SPILL NEWS: ON THE BLUE CRUISE 2025 ANNOUNCED

ON THE BLUE CRUISE 2025 ANNOUNCED

WORLD’S GREATEST CLASSIC ROCK CRUISE SAILING AUGUST 22-29, 2025 OUT OF BOSTON ABOARD NORWEGIAN GEM

On The Blue, one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has announced the return of the world’s greatest classic rock experience at sea, On The Blue Cruise (OTBC), in 2025.

Hosted and headlined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist Justin Hayward, the voice of The Moody Blues, and featuring an array of events and musical performances from over 25 artists, this seven-night full-ship charter cruise will set sail August 22-29, 2025 aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Gem® and depart out of Boston, Massachusetts. The music charter, dubbed Forever Autumn, will visit four ports: Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia, Saint John, New Brunswick, and Portland, Maine.

This voyage is truly unique for several reasons. It’s the first seven-day cruise that On The Blue has ever produced and it’s also their inaugural journey visiting some of North America’s most incredible ports of call. Additionally, OTBC ‘25 marks the first music cruise charter to depart out of the Northeast, making it an unprecedented experience for all attendees.

JUSTIN HAYWARD (PHOTO CREDIT MARTA SZCZESNIAK)

OTBC 2025’s public on-sale kicks off today (10/3) at 12 Noon ET/9:00 am PT, with cabins starting at $1,899.00 per person (double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplement). For booking and more info, visit OnTheBlueCruise.com and follow @OnTheBlueCruise on Facebook.

Hayward’s performances will include songs from his solo archives along with deep cuts from five decades of material from The Moody Blues. Plus, fans will be able to attend an intimate Q&A with the rock legend, who will be sharing insight into his career and music. This year’s cruise theme, Forever Autumn, is taken from the title of a fan-favorite recording of Hayward’s.

In addition to Hayward, OTBC 2025’s lineup features Alan Parsons, Dave Mason, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Colin Blunstone from The Zombies, Al Stewart, Leonid & Friends (the music of Chicago), Ambrosia, April Wine, Wishbone Ash, Honeymoon Suite, Fran Cosmo (former lead singer of Boston), The Weeklings, The Young Dubliners, Ricky Nelson Remembered, Pat Travers, Randy Hansen, Top of the World (the music of The Carpenters), Mellow Yellow, Marbin, Fernando Perdomo, The Bottom Feeders, The Empty Pockets, All Hat No Cattle, and Dueling Pianos.

Beyond the many band performances on multiple stages, the cruise will feature well-curated activities and events, such as artist photo experiences, themed-nights, Mellow Yellow Dance Party, Painting with Rock Stars, The Blue Note Dance Club, wine tasting events, with much more to be announced. Also, it will be whale watching season, so travelers might catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures.

NORWEGIAN GEM

For the first time in OTBC history, attendees will enjoy the intimate and relaxed ambiance of Norwegian Cruise Line’s stunning Jewel-class ship, the Norwegian Gem®. This ship is specifically designed to cater to the concert cruise industry, offering a unique and memorable experience, top-tier music venues, exceptional dining choices, and the renowned friendly and attentive service of NCL. The ship also features a stellar pool deck that transforms into the Outdoor Concert Stage where guests can bask in the sun while watching the all-star lineup of bands perform. When it comes to dining, you can find a variety of complimentary and specialty restaurants, including Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro, and Teppanyaki. For some “me time,” there’s the award-winning Mandara Spa and Thermal Suite, as well as hot tubs and pools. The excitement doesn’t end when the sun goes down, the ship also offers unique bars and lounges, as well as a casino. Click here for a full list of things to do on the ship, as well as photos and more.

About On The Blue

Over the last 20 years, On The Blue (OTB) has become a leader in music cruise charter innovation, having produced some of the world’s greatest floating fan festivals (including On The Blue Cruise, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Cruise to the Edge, and more) and entertaining more than 130,000 passengers. OTB has run dozens of charter and large group programs for organizations, corporations, celebrities, and artists throughout North America, playing a major role in the development of ground-breaking themed cruise concepts.. Past charters include an array of Fortune 500 companies, plus theme cruises featuring entertainers such as Dave Matthews, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Journey, Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Night Ranger, The Moody Blues, Alan Parsons, The Orchestra, UFO, Queensrÿche, Tesla, Cinderella, Steve Hackett of Genesis, Yes, Little River Band, UK, Carl Palmer, Greg Lake, O.A.R., and many others. For more info, visit OTBlue.com and click here for exclusive cruise merch.

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