The Saddest Cruise On The High Seas
Holy shit! We are running it back for YEAR THREE! Join Matt Cutshall, and Emo’s Not Dead on the Norwegian Gem to sail a sea of tears for 4-days, and nights with emo legends you’ve had on repeat for decades. Get in on this boat of broken hearts from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas, February 4-8, 2025.
Myspace Mixer
Grab a drink and head to the Myspace Mixer before our Sail away Show to meet other freaks on board. Make friends for the week - or just come to let your presence be known.
**Wallflowers and shy weirdos are warmly welcomed - we'll provide a few "ice breakers" to keep the mixing mingling.
EMO Jeopardy
Get ready for a game where the answers are as dark as your soul and the questions hit harder than a full-on breakdown. Think you can handle the emotional rollercoaster?
Categories may include:
- "Screaming into the Void" 🖤
- "Lyrics that Hit Too Close to Home" 💔
- "Bands That Never Let You Down (Even If You’ve Let Yourself Down)" 🎶
- "Tragic Love Stories" 💀
Sign up now for a chance to be selected to take a seat in the sadness spotlight. Wipe away your eyeliner tears, and get ready to prove that no one knows emo better than you. This isn’t just a game—it’s a cathartic experience.
Participants will be selected by LOTTERY — you are not guaranteed a spot in this experience by entering.
SIGN UP NOW!
Dodgeball Tournament
The E.N.D Cruise Dodgeball trophy, arguably the most coveted trophy in sports, is once again up for grabs. Prepare to throw like your heart’s been shattered and dodge like you’re avoiding the inevitable. Sign up and put your mouth where your balls are.
And don’t forget the Five D’s of dodgeball: DODGE, DUCK, DIP, DIVE, and.. DODGE
Sign up here to participate
How it'll work: We'll divide everyone into teams once on board!
Flip Cup Tournament
Is Ohio for Lovers…or is it for FLIP CUP CHAMPIONS!? That’s right— Hawthorne Heights is ready to take on the winners of our Flip Cup tournament to see who will reign as Champions of the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise! Are you ready to play? We’re hosting an epic Flip Cup Tournament consisting of 32 teams of 6 all competing to be the drink champs of the boat!
Teams will compete against each other as they try to drink n’ flip before the other side of the table! We know you’ve been practicing your entire adult life, show us what you got!
Battle of the Frontmen III
Battle of the Frontmen is back for year 3. Sign up to live band karaoke with The Emo Band throughout the cruise, and if you crush it you might find yourself performing on the main stage in the grand finale where a panel of legends will crown a frontman battle King/Queen!
The Tonight (Tonight) Show
Your new favorite late-nite talk show host Matt Cutshall returns with the Tonight (Tonight) Show live on the ship and packed with special guests! Will Matt get slapped in the face with a soft tortilla again? Probably.
Swag Swap
Bring your favorite items and swap 'em with your fellow cruisers. We love the creativity of our community, and we open this space to those who would like to share or swap the fun trinkets they’ve made in anticipation of the cruise. Wristbands, sunglasses, beads, the more the merrier!
Exchange of funds will not be accepted — sharing only.
Bellyflop Competition
We want to see your most creative and slappiest flop in the pool. Sure, it'll hurt, but let's be honest— it'll just be nice for you to feel something for once. Judged by emo royalty, there's a prize for the best flop!
Signups will take place on the ship 30 minutes prior to activity.
Lonely Lagoon
Thursday, February 6
We’re taking a detour…
Gather ‘round sad Sailors. We’re venturing to the Lonely Lagoon: a deserted island, way out in the middle of the ocean where brooding sirens with dark hair and piercings sing tunes that echo the sadness of lost loves and forgotten dreams, melancholic merpeople are found scribbling poetry on seashells, and rebellious Pirates sail seeking treasure (but secretly long for acceptance and a place to belong). Studded belts and grass skirts abound in these parts, so you know what to do— be cool, blend in...or don’t.
Like the Bermuda Triangle, the Lonely Lagoon appears overnight and disappears after last call.
DEAD! Nightmare at Sea
Friday, February 7
Let’s face it, Valentine's Day is overrated, and love is dead; so let’s get spooky instead. We’re bringing back everyone’s real favorite holiday—Halloween. Dust off your costumes and join us for a night of spooky mayhem. Dead rockstars, giant fruits, Bob Ross, Beetlejuice, zombie cheerleaders, zombie.. cowboys? Zombie Black Parade. Zombie anything. Whatever you want, just not the friggin’ Joker, alright? Seriously.
We’ll be giving out prizes for the following categories, so dress to impress:
- Best Couple's Costume
- Fanciest Costume
- Best DIY Costume
- Horniest Costume
- Funniest Costume
We'll also pick a "Best Overall Costume" from the winners of each of the categories above!
More Amenities
Along with days and nights filled with musical performances, curated activities will be a part of the experience, too! You never know who might stop by...
In addition to programming that we'll plan especially for this festival, guests can enjoy the following amenities on Norwegian Gem: