Salty Dog cruise: Music and a half-pipe included
If previous cruise runs of the Salty Dog are anything to go by, it looks like The Warped Tour on water. In 2018, band Flogging Molly shared on YouTube some snippets of that year’s cruise, and it appears there were packed crowds, rollicking musical performances, and even crowd surfing! A half-pipe was built on deck for those who wanted to brush up on their skateboarding skills on the big seas, and the drinks were flowing. It would appear those traditions are definitely continuing, as the band posted that for the 2023 cruise, the half-pipe will be accompanied by pro-skaters Matt Hensley, Christian Hosoi, and Jason Adams.
If you’re worried that (considering how bad-ass the line-up is) the cabins on board might resemble the bathroom at CBGB’s, think again. There are penthouse suites, balcony suites, and even an owner’s suite that looks bigger than most one-bedroom apartments. Oh, and we can’t talk about cruises without talking about ports of call, and there are some truly desirable locales in 2023. Departing from Miami, the cruise also hits up Harvest Caye in Belize and Costa Maya in Mexico.
It’s open bar (and an opportunity to make life-long friends)
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One of the biggest selling points of the Salty Dog cruise has got to be the fact it makes sure the drinks are always flowing while the ship’s sailing — that means open bar. Yes, you read that right. Try to name one music festival on land that offers that perk! Make sure that you select the open bar package when booking your passage. And it goes without saying this is only available to those 21 years of age and older.
Another great selling point of the cruise is that those who attend the cruise solo without a partner or friend are pretty likely to find best buds for life. One Reddit user was worried about showing up for the rollicking cruise alone, and the responses assured the Flogging Molly fan that they were sure to make friends once on board.
“You already have a lot in common with pretty much everyone on the ship,” one user replied, while another said, “I did it a couple years ago solo and loved it.” The comments also pointed out that there are Facebook groups for solo travelers looking for others to share cabins with. Luckily, if you travel solo, your cabin price is slightly discounted, and you will receive $199 off a second cruise fare.
