October 2026 (#45): Included: your cabin, port & ship fees, onboard entertainment, artist showcases, autograph parties, industry panels, most onboard meals (specialty restaurants not included), and basic beverages such as tea, coffee, lemonade, and non-bottled water.
Not included: transportation to/from the ship, specialty restaurants, spa and salon services, shore excursions, medical services, laundry services, internet access, souvenirs, and onboard gratuities. Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (packages available), canned water, casino games, and fitness classes must be purchased separately. Dining room and cabin steward gratuities will be automatically added to your on-board account. Additional cash gratuities are also accepted. Please be advised: gratuities for this cruise have not been pre-paid.
—- January 2027 (#46): Included: your cabin, ship fees, port taxes, onboard crew appreciation (gratuities), onboard entertainment, artist showcases, autograph parties, industry panels, most onboard meals (specialty restaurants not included), and basic beverages such as tea, coffee, lemonade, and non-bottled water.
Not included: transportation to/from the ship, specialty restaurants, spa and salon services, shore excursions, medical services, laundry services, internet access and souvenirs. Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (packages available), canned water, casino games, and fitness classes must be purchased separately. Additional cash gratuities are also accepted.
Valid passport book. To be considered valid, passports must have an expiration date later than six months after your date of travel. For further information and passport requirements, please visit state.gov.
Visas (if required)
All travel documentation
Failure to present proper documents will result in denied boarding without refund.
If you are unable to travel for whatever reason, you may change one or all passengers for a $250 per person fee. Legendary does not allow the sale of a booked reservations for any reason whatsoever.
Travel insurance is highly recommended and may be purchased directly by selecting “Travel Insurance” at the top of this page. Policies may provide additional coverage if purchased within 14 days of booking your stateroom. Please feel free to contact Travel Guard directly at 1-800-826-4919 with any questions. you will need to provide our agent id which is: 00489263.
Ft. Lauderdale sailings: We will set sail at 5:00 pm and return to port at 7:00 am. If you are flying in the day of embarkation, we suggest that you arrive no later than 2:00 pm as all passengers need to be on-board no later than 3:00 pm or you may risk being unable to sail. When flying out the day of disembarkation we suggest that you schedule your departing flight at 12:00pm or after for Ft. Lauderdale departures and 1:00pm for Miami departures. (These times are only valid for domestic flights. Please allow more time for international flights.)
San Diego sailings: We will set sail at 5:00 pm and return to port at 7:00 am. If you are flying in the day of embarkation, we suggest that you arrive no later than 2:00 pm as all passengers need to be on-board no later than 3:00 pm or you may risk being unable to sail. When flying out the day of disembarkation we suggest that you schedule your departing flight at 11:00am or after. (These times are only valid for domestic flights. Please allow more time for international flights.)
Boarding time will take place between 11:30AM-3PM. All cruisers must be onboard no later than 3:00PM or will risk being denied boarding.
Ft. Lauderdale sailings will sail out of Port Everglades: For the specific cruise terminal information, as well as parking details, please refer to the email containing your booking number, which will arrive approximately 4-5 weeks prior to sailing. All passengers must be on-board no later than 3:00 pm or you may be denied boarding even if your online immigration questionnaire has been completed. Visit this link for information regarding port location, parking information and directions.
San Diego sailings will sail out of the Port of San Diego at the B Street Pier & Cruise Ship Terminal, located at 1140 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA. 92101. Visit this link for cruise parking information. All passengers must be on-board no later than 3:00 pm or you may be denied boarding even if your online immigration questionnaire has been completed.
Merchandise will be available on-board in the Bluesin’ Bazaar. The Bluesin’ Bazaar will not be open while we are in port, but will be open for your convenience all days at sea and various hours before and after scheduled port visits. A printed schedule with store hours and location will be in the daily on-board sheets.
Holland America sailings: There are no ATM’s on-board. However, cash advances are available at Guest Services. All cash advances are subject to restrictions. A 3% service fee will be added to your onboard account for all cash advances. U.S. Traveler’s checks may be cashed at the front office. Personal checks are not accepted. Accounts may be settled in US or Canadian currencies only.
Absolutely! Pro and passenger Jamarama’s will be hosted daily and listed in the daily programs. Backline will be provided so you’ll just need to supply your own cords and accessories.
There are 95+ shows scheduled on-board which means each band will perform a minimum of 3 shows, with most bands scheduled for 4 performances. In addition, we will have some special invited guests and also a few unannounced surprise guests. They are onboard to enjoy the music as well as add to our Artist Showcases and Jam Sessions. Most musicians will also take advantage of performing in our legendary jam sessions known to last until 5:00 or 6:00am. After the jam, head to the Piano Bar for a late night/early morning jam session. You never know who’s going to be there!
A schedule will be posted on our web site and sent via email approximately 2 weeks prior to sailing. a printed version will also be provided for you once you are on-board. You will receive one schedule per person that will be delivered to your stateroom prior to embarkation. we’ll also have a day by day schedule printed in the daily sheets which will be delivered to your stateroom.
In addition to the scheduled performances, we will also have on-board workshops, scheduled autograph sessions, an awards ceremony, a performing artist led Culinary Demonstration, acoustic and passenger jams, dress-up theme nights and much more.
There will be in-cabin stage simulcast performances from 2 of our lounges, a blues video channel, blues radio and a photo slideshow. Holland America will continue their spa/fitness services, as well as casino services, art auctions, etc.
You should expect to receive an email containing your booking/reservation number approximately four to five weeks prior to sailing. This email will include detailed instructions on how to complete your online check-in, print your boarding pass and bag tags, and much more general information regarding your Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise.
Holland America sailings: At some point in your travels you may experience an emergency. With this in mind, the following emergency phone numbers are available for your use: 1-800-628-4771 or 1-206-286-3294. Holland America Line representatives are available to assist you in any way they can, including assistance with travel delays and contacting loved ones. The numbers are for emergency use only; please do not call unless you are experiencing an emergency of a critical nature.
Shore excursions can be booked once you receive your Holland America booking number and complete your online check-in. You can expect to receive your booking number by email approximately 4–5 weeks before your sailing date. Shore excursions may be booked up to 72 hours prior to departure or onboard at the Shore Excursions Desk. However, we strongly recommend booking in advance, as excursions often sell out.
Formal wear is not required for your Blues Cruise experience. Bring your shorts for the day and a light jacket for the evening. You can even wear your shorts in the dining room on our cruise! We will host on-board theme nights which will be announced approximately 60 days prior to sailing, via e-mail. Dressing for themes is voluntary, but we will have a costume parade and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.
• Guests 21 years and older may bring Wine and Champagne onboard, however a corkage fee of USD $20.00 (which is subject to change without notice) will be applied to each bottle (max 750 ml in volume or less). Limitations apply. Wine brought in quantities deemed to be excessive by the vessel or security will be refused.
• Guests are also prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages on board that are packaged in any form including, but not limited to, paper, plastic, glass, or aluminum bottles, cans, and/or cartons. However, an allowance of six (6) liters of water [twelve (12) cans or cartons (500 mL in volume or less) or six (6) cans or cartons (1 liter in volume or less)] are allowed per stateroom. Any amount in excess of this allowance will be not be allowed on board.
• Guests will be asked to discard open beverages in plastic containers prior to boarding. Beverages contained in plastic bottles will not be allowed on board in any quantity, including beverages obtained while in ports of call.
Each ship does have a medical facility on-board with licensed physicians and nursing staff. Please keep in mind that many health care policies will not cover medical expenses while on-board. Medical services and dispensed medications will become the monetary responsibility of each individual guest and will be charged to your onboard account.
Internet Access Guests can purchase and connect to satellite internet 24 hours a day on each ship in the Holland America Line fleet, either by accessing our wireless network or utilizing the onboard workstations. Internet Plans vary in price to accommodate individual needs and are interchangeable between the workstations and your wireless device. Note that satellite connections may be adversely impacted by physical obstacles and inclement weather and the speed is notably slower than shoreside connections.
Children 2 or under at the time of sailing will be charged a rate of $175 + applicable port/ship fees. Children 3-12 at time of booking will be charged $375 + applicable port/ship fees. Gratuities will be dependent on class of stateroom booked and will be charged onboard directly from the cruise line.
All Passengers will be assigned open dining so that you can choose what works best for your schedule. You may enter the Main Dining Room as early as 5:30pm or as late as 8:00pm. Seating in the Main Dining Room is not assigned, so you are welcome to sit with friends.
Holland America does offer several dining options in addition to the Main Dining Room (available for dinner and lunch on days at sea). Detailed information is available by visiting Holland America’s website directly at https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/dining.html
Still have questions? For additional information please call 816-753-7979 or E-mail the cruise office at bluesin@bluescruise.com.
