America's newest obsession is coming to a true crime cruise near you
Pull out your magnifying glasses and caution tape. When we say there's a cruise for everyone, from music lovers to Trekkies and sports fans, we mean it, and one themed sailing is capitalizing on the United States' latest obsession: true crime.
Organized by theme cruise company Sixthman and the Exhibit C true crime division of podcast network Wondery, the "A True Crime Cruise" voyage is scheduled to sail from Miami to the Bahamas from Jan. 26-30, 2026. It will offer fans of the dark and almost-too-crazy-to-be-true genre a chance to hobnob with "America's Most Wanted" co-hosts John and Callahan Walsh, as well as the hosts of a number of popular true crime podcasts, including "RedHanded," "Scamfluencers," "The Generation Why," "Kill List," "Hollywood & Crime" and "Law & Crime."
Passengers interested in improving their own supersleuth abilities can attend seminars led by experts in body language, blood spatter analysis, forensic psychology, criminal profiling, crime scene analysis and genetic genealogy and chat with crime reporters and former Los Angeles Police Department detectives.
But it doesn't stop there. The four-night cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy, calling on Nassau in the Bahamas, will feature panels led by the Walshes and podcast hosts, true crime trivia, murder mystery games, immersive crime-solving activities, self-defense classes, a true crime pub crawl, photo opportunities and other themed offerings.
Plus, annual Wondery+ subscribers who book this cruise will receive extra perks like access to dedicated lounges and happy hours, as well as an exclusive gift.
Passengers who book the cruise's Diamond Detectives Package — which is available only with select bookings in The Haven, NCL's private suite area — will also receive access to The Haven's private bar, lounge, restaurant and pool areas; behind-the-scenes experiences with onboard talent; priority access to the merch store; a special commemorative gift and a free 12-month Wondery+ subscription.
Travelers looking to book cabins for this sailing can visit the "A True Crime Cruise" voyage website and click on the link to join the presale. Presale bookings are currently available through Feb. 23; a second round of presale will run through March 3. The cruise will open for general bookings March 5.
Cruise fares start from $1,335 per person, based on double occupancy, for an inside cabin. Suites in The Haven that include the Diamond Detectives Package start from $3,935 per person, based on double occupancy.
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