Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, and Vibee, the Live Nation-founded music-led destination experience company, have announced Boots on the Water, a five-day honky tonk adventure on the high seas sailing February 8-13, 2025 from Miami, FL to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Gem. First Round Pre-sale Signups are open now through March 31 at 11:59 pm (ET). Final Round Pre-sale Signups will conclude April 3 at 11:59 pm (ET) with the public on-sale beginning April 5 at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at www.bootsonthewatercruise.com. Those who book before April 7 will receive $100 off their cabin (per person) and a $50 shore excursion credit (per room.)
Boots on the Water will showcase a stellar slate of concerts from Country legends, unique collaboration shows, and a wide range of fan experiences alongside top artists. The rhinestone-studded voyage boasts an all-star lineup that includes Big & Rich Featuring Gretchen Wilson, Craig Morgan, Jo Dee Messina, Lonestar, Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery, Pam Tillis, Little Texas, Suzy Bogguss, Sarah Gayle Meech, and more. The fully immersive schedule of events will consist of an array of activities such as: Whiskey Tastings; The Big Game Watch Party; Panel with Agents, Managers, and Artists; Toby Keith Tribute Show; Acoustic Mornings; Line Dancing with Boot Scoot USA; Silent Disco with Shut Up & Dance; Live Band Karaoke with Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights; Bellyflop Contest with Jo Dee Messina; Cruise Kickoff Tailgate; Stories Behind The Songs Podcast Recording; and Theme Nights. There will also be special Songwriter’s Sessions presented by Nashville’s famed The Listening Room Café, featuring Kelly Archer, Phil Barton, Chris Blair, Chris DeStefano, Brett James, AJ Kross, Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley, Tim Nichols, Liz Rose, and Stephony Smith. So grab your Stetson, dust off your boots, and join Sixthman and Vibee for a vacation that promises Southern hospitality, great music, and memories that will last a lifetime.
“Fun, sun, and boot scootin’ on the pool deck while island hopping through the Caribbean immersed in all things country music, now that sounds like a vacation,” said Jeff Cuellar, Sixthman CEO.
Norwegian Gem will pull out all the stops for the Country Music floating festival, with fully stocked bars on (almost) every corner, tasty dining experiences, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Gem Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and so much more.
“Vibee and Sixthman have joined forces to bring the spirit of country music and the iconic Nashville scene to the seas,” said Harvey Cohen, President of Vibee. “‘Boots on the Water' guests will have the opportunity to not only see an incredible slate of ‘90s and 2000s country artists and talented songwriters perform up-close but will do so while traveling in the paradise of the Caribbean! Music is always at the center of the Vibee experience, and we’re excited for adventurers to join us and some of their favorite artists on this unique journey.”
Beyond the onboard experience, Boots on the Water cruisers will have the chance to enjoy unforgettable shore excursions in Nassau, Bahamas (the ultimate vacationer’s paradise with its laid-back vibes, palm trees covered in coconuts, and refreshing, crystal-clear waters) and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas (offering gorgeous white sand beaches, ideal for snorkeling and swimming with pigs). Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Guests will be able to book excursions upon receipt of their official booking number.
BOOTS ON THE WATER
Sailing February 8-13, 2025
From Miami, FL To Nassau And
Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
Aboard Norwegian Gem
Lineup:
Big & Rich Featuring Gretchen Wilson
Craig Morgan
Jo Dee Messina
Lonestar
Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery
Pam Tillis
Little Texas
Suzy Bogguss
Sarah Gayle Meech
Hosted by Lorianne Crook of Crook & Chase
Plus Songwriters presented by Nashville’s The Listening Room Café:
Kelly Archer
Phil Barton
Chris Blair
Chris DeStefano
Brett James
AJ Kross
Lee Thomas Miller
Wendell Mobley
Tim Nichols
Liz Rose
Stephony Smith
