Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman announced the return of the KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA cruise, scheduled for March 25-29, 2026. Ticket holders will sail from Miami, FL to Key West, FL and Nassau, Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Pearl. The 2025 cruise sold out quickly and 2026 is expected to do the same, so those planning on attending are encouraged to sign up for the presale here. Bookings are available for $100 down per person before July 25th or while cabins last. Presale opens on January 23rd with public on-sale to follow on February 11th at 4pm EST if cabins remain.
KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA will feature two headline shows from the Blues Titan himself on the Pool Deck, as well as live performances from:
- Beth Hart
- Los Lonely Boys
- Tommy Emmanuel CGP
- Robert Randolph Band
- Ruthie Foster
- Mike Zito
- Jimmy Vivino
- Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
- Ally Venable
- D.K. Harrell
More performers will be announced at a later date. In addition to these performances, cruisers can expect exclusives that couldn’t be experienced in one place on shore. These opportunities include once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, a live podcast recording of Live from Nerdville with Joe Bonamassa, Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation experiences, autograph sessions, guest jams, acoustic sets, guitar clinics, tastings and more.
Ports of Call
KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA features two ports of call during the cruise. The first is to Key West, FL. The second is Nassau, Bahamas, known for its white-sand beaches and crystal clear water. Shore excursions will be available for booking 4-6 weeks before the Norwegian Pearl sets sail. To book an excursion, cruisers must have their official booking number present.
Cruise Amenities
The Norwegian Pearl offers its cruise guests everything needed to experience a deluxe cruise, including multiple fully stocked bars, delicious food options, the Pool Deck (including multiple hot tubs), the Pearl Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court and more.
Charitable Beneficiary
KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA benefits the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), which is dedicated to providing students, teachers, and musicians the resources and tools needed to further music education. KTBA was founded by Bonamassa in 2011 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to fuel the passion for music by funding programs and scholarships for students and teachers who lack the resources or access to achieve their potential within music education. KTBA has helped over 110,000 students in all 50 states and funded extracurricular initiatives nationwide. In 2020, KTBA formed the Fueling Musicians Program, an emergency relief plan for touring musicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fueling Musicians Program is now a permanent part of the organization that provides financial assistance for essential living expenses to touring musicians to help them get back on the road. For more information about the work KTBA does, visit www.keepingthebluesalive.org.
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