Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise | The World's Only Fully Chartered Blues Cruise

Upcoming Blues Cruises + Land Fest Tour

Wait List will launch April 17th @ 11am CDT.

LRBC #32 EASTERN CARIBBEAN will sail Feb. 3-10, 2019 from Ft. Lauderdale to St. Maarten, St. Thomas & Bahamas Private Island (Half Moon Cay Beach Party) on Holland America’s ms Nieuw Statendam.
Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Irma Thomas & The Professionals, Original LRBR® w/ Tommy Castro, Magic Dick, Deanna Bogart & Ronnie Baker Brooks, Bobby Rush Revue w/ Special Guest Benny Turner, Tab Benoit, The Lowrider Band, Janiva Magness, Victor Wainwright & The Train, Welch Ledbetter Connection & many more! The cruise is sold out… Join The Wait List here or call (816) 753-7979. View full lineup.

Artist Lineup + Info >

7 Days & Nights of Blues Heaven • 100+ Shows

Pro Jams Not Seen On Land • 5 Stages

Artist Workshops • Pro-Am Jams

Autograph Sessions • Industry Panels

Everyone Has A Backstage Pass!

The Best Blues Experience On The Planet!

“This concert-centered cruise is the Vacation of a Lifetime.” -Islands Magazine

“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 grand-daddy of music cruises.” -Yahoo.com

Reservations: (816) 753-7979 or Book Online

Latest Updates

LRBC #32 Bands Announced! Wait List launches April 17th @ 11am CDT.

We are no longer accepting deposits for the #32 cruise. Wait List will launch on April 17th @ 11am CDT. To receive an email with instructions on how to join the Wait List, sign on to our email list here! 100+ Shows, Multiple Shows by Each Artist… LRBC #32 Bands: Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band Kenny Wayne Shepherd Irma Thomas & the Professionals Original […]

LRBC #32 Feb. 2019 Eastern Caribbean Bands announced late March / early April

Prebooked? Stay tuned for Artist announcement! (late March or early April) We are no longer accepting deposits for the #32 cruise. Open Cabin Sales info or Wait List will be announced in April. To receive an email with instructions on how to book (if available) or join a Wait List (if sold out), sign on to our email list here: https://bluescruise.com/mail-list/

LRBC #30 Schedule Announced!!

Introducing Commemorative Artwork by LRBC #30 artist George Frayne (aka Commander Cody)! ## Performance Schedule Announced: Download as one page PDF file Time Eastern Caribbean Feb. 2018 — Performer/Event Venue SUN. FEB. 4 DEPART FT. LAUDERDALE (5:00P) SUPER BOWL ‘N BLUES 2:00P – 4:00P Eden Brent Billboard Onboard 4:45P Barbecue Sail Away Lido Pool Mid Ship 5:00P – 6:30P Tab Benoit Lido Pool Mid Ship […]

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

“This blues cruise was better than Woodstock!”
– Johnny Winter, 2010

“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

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

“Being on the Blues Cruise is one of the best experiences of my life. I have never enjoyed staying up, losing sleep so much. I’ve never had so much fun.”
– Cyril Neville

“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