The latest cruise-based destination event will focus on bluegrass and Americana music. Mountain Song at Sea will sail from February 1-4, 2013 aboard the Norwegian Sky, departing from Miami, FL and stropping in Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Organized the promoters of North Carolina’s Mountain Song Festival and Steve Martin collaborators Steep Canyon Rangers, the cruise will also feature performances by David Grisman Sextet,the Punch Brothers, Del McCoury Band, Tim O’Brien and Brian Sutton, The Kruger Brothers, Peter Rowan, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, The Travelin’ McCourys, Shannon Whitworth, Della Mae,Town Mountain, The Deadly Gentlemen, Jon Stickley Trio and Mandolin Orange, among others.

In addition, the four-day festival will boast artist Q&A sessions, a poker tournament with Steep Canyon Rangers, beer and wine tastings, workshops, games, a jam room and other activities. While many of the cruise’s theme nights and events have yet to be revealed, Mountain Song at Sea already promises Bloody Marys & Bingo and a Rep Your Roots Night.