Here's What To Expect

Discover exquisite photographs of legendary musicians such as B.B. King, Rolling Stones, The Who, and more captured by renowned photographers. From vibrant original prints to coveted collector’s pieces, this exclusive onboard auction offers a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of music history.

You can even bid on these items and bring them home with you! Check the schedule for bidding times!

Our talented and humble host, Joe Bonamassa, will be meeting guests on the ship for this exclusive experience! Between the stunning views, you receive a free drink, passed hors d'oeuvres will have a chance to meet Joe B. and get your picture with a living Blues legend! 

Standard Package - Price: $500.00 USD* per package
Each package includes: Admission for yourself and a guest (2 people), one professional digital photo with Joe, and up to two items to be signed per package. Plus each guest will receive a special KTBA II cruise collectible vinyl featuring the 2016 lineup! No photos are permitted to be taken using guest phones/cameras at this experience.

Single Ticket Option - Price: $250.00 USD* per package
Single Ticket Includes: Admission for yourself, one professional digital photo with Joe, and up to one item to be signed per package. Plus each guest will receive a special KTBA II cruise collectible vinyl featuring the 2016 lineup! No photos are permitted to be taken using guest phones/cameras at this experience.

Capacity is limited, secure your spot now! And the Single ticket option will have extremely limited availability.

Proceeds benefit the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Inc. and are tax-deductible for the 2026 tax year

RETURNING DUE TO FAN DEMAND!

Indulge your senses at KTBA at Sea’s Sip & Savor Festival—an exclusive experience designed to delight your palate and your soul. This unique event features an intimate performance from The Cinelli Brothers, paired with a tasting journey of carefully curated small bites and top-shelf spirits. Savor an array of flavors as you explore carefully curated premium wines, tequila, bourbon and ready to drink mixed cocktails, each perfectly paired with a delicious small plate. This one-of- a-kind festival-style event is the ultimate fusion of flavor and music, creating the perfect setting to mingle with your fellow Blues Cruisers. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of taste, tunes, and togetherness!

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Price: $85.00 USD* per person

Each ticket includes: entry into the food festival, where guests can explore five tasting tables featuring several different types of spirits. Guests will also receive a welcome drink and one raffle ticket per person, which can be used to enter a drawing to win their favorite featured alcohol—winners will be chosen at the end of the event.

Proceeds benefit the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Inc. and are tax-deductible for the 2026 tax year.

The Ignite Artist Showcase spotlights this year’s emerging talent—artists who are carrying blues into the future while honoring the deep traditions that shaped it. These rising voices bring fresh energy, bold perspectives, and serious musicianship to the genre, proving that the blues is as alive and evolving as ever. Don’t miss this special performance featuring Nat Myers, Sonny Gullage, Les Greene & The Swayzees, Lonesome Joy, and Bleau Otis Band. Come experience the next generation of blues as they take the stage and help write the music’s next chapter.

Three-time Blues Music Award nominee Reverend Peyton presents an intimate “Front Porch Fingerpicking Set.” Widely regarded as one of today’s premier fingerpickers, Peyton blends masterful guitar work with storytelling rooted in the Mississippi Delta blues tradition. Having studied under legends like T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour, and David “Honeyboy” Edwards, this set showcases the history, heart, and soul of country blues.

Living in Texas for over 20 years was an education that changed my life. The history of Texas Blues is as original as the Blues itself. The combination of Texas strut and swagger with western rock and roll have produced some of the most iconic six string slingers in history. We’re excited to pay tribute to our Texas Blues Giants!

A soul-filled celebration honoring the inspirational songs and artists of the 1950s and 1960s featuring Les Greene & The Swayzees.

New Orleans own, Kevin “Sonny” Gullage vocal stylings stems from a blend of true southern gospel and rich delta blues. Sonny’s musical lineage can be traced back to blues legend “Leadbelly” and he is the grandson of noted New Orleans gospel singer the late Sister Alberta Gullage. So if you want to feel blues that touches your soul check out Kevin “Sonny” Gullage and the Blues Groovers.

Hosted by Ruthie Foster: Honoring the women who taught the world how to sing, shout, and survive. Celebrating the spirit of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and other blues, gospel, and soul trailblazers who brought sanctified fire to the stage.

Put on your psychedelic dance shoes and explore the blues through the kaleidoscopic lens of the Grateful Dead.

Wake up to stripped-down sets from some of your favorite artists on board who have been hand-selected to be this year’s Acoustic Mornings artists! Join Nat Myers, Sonny Gullage, Tommy Emmanuel CGP and Bleau Otis for a great start to your day. Grab some sweet and savory breakfast pastries and a coffee to add flavorful Monin syrups. It’s the best way to kick off your mornings!

Hosted by Tommy Emmanuel CGP, this beloved KTBA at Sea curation showcases our incredible talent around a cozy campfire in the charming Stardust Theater. Gather around the fire as Ruthie Foster, Megan & Dave of Bywater Call, and D.K. Harrell share stellar stories and soul-filled performances alongside delicious must-have campfire treats.

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! You won’t want to miss this exclusive collaboration show!

Tommy Emmanuel performs a special set spotlighting songs from his new album Living in the Light—his first solo release in over a decade. Coproduced with Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Phish, Little Feat), the album features standout tracks like “Black and White to Color,” “Scarlett’s World,” “A Drowning Heart,” and more acoustic gems.

Travel back to the legendary 1969 Woodstock Music Festival as Bywater Call channels the spirit of the counterculture era. Drawing directly from original Woodstock setlists, this performance features music made famous by Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Joe Cocker, The Who, CCR, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and more. Joined by special guests, expect dynamic jams, nostalgic flair, and the free-spirited vibe of ’69.

Sinners is infused with the raw, soulful influence of the blues, using the music as an emotional backbone rather than just background sound. Gritty guitar lines and moody rhythms reflect themes of pain, resilience, and redemption, grounding the film in an atmosphere that feels authentic, timeless, and deeply human. This film features music from several of our onboard artists!

Join us for a screening complete with popcorn in Spinnaker Lounge on Day 3, starting at 3:00PM.

Documentarian Marty DiBergi follows estranged Spinal Tap bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls as they search for a drummer and prepare for a reunion concert in New Orleans. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a show that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll.

Join us for a screening complete with popcorn in Spinnaker Lounge on Day 2, starting at 12:30PM.

At his world-famous LA guitar shop, founder Norman Harris reflects on his legacy as legendary musicians sing his praises in this heartfelt documentary. 

This film will be showing in cabins.

From an average Joe by day to a guitar hero by night, Guitar Man tells the inspiring story of Joe Bonamassa’s rise to blues stardom. Featuring revealing interviews and electrifying concert footage, the film traces his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the best-selling blues artists of all time.