About Us
Our combined 14 years of experience in the cruise ship industry, along with 30+ years in the entertainment industry has given our team the unique advantage of knowing the inner workings of such a dynamic business, which is luxury travel in the cruise line industry. We have traveled far and wide, on land and sea, we have seen and done it all. Ourobjective here is to share our knowledge, nurture talent into leading musicians and present them on stages all across the seven seas and beyond.
Our Team
Irvin Loctar
Founder
Irvin “Ace” Loctar has always been a big dreamer. His perfectionist personality, coupled with his stubbornness, turned him into the success he is today. It was inevitable he would pursue a career in music.
With over 26 years of musical experience, Ace has worked in the Cruise Industry, Music Production, Live Performance, Artist Management and Media & Marketing.
Irvin is currently director of a Radio Station Network, Rhythm Fm Inc, based in Saint Lucia, and Jingle and commercial house, where countless promotions are developed for Saint Lucian and Caribbean Companies. As a performer, Ace has graced stages in countries like Taiwan, French Guyana, Trinidad, and Barbados while on tour with guitar legend, Ronald Hinkson.
Marlone Charlemagne
Founder
Marlone Charlemagne is a dedicated and talented musician who began his professional career with a band named Diamond Steel in St. Lucia. Performing for years at hotels and resorts throughout the Caribbean, from the Greater Antilles to the Windward Islands, showcasing his talents at multiple jazz festivals, and opening for artists such as Sister Sister, Tito Puente Jr, and George Benson. In 2011, Marlone began working as a musician onboard Princess Cruises. Fulfilling several contracts with numerous bands and considered to be a reliable member who could quickly fill in when other bands needed a replacement. Learning all the nuances and intricate details that are necessary when conducting business on ships. Now based in Houston, Marlone owns and manages a highly successful party band named Hybrid 7. Performing around the great state of Texas at private events, corporate parties and festivals, while also managing dozens of talented musicians, providing soloists, small groups and brass bands for events throughout the country. His professional musical journey has led him to the perfect place and time to found Ocean Musicians with his partner Irvan “Ace” Loctar.
