Tuesday, September 16
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Hot Cocoa Bar
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tankards - Deck 6, MID -
Bingo Cards for Sale
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWD -
Rise & Shine w/ Wilderness Joe O!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Bliss Lounge - Deck 7, MIDStart your day with fascinating insights into Alaska’s natural wonders, including *“The Multi-Flavored Layer Cake”* natural history talk and a look back at the legendary Gold Rush. -
Art Auction Registration
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Magnum's - Deck 6, MID -
Acoustic Mornings
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Atrium - Deck 7, MIDStart your crisp Alaska mornings with warm coffee and acoustic sets in an intimate setting. Enjoy stripped-down performances from talent onboard. These artists will ease you into the day with the perfect soundtrack for serene mornings at sea. -
Autograph Session #1
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spinnaker Lounge - Deck 13, FWDArtist participants will be shared the morning of the session. -
JB Merch Pop-Up Store
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Card Room - Deck 12, FWD(Next to the Library, Deck 12, FWD) Order Joe’s coolest merchandise and have it shipped directly to your home! Everything is tax-free with free shipping to the Continental U.S. ($15 flat rate shipping everywhere else) -
Merch Store Hours
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Library - Deck 12, FWD -
Art Auction
Hosted by NCL
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Magnum's - Deck 6, MID -
Slot Tournament
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Casino - Deck 6, FWD -
Boozy Bingo
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDWarm up your morning the Alaskan way with Boozy Bingo—where hot drinks and cool prizes await! Sip away as you try your luck at winning onboard credit and other fun giveaways. It’s the perfect way to kick off a day full of blues and breathtaking views. *A portion of the proceeds from this will go towards supporting the KTBA Foundation. Nominal fee to participate on board. Bingo cards will be available for purchase one hour prior to start time. -
KTBA Table Hours - Atrium
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SatellitePurchase 2025 raffle tickets, buy KTBA merchandise, and make donations during scheduled hours at the KTBA table in the Atrium (Deck 7, MID) -
Sixthman Guest Services Hours
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Guest Services - Deck 7, MID - Atrium -
Blackjack Tournament
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Casino - Deck 6, FWD -
Acoustic Mornings
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Atrium - Deck 7, MIDStart your crisp Alaska mornings with warm coffee and acoustic sets in an intimate setting. Enjoy stripped-down performances from talent onboard. These artists will ease you into the day with the perfect soundtrack for serene mornings at sea. -
B.B. King: The Life of Riley Movie Screening
12:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDJoin us for a showing of "B.B. King: The Life of Riley" (2012) - The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world. -
Larry McCray
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Grand Pacific - Deck 7, AFTDoors at 11:30 AM -
Margarita Tasting
Hosted by NCL
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tankards - Deck 6, MID -
Guest Jams Sign Ups
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Magnum's - Deck 6, MID -
Autograph Session #2
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Spinnaker Lounge - Deck 13, FWDArtist participants will be shared on the morning of the session. -
Guest Jams
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Magnum's - Deck 6, MIDSign-ups will begin at 12:30PM, this is your time to jam! -
Bota Box Happy Hour
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tankards - Deck 6, MIDStop by our days at sea to enjoy tastings of white and red wines from Bota Box! Tasty hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie will be provided to round out your vino experience making it the perfect opportunity to expand your palate, listen in to Guest Jams, and meet new KTBA at Sea friends! -
Poker Tournament
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Casino - Deck 6, FWD -
Johnny Walker Blending Lab Tasting
Hosted by NCL
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Teppanyaki - Deck 7, MID -
Ariel Posen
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Bliss Lounge - Deck 7, MID -
JB Merch Pop-Up Store
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Card Room - Deck 12, FWD(Next to the Library, Deck 12, FWD) Order Joe’s coolest merchandise and have it shipped directly to your home! Everything is tax-free with free shipping to the Continental U.S. ($15 flat rate shipping everywhere else) -
Afternoon Adventure w/ Wilderness Joe O!
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sports Court - Deck 13, AFTJoin Joe for a lively program filled with stories, images, and natural history highlights of the landscapes and wildlife surrounding us. -
Ignite Showcase
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Grand Pacific - Deck 7, AFTDiscover the next generation of blues trailblazers! Handpicked by KTBA, these artists are reimagining the genre while honoring its roots. Backed by a mission to support music education and rising talent, the Ignite Artists are soulful, bold, and ready to carry the Blues into the future. Catch them now— before the rest of the world does and fall in love with your next favorite artist before its too late! -
Live From Nerdville
w/ Joe Bonamassa
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDDoors at 3:00 PMJoin our incredible host Joe Bonamassa as he sits down with special guests for some 1-on-1 conversation. This will be taped and streamed publicly on the LIVE from Nerdville Podcast after sailing but you’ll hear it first onboard! -
Simulcast
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Atrium - Deck 7, MID -
Mojito Tasting
Hosted by NCL
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tankards - Deck 6, MID -
The Cold Stares
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Bliss Lounge - Deck 7, MID -
Cocktails For A Cause
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Spinnaker Lounge - Deck 13, FWDDoors at 4:15 PM -
Nikki Hill
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Magnum's - Deck 6, MID -
Sixthman Guest Services Hours
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guest Services - Deck 7, MID - Atrium -
Simulcast
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Atrium - Deck 7, MID -
Marcus King
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDDoors at 5:30 PM -
Sunset Stories w/ Wilderness Joe O.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sports Court - Deck 13, AFTAs the day winds down, gather with fellow travelers for an inspiring talk that blends history, imagery, and storytelling against the backdrop of Alaska’s breathtaking sunsets. -
Shemekia Copeland
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Grand Pacific - Deck 7, AFT -
JB Merch Pop-Up Store
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Card Room - Deck 12, FWD(Next to the Library, Deck 12, FWD) Order Joe’s coolest merchandise and have it shipped directly to your home! Everything is tax-free with free shipping to the Continental U.S. ($15 flat rate shipping everywhere else) -
KTBA Table Hours - Atrium
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SatellitePurchase 2025 raffle tickets, buy KTBA merchandise, and make donations during scheduled hours at the KTBA table in the Atrium (Deck 7, MID) -
Hot Cocoa Bar
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tankards - Deck 6, MID -
Jerron Paxton
7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Magnum's - Deck 6, MID -
Vanessa Collier
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Spinnaker Lounge - Deck 13, FWD -
CW Ayon
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Bliss Lounge - Deck 7, MID -
Simulcast
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Atrium - Deck 7, MID -
Little Feat
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Grand Pacific - Deck 7, AFT -
The Thrill Is Back! Celebrating 100 Years of B.B. King
feat. Jimmy Vivino & Friends
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDDoors at 9:00 PMJoin master band leader Jimmy Vivino and many special guests from our line up as they celebrate B.B. King’s 100th birthday with an incredible tribute to the King Of The Blues. What more can we say than “How Blue Can You Get”? Come and join us for this special celebration! -
B.B. King Listening Party
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Bliss Lounge - Deck 7, MID -
Jade MacRae
10:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Spinnaker Lounge - Deck 13, FWD -
Angelique Francis
11:00 PM - 12:15 AM
Magnum's - Deck 6, MID
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