Earlier on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced via twitter that they will host a cruise made for Lightning fans around the state of Florida. The cruise will take place in January of 2024.
🗣 All aboard!!
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) June 20, 2023
Set sail with us this January for a party on the high seas with #Bolts Alumni, personalities, and a special appearance by the @StanleyCup 👀
Sign-ups for presales are LIVE 👉 https://t.co/xlZ70dYDGI pic.twitter.com/Btk461thUd
The Lightning has partnered with Norwegian Cruise Lines and will use their boat Norwegian Jade for the cruise.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Boat parade with a twist
The trip will feature appearances by many big names from within the Bolts’ organization. This includes people like Dave Andreychuk, Phil Esposito, Brad Lukowich, and even Lightning’s mascot ThunderBug.
Some of the other amenities on the cruise include a picture opportunity with the Stanley Cup that includes an awesome backdrop of Key West, Florida. Other events include a casino night and question panel with Lightning Alumni and Legends and even ball hockey with Thunderbug himself.
"“We are extremely excited to be partnering with our great friends at Sixthman to create a wonderful experience for Bolts Nation…For the first time in the history of the franchise, Lightning fans can set sail with some of their favorite alumni and special guests, including the Stanley Cup in honor of the 20th anniversary of our first championship, in a fun, relaxed experience tailored just for them.”"
Registration for the cruise in 2024 opened on Tuesday, June 20th. The deadline to register ends on Sunday, June 25th at 11:59 p.m. E.T. This registration is for the first round of pre-sales, and they begin officially on Tuesday, June 27th.
The deadline to register for the final round of pre-sales is on Wednesday, June 28th, at 11:59 p.m. E.T. This pre-sale round begins on Friday, June 30th.