3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, are proud to announce the addition of two new amazing European bands to the Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III lineup. Psychedelic Southern Rock group DeWolff and Denmark’s premier roots-rockers Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado are the latest and final acts to join the star-studded lineup on the third European voyage of Bonamassa’s world-famous floating blues-rock party at sea. Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III sails August 17-22, 2023, traveling from Athens, Greece to Dubrovnik, Croatia and Santorini, Greece aboard the luxurious Norwegian Jade. Limited cabins are available. For complete details and reservations, please visit www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com.

This five-night music festival at sea will feature performances from 20+ amazing blues artists, including Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Blackberry Smoke, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Ruthie Foster and more. Cruisers can expect two unique sets from Bonamassa along with dozens of electrifying live performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that can’t be seen anywhere else. Visit www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com to view the full line-up.

Watch the Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III trailer below.

In addition to the non-stop music, Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III guests will enjoy an array of unique activities and special programming geared towards the ultimate blues enthusiasts. Wine tastings, exclusive raffles, and opportunities to interact with Bonamassa and other artists onboard are just a few of the unique experience’s guests will enjoy at sea. Sign up at www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com to be the first to know when new artists and activities are announced.

Between the non-stop music and onboard events, the ship will dock at stunning ports in two of the most breathtaking cities in the world — Dubrovnik, Croatia, a medieval city adorned with cobblestone lanes that lead to world class restaurants with delicious cuisine, and Santorini, Greece, known for its iconic whitewashed architecture, steep cliffs, and stunning sea views. Shore excursions will be available to purchase until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing.

The stunning Norwegian Jade will provide everything needed to make Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III the most extraordinary cruise vacation yet, with fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Jade Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and much more.

Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III will once again benefit the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), dedicated to providing students and teachers the resources and tools needed to further music education. Founded by Bonamassa in 2011, KTBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to fuel the passion for music by funding programs and scholarships for students and teachers who possess the desire but lack the resources or access to achieve their potential within music education. Through generous corporate sponsorships by industry powerhouses Ernie Ball Strings, Guitar Center, J&R Adventures, and individual donors, KTBA has been able to offer weekly donations to music classrooms and merit-based scholarships all over the United States, reaching over 70,000 students in all 50 states through the funding of over 450 unique projects. In 2020, KTBA took its mission a step further by forming the Fueling Musicians Program, an emergency relief plan for touring musicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. By providing financial assistance for essential living expenses, the Fueling Musicians Program has helped over 300 struggling musicians with immediate cash payments of $1,500. KTBA plans to make the Fueling Musicians Program a permanent part of the organization to help musicians get on their feet and on the road. For more information, please visit keepingthebluesalive.org. 

KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA MEDITERRANEAN III
August 17-22, 2023
Sailing from Athens, Greece to Dubrovnik, Croatia and
Santorini, Greece aboard Norwegian Jade

LINE-UP

JOE Bonamassa
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Blackberry Smoke
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Ruthie Foster
King King
Jimmy Vivino
Laura Cox
Kirk Fletcher
DeWolff
Vanessa Collier
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado
Cardinal Black
Bywater Call
Johnny A.
When Rivers Meet
Eddie 9V
Dom Martin
The Cinelli Brothers
True Strays
Alice Armstrong