On this dance-party cruise from Miami, you’ll experience nonstop music from legendary performers. Sail to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau for an unforgettable journey!
Radiant Waves is an exciting new music festival at sea presented by LL Cool J’s hip-hop platform in conjunction with Sixthman and Rolling Out. Featured artists include Charlie Wilson, Ari Lennox, Musiq Soulchild, BJ the Chicago Kid, VanJess and Cory Henry – plus many others!
Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Cruise
Maxwell made waves when his critically-acclaimed 1996 debut album, Urban Hang Suite, redefined soul music and earned Grammy nominations. The double platinum record went on to spark comparisons between Maxwell and classic soul artists like Marvin Gaye and Prince. Since then, Maxwell has stayed true to himself and his craft; continuing to enchant fans with his music – now with an announcement of an upcoming cruise which will celebrate his new release, blacksummers’NIGHT.
This inaugural four-night cruise on the Norwegian Pearl will feature two exclusive performances by R&B star Ledisi as well as performances by Robert Glasper, Gallant, Sabrina Claudio, Musiq Soulchild and Leela James. Departing Miami on February 10-14 with stops in Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas this Valentine’s Day cruise is scheduled to make.
According to a press release, this cruise will feature concerts, parties, comedy shows and other activities on board. It will begin just days before singer Chris Cornell begins his three-night engagement at Las Vegas Wynn Encore Theater called NIGHT: The Trilogy Show.
While he won’t be performing songs from his new project, it will mark a return to his musical roots. For the past several years he has kept busy touring his music to venues like Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl and Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center; Grammy winner said that hearing how much his fans appreciate his music humbles him further.
Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Cruise will embark from Miami, Florida, and last from February 10-14, 2024. Tickets begin at $999 plus taxes, fees, gratuities and booking charges of $349. Guests can book their tickets through the event website which features full listings of performers as well as itinerary details and photos; cabins in certain categories will even get to take part in a meet and greet photo event with Maxwell!
Radiant Waves
R&B music lovers will have an unprecedented opportunity to sail aboard a music cruise for the inaugural Journey Through Song celebration from Feb 28-March 7 2025 aboard the Norwegian Gem, presented by Cayamo and powered by Drom. Presented by Cayamo and Drom, this voyage will celebrate innovative songwriting, collaboration and more with performances onboard by legendary artists such as Emmylou Harris, Nickel Creek and Grace Potter among many others.
The Radiant Waves cruise will honor the legacy of neo-soul and contemporary R&B with an exciting lineup featuring both veterans and rising stars in R&B music – including Charlie Wilson and Ari Lennox, Musiq Soulchild, BJ the Chicago Kid, VanJess Baby Rose Marzz Jac Ross Lady Bri as well as exclusive music industry panels allowing attendees to access their idols directly! Additionally, proceeds will benefit an organization working within Black communities while the New Waves Marketplace will showcase products created and designed by Black makers themselves!
Emo’s not dead after all! Experience it yourself during the third annual Breaking Waves at Sea cruise, sailing from Miami to Cozumel aboard the Norwegian Gem and featuring live performances by your emo heroes as well as onboard activities and parties including a Belly Flop Contest, Tonight Tonight Show, Battle of Frontmen battles and much more.
Soul Train Cruise
Soul Train Cruise celebrates the legacy of legendary stars from classic R&B era and provides fans with an unforgettable vacation at sea. It offers concerts, themed nights and other special events featuring guests dancing down Soul Train line or meeting artists for exclusive Q&As and other celebrity interactive events; in addition to offering comedy club shows and pool parties onboard ship.
This year’s lineup included Charlie Wilson, Jeffrey Osborne, Dru Hill, Shalamar featuring Howard Hewett, Carolyn Griffey and Jeffrey Daniel; Shalamar featuring Howard Hewett, Carolyn Griffey and Jeffrey Daniel; Shalamar featuring Howard Hewett, Carolyn Griffey and Jeffrey Daniel; The Brothers Johnson; Al McKay’s Earth Wind & Fire Experience Zapp Band Original Lakeside The Original Lakeside Zapp Band The Original Lakeside The Original Lakeside The Original Lakeside Skyyy Switch Thelma Houston; as well as Tony Cornelius’ legendary Soul Train show host duties. All performers brought energy and fans sang along with gusto!
Rose Royce of Rose Royce and Charlie Wilson from GAP Band provided some subtle funk elements while international reggae pop star Maxi Priest brought a powerful uptempo set. However, most of this performance was nostalgic and romantic Classic Soul music; The Spinners with only Henry Fambrough left from their Motown-era original quintet experienced pitch issues during harmonies and offered up some ballads as well.
At Centric Lounge, guests could get up close and personal with entertainers like Valerie Simpson in an intimate setting, radio personality Angela Stribling hosting a women-only seminar and The Miracles’ Howard Appell of Boca Raton providing emotional music performance he found truly euphoric.
As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, Soul Train Cruise hosted a reunion of its original cast, such as Patti Austin and Russell Thompkins Jr. from New Stylistics/Whispers/Stylistics as well as members from other bands (Whispers, Stylistics etc). Alongside live performances by artists onboard ship as well as dance classes with original Soul Train Dancers as well as cooking demos by ship chef as well as Q&A sessions onboard ship were offered to guests aboard ship for Soul Train Cruise!
Blue Note at Sea
Blue Note Cruises’ celebrated jazz cruise line embarks on an annual Caribbean journey for one week at least, providing both an in-depth exploration of jazz music as well as an experience where “Great Music Is the Only Rule.” This cruise is run in partnership with Blue Note Jazz Clubs, Blue Note Records and Jazz Cruises; music director Eric Marienthal often appears as an event headliner during these voyages.
One cruise in 2023 featured two unforgettable shows. On the first day, French harmonica master Frederic Yonnet gave an engaging set of swinging melodies and bop-inspired improvisation on the main Black Radio Stage; and later in the afternoon on the Footprints Stage there was an explosive rap power hour between Rakim of Philadelphia’s legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff – two legendary MCs who brought an enormous audience together with them!
At Blue Note Stage 2, New Orleans bounce phenom Big Freedia made her mark. Backed by Khris Royal & Dark Matter, she and their band unleashed original and cover versions of classic Michael Jackson songs like Juvenile to deliver an energetic set. Meanwhile on the small Blue Note stage was Bobby and Taylor McFerrin’s family performance that combined trademark vocal stylings with outstanding keyboarding, production skills and production expertise.
All through the week, there will be numerous musical offerings ranging from Marcus Miller’s Conversations with the Stars and one-on-one conversations between artists and audience members to workshops and Q&A sessions. It gives musicians an opportunity to collaborate more closely while exploring all facets of jazz genre in an informal setting that’s not found at regular jazz festivals.
The next Blue Note at Sea Cruise departs Fort Lauderdale January 13-20 on Celebrity Summit and starts from $2,999 per person double occupancy.