Norwegian Jade and Pearl to Host Immersive Vacation Experience Featuring a Jon Bon Jovi Show, a Q&A Storyteller Set, Panels, Presentations, A Memorabilia Gallery and More 

 

Caribbean Cruise Aboard Norwegian Jade Sails April 12 from Miami to the Bahamas, while the Mediterranean Cruise Aboard Norwegian Pearl Sails August 26 from Barcelona to Majorca

 

Register for the pre-sale now for priority booking at runawaytoparadise.com

 

 

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today announced it will host Rockand Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy® Award-winner Jon Bon Jovi’s Runaway ToParadise cruise vacations in partnership with Runaway Tours, creators of world-classintimate artists experiences, and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festival vacationexperiences.

 

Norwegian Jade will be hosting Runaway To Paradise’s Caribbean cruise, which will besailing from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas on April 12-16, while Norwegian Pearl will hostthe Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Palma, Majorca on August 26-30.

 

The Runaway To Paradise immersive fanexperience will feature Jon Bon Jovi joiningcruisers on board the ship at eachdestination port. Guests will be treated to afull rock show on the pool deck starring JonBon Jovi and the 11-piece Kings of Suburbiaband, a second acoustic storyteller set wherecruisers can ask Jon all of their burningquestions, multiple shows from supportartists (to be announced), and panels withkey figures from Bon Jovi’s storied history, allthe while sipping Jon and Jesse Bongiovi’snew wine, Hampton Water rosé and enjoyingthe stunning amenities of Norwegian CruiseLine Jewel class ships.

 

The action on Runaway To Paradise goes farbeyond the music. Guests will get up closewith historic memorabilia in the Jon Bon Jovi Gallery, shop for new looks in the Hart NDagger pop up shop, and even enjoy a meal while giving back to those in need at TheJBJ Soul Kitchen that will be brought to life on board. All guests will take home anautographed event lithograph, and fans who book in the first 400 staterooms on eachcruise will get an opportunity to take a picture with Jon Bon Jovi.

 

“Ever since we started Runaway Tours, it’s given me such joy to entertain the fans andtell them the stories of where my songs came from. What I’ve realized after all theseyears is that they’ve found not only my stories, but their own,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “Hundreds of people have gotten together every time we take off for a destination, andlong-lasting friendships are born. We want to continue that tradition in Runaway’s fully-immersive vacation trips. Get ready, we’ll see you out there!”

 

Designed with Norwegian’s signature cruising freedom and flexibility in mind, the award-winning sister ships Norwegian Jade and Pearl allow for guests to create their idealcruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of world-classentertainment options and no formal dress codes. As part of Norwegian’s famed Jewelclass, the ships, which can accommodate upwards of 2,400 guests, feature some of theindustry’s top amenities, including 14 bars and lounges, 15 unique dining experiences,the first bowling alleys at sea and more. Both Norwegian Jade and Pearl wererefurbished in 2017 as part of the Norwegian Edge™ program, with Norwegian Jade nowfeaturing new venues and concepts, such as The Pit Stop, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, andthe Bliss Ultra Lounge, and both ships featuring modernized accommodations and publicspaces.

 

“We are beyond excited to host Runaway to Paradise aboard Norwegian Jade and Pearl”said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Hosting an international rock and roll sensation like Jon Bon Jovi is a testament of ourcommitment to offer world-class entertainment for all who sail with us. With the recentrefurbishments, both of the ships are ideal venues to host this musical experience andwill certainly provide our guests with the vacation of a lifetime.”

 

Double occupancy staterooms on Runaway To Paradise begin at $1,895 (USD) perperson for the Caribbean sailing, and $2,221 (USD) per person for the Mediterraneansailing, plus taxes and fees. Low deposits and flexible payment plans are available. Forthe best selection of staterooms, fans are encouraged to register for the cruise pre-saleat runawaytoparadise.com

 

For more information on Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Pearl, or to book a cruiseaboard one of Norwegian’s ships, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit www.ncl.com.

 

 

About Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breakingthe boundaries of traditional cruising.  Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruiseindustry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacationon their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and noformal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-stylecruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a widevariety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxuryenclave with suites, a private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers.Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibilityto explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.

 

For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in theU.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following socialchannels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram andYouTube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; andWeChat: @gonclcn.

 

About Jon Bon Jovi

Self-reliance, optimism, and a community are key concepts that define Jon Bon Jovi’smusic and charitable efforts. The front man for the Grammy Award-winning band BonJovi has not only written and performed countless rock anthems, he has utilized hisspotlight and raised millions of dollars to aid the working poor, the homeless, and thehungry. After selling more than 130 million albums and performing in over 50 countriesfor more than 37.5 million fans, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall ofFame in 2018 in recognition of their longevity and impact on popular music for the pastthree decades.

 

Jon is also the Chairman of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, a non-profit organizationdedicated to bringing about positive change and helping those in need “one SOUL at atime.” The Soul Foundation funds partnerships that address the issues of food andshelter, benefitting temporary shelters, transitional housing for teens, permanentsupporting housing (including housing for vents and special needs populations), andproviding home ownership opportunities. In October 2011, the Foundation opened thefirst JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, NJ, then a second location in Toms River, NJ in 2016.These community restaurants have since served over 80,000 meals.

 

About Sixthman

Sixthman festivals tear down walls between artists and fans by creating community-inspired vacation experiences on land and at sea. Since 2001, Sixthman has set thestage for moments that make life rock, serving more than 250,000 guests onunforgettable vacations at sea with their favorite bands and brands. These carefullycurated, intimate events bring non-stop performances, artist collaborations and a trulyimmersive experience that celebrates community and changes expectations of what avacation should be. Sixthman’s domestic home ports include New Orleans, Miami, andTampa, travelling to dream destinations in the Virgin Islands, Belize, Honduras, Mexico,and The Bahamas. Beginning in 2019, Sixthman will expand their festivals at sea toEurope, sailing from Barcelona, Spain to exotic Mediterranean ports, and bring theirinnovative festivals to world class, all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic. LIVELOUD.

 

About Runaway Tours

Runaway Tours, in partnership with EBG (Entertainment Benefits Group) was created with one goal in mind: to super-serve the super-fan. Dedicated to creative once-in-a-lifetime, unique travel experiences for fans, Runaway Tours offers exclusive vacation packages available nowhere else.  Only Runaway Tours will host you in a luxurious hotel, welcome you with private receptions and cocktail hours, provide great tickets to concerts and/or exclusive performances, throw members-only parties, and offer you the opportunity to meet your favorite performer!  If you want to be a part of this experience, you need to book a Runaway Tours adventure!