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A Brass Band Cruise with a difference

You can enjoy a relaxing trip to three port cities accompanied by the sound of brass next year — or you can join in yourself.

Brass Cruise
  It is a trip with a difference...

A unique Brass Band Cruise will leave port next year carrying well over 500 people wishing to enjoy the sights of the Genoa, Barcelona and Marseille accompanied by the sound of a trio of Woodstock bands.

Alongside exclusive partner Besson Crampon, the 'Woodstock der Blasmusik' cruise has taken its inspiration from the hugely popular brass music vacation 'Brass Palmas' which has been held on Croatia since 2018.

Special trip

This special trip from the 28th April to 2nd May will see those on board able to enjoy a complete package of hospitality and entertainment, as well as the chance to bring your own instruments to join in the fun.

It will all take place on the MSC Seaview, a state of the art cruise ship run by tour operator Splashline and will include 4 nights accommodation on a tour that will take in the three famous cities — all with a touch of brass.

Bring your instrument along

That will be provided by Eschenauer Tanzlmusi, WudaraMusi and Saturday Night Fiver each evening (as well as sometimes in the day) — but with the added bonus of joining the special Woodstockers themselves if you wish to bring your instrument along.

There are different inclusive packages available — including for drinks etc as well as the trip into Genoa.

Find out more

To find out more go to: www.brasscruise.com

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