What Passengers Can Expect When The Irish Dance Party Boards Your Ship
Imagine you’re sailing away, the sea air is gently breezing in, and you’re about to attend an onboard performance unlike your usual “sit-and-watch” show. With the Irish Dance Party’s touring & cruise format, you’re not just watching—it’s culture, music, dance, interaction.
And here we are — proudly offering one of the most unique Irish cultural entertainment experiences available at sea. Our Touring & Cruises format allows us to take everything people love about our famous Dublin show and deliver it aboard luxury cruise liners and touring venues around the globe.
And it has become one of the most rewarding things we do.
What We Bring on Board
Our show is built on three pillars:
- World-class professional Irish dancers
- Live traditional Irish musicians and singers
- Interactive dancing and storytelling with the audience
Cruise guests don’t just sit back and watch — they join in.
They stomp, they laugh, they clap, they try a jig… even if they’ve never danced a day in their life.
We combine dazzling choreographed performances with light-hearted dance instruction that gives everyone permission to have fun, be silly, and feel part of the show. When our guests realise they can actually do a few Irish steps themselves, that’s when the magic really happens.
And that’s exactly the point: we exist to make audience members feel like stars.
A Cultural Experience People Remember
The reaction we see — cruise after cruise — is what keeps us going.
Passengers light up the first time they hear the high kick of the hard shoes on the stage. They sway to the fiddle, sing along to traditional favourites, and jump into our dance lessons with surprising enthusiasm — sometimes even dragging their shy travelling partners onto the floor with them!
People often tell us:
“This was the most interactive show of the entire cruise.”
“This was the first time I really experienced Irish culture.”
“I didn’t expect to dance tonight — but I’m so glad I did!”
And we love that. Because we’re not selling a performance — we’re selling a memory.
Where We’ve Performed
We are proudly international and have brought our Irish dance party atmosphere to cruise ships and touring venues across Europe and beyond, including:
- Azamara Quest
- Variety Voyager
We’re constantly adding new itineraries and partnerships — because once cruise directors see the reaction we generate, they want us back again and again.
Why Cruise Directors Love Us
- We adapt to any space — from intimate lounges to full theatres
- We energise the crowd — perfect for pre- or post-dinner entertainment
- We’re fully self-contained — professional gear, polished forms
- We’re suitable for all ages — fun for kids, grandparents, and every deck-dancer in between
- We make guests talk about the cruise long after they’ve gone home
We’re also very easy to work with — professionalism first, fun always.
What You Can Expect From a Show
A typical onboard performance includes:
- Spectacular hard-shoe and soft-shoe Irish dance routines
- Live Irish music performed by talented singers and musicians
- Engaging storytelling and humour from our hosts
- Interactive dance lessons tailored to the audience
- Plenty of clapping, cheering, and dancing along
Whether we’re in calm seas or slightly rocky ones (which always gets a laugh during the dance lesson!), the experience is full of heart, history, and pure enjoyment.
Our Mission — And Why We Love Touring
Irish dance brings people together. It invites participation. It opens a window into Irish culture that feels immediate, joyful, and inclusive.
Bringing that sense of connection onboard cruises — where people are already in a celebratory mindset — is a recipe for unforgettable nights.
We can tell you: There is nothing more rewarding than seeing hundreds of passengers leave the theatre smiling, clapping, and humming a tune — with a brand-new appreciation for Ireland.
Let’s Bring the Irish Dance Party to Your Ship
If you’re a cruise director, entertainment manager, or tour operator looking for a fresh, high-impact addition to your lineup, we would be delighted to speak with you.
We can tailor durations, formats, and cast size to suit your program or venue.
For queries and bookings:
Just contact us via the form on our website — we’ll respond quickly and help with everything from scheduling to logistics.
Final Thought
Irish dance doesn’t stay on the stage — not with us.
- We break down the wall between performer and spectator.
- We bring culture to life.
- We make people dance who never expected they would.
And whether on land or at sea…We create memories.
I hope to see you and your guests dancing a reel under the stars very soon.