Grab your sunnies and pack your sequins, because South Africa’s entertainment scene is about to sashay onto the open ocean. Two icons, drag comedy diva Tollie Parton and powerhouse Afrikaans songbird Jennifer Zamudio, will be strutting their stuff onboard the MSC Opera from 13–16 March 2026, as the ship sails from Durban to the Portuguese Islands and back.
This isn’t your average cruise shuffleboard and buffet gig, it’s a once-off queer-coded extravaganza. Organised by No Limit Cruising alongside Wyn vir die Pyn, the sailing is a group-only affair, making it a more intimate stage for fans to live, laugh, and maybe even lip-sync along.
Tollie Parton has long been serving drag realness across South Africa, and now she’s about to hit a new stage: the ocean. For the first time ever, Tollie will headline a cruise performance, bringing her trademark razor-sharp wit, glitter-soaked costumes, and camp energy to the high seas. Think less “captain’s dinner” and more “captain, hold my wig.”
Sharing the bill is the fabulous Jennifer Zamudio, stepping onboard for her own debut at sea. With a career spanning two decades, she’s known for her soulful ballads and powerhouse vocals that have left audiences gagged (in the best way). Her performance promises to be one of those “you had to be there” moments.
Three Nights, Two Icons, One Big Kiki
This three-night trip isn’t just a holiday, it’s shaping up to be a full-blown spectacle. Expect:
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Exclusive live shows from Tollie and Jennifer.
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Glittering evenings of music, comedy, and camp camaraderie.
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A chance to mingle with the stars in a setting that’s more intimate than a packed concert hall.
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Oh, and of course, the full glamour of the MSC Opera, because even divas need their luxury.
Why It’s Making Waves
It’s rare enough to get both Tollie Parton and Jennifer Zamudio in the same lineup, now imagine them both bringing their first-ever cruise performances to the same stage. It’s giving history-making, it’s giving iconic, it’s giving “where were you when…?” energy.
