Murder (talk) and margaritas: This true-crime themed cruise sets sail in 2026
Calling all amateur sleuths: A true crime-themed cruise will set sail in 2026.
Wondery’s Exhibit C Presents: A True Crime Cruise will take place on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy ship. The voyage is a collaboration between festival and music cruise operator Sixthman and podcast studio and network Wondery, which is behind titles like “Dr. Death” – adapted into a TV show – and “Scamfluencers".
The four-night cruise will sail round-trip from Miami starting Jan. 26, 2026, with a stop in Nassau in the Bahamas, according to press materials. Guests can enjoy a murder mystery experience – lasting multiple days – by Mystery Men Productions, take self-defense classes from Adrenaline Self Defense, interact with podcast hosts and more.
The Silver Sleuths Package – one of two on offer – includes food, many drinks, access to panels and presentations, and more, starting at $1,335 per person based on double occupancy.
The Diamond Detectives Package for guests in The Haven, Norwegian’s luxe ship-within-a-ship concept, also comes with early booking for meet-and-greets or photo opportunities, exclusive programming with talent on board and other perks. Those start at $3,235 per person based on double occupancy.
The operators will give additional benefits to the first 500 Wondery+ annual subscribers to reserve staterooms, including a members-only cocktail hour and lounge access.
Additional specifics on activities and the talent lineup will be announced early next year.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for Paste BN based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.