You were one of the artists on the inaugural BRAVO Cruise of Performing Arts in 2014. What was that like? And have things changed?

The inaugural cruise was such an exciting, fun experience. The challenge of only having four hours of rehearsals to teach 200 passengers three songs and then have them perform on the main stage was intense, particularly when we hit a few waves and the ship swayed! It’s just as exciting now, especially as some of the passengers have become regulars and so the repertoire I’m choosing can be more varied and a little more challenging. I’ve also added BRAVO SINGS! so all the passengers can have a fun singalong experience in the main theatre.

Jonathon Welch. Photo supplied

Did you already like cruising before joining BRAVO?

The first time I was on a cruise was at the end of 2000 when I performed with Tenor Australis, Australia’s first ARIA-nominated three-tenor group. I fell in love with cruising from that time and have performed as a guest entertainer since then with my own solo shows. It’s such a wonderful way to see the...