interview con Soundwave cruises 2011

Exclusive interview con Soundwave Cruises, 2011.
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Kingsville,tx. Hello again I am Santa Cecilia con on the road again
interviews. Today I am at some port and waiting to interview Jacob Dominquez with Soundwave Cruises. Enough of that and let us get to that interview>

SC: Hello Jacob and thanks for giving us this interview and by the way love that tan. Can you please help me off this bicycle?

JD: Absolutely, thanks for meeting me down here in Galveston. The weather sure is nice, perffect day for a Tejano Cruise!

SC: how in the world did you get started in this Cruises business?

JD: Well, this wasn't suppose to be a business at first! This was only suppose to be for 50 close friends and family. I started a website (for my family), titled it www.tejanocruise.com and within 24 hours, people were calling in to book the cruise. After 15 days, we had over 1100 people from 32 different states and 4 countries booked with us. Originally, we booked only one band but quickly realized we needed to book more to make it TEJANO CRUISE party! Soon after, the parent company began to take form, SOUNDWAVE CRUISES. Under the parent company, we now do cruises for different companies and we are in the planning stages for
our Texas Country Cruise.


SC: what tejano groups have performed on your cruise?

JD: We just wrapped off our inaugural Tejano Cruise #1 followed by a back to back cruise, Tejano Cruise #2. We had Los Desperadoz, Los TexManiacs, David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales, Da Krazy Pimpz, Jaime Y Los Chamacos and Jay Perez! Talk about a Tejano party! We had a private beach party in Cozumel with an open bar and a Tejano DJ! Tons of fun.

SC: did you ever have any doubts that it might not work?
JD: Doubts, no. Because I always knew Tejano lovers were plentyful.

SC: how difficult is it to port in Mexico now a days?
JD: Not at all difficult. Currently, the US Government does require passports on our cruises so American citizens only need a valid state issued id and a certified birth certificate. This makes travel a whole lot easier for all Tejano Cruise passengers.


SC; what has been some of the feed back you get from folks that have traveled on your cruises?
JD: The feedback has been great. We see that about 90% of our travelers return for the very next cruise. People coming from different parts of the US do not get this many Tejano bands so to see them multiple times and up close and personal is a dream come true for the majority of our passengers.

SC; how close can a person get to those tejano artist on the cruise?

JD: In fact, these artist are with you at the casino, at dinner, at the pool and hot tubs, at the bars, at the disco; it is a very up and close trip with these artist.

SC: does anyone ever get sea sick?
JD: Since we go in late Jan or early Feb, there is hardly any motion. There is very little and you can get a patch put behind you ear to help with the motion but once you are on the ship, that is 4 football fields long and 9 stories high, you even forget you are on a ship. It feels more like a 5 day non-stop TEJANO FIESTA!

SC: how many cruises do you usually plan per year?
JD: We did 2 back to back cruises in 2011 and we have one, so far, planned on Feb 13-18, 2012. Although we are a year away, we are close to being sold out! We do a payment plan to make it easier for everyone.

SC: I noticed que you have a playment plan, how does that work? (do you accept food stamps, you can delete this part, lol).
JD: lol. currently, we take checks or money orders. Simply go to
www.soundwavecruises.com and click on the BOOK NOW button on the top right hand corner. Print up the form, fill it out and mail it in with your deposit of $100 per person. Your confirmation page is emailed to you with your payment plan. That's it! And no we don’t take food stamp, sorry.

SC: What is in the future for Soundwave Cruises?
JD: Well, Soundwave Cruises is currently in the planning stages of our Texas Country Cruise but our baby is the TEJANO CRUISE. We eventually want to do a full ship of Tejanos.

SC: if a person came an asked you about a business idea that might sound ridiculous, what would your answer be?
JD: Take it to several close friends and family that can give you their honest opinion. If you feel strongly about it, move forward.

SC: and finally, sir, is there anything you would like to share with your quests from all over the world?
JD: I just want to thank everyone who joined us on Tejano Cruise #1 and #2. People from Canada, Alaska, Iraq, Mexico, Florida, Cali, Michigan, Arizona, Boston, New York, Washington, Oklahoma, Chicago and to all other states that were represented this Jan 2011.... We hope to see everyone again for Tejano Cruise #3...Also, if you add SOUNDWAVE CRUISES to your Facebook friends, you are
in the running for a pair of ocean view tickets for Tejano Cruise #3. Oh, one more thing, Soundwave Cruises along with Tejano Cruise will be giving away a pair of tickets EVERY NIGHT at the 2011 TTMA Fan Fair in historical Market Square in San Antonio on Feb 18, 19 and 20.

SC: gee Jacob, let me thank you for your time and can you give me a hand on getting on this bicycle?
JD: Sure. Nice wheels, I heard someone stole your old wheels,Just kidding.

SC: gee it feels great knowing que la onda is so alive and well. I am Santa Cecilia la que canta.