The first ever Otherside of Paradise at Sea has come to a close. Hosted by The Revivalists in partnership with Sixthman, the band’s inaugural cruise sailed from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard the Norwegian Jewel, and it wrapped its maiden voyage on Saturday after four days of music, games, and sunshine on the Caribbean side of the world. It was the first cruise ever hosted by The Revivalists, and the band marked the occasion with three completely unique, non repeating sets for the passengers who came along.

A Lineup Built for the Ship

The Revivalists were joined by a deep bill of friends and fellow road warriors. Saint Motel and Dawes were among the headliners, with support from Neal Francis, Andy Frasco and The U.N., Moon Taxi, and Say She She. The ship’s schedule also featured Maggie Rose, Hans Williams, and Boyfriend and Rebekah Powell, and the music reached beyond the main stage with songwriters in the round sessions with Dawes and Maggie Rose, and a wine tasting hosted by Saint Motel.

More Than Just Concerts

Sixthman and the band packed the schedule with fan activities that put the passengers in the middle of the action. There was a full band question and answer session, an All in the Family Feud trivia showdown between fans and band members, a Get Rowdy and Run foot race around the ship with members of the band, and a basketball tournament for up to one hundred fans. Theme nights ran through the week, from a Hometown Showdown on opening night to a Good Old Days night, a Birthday in Paradise luau party, and the dressy RevHeads Ball, A Sea Soirée, on Friday.

A Stormy Start, a Smooth Sail

The one wrinkle came on day one, when a passing thunderstorm with lightning forced the crew to close the outdoor pool decks and shift set times to protect people and equipment. The band thanked passengers for being flexible as the schedule was reshuffled, and fans said they understood that safety came first. Performances moved to indoor venues until the sunny Caribbean weather returned, and by most accounts the maiden voyage hit its stride from there. Because the cruise has only just ended, full reviews from media outlets are still to come, but early reactions from the ship point to a high energy, memorable first sail.