The kickoff event of the series, “City Cruises Live with Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and Wanyá Morris of Boyz II Men,”will be held April 5 in Washington, D.C., with live performances from Joey Fatone and Wanyá Morris against the scenic backdrop of the nation’s capital from the water.
“I’m beyond excited to kick off the City Cruises Live series alongside my good friend Wanyá Morris. It’s an incredible honor to bring music to the water,” said Joey Fatone.
The nationwide series will be comprised of four event categories: concerts, culinary series, sports-themed cruises with local legends, and Q&As with television personalities.
The Live Concert Series will allow guests to dance all night on an exclusive and intimate concert cruise, where they will be up close and personal with a variety of notable musical headliners, with the chance to meet their favorite artist. Confirmed musical artists include Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men, Lee Brice, Ken Block and Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, Randy Houser, Michael Ray, Mark Wills, Rodney Atkins, Colt Ford, and Elan Trotman.
The Sports Engagement Series will allow fans to relive the championship runs of their favorite sports team, bringing iconic athletes and championship trophies on board for fans to learn first-hand about the legendary moments in their city’s sports history. Planned events include:
- An Evening with Golf Legend John Daly
- 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series Cruise (hosted by AJ Pierzynski and manager Ozzie Guillen)
- 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series Cruise (hosted by Kevin Millar and teammates)
- 1993 Toronto Blue Jays “Walk-Off Home Run” World Series Cruise (hosted by Joe Carter and teammates)
- 2019 Washington Nationals World Series Cruise
- 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series Cruise
- 1999 New York Yankees World Series Cruise
- San Diego Padres All-Star Cruise
- Chicago Bears Cruise (hosted by NFL Hall-of-Famer Brian Urlacher and teammates)
- Super Bowl XXVI Washington Commanders Cruise (hosted by Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien and teammates)
The Culinary Series will be led by award-winning celebrity chef Adrianne Calvo. Debuting in her hometown of Chicago, Calvo will visit City Cruises ports nationwide on a six-city tour throughout the summer and fall, crafting custom menus in each city tailored to their unique culinary scenes. Calvo’s Miami restaurant, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar, has been featured in Zagat, Miami Herald’s “Best of Miami-Dade,” and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.
The Television Celebrity Entertainment Series will offer insights into guests’ favorite shows or movies, including a behind-the-scenes look at being on set and untold stories from the show. Talent to be announced soon.
“City Cruises Live is setting a new standard for on-board entertainment on dining and sightseeing cruises, further positioning Hornblower Group and City Cruises as innovative first movers in the experience-based marine hospitality industry,” said Mike Flaskey, CEO, Hornblower Group.
“This brand-new live event series will surprise and delight our guests, allowing them to get up-close and personal with their favorite stars. Imagine dancing to your favorite song, reliving a championship sports moment with the players themselves, or going home with a new dinner recipe after an evening on one of our iconic vessels. Nothing tops making memories with friends and family, and I look forward to welcoming new and returning guests alike to come aboard and experience City Cruises Live soon.”
The series leans into the growing tourism trend of travelers prioritizing unique experiences over purchased goods, seeking to create lifelong memories with their family, friends, and communities. By incorporating exclusive events into City Cruises’ existing sightseeing and dining cruises, guests can experience the cruise operator’s world-class hospitality on another level, curated to their favorite interests and passions in the cities they love.
