Jam Cruise 8 Activities

Funkn' Formal Fashion Show

Fashion on your Funk goggles and get ready for the first JC Fashion Show! The funkiest-dressed cruisers will be specially invited to strut their stuff down the runway, with JC artist judges and commentary. It could be you! Thu 11:30pm-12:00am | Solar Stage

Jam Cruise Game Show

The original Jam Cruise Game Show debuts! A jazzed up mix of TV’s greatest and home favorites such as Cranium, all topped off with JC’s own funkiness stuffed into one BIG live game show. Throw Lotus and Toubab in the mix and we’ve got ourselves a hysterical party! Mon 5-6pm | Teatro Carlo Felice

Jam Cruise Wedding

Get married (unofficially) on Jam Cruise 8. Keeping the tradition alive, come join all our Jam Cruise newlyweds in a pool deck ceremony led by the legendary, George Porter, Jr. Wed 8:15-8:30pm | Hot Tubs

Pickin’ Party w/Perspectives

6-strings and banjos and mandos, oh my! Bring ‘em if you’ve got ‘em because this pickin’ party with perspectives will quickly evolve into your participation. Hosted by Railroad Earth and Hot Buttered Rum. Wed 5-6pm | Zebra Bar

Rock Star Karaoke

The classic annual event where cruisers proclaim their own singing fame! Led by Maestro Nat Keefe (HBR), the Rock Star Karaoke Orchestra - made up of a menagerie of Jam Cruise artists – backs as you take the stage. Drop your name in the hat for a chance to be a star! Tue 5-7pm | Teatro Carlo Felice

Bingo

Jeff Coffin and Trombone Shorty funkify this classic. Prizes include music festival tickets with all proceeds benefiting Jam Cruise Greening. Thu 1-1:45pm | Teatro Carlo Felice

Toubab Limbo

Jack be limbo. Jack be quick. Jack go under limbo stick. Having fun yet? Yes I am. Toubab do the limbo jam. Tue 4:30-5pm | Solar Stage

Ping Pong Tournament

Think you are the king of the Ping Pong circuit on your deck? Why don’t you test your skills against other cruisers and once Junior Olympic Ping Pong Champion Josh Phillips and his challenger Adam Deitch for the First Come, First SERVE HardBat Ping Pong tournament! Tue 5-6:30pm | S32 Disco

Repeat Offender Party

If you’ve been on Jam Cruise four or more years, this party’s for you. Mon 8-9pm | Pigalle Lounge

Texas Hold ’em

Pull it outta’ the dumpsta’ for the Jam Cruise 8 Texas Hold ‘Em tourney hosted by Ivan Neville! Click here to reserve your spot. Mon 8-11pm | S32 Disco

Basketball Tournament

Bring your high-tops to the black top for 3-on-3 Jam Cruise-style basketball. Think you can beat our Jam Cruise Artist Teams? (JJ Jungle, Skerik, Mike D, The Motet, Toubab Krewe, and…) Wed 4:30-6pm | Sport Deck

Vinyasa Yoga

Stay centered on the high seas with Kate O’Donnell’s Vinyasa yoga classes. Enjoy therapeutic yoga techniques and recharge your body and mind. Mon & Thu 11:30am-12:30pm | S32 Disco - Wed 4:30-5:30pm | Solarium

Slide Workshop

If you want to sit side-by-side and watch the guys glide on a slide guitar, then sit back, relax, and get all the facts. (With Robert Randolph, Luther Dickinson and Steve Kimock) Mon 1-2:00pm | Zebra Bar

Sax Syntax

World-renowned legend of Funk Maceo Parker breaks down the Sax Syntax. Join Jeff Coffin and Karl D as they talk about Maceo’s influence on their playing style, participate in the Q&A, and relax as they meld into their own. Mon 3-4pm | Teatro Carlo Felice

African Drumming Workshop

We welcome you to join Toubab Krewe along with the Motet’s Jans Ingber to explore drumming through African influences in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Wed 6-6:45pm | S32 Disco

Cashed Elevator

Ever watched Cash Cab? JC’s version kicks it up a notch! Be prepared - you never know when you are going to step into an elevator and get the chance to win cash and prizes.

Jam Cruise Movie : Outside Out

Starring Col. Bruce Hampton and directed by Mike Gordon, Outside Out is a hilarious twisted tale that is sure to delight and confuse. What could be better? Tue 7-9pm | Pool Deck

Autograph Signing

All the Jam Cruise musicians in one place, at one time. Posters will be available for purchase. Check the Daily Cruise Program for list of Artists. Mon & Thu 2-4pm | S32 Disco

Awards Show

See who wins what at the annual Jam Cruise awards show! Thu 8-9pm | Pool Stage

Jam Cruise 8 Artist Excursions

4x4 Jeep Safari and Dunns River Falls

Experience the real Jamaica in our “Zebra Stripped Safari Jeeps”. Drive up through the famous “Fern Gully” getting a glimpse of the 200 different ferns, have a view of our mountains and valleys seeing our lush nature. We will take you up to the highest viewpoint, “Murphy Hill” (2000 feet above sea level), look down upon Ocho Rios, the cruise ship pier, the Blue Mountains, and on a clear day you can even see “Cuba”.You will pass through small villages, where you can learn the history of old Churches, see local marketplaces and the statue of Christopher Columbus. Taste and learn about our fruits and Jamaica’s great history. The highlight of your tour will be the “Dunn’s River Falls”, where you can climb the 600 foot cascades. w/ John Browns Body

Bob Marley Tour

Come see where Bob Marley the legendary King of Reggae was born in the village of Nine Mile St. Ann on the 6th of February 1945 and where he was laid to rest on the 21st of May 1981 in a mausoleum that you can touch. Bob Marley died on the 11th of May 1981 but up to today his music still reigns. Your journey begins with a drive through fern gully and you will see farmers attending to their farm and herds, until you arrive at the community of nine miles in St Ann, where Bob Marley was born and his final resting place. There you can tour the house were he grew up in, meet the people that grew up with him, touch the bed he actually slept on, and get to know him well. His music lives on with no end in sight. w/ Aaron Redner of Hot Buttered Rum

Stingray City

This tour combines our Stingray Sandbar tour with a snorkeling adventure to assure your customers of the ultimate Grand Cayman in-water experience. Once there, our vessels will depart to the world-famous Stingray City Sandbar for our spectacular “Stingray Encounter.” You will enter the water to feed and play with the Stingrays, a truly unique experience. You will then depart for a breathtaking snorkel adventure at Coral Gardens. Artist TBD