I could never go on a cruise, myself. Too crowded, commercialized, and dirty, from what I can tell. While it would be amazing too have so many awesome bands in one place, I would much rather do something like the RIO concert in Paris or the various prog festivals like RosFest for a vacation involving prog.

I wish I could go....I think it would be pretty cool. I also hear there is opportunity to meet the bands on a more casual basis around the pool or just lounging around....talking music, would be cool to have that opportunity. I mean you can't stay locked in your cabin the whole time!

Highlights by word of mouth for 2014 were:

Asturius (Electric Asturias)

Moon Safari

Lifesigns

Three Friends(Gentle Giant)

SAGA

Sound Of Contact (Simon Collins)

Soft Machine Legacy

Stick Men

...and Stick Men w/ special guest Eddie Jobson on "Red" and "Larks Tongues in Aspic Parts 1 & 2"

I mean...where else are you going to see Stick Men with Eddie Jobson? They should seriously make that stick for a tour. It was received very well. Where else are you going to see Phil Collins's son Simon on stage with Steve Hackett on Supper's Ready as well as John Wetton?

Yes...is already established...but of course...were great. Steve Hakcett and UK as well. I didn't see Strawbs but now kicking myself. I thought it was the acoustic version...but later found out John Hawken was on-board playing keys. My bad. Angry

Queensryche was very good if you like that sort of thing...even without Geoff Tate. I was impressed. Seems they have a second wind in them with Todd on vocals.

Great cruise all around, lots of food and kindred spirits. Artists seem to enjoy themselves talking to fans or, at least...keeping a stiff upper lip and tolerating it. All depended on how one conducted oneself.

I recommend the cruise for anyone at least once. I will likely go back (all depending if they mix up the line-up again).

Edited by Gooner - April 13 2014 at 11:24

SOC was fantastic!

Had Van der Graaf t on first night!

^

Happy for you mate!

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there was also the after hours prog jam after all of the concerts (of the cruise or that day, idk which) that i really liked. i wonder if anyone here was a part of that.

Progrockdude

PJ20 wrote:

If they played good prog music .. then that would be an ideal cruise trip

what's that supposed to mean??

Progrockdude

So you live....at the....bottom of the sea.... VdGG on a cruise - the whole concept does my head in.

I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there.....

What it is you hate about cruises?
I was a cruise virgin when I went, so I can't compare.

--
Frank Swarbrick
Belief is not Truth.

Cruise To The Edge

If they played good prog music .. then that would be an ideal cruise trip

If they played good prog music .. then that would be an ideal cruise trip