DM&F Caribbean Cruise Getaway

By Waldo Jaquith
There have been rumors for months, and it turned out that they weren't too ridiculous to be true: Dave Matthews & Friends will be the lead act at a Bonnaroo-style festival, only it will take place on a pair of cruise ships and their destination, an island in a Bahamas. The three day cruise will be held from February 3-6. Artists include RatDog, G. Love, Mike Doughty, and the North Mississippi Allstars, among others. The two ships, Majesty of the Seas and Sovereign of the Seas, are operated by Royal Caribbean, holding 2,276 and 2,354 passengers, respectively, placing them on the smaller side as cruise ships go. Majesty of the Seas is thirteen years old, with small cabins that aren't in great shape, but the quality of service tend to make up for such shortcomings. Sovereign of the Seas recently went under a major renovation, and is regarded as a prime example of precisely how to renovate a ship successfully. (Though no renovation can compensate for its cramped cabins, some of the smallest in the industry.) Guests must be 21 to attend, unless accompanied by an adult. Prices start at $1,000/person, with more spacious rooms going for $2,400/person. A $35 Warehouse membership is required. Tickets go on sale at 12pm EST on Monday, October 24.