Special guests from previous years
2024 guests will be announced soon! Lineup is subject to change
melinda mcclanahan
Melinda is Rue McClanahan’s sister. You will fall in love with Melinda. On our 2020 cruise, Melinda shared stories, outfits, and other surprises. You’ll have a few chances to hear from Melinda.
Stan zimmerman
Stan Zimmerman is an American television producer, director and screenwriter. Zimmerman has written for many television series including The Golden Girls, Roseanne and Gilmore Girls and the 1996 feature film A Very Brady Sequel. Stan is thrilled to share behind-the-scenes memories and never before heard stories about the girls!
GOLDEN GAYS NYC
The Golden Gays NYC are world famous Golden Girls Drag Queens. Don’t miss their two signature musical shows during the cruise. You will also see them out and about during the cruise.
Marsha Posner Williams, a producer of The Golden Girls does not hold back! Don’t miss her candid behind-the-scenes stories. Posner Williams is a Hollywood veteran and has worked on many shows including Soap, Night Court, and Benson.
jim colucci
Jim Colucci is an entertainment writer whose work has appeared in such publications as TV Guide, Inside TV, Quick & Simple, InTouch. He is also author of Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind The Lanai. Jim will share his amazing wealth of knowledge on the cruise. Make sure to pick up a copy of his book, as he will be happy to sign it for you.
Writer/performer Frank DeCaro is the author of five books: "Drag: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business," "Unmistakably Mackie: The Fashion and Fantasy of Bob Mackie," "The Dead Celebrity Cookbook" and its holiday-themed follow-up "Christmas in Tinseltown," and the pioneering queer memoir "A Boy Named Phyllis.” Frank is a Golden Girls fans! You’ll see Frank hosting panels, and game shows.