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And to think we’ll be sailing on this beauty in And to think we’ll be sailing on this beauty in 457 days! 😍 Very cool time-lapse of Rotterdam’s float out. Video courtesy of @halcruises BOOKING NOW! #36 Eastern Caribbean Blues Cruise sailing Jan 29-Feb 5, 2022. Visit bluescruise.com for more details! • • • #bluescruise bluesin #bluescruise #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #ourshipkicksass #realbluesmatters #hollandamericaline #hollandamerica #rotterdam
@mitchwoods88 ... We're ready! @mitchwoods88 ... We're ready!
Link in bio - Daily schedule below! Join us on FB Link in bio - Daily schedule below! Join us on FB Live or Youtube 🔥 Day 1, Sunday 10/25 Theme: Hometown Blues Sail Away Delay Party w/ Danielle Nicole Band Virgin Party w/ RUF Records Blues Caravan w/ Jeremiah Johnson, Ryan Perry & Whitney Shay Returnee Party w/ Surprise Guests Elvin Bishop w/ Mickey Thomas & Charlie Musselwhite Mitch Woods Day 2, Monday 10/26 Theme: Soul Blues & Give Me Back My Wig!! Gospel Brunch w/ Mr. Sipp Johnny Rawls Shemekia Copeland w/ Ronnie Baker Brooks Keb' Mo' Kelley Hunt Day 3, Tuesday 10/27 Theme: Carnival Dom Flemons Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Taj Mahal & Phantom Blues Band Rev. Billy. C. Wirtz w/ Barry Cuda & Mick Kilgos Cherry Sea Breeze Drink Demo w/ Tom Burns Day 4, Wednesday 10/28 Theme: Pirates Hadden Sayers Surprise Guest Terrance Simien Culinary Kenny Neal Walter Trout Eden Brent Day 5, Thursday 10/29 Theme: Legendary Gear Driftin’ & Driftin’ w/ G. Love & Rev. Billy C. Wirtz Vanessa Collier Charlie Musselwhite Lola Sunrise Party Day 6, Friday 10/30 Theme: Legendary Sea Creatures Shakura S’Aida Doug MacLeod Phantom Blues Band Ruthie Foster Mitch Woods Club 88 Highlights Day 7, Saturday 10/31 Theme: Halloween Marquise Knox Tommy Castro Tab Benoit Rev. Billy C. Wirtz Monster Mash Martini Drink Demo w/ Tom Burns ...PLUS LRBC Emcee Hellos, Artist Greetings, Surprise Legendary Cruiser Appearances, Photo Slideshows & Much More!! Join the party by participating in these Live Streams! Share your theme night photos and memories with some of the following hashtags: #bluesin, #bluescruise, #LRBC, #legendarybluescruise, #ourshipkicksass & #realbluesmatters. It will help us all feel like we're at sea again and remind of us of our unforgettable times together. See you tomorrow, stay safe everyone! Roger & the Legendary Krewe
A few of our LRBC staff members up to no good 😜 A few of our LRBC staff members up to no good 😜 Tune in to our Facebook or LRBC Youtube channel next week, October 25-31 for Dry Docked & Landlocked- a Virtual Cruise to see what they’re up to! You won’t want to miss this!!! #bluesin #bluescruise #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #ourshipkicksass #realbluesmatters
Feelin’ the Blues now that summer’s over? We b Feelin’ the Blues now that summer’s over? We bet our Fall LRBC gear will cheer you up! • Surprising your loved one with a Blues Cruise? Let them open some merch from our shop and put the pieces together! 🎁🧩 🎶 🚢 🎫 https://bluescruise.com/shop Legendary Full Zip Hooded Unisex Sweatshirt I’d Rather Be Bluesin” Beanie, Logo Caps and more! LRBC Face Masks are Back In Stock.. Get’em while they last! #bluescruise #bluesin #bluesy #ourshipkicksass #lrbc #fallvibes #fallapparel
We are absolutely thrilled to be the first charter We are absolutely thrilled to be the first charter cruise to sail on @halcruises brand new ship, the Rotterdam in January 2022. Here’s an update from Holland America regarding the newbuild: “Today was another milestone day for Rotterdam! The ship was officially floated out and moved to its outfitting pier with the help of three tugs where all of the touches will be put into place before its July 2021 delivery. Last week Rotterdam celebrated its Coin Ceremony at the Marghera shipyard, and water was let into the dock for the first time. Today, the ship was fully floated out.” We can’t wait to be Bluesin’ on the High Seas with you all again! • • • • #bluescruise #lrbc #ourshipkicksass #hollandamerica#hollandamericaline #hollandamericarotterdam#rotterdam#bluesin#tortola#stthomas#turksandcaicos
Next up on LRBC's Driftin' & Driftin' Happy Hour.. Next up on LRBC's Driftin' & Driftin' Happy Hour... @ronnie_baker_brooks ! This Thursday, Sept 17th at 5pm Central via FB live and available for replay on YouTube. Cheers ya there 🍻 #legendarybluescruise #bluescruise #podcast #happyhour #rbb #ronniebakerbrooks #revbillycwirtz #driftinanddriftin
Open Cabin Sales have begun! Log onto bluescruise. Open Cabin Sales have begun! Log onto bluescruise.com (link in bio) or call our office for pricing and availability. 2022 can't come fast enough 🚢🎶 #bluescruise #ourshipkicksass #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #bluesmusic #blues #festival #festivalseason #hollandamerica #cruise #takemeback
Join us for Legendary Happy Hour on Thursday, Augu Join us for Legendary Happy Hour on Thursday, August 6th @ 5PM CST, featuring an "Exclusive Interview with Blues Cruise Charter Pioneer Roger Naber and Musicologist Reverend Billy C. Wirtz” as they sip their favorite beverages. How did All of these Cruises come about? Tune in and find out!! We’re excited for the first episode of Driftin’ & Driftin’: Tales & Tunes from The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. See you on Facebook LIVE via https://facebook.com/legendarybluescruise on August 6th @ 5PM CST! #bluescruise #bluesmusic #blues #driftinanddriftin #revbilly #revbillycwirtz #happyhour #stayhome
Happy Birthday to our fearless Captain & CEO, Roge Happy Birthday to our fearless Captain & CEO, Roger Naber! Blues music industry veteran of over 40 years and twice awarded "Blues Promoter Of The Year" by The Blues Foundation!! The Mojo is strong with this one!! #ourshipkicksass ❤️✌️😍 #bluescruise #bluesmusic #birthdayboy #elcapitan #captain #jollyroger #legendarybluescruise
#blackouttuesday #theshowmustbepaused #blackouttuesday #theshowmustbepaused
Congratulations to all of the BMA finalists and wi Congratulations to all of the BMA finalists and winners! Huge kudos to the @bluesfoundation who did an outstanding job of live-streaming the event. We're incredibly proud to sponsor this annual honoring of all of the hard working musicians in the blues community 👏
Hey There Cruiser Family! Today, April 24th, mark Hey There Cruiser Family! Today, April 24th, marks our Admiral Roger's 41st Anniversary promoting Legendary Live Blues Musicians for our enjoyment and pleasure. Here he is with his dog Foxy Blue in front of Commander Cody's Commemorative Blues Cruise painting of Bobby Blue Bland, staying at home out of potential harm's way. We are now 6 months away from the 35th LRBC and will keep everyone posted on the progress being made by Holland America to reopen their fleet in mid to late July. This global pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty in all of our lives. In addition to being unable to go out to hear & see live Blues Music performances, one of the hardest issues of our time when sheltering in place has been staying patient. We remain positive and resilient in the fact that through strict safety measures and the CDC approval it has become safe for the cruise industry to operate in and out of the US ports and our Eurodam Ship should be considered good to sail. We will not put our musicians, cruisers or staff in danger. We are unable to cancel our cruise at this time, but must see how things develop over the next 2 -3 months. As always, your deposits and payments are solid with us as most of you you either have a cabin for #35 or will be selecting a cabin for January's #36 LRBC cruise in the coming weeks. If by unforeseen circumstances, the CDC mandates that the Eurodam may not sail, or Holland America may not find a replacement vessel for us, we will either postpone the cruise or forced to cancel. You will have the option at that time to get a full refund or move your deposits/payments to a future cruise. Meanwhile, we are in the process of finding Legendary nuggets of past artist Interviews moderated by scholars such as Bill Wax, Reverend Billy C Wirtz, Art Tipaldi and others as well as jam sessions, special featured events, cooking demos and master classes to link or stream. Check out the LRBC Archive Section, there is a lot to explore…. (Link in bio). Support some of the current Live Streaming events like @cantstoptheblues or join the Blues Foundation @bluesfoundation -- don't forget the 41st Annual BMAs are coming up May 3rd! - The LRBC Krewe
@marcella.simien ‘s Dad aka @terrance_simien wis @marcella.simien ‘s Dad aka @terrance_simien wishing y’all a happy Mardi Gras. . . . #mardigras #mardigras2020 #lrbc #bluescruise
There's still time to book your sweetie a dream va There's still time to book your sweetie a dream vacation! Pay in full by 2/25 and save $100 per person. Fewer than 30 cabins remain... What are you waiting for?! Lineup and Availability at BluesCruise.com 🚢🎵💙 #bluescruise #lrbc35 #lrbc #ourshipkicksass #livemusic #musicfestival #cruise #cruiselife #valentines #valentinesgift #comesailaway
Will we see YOU at the BB King Tribute this weeken Will we see YOU at the BB King Tribute this weekend at @capitoltheatre in NY?! Looking forward to hanging with some of our favorites! @_theycallmekingfish @derekandsusan @shemekia.copeland @tonytccoleman @therealbuddyguy @shemekia.copeland @bobbyrushbluesman and sooooooo many more! #bbking #thethrillisgone #livemusic
It’s hard to describe what @legendarybluescruise It’s hard to describe what @legendarybluescruise is really like until you’ve lived it, but this comes pretty close! . Share this with your favorite cruise virgin, that’ll get ‘em hooked!
Find time for relaxation in between your favorite Find time for relaxation in between your favorite concerts on #LRBC35 this October. . Book some time in the Greenhouse Salon & Spa (Holland America booking numbers 4-5 weeks prior to sailing). Trust us, it’ll help you recover from all those late night jam sessions.
The Nieuw Statendam’s Crow’s Nest houses @lege The Nieuw Statendam’s Crow’s Nest houses @legendarybluescruise Pro-Am Jams until the sun comes up. Not a bad place to catch the sun rise over Roatan.
Day 5 of #LRBC 34. No one can resist the blues, no Day 5 of #LRBC 34. No one can resist the blues, not even the creatures of the deep.
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Recent Updates

  • Driftin’ & Driftin’ w/ G. LOVE 11/5 @ 5p CST
  • Driftin’ & Driftin’ Happy Hour Episode 6 w/ Keb’ Mo airs Oct. 15 @ 5pm CST!
  • LRBC “Driftin’ & Driftin’ Happy Hour” w/ SHEMEKIA COPELAND & Rev. Billy C. Wirtz! Oct. 1st @ 5PM CST
  • LRBC “Driftin’ & Driftin’ Happy Hour” w/ RONNIE BAKER BROOKS & Rev. Billy C. Wirtz! Sept. 17 @ 5PM CST!
  • LRBC Driftin’ & Driftin’ Happy Hour w/ Ruthie Foster & Rev. Billy C. Wirtz! Sept. 3 @ 5pm CST
  • LRBC “Driftin’ & Driftin’ Espisode 2: Sail Away w/ Tommy Castro” August 20 @ 5pm CST

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Founded in 2002, The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise is the world’s only fully chartered blues cruise, sailing twice annually.

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And to think we’ll be sailing on this beauty in And to think we’ll be sailing on this beauty in 457 days! 😍 Very cool time-lapse of Rotterdam’s float out. Video courtesy of @halcruises BOOKING NOW! #36 Eastern Caribbean Blues Cruise sailing Jan 29-Feb 5, 2022. Visit bluescruise.com for more details! • • • #bluescruise bluesin #bluescruise #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #ourshipkicksass #realbluesmatters #hollandamericaline #hollandamerica #rotterdam
@mitchwoods88 ... We're ready! @mitchwoods88 ... We're ready!
Link in bio - Daily schedule below! Join us on FB Link in bio - Daily schedule below! Join us on FB Live or Youtube 🔥 Day 1, Sunday 10/25 Theme: Hometown Blues Sail Away Delay Party w/ Danielle Nicole Band Virgin Party w/ RUF Records Blues Caravan w/ Jeremiah Johnson, Ryan Perry & Whitney Shay Returnee Party w/ Surprise Guests Elvin Bishop w/ Mickey Thomas & Charlie Musselwhite Mitch Woods Day 2, Monday 10/26 Theme: Soul Blues & Give Me Back My Wig!! Gospel Brunch w/ Mr. Sipp Johnny Rawls Shemekia Copeland w/ Ronnie Baker Brooks Keb' Mo' Kelley Hunt Day 3, Tuesday 10/27 Theme: Carnival Dom Flemons Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Taj Mahal & Phantom Blues Band Rev. Billy. C. Wirtz w/ Barry Cuda & Mick Kilgos Cherry Sea Breeze Drink Demo w/ Tom Burns Day 4, Wednesday 10/28 Theme: Pirates Hadden Sayers Surprise Guest Terrance Simien Culinary Kenny Neal Walter Trout Eden Brent Day 5, Thursday 10/29 Theme: Legendary Gear Driftin’ & Driftin’ w/ G. Love & Rev. Billy C. Wirtz Vanessa Collier Charlie Musselwhite Lola Sunrise Party Day 6, Friday 10/30 Theme: Legendary Sea Creatures Shakura S’Aida Doug MacLeod Phantom Blues Band Ruthie Foster Mitch Woods Club 88 Highlights Day 7, Saturday 10/31 Theme: Halloween Marquise Knox Tommy Castro Tab Benoit Rev. Billy C. Wirtz Monster Mash Martini Drink Demo w/ Tom Burns ...PLUS LRBC Emcee Hellos, Artist Greetings, Surprise Legendary Cruiser Appearances, Photo Slideshows & Much More!! Join the party by participating in these Live Streams! Share your theme night photos and memories with some of the following hashtags: #bluesin, #bluescruise, #LRBC, #legendarybluescruise, #ourshipkicksass & #realbluesmatters. It will help us all feel like we're at sea again and remind of us of our unforgettable times together. See you tomorrow, stay safe everyone! Roger & the Legendary Krewe
A few of our LRBC staff members up to no good 😜 A few of our LRBC staff members up to no good 😜 Tune in to our Facebook or LRBC Youtube channel next week, October 25-31 for Dry Docked & Landlocked- a Virtual Cruise to see what they’re up to! You won’t want to miss this!!! #bluesin #bluescruise #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #ourshipkicksass #realbluesmatters
Feelin’ the Blues now that summer’s over? We b Feelin’ the Blues now that summer’s over? We bet our Fall LRBC gear will cheer you up! • Surprising your loved one with a Blues Cruise? Let them open some merch from our shop and put the pieces together! 🎁🧩 🎶 🚢 🎫 https://bluescruise.com/shop Legendary Full Zip Hooded Unisex Sweatshirt I’d Rather Be Bluesin” Beanie, Logo Caps and more! LRBC Face Masks are Back In Stock.. Get’em while they last! #bluescruise #bluesin #bluesy #ourshipkicksass #lrbc #fallvibes #fallapparel
We are absolutely thrilled to be the first charter We are absolutely thrilled to be the first charter cruise to sail on @halcruises brand new ship, the Rotterdam in January 2022. Here’s an update from Holland America regarding the newbuild: “Today was another milestone day for Rotterdam! The ship was officially floated out and moved to its outfitting pier with the help of three tugs where all of the touches will be put into place before its July 2021 delivery. Last week Rotterdam celebrated its Coin Ceremony at the Marghera shipyard, and water was let into the dock for the first time. Today, the ship was fully floated out.” We can’t wait to be Bluesin’ on the High Seas with you all again! • • • • #bluescruise #lrbc #ourshipkicksass #hollandamerica#hollandamericaline #hollandamericarotterdam#rotterdam#bluesin#tortola#stthomas#turksandcaicos
Next up on LRBC's Driftin' & Driftin' Happy Hour.. Next up on LRBC's Driftin' & Driftin' Happy Hour... @ronnie_baker_brooks ! This Thursday, Sept 17th at 5pm Central via FB live and available for replay on YouTube. Cheers ya there 🍻 #legendarybluescruise #bluescruise #podcast #happyhour #rbb #ronniebakerbrooks #revbillycwirtz #driftinanddriftin
Open Cabin Sales have begun! Log onto bluescruise. Open Cabin Sales have begun! Log onto bluescruise.com (link in bio) or call our office for pricing and availability. 2022 can't come fast enough 🚢🎶 #bluescruise #ourshipkicksass #lrbc #legendarybluescruise #bluesmusic #blues #festival #festivalseason #hollandamerica #cruise #takemeback
Join us for Legendary Happy Hour on Thursday, Augu Join us for Legendary Happy Hour on Thursday, August 6th @ 5PM CST, featuring an "Exclusive Interview with Blues Cruise Charter Pioneer Roger Naber and Musicologist Reverend Billy C. Wirtz” as they sip their favorite beverages. How did All of these Cruises come about? Tune in and find out!! We’re excited for the first episode of Driftin’ & Driftin’: Tales & Tunes from The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. See you on Facebook LIVE via https://facebook.com/legendarybluescruise on August 6th @ 5PM CST! #bluescruise #bluesmusic #blues #driftinanddriftin #revbilly #revbillycwirtz #happyhour #stayhome
Happy Birthday to our fearless Captain & CEO, Roge Happy Birthday to our fearless Captain & CEO, Roger Naber! Blues music industry veteran of over 40 years and twice awarded "Blues Promoter Of The Year" by The Blues Foundation!! The Mojo is strong with this one!! #ourshipkicksass ❤️✌️😍 #bluescruise #bluesmusic #birthdayboy #elcapitan #captain #jollyroger #legendarybluescruise
#blackouttuesday #theshowmustbepaused #blackouttuesday #theshowmustbepaused
Congratulations to all of the BMA finalists and wi Congratulations to all of the BMA finalists and winners! Huge kudos to the @bluesfoundation who did an outstanding job of live-streaming the event. We're incredibly proud to sponsor this annual honoring of all of the hard working musicians in the blues community 👏
Hey There Cruiser Family! Today, April 24th, mark Hey There Cruiser Family! Today, April 24th, marks our Admiral Roger's 41st Anniversary promoting Legendary Live Blues Musicians for our enjoyment and pleasure. Here he is with his dog Foxy Blue in front of Commander Cody's Commemorative Blues Cruise painting of Bobby Blue Bland, staying at home out of potential harm's way. We are now 6 months away from the 35th LRBC and will keep everyone posted on the progress being made by Holland America to reopen their fleet in mid to late July. This global pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty in all of our lives. In addition to being unable to go out to hear & see live Blues Music performances, one of the hardest issues of our time when sheltering in place has been staying patient. We remain positive and resilient in the fact that through strict safety measures and the CDC approval it has become safe for the cruise industry to operate in and out of the US ports and our Eurodam Ship should be considered good to sail. We will not put our musicians, cruisers or staff in danger. We are unable to cancel our cruise at this time, but must see how things develop over the next 2 -3 months. As always, your deposits and payments are solid with us as most of you you either have a cabin for #35 or will be selecting a cabin for January's #36 LRBC cruise in the coming weeks. If by unforeseen circumstances, the CDC mandates that the Eurodam may not sail, or Holland America may not find a replacement vessel for us, we will either postpone the cruise or forced to cancel. You will have the option at that time to get a full refund or move your deposits/payments to a future cruise. Meanwhile, we are in the process of finding Legendary nuggets of past artist Interviews moderated by scholars such as Bill Wax, Reverend Billy C Wirtz, Art Tipaldi and others as well as jam sessions, special featured events, cooking demos and master classes to link or stream. Check out the LRBC Archive Section, there is a lot to explore…. (Link in bio). Support some of the current Live Streaming events like @cantstoptheblues or join the Blues Foundation @bluesfoundation -- don't forget the 41st Annual BMAs are coming up May 3rd! - The LRBC Krewe
@marcella.simien ‘s Dad aka @terrance_simien wis @marcella.simien ‘s Dad aka @terrance_simien wishing y’all a happy Mardi Gras. . . . #mardigras #mardigras2020 #lrbc #bluescruise
There's still time to book your sweetie a dream va There's still time to book your sweetie a dream vacation! Pay in full by 2/25 and save $100 per person. Fewer than 30 cabins remain... What are you waiting for?! Lineup and Availability at BluesCruise.com 🚢🎵💙 #bluescruise #lrbc35 #lrbc #ourshipkicksass #livemusic #musicfestival #cruise #cruiselife #valentines #valentinesgift #comesailaway
Will we see YOU at the BB King Tribute this weeken Will we see YOU at the BB King Tribute this weekend at @capitoltheatre in NY?! Looking forward to hanging with some of our favorites! @_theycallmekingfish @derekandsusan @shemekia.copeland @tonytccoleman @therealbuddyguy @shemekia.copeland @bobbyrushbluesman and sooooooo many more! #bbking #thethrillisgone #livemusic
It’s hard to describe what @legendarybluescruise It’s hard to describe what @legendarybluescruise is really like until you’ve lived it, but this comes pretty close! . Share this with your favorite cruise virgin, that’ll get ‘em hooked!
Find time for relaxation in between your favorite Find time for relaxation in between your favorite concerts on #LRBC35 this October. . Book some time in the Greenhouse Salon & Spa (Holland America booking numbers 4-5 weeks prior to sailing). Trust us, it’ll help you recover from all those late night jam sessions.
The Nieuw Statendam’s Crow’s Nest houses @lege The Nieuw Statendam’s Crow’s Nest houses @legendarybluescruise Pro-Am Jams until the sun comes up. Not a bad place to catch the sun rise over Roatan.
Day 5 of #LRBC 34. No one can resist the blues, no Day 5 of #LRBC 34. No one can resist the blues, not even the creatures of the deep.
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