On The Blue Cruise 2023 (hosted by Justin Hayward) announced
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 2023. This five-day/five-night full-ship charter cruise hosted by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, featuring an array of events and musical performances from over twenty artists (including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Zombies and Dave Mason), will set sail out of Miami, FL aboard the Norwegian Pearl next January 28th – February 2nd and visit two ports: Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico.
On The Blue (OTB), creator of On The Blue Cruises, is a leader in cruise charter innovation, having sailed well over 130,000 passengers in the last 20 years. OTB have deep roots in the music industry, having provided world-class cruise ship production management for celebrities and musical artists for over two decades. OTB has run dozens of charter and large group programs for organizations, corporations, celebrities, and artists throughout North America, and has played major roles in the development of ground-breaking theme cruise concepts. Past charters have included 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.
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.
In addition to Hayward, The Zombies, and Mason, the line-up for OTBC ‘23 includes Alan Parsons, Little River Band, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Renaissance, Orleans, Firefall, The Babys, Lighthouse, Pat Travers Band, The Skatalites, Randy Hansen, Young Dubliners, From A. To Beatles, Tom Toomey, Alan Hewitt & One Nation, Julie Ragins’ Pear Duo, Mellow Yellow, Top of the World (A Carpenters Tribute), Marbin, and Fernando Perdomo & The Out To Sea Band.
Beyond the many band performances on multiple stages, the cruise will feature over-the-top, well-curated activities (such as Artist photo experiences, themed-nights, Mellow Yellow Dance Party, Painting with Rock Stars, with much more to be announced.
With two music-filled days at sea to keep fans entertained day and night, plus a myriad of events and activities, On the Blue Cruise is a playground for the serious fan where music and a luxury cruise unite for the vacation of a lifetime. OTBC ’23 will be a reunion for fans and artists who were aboard past sailings of The Moody Blues Cruise, which sailed annually between 2014-2018, and the inaugural On the Blue Cruise in 2019, which was a huge hit with fans, resulting in a complete sell-out.
