Thanks to its longstanding partnership with Sixthman, a leader in community-inspired, themed cruise experiences that bring artists and fans together, Norwegian Cruise Line is known for hosting some of the top music festival cruises on board its ships.
From some of the biggest rock experiences at sea to The Broadway Cruise, Sixthman’s themed cruises connect fans with their favorite artists through intimate performances and immersive onboard experiences.
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In recent years, Sixthman has branched out to use its expertise in music festivals to curate themed cruises for athletes, comedians, actors, and brands, too, offering fans of all types a new way to vacation.
As today’s travelers become increasingly keen to combine their vacations with their passions, themed cruises are surging in popularity, driving waves of unique sailings across multiple cruise lines.
Sixthman’s early 2026 lineup on Norwegian Cruise Line ships shows just how niche and diverse today’s themed cruises are becoming.
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Sixthman’s themed cruises sail from Miami on Norwegian Joy and from Tampa on Norwegian Jewel.
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True Crime Cruise to sail in January 2026
Armchair detectives who are obsessed with solving real-life crimes can take their sleuthing skills to sea and compare notes with others on board the first-ever true crime cruise in January 2026.
Sixthman is teaming up with podcast studio and network Wondery for a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at sea, Wondery’s Exhibit C Presents: A True Crime Cruise. Sailing Jan. 26 – 30, 2026 from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas on Norwegian Joy, the cruise will bring true crime podcasts to life at sea.
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Highlights of the true-crime cruise include murder mystery events, opportunities to connect with true-crime podcast hosts, interactive workshops and panel discussions with true-crime experts, and more.
America’s Most Wanted co-hosts John and Callahan Walsh will headline the cruise along with hosts of popular true crime podcasts RedHanded, Scamfluencers, Generation Why, Hollywood & Crime, and Kill List. Passengers on this intriguing sailing will also hear from forensic experts, former police officers, behaviorists, and more.
Savannah Bananas cruise returns in February 2026
Sixthman is also bringing another unique, fan-fueled event to sea in early 2026 with the return of Bananaland at Sea, an immersive cruise experience with the wildly popular Savannah Bananas and other Banana Ball teams and cast members.
The Savannah Bananas exhibition baseball team has built a massive fan base for putting their own entertaining spin on the game. Dubbed Banana Ball, the fan-focused game features fast-paced rules, choreographed dances, and wild antics all in the name of fun.
Last year, the team invited fans to get in on the Banana Ball fun and connect with players and crew with its first Bananaland at Sea cruise from Miami. Now, fans have the opportunity to go bananas again on a four-day sailing from Tampa to Cozumel from Feb. 9 – 13, 2026 on board Norwegian Jewel.
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Fans can expect the Savannah Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters, Texas Tailgaters, and the whole cast to be up to their usual antics full of competition and fun — singing, dancing, banana tossing, and more. Bananaland at Sea will include a full lineup of interactive activities for all ages, including performances each day.
Along with true crime and Banana Ball cruises, Sixthman will also host Emo’s Not Dead’s E.N.D Cruise 2026 from Jan. 22 – 26, 2026 on Norwegian Joy sailing from Miami to Costa Maya, Mexico, and country music cruise Boots on the Water from Feb. 13 – 18, 2026 on Norwegian Jewel sailing from Tampa to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Jay & Silent Bob Present Cruise Askew will also set sail on Norwegian Jewel from Tampa to Costa Maya from Feb. 18 – 22, 2026.
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