the latest info and suggestions on our website. And please be sure to CHECK YOUR PASSPORT—it must be valid through November 2023. There are no exceptions to this rule!

2023 DAVE KOZ CRUISE

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