Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, and Vibee, the Live Nation-founded music-led destination experience company, have announced the second sailing of Boots on the Water. The five-day honky tonk adventure on the high seas is set for February 13-18, 2026 from Tampa, FL to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico aboard the Norwegian Jewel. First Round Presale Signups are available now through March 9 at 11:59 pm (ET). Final Round Presale Signups will conclude March 12 at 11:59 pm (ET). Public On-Sales begin March 14 at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at www.bootsonthewatercruise.com. Bookings are available for just $100 down per person when they enroll in Automatic Monthly Billing before June 13.
Boots on the Water will once again present live performances and more from the biggest country stars of the 1990s and 2000s, accompanied by a wide range of immersive activities alongside top artists. The 2026 lineup includes Clint Black, Terri Clark, Diamond Rio, Chris Cagle, David Lee Murphy, Deana Carter, Sarah Gayle Meech, Boot Scoot USA, and Shut Up & Dance.
This year’s inaugural voyage of Boots on the Water proved a rhinestone-studded success, with 10 superstar artists and 11 top country songwriters performing for nearly 2,000 guests. The all-star schedule of events kicked off with a Pool Deck sailaway show from Jo Dee Messina as the opulent Norwegian Gem left Miami en route to port stops in Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Further highlights included unforgettable live performances by Big & Rich Feat. Gretchen Wilson, Craig Morgan, Lonestar, Pam Tillis, and Montgomery Gentry Feat. Eddie Montgomery, an “Acoustic Morning” set with Little Texas’ Dwanye O’Brien, and a very special tribute celebrating the late Toby Keith with Suzie Boggus, Little Texas, Sarah Gayle Meech, and Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights. In addition to the non-stop music, Boots on the Water featured once-in-a-lifetime activities including a belly flop competition hosted by Jo Dee Messina, an in-depth conversation about life on the road between Craig Morgan and legendary radio and TV host Lorianne Crook, a whiskey tasting with Eddie Montgomery, live band karaoke with Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights, plus a Big Game Watch Party, late night Silent Disco with Shut Up & Dance, Boot Scoot USA – A Classic Country DJ Party, a Songwriters Workshop presented by Nashville’s The Listening Room, line dancing classes, panels with country music executives, and an array of other memorable moments. Of course, the spectacular Norwegian Gem went all out to ensure Boots on the Water guests enjoyed the most luxurious floating festival ever, with fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Gem Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, Starbucks, and much more. Needless to say, a boot-stompin’ good time was had by all, with next year’s Boots on the Water promising even more old-fashioned country hospitality, great music, and memories sure to last a lifetime.
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BOOTS ON THE WATER
FEBRUARY 13 -18, 2026
Sailing from Tampa, FL to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico
aboard Norwegian Jewel
LINEUP:
Clint Black
Terri Clark
Diamond Rio
Chris Cagle
David Lee Murphy
Deana Carter
Sarah Gayle Meech
The Listening Room Presents Songwriters Sessions
Boot Scoot USA
Shut Up & Dance
Full Throttle Yoga
Liberty Tattoo
+ More To Be Announced
