Cruising Carnival with Carly Rae Jepsen #CarnivalLive

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It was 2012 when singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen’s breakthrough hit had us all singing, ‘Call Me Maybe’. At that time, she topped the charts in 18 different countries and was the best selling single of the year.

Cruising Carnival with Carly Rae Jepsen #CarnivalLive

This past week on the Carnival Splendor, Jepsen took to the open air stage on the Lido Deck to spoil the entire crowd with her talent, charm and winning smile. As the ship floated, ocean-bound from Long Beach, California to its first port in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico…she sang under the stars and even endured a few stray rain drops without missing a note.

Just coming off tour with Katy Perry, the singer opened her Carnival Live set with crowd favorite, ‘Run Away with Me’. Her energy, her heart for the crowd – especially some of her youngest, but biggest fans (many of whom had made signs just for her) was a wonderful sight to see. She took the time to make eye contact, grab hands and dance her way through a performance that included more than a dozen songs. I even spent a little time with a big fan, 7 year old Maddy, perched on my shoulder for maximum viewing, singing and sign waving.

We danced, we sang along – especially to, “I Really Like You”, “Good Times”….and naturally when she belted out her closing number….crowd favorite, ‘Call Me Maybe’.

Carnival Live is a treat experienced only on select Carnival Cruise Ships and has, for the past few years, been providing a live concert experience to travelers in ports and while sailing…. On previous ships, country superstars like Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts and Sam Hunt, comedians like Kathy Griffin, Chris Tucker and Jay Leno, and rockstars like Journey, 38 Special and Styx have played in front of hundreds of Carnival loyalists.

But, this performance was a little different – it was free to every traveler on board. In the past, concert tickets and VIP passes (and sometimes an opportunity for a meet-and-greet) have been sold separately from the cruise itself, but this time….Carly sang for anyone – young or old who wanted to pop in for one or two songs or, for her biggest fans…the entire performance.

Carly Rae Jepsen is set to release her 4th album early this year. After this Carnival Live performance, we can’t wait to see what she does next.

You can head to the Carnival Live page to see updates on what I hope will be a long list of future Carnival Live concerts. Additionally, you can keep on eye on the hashtag #CarnivalLive for updates and fabulous photos from this Carly Rae Jepsen concert and many others.

Disclosure: It is such a true pleasure and gift to partner with Carnival as a guest to cover events and experiences like this. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

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Kathy Myers says

01/03/2018 at 7:58 am

This looks so fun! I love cruises and this show looks like an amazing time. I can’t wait till this summer we are going on our third one!

- Danielle Smith says
  
  01/03/2018 at 8:45 am
  
  Oh that is fabulous! Where are you going and who are you sailing?
  
Stacie says

01/03/2018 at 9:16 am

That is almost too much fun for one trip! Cruising is our favorite way to vacation. It’s so much fun and so FREE of stress. Carly Rae Jepson is one of my favorite artists. I would have loved to have been there.

- Danielle Smith says
  
  01/03/2018 at 12:55 pm
  
  You would have loved her – she is every bit as delightful in person as you imagine.
  
Gisele says

01/03/2018 at 10:20 am

This looks like so much fun. I like Carly Rae Jepsen even though I’m older. She has a great voice and apparently a sweet personality. I’ve often wondered what level of entertainment is on those cruises. It sounds like the entertainment on the Carnival cruises is top notch.

Heather says

01/03/2018 at 12:45 pm

How fun! I’ve been on a Carnival Cruise before, but not with a famous singer. I’ve actually been on this cruise to Cabos San Lucas before. It’s a fun one!

Audrey says

01/03/2018 at 2:36 pm

Looks like you had a lot of fun! Carnival always seems to put on a wonderful cruise adventure, especially with entertainment!

Jennifer Van Huss says

01/03/2018 at 4:31 pm

OMG!! What an amazing experience!! You were so close to her! I bet she puts on a great show!

Sarah Bailey says

01/03/2018 at 5:00 pm

Wow what a fun sounding experience how cool you got to cruise with Carly Rae Jepsen as well. I would love to perhaps do a cruise one day as they always seem such fun.

Heather says

01/03/2018 at 8:25 pm

How cool is that?! My girls love her and would have freaked out if they saw her live.

Joely Smith says

02/03/2018 at 12:57 am

Well how cool is that! I bet she loved singing in the rain! I know I would have! I had no idea she was blond now too. Cruises are so much fun!

Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

02/03/2018 at 7:28 am

I’m not a huge fan but it’s always nice to catch a live performance of an artist like her! I think it’s awesome that you got to experience this!

Heather says

03/03/2018 at 12:16 pm

Wow, what an amazing experience! We’ve cruised with Carnival before and have always had a great time. We definitely need to look at planning another cruise soon as our youngest is now almost three years old.

Disclosure: It is such a true pleasure and gift to partner with Carnival as a guest to cover events and experiences like this. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

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