Your #1 in Theme Cruises & Group
Cruise Events Planner!
Welcome to the world of
Entertainment & Travel Alternatives, Inc. (ETA)
Celebrating
Over 12 Years of Excellence!
2008, & 2009 THEME CRUISES ARE NOW POSTED!
For all ETA Theme Cruises, please click on "Theme Cruises" located
to the left.
We pride ourselves on delivering some of
the most unique and memorable cruise events for clients throughout the world.
The choice is yours... Corporate Events, Seminars-at-Sea, Music Themes,
Incentives, Product Promotions, Reunions, Weddings-at-Sea, are
just a few of the listed events that are available to you. ETA is your one-stop-shop for excellent service
and a professional onboard staff. We
welcome you to step aboard and 'sea' for yourself.
ETA is not your typical travel company. If you're looking to
go to Vegas or a flight to Boise, that's not us! We only do what we do best! CRUISIN'!
If there's water and a ship goes there, then call us today! ETA will design
a personal event for you and/or your company.
We invite you to learn more about our company, products and services by
exploring our site. If you have any questions or comments, we'd love to hear
from you. Your feedback is encouraged and will help us to continually improve
our efforts.
We are here to offer you,
our client, a journey into adventure.
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= Awarded
Preferred Travel Partner 2005, 2006, 2007
Company Profile
ETA concentrates on cruise events designed for Corporate Events, Music
Themes, Reunions, Fundraisers, and more. Opened in 1995, ETA has
had over 40,000 people participate on ETA cruise events worldwide. ETA corporate
office/Nashville, TN - branch in West Palm Beach, FL.
ETA is affiliated with Cruise Lines International Association and has
been a member since 1995. 
ETA Staff 
Steve Wallach, President of ETA, began his career in the entertainment
cruise industry aboard many of the cruise ships departing the New York and Miami
docks in the 70's. Steve
learned about the cruise industry from the inside working as an Entertainer and
Cruise Director for such cruise lines as Costa Cruises, Home Lines, Sitmar,
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, Italian Lines & Holland
America Lines.
Pursuing his career in entertainment, Steve has also worked on world tours
with Stevie Wonder, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lou Rawls, Michael Jackson & The
Jacksons, Pat Benetar, Milton Nascimento, Pink Floyd, Barry Manilow and others.
Steve has also appeared in numerous music videos and continues as a promoter and
agent for various music theme events worldwide.
Steve has combined his talents from ship n' shore and has developed
incredible events at sea. Some of the most unique events have been designed and
Steve is "hands-on" to all details as seen through each designed
cruise event.
Steve continues to work closely with various cruise lines as a consultant for
onboard and theme enhancement programs.
Tami Newton, Director of Operations: Tami
joined ETA in 2005 and has brought with her fantastic administration skills and
continues to expand her travel/event planning knowledge. She is always available
to assist our clients and thoroughly enjoys her position. Our clients have
expressed such high regard for how well and knowledgeable Tami is with all of
our groups.
Bernie, Joyce: Onboard Group Coordinators:
Our
guests love having Joyce & Bernie aboard! Their personal attention to each
guest makes our guests feel right at home. They also handle various European
group cruise events for ETA.
Nathan W, Ted W, Bart B, Rick K, Miko V, Michael
K - Onboard Coordinators:
ETA
has a coordinating staff made up of professional and courteous people
ready to assist you with your requests.
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Want to learn how to BECOME
A HOST... click on Theme Cruises for information.
SEE
THE NEW THEME CRUISES FOR 2008, 2009 SEASON!
"We've spent 4 years
cruisin' with
ETA... how 'bout you?"
Margaret
Pellegrini, Original Munchkin from The Wizard of Oz along with Munchkins
Clarence Swenson, Karl Slover, Meinhardt Rabbe and (standing) Steve Wallach (ETA), Ray
Rouse (Cruise Director/Costa Cruise), Robert Baum and John Fricke (authors of
Oz)
Testimonials
Just wanted to say thanks Steve. The [motorcycle] Cruise was
fantastic and we had a blast! See you next year!" Ed
Manning
Just wanted to say thank you Steve. Our wedding cruise
and the ceremony on the island was fantastic! Better then we anticipated!" Gerard
& Kristin Ripo
"ETA came up with a great niche. We are thrilled
to be partners with them on their [motorcycle] Cruises and look forward to a long
business relationship." Capt. Howard
Newhoff - Royal Caribbean Intl.
"We're excited to have some ETA groups with us." Valerie
Vanyo/Sales - Holland America Lines
"Thank you ETA and Steve for a great cruise for
MDA!" Tony Orlando, Entertainer
"Steve, thank you for everything! Our wedding
cruise was the most incredible event we could have ever imagined. Everyone had a
fantastic time!" Ashley and Shad Meier,
Former Tennessee Titans
"Steve and ETA came through! They never let us down and we can't wait
until we cruise again! ETA brought back so many wonderful memories for many of
the remaining Munchkins and Oz Fans!" Margaret
Pellegrini and Clarence Swenson, Original Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz.
"Steve & I worked as Cruise Directors together many years ago. We
have known each other for over 28 years! His commitment to ETA is incredible and
we are thrilled to have so many of his groups with us." Ray
Rouse, Cruise Director - Cunard's new QM2
"Steve has a way of designing some of the most
fantastic theme cruises. We are thrilled to share in some of his groups. Thank
you ETA!" Monika Hopkins, District Sales
Manager / Royal Caribbean Intl / Celebrity Cruises
"The most unbelievable shows we've ever done! ETA is very
professional and runs a smooth operation." Kenny
Chesney, Artist -
RCA/BNA Records.
"ETA is an aggressive and exciting company. We are thrilled for their
success and continued business." Mary
Brillinger, DSM, Costa Cruises.
"ETA has taken us all over the world. You're in
great hands when ETA designs a group for you." We were very impressed and
every promise was fulfilled". Mike Warren
& Friends.
"ETA gave us an incredible cruise; allowing us the opportunity to build
on client portfolios. Excellent job well done!" Roger
Barnett, Summit Financial Group.
GET OUT OF TOWN
! PACK YOUR BAGS !
IT'S TIME FOR A
CRUISE !
Our Mission
"We've Created Legends for Others... Let ETA Create a Legend for
you."
We look forward to working
with you and making your cruise event a memorable one!
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