Sports Fan Cruises
Theme sailings and fan-club cruises for people who live for the season.
Request a Fan Group QuoteWhat Makes a Sports Fan Cruise
A sports fan cruise gathers people who follow the same sport, league, team or era and gives them a program to share: viewing parties, trivia, talks, memorabilia and the chance to meet people who were on the field.
They come in several forms. Some are fully chartered ships where every passenger is part of the event. Others reserve a block of cabins on a regular sailing and run their program in private lounges. And some are simply groups of friends who follow the same team and want to watch the season opener together somewhere warmer than the parking lot.
Common Formats
Season and rivalry cruises
Timed around the start of a season, a draft or a rivalry week, with games shown on the big screen.
Era and nostalgia sailings
Former players and announcers relive a famous season or decade with fans.
Fan club group cruises
A booster club or supporters’ group reserves cabins and runs its own events.
Multi-sport fan weeks
Panels and viewing for several sports, popular with mixed groups of friends.
Fantasy league getaways
Draft night at sea — book a private room for the draft and keep the trophy onboard.
Youth and family sports trips
Teams and families celebrating a season, with plenty to do for non-athletes.
Before You Book a Fan Cruise
- Read the guest list carefully. Names on a flyer are often “scheduled” or “invited”; appearances can change.
- Check what the program includes. Meet-and-greets, photos and autographs may be limited or extra.
- Confirm who is selling the cabins. Know whether you are booking the cruise line’s regular fare plus an event fee, or a package.
- Understand the refund terms for both the cruise and the event portion.
- Plan for non-fans. Partners who don’t follow the sport will want a ship with plenty else going on.
Fan Cruise Questions
Do sports fan cruises use team names and logos?
Officially licensed sailings may, under agreement with the team or league. Unofficial group cruises usually cannot use trademarks, so they are marketed around a sport, a city or a personality instead. Neither is better; just know what you are buying.
Can my fan club charter its own cruise?
Yes. Smaller clubs book a group block on a regular sailing; very large groups can explore a partial or full-ship charter. Start at least a year ahead.
Is a sports theme cruise more expensive?
Theme sailings can cost more than the same ship on another date, because of the program and guests. Compare the extras against the price difference.
Organize a Cruise for Your Fan Group
Tell us about your club or group, how many cabins you expect and the time of year. Our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise will suggest ships with the right spaces and send a group quote.
Request a Fan Group Quote