Experiences
Meet & Greet with Joe Bonamassa
Our talented and humble host, Joe Bonamassa, will be meeting guests on the ship for this exclusive experience! Between the jamming and stunning performances, meet Joe B. and get your picture with a living Blues legend.
**SALES FOR THIS EXPERIENCE HAVE CLOSED.
*Meet & Greet proceeds will go towards Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Inc. and are tax-deductible for the 2024 tax year.
Live from Nerdville w/ Joe Bonamassa
Join Joe Bonamassa as he hosts a live recording of his podcast, LIVE from Nerdville, where he will interview multiple special guests about their lives and careers! Hear the exclusive content before it airs later this year on his podcast. This year’s special guests will be Grace Potter, Kim Wilson, & John Oates!
Meet & Greet with Joe Bonamassa
Our talented and humble host, Joe Bonamassa, will be meeting guests on the ship for this exclusive experience! Between the jamming and stunning performances, meet Joe B. and get your picture with a living Blues legend.
**SALES FOR THIS EXPERIENCE HAVE CLOSED.
*Meet & Greet proceeds will go towards Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Inc. and are tax-deductible for the 2024 tax year.
Wine Tasting w/ Jesse Roper
KTBA brings you a 2-in-1 blues vacation experience with a luxurious tasting featuring delicious, well-balanced wines paired with an incredible live performance from Jesse Roper! We’ll explore a flight of 6 different luscious wines from Delicato Family Wines served alongside an assortment of snacks to complement the selection. Join us in the elegant Summer Palace Dining Room for exquisite wines, amazing music, and the company of your fellow cruisers.
*Wine Tasting proceeds will go towards Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Inc. and are tax-deductible for the 2024 tax year.
Whiskey Tasting w/ Daddy Long Legs
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Bardstown Bourbon Company tasting experience to enjoy crafted whiskeys and bourbons together. Daddy Long Legs will incorporate a fun intimate performance to accompany the unique spirits that are not available anywhere else on the ship! Savor a flight of seven hand-selected craft whiskeys while learning of their origins and flavors directly from the Bardstown team themselves. A perfectly paired plate will be served of small bites to enhance the flavors of your sipping selection! To top it off, your ticket includes a Bardstown swag bag of goodies to take home!
*Whiskey Tasting proceeds will go towards Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Inc. and are tax-deductible for the 2024 tax year.Bota Box Happy Hours
Stop by Magnum’s on our days at sea to enjoy tastings of white and red wines from Bota Box! Tasting plates will be provided to round out your vino experience making it the perfect opportunity to expand your palate, listen in to Guest Jams, and meet new KTBA at Sea friends! Check the schedule for Bota Box Happy Hour times.
Guest Jams
You spoke and we listened - Guest Jams are back by popular demand! Bring your own instrument or use our gear and make some beautiful music with your fellow Blues Cruisers.
Autograph Sessions
Whether you're there to meet an all-time favorite or an artist you just discovered, the Autograph Sessions are a great place to meet the musicians and get your KTBA memorabilia signed!
NOTE: Joe Bonamassa will not be in attendance.
Grace Potter: A Road Trip Down the Mother Road & Beyond
Follow Grace Potter and her band for an afternoon drive down the Mother Road. Grace is ready to take her latest record up a gear as well as take a turn with some of her other favorite anthems of the road. Get ready, set, and go up to the Pool Deck for a good time with all your favorite cruise stop angels!
"You Wrecked Me"
Robert Jon & the Wreck Perform the Music of Tom Petty
California rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck pay homage to the one and only Tom Petty. Come join the party as the band & special guests cover classics and fan favorites from Petty's legendary Heartbreakers and solo career.
Jimmy Vivino All-Star Super Session
Jimmy Vivino brings the heat with fellow KTBA at Sea artists for this legendary All-Star Super Session. We look forward to this collaboration every single year; you never know who will show up!
Acoustic Mornings
Rise and shine! Grab a cup of joe and wake up with stripped-down sets from some of your favorite artists during Acoustic Mornings. This year's participating artists are Brandon "Taz" Niederauer, Jesse Roper, Jack Barksdale, & Memphissippi Sounds!
Campfire Sessions
Join us in the Stardust Theater for songs, storytelling and special collaborations as part of our annual Campfire Sessions! Hosted by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Oates, this special set will feature can't-miss performances from King King, Nikki Hill, & Ron Artis.
More Amenities
In addition to programming that we'll plan especially for Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea, guests can enjoy the following amenities on Norwegian Pearl:
