I’m very pleased to pass along that I’ve joined the roster of speakers for National Review’s upcoming post-election Caribbean cruise, which will circumnavigate Cuba from November 14 to November 21.

If the cruise interests you and the timing works for you, I’d definitely encourage you to sign up. Even in the aftermath of the dismal 2008 election results, my wife and I greatly enjoyed the post-election cruise two years ago. Indeed, it far exceeded our hopeful expectations. Never having been on a cruise before, we were concerned that we might feel confined on the ship. But the ship (part of the premium Holland America line, as the brand-new ship this fall will be) was a marvel, spacious and elegant and comfortable.

The many excellent programs and parties organized by National Review promote a real camaraderie among the NR speakers and cruisers, and there are many other activities available on the ship and at the various ports of call. And, of course, there’s a good prospect this time that the elections may provide some special cause for celebration.