The Gospel Music Cruise is providing the best names and talent in the world of gospel music and includes Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, Tye Tribbett, Take 6 and hosts, Kirk Whalum and Regina Belle.

Donnie McClurkin will also be joining many of his friends onstage during concerts aboard The Gospel Music Cruise '16 and will be instrumental in the development of the 2017 sailing. A major force in the world of gospel music, McClurkin has won three GRAMMY® awards, ten Stellar® awards, two BET® awards, two Soul Train® awards, three Dove® awards and four NAACP Image® awards. He is one of the top-selling Gospel music artists, with sales of over 10 million albums worldwide.

"From the moment I heard about The Gospel Music Cruise, I knew that I wanted to be a part of this program," said Donnie in a release. "To be able to share a week with this amazing group of artists and be among the most devoted fans we have is a blessing for all of us."

Cruise host Kirk Whalum, who was instrumental in securing McClurkin for the cruise, calls Donnie "one of the most devoted and talented performers I have ever seen and heard, regardless of the genre. It will be fun slotting Donnie into our shows. Who knows where and when he will pop up and wow everyone?"

The Gospel Music Cruise will sail from March 6 through 13, 2016 departing from Ft Lauderdale, Florida and traveling to the glittering Caribbean islands of Grand Turk, Puerto Rico (San Juan), Tortola and Half Moon Cay. In addition to the unrivaled gospel music talent, the cruise will feature daily spiritual and enlightening events as well as a vast array of activities that customarily are included in an Entertainment Cruise Productions. The cruise is designed to entertain, uplift and bring guests and performers together. Cabin prices begin at $1500 per person and include admission to all major concerts, all gourmet meals, 24 hour room service and invitations to daily events and parties.

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