CRUISE TO THE EDGE (the Ultimate Prog Rock Cruise): Public On-Sale Begins Today (5/13) and Final Artist Line-up Announced

May 13, 2015 Infrared Magazine Music News, Press Releases Comments Off

DT: MAY 13, 2015

FM: AARON FETERL, MSO PR

CRUISE TO THE EDGE
–THE ULTIMATE PROG ROCK CRUISE–

PUBLIC ON-SALE BEGINS TODAY (5/13) AND ANNOUNCES FINAL ARTIST LINE-UP

THIRD ANNUAL FOUR-DAY, FOUR-NIGHT VOYAGE OUT OF MIAMI
RETURNS ABOARD NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S PEARL
NOVEMBER 15-19 (2015)

FEATURING YES WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARILLION
AND 25-PLUS BANDS

COMPLIMENTARY PRE-CRUISE EVENT FOR CRUISERS ANNOUNCED
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
FEATURING PERFORMANCES FROM MARTIN BARRE OF JETHRO TULL,
THREE FRIENDS AND LIFESIGNS

Above: Marquee for 2015 CRUISE TO THE EDGE

The 2015 CRUISE TO THE EDGE–the ultimate prog rock cruise departing fromMiami and sailing the Caribbean this November 15-19–officially goes on sale to the public today (5/13) and has announced its final artist lineup.

The third annual five-day, five-night cruise will feature multiple stages of progressive rock music from the iconic and GRAMMY-winning rock band YES, special guestMarillion and 25-plus bands, aboard the magnificent NCL Pearl. A new addition to this year’s cruise itinerary is a special pre-cruise event, complimentary to all cruisers, on Saturday, November 14 in Miami (location TBA), before setting sail to crystal clear Bahamian waters, visiting Key West and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. The special pre-cruise concert will feature performances from Martin Barre of JethroTull, Three Friends and Lifesigns.

Cabins aboard the full-ship charter are priced starting at $849 per person for double-occupancy cabins, and $575 per person for quad rooms. For booking and more information, visit: CruisetotheEdge.com.

Legendary progressive rock bands YES and Marillion will lead an all-star lineup aboard this year’s cruise (with most artists playing at least two sets),including:Anathema; Allan Holdsworth; Three Friends; PFM; Saga; Martin Barre, Caravan;Spocks Beard; Nektar; Änglagrd; Lifesigns; Bigelf; IO Earth; Airbag; Casey McPherson; Messenger; Dave Kerzner; Moon Safari; Barracuda Triangle; Jolly; Enchant; Thank You Scientist; Steve Rothery; Bad Dreams; AHEPJ and hosted by UK journalist and preeminent YES expert, Jon Kirkman.

Besides the great musical performances, prog-rock music fans aboard the luxurious NCL Pearl will get a chance to participate in special events and activities, including:after-hours “Electric Prog Jam,“ where passengers become the stars, playing instruments to selected prog rock songs; “Storytellers” style concerts featuring behind-the-scenes stories from select bands, showcasing their writing/recording style and process, band history and more; Prog Panels featuring Q&A sessions; craft beer tasting; and a Bon Voyage Sail-Away Concert.In addition, Multiple Performance Stages throughout the ship will keep the action going into the wee hours with a surprise or two along the way. Finally, cruise attendees will be able to enjoy the ship’s 13 bars and lounges, various eateries, casino, spa, fitness center, basketball and volleyball court, bowling alley and more.

CRUISE TO THE EDGE has been carefully designed to meet the discriminating requirements of the most avid music fan/cruise vacationer, producing a true fan and artist experience in a surreal and relaxing setting. Produced by On the Blue Cruises,CRUISE TO THE EDGE is a playground for the serious fan where music and a luxury cruise hook up for the vacation of a lifetime.