The rhinestone-studded vacation at sea showcases intimate concerts from country legends, unique collaboration shows, and once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences

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 through March 31st at 11:59 pm ET. Final Round Pre-sale Signups will conclude April 3rd at 11:59 pm ET with the public on-sale beginning April 5 at 2 pm ET, exclusively at bootsonthewatercruise.com. Those who book before April 7th 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. Lorianne Crook of Crook & Chase will host.

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.

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 four to six weeks prior to sailing. Guests will be able to book excursions upon receipt of their official booking number.