It’s not Disney World. It’s about people relaxing, enjoying themselves, and spending time with others who enjoy the same kind of music as they do. It’s amazing how people can really connect through the Blues and R&B. Every year you can set your clock by it.
- Taj Mahal, Multi-Grammy Award Winner

The best gig we’ve ever played!
- Jimmy McCracklin (after 60+ years of performing)

This blues cruise was better than Woodstock!
- Johnny Winter, 2010

The Cruise was so great that it seems like a dream. Waiting a year is going to be really tough. It was one of the peak experiences of my life. I can be shy and it was so much easier to connect with people, especially after my programs, than it is in the “real world.” And those people are always nice and friendly (Cruiser Hugs are a beautiful thing), usually affluent and love blues; how good can it get? Plus the pampering, all the old and new frienships, the often truly inspired music… it was beyond fantastic and I thank you as profusely as I can for the opportunity and hospitality!
- Dick Shurman (Award-winning producer and writer, 25+ years)

Losing my virginity was much more fun the second time around!
- Nancy E. aka Blues’n'girl

I want you to know that being on the Blues Cruise is one of the best experiences of my life. I had a great time and got to meet some of the coolest people. I have never enjoyed staying up, losing sleep so much. My wife Gaynielle enjoyed sharing her cooking skills in the gumbo cook off as well. I’ve never had so much fun. Thank you.
- Cyril Neville

It’s one of the few experiences that actually delivers as advertised. It really is as good as it gets for a serious Blues fan. The music literally never stops. As I write this, several passengers just fired up a jam next to the pool; it’s 9:30 in the morning. I’m sure if I took a little walk to another part of the ship… there’s more music!
- Cruiser Cathy Minke, BluesWax

It’s amazing, The cruises are probably the best thing that’s happened to the blues in years. It’s a shot in the arm for Blues music in general. All the musicians get together – the top blues guys from the old guard and the new.
- Tommy Castro

This is the hippest group of white folks I’ve ever seen.
- Millie Jackson during her second set ‘Milliology’ in Jan. ’06

Thank you very much for unforgettable experience of my first Pacific Legendary R&B Cruise. No need to say it was a lot of fun and pleasure to listen and see a brilliant line-up of American blues musicians. For sure it was worth traveling over 8,000 miles to another side of the globe. I have already recommended R&B Cruses to many of my friends, so please do not be too surprised if hordes of Russians one day will embark one of your cruises. (Just kidding). Please pass my very best regards to your Legendary Team, which is very professional, helpful and pleasant to deal with. Sincerely yours…
- Boris Rybak

I was amazed and pleased by the positive interaction among fans and musicians of all races and backgrounds. This cruise easily beat any music festival experience I’ve ever had.
- Award-winning Filmmaker Robert Mugge

Here I am, back home in Israel, sitting in my study, with a Kenny Neil CD I bought on the cruise in the background  – it seems a long way away! Anyway I just have to thank you again – I think that it was possibly even better than the year before – the musicians were so great and it was so hard to decide what to go to . There were such incredible jam sessions, both in the piano bar ( my favourite place) and  on the main stage… the musicians seemed to be enjoying themselves so much , and the atmosphere was terrific. When people ask me where I’ve been I say to a week-long party with the best music in the world! I am trying to bring some friends next year and see the pre-booking is already closed – which means everyone wants to come again! I certainly do! ( I pre-booked earlier…) See you next January I hope!
- Jennifer

My eyes swelled up in tears when I realized I had to get off the ship. It felt like home.
- Biscuit Miller

For those who never sailed; believe me, it will change your life forever!
- Ana Popovic

We all had an amazing experience. What a wonderful group of people you bring together, truly the best blues festival experience I have had in the 15 years of touring.
- Tim Duffy & the Music Makers

You do the most inedible job of providing the most perfect venue, music, and people who love the blues. Every year it just gets better. All the people you work with seem to do what they do with pride and love . To make a trip like this possible with every one looking so calm and every thing always seeming to go so smoothly — JUST INCREDIBLE. The work it takes I can’t even imagine. My wife and I with our sons have a family business (4th generation) and I understand when your life-business-love all can work together. It can be real magic, and that is what you have created. We have met more wonderful REAL FRIENDS on your cruises than we have met in many years. I hope to do it for life! My best to you and be well.
- John Skalet, cruiser

I don’t even know how to describe the enjoyment of this last October cruise. The musicians and cruisers I was blessed to meet were absolutely wonderful. I, being one of only four trumpet players on board, had no idea I would be jamming with such fantastic performers as Curtis Salgado, Tommy Castro, Marcia Ball, Chico Banks, Bernard Allison, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Eden Brent (in the piano bar), Joe Louis Walker, and their band members at the pro-jams. It was a dream come true. In fact, two weeks after the cruise, Tommy Castro’s band came to Seattle and performed at the 99 Club, plus asked me to play part of their second set with them. What an honor. I freelance with a number of bands, in the Seattle area, performing, writing horn parts, and recording. However, since the cruise, I have decided to start a band of my own through the encouragement of Randy Oxford. My most gracious thanks for an experience I will always treasure and hold dear to my heart. WOW.
- Ron Hendee, Granite Falls, WA

I’ve never seen so many diehard blues fans in one place at one time. People are crazy about the music and that’s the way it should be! My first blues cruise – I like watching all the other bands, just hanging out with the other musicians and the people that we never get to see hardly and then you end up seeing them for seven days straight which is kind of rare for us for that long of time. If you are totally into the blues and don’t mind listening to music and hanging out all night long, this is definitely for you. I’m glad we’re going back. It’s a wonderful time of year. February is the worst winter month of the year. Going to the Caribbean during that time is definitely a big plus for me.
- Shemekia Copeland

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Sorry it took a while, but that’s entirely due to the fact we are still in blues heaven! Over the years we have been fortunate to see many parts of the world and had wonderful holidays but, by God… This cruise beats them all! I’ve been a blues fan all my life and my wife has never understood my kind of music. Now, she insists on:

1. Getting back on board again
2. Fly to Norway in July to experience Trampled Under Foot during the Notodden Blues Festival
3. Drive to Amal (Sweden) to see The Holmes Brothers
…etc. etc. !!! She just loves it! I just feel a bit sorry it took 30 years of marriage for her to understand this is life… I have to say everything onboard was so much better than we expected. The smooth, relaxed atmosphere among equals and what really surprised us was the fact we didn’t see one single individual “crossing the line” during the whole cruise. Amazing and outstanding! Once again. A million thanks to all of you and see you in 2011. Keep Bluesin’!
- Jan & Lena T.

Just wanted to let you know we’ve made it back to West Australia (36 hours travel from LA) and our “Blue Highway” award for furthest travelled now has pride of place in our house. Thanks for a great cruise – we had a ball – and for the honour of meeting Mavis Staples, one of the nicest humans on the planet. Now to get to work clearing our Visa bill and start saving for our next cruise. All the best!
- Alan and Linda C. (and Archie M.)