Sixthman Invites Fans to Set Sail With Their Favorite Artists

 2009 Music Cruise Series features John Mayer's Mayercraft Carrier 2: Even

   Craftier!, The Rock Boat IX, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Simple Man Cruise 2009,

             Cayamo 2009 and Barenaked Ladies' Ships and Dip V



    ATLANTA, July 16 /EMWNews/ -- Sixthman, the leader in the affinity

travel industry, has announced its line-up of chartered music cruises for

2009, featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd's Simple Man Cruise 2009, The Rock Boat IX,

Barenaked Ladies' Ships & Dip V, Cayamo 2009 and John Mayer's Mayercraft

Carrier 2. Sixthman's events and cruises offer guests an opportunity to

vacation with their favorite artists and experience music in a more

intimate and interactive way.



    "Since the debut of our first cruise in 2001, we have seen the powerful

connection that is created when you tear down the walls between fans and

artists," said Andy Levine, founder and owner of Sixthman. "People have the

ultimate musical experience, and it keeps both bands and guests coming back

each year. The energy of the community onboard the ship is something you

have to experience to believe."



    Sixthman's 2009 cruises will feature new destinations, more luxurious

ships and exciting new artists. At the heart of each cruise is the music,

providing guests with round the clock concerts, jam sessions, karaoke

parties and acoustic shows all over the ship. Guests also cruise in luxury,

enjoying amenities such as lavish spas, 24-hour room service,

state-of-the-art swimming pools and full-service casinos, while stopping at

some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Special deals on

flights and rental cars are also available with Sixthman travel partners,

AirTran Airways and Hertz. Guests can contact Sixthman at 1-877-SIXTHMAN

for more information on travel deals.



    Sixthman's 2009 cruise line-up includes:



    Simple Man Cruise 2009



    Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet,

Blackberry Smoke, and others come together onboard the Simple Man Cruise

2009 for the greatest southern rock cruise ever. This 4-day Caribbean

adventure will depart from Miami, FL on Jan. 8, 2009 on the Carnival

Destiny and sail to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Carnival Cruise Line's private

island in the Bahamas, returning on Jan. 12, 2009. For more information,

visit http://www.simplemancruise.com.



    The Rock Boat IX



    Sister Hazel presents the Rock Boat IX onboard the Carnival Destiny,

featuring Hanson, Cowboy Mouth, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, and more.

Leaving from Miami, FL on Jan. 17, 2009 and heading to Nassau, Bahamas and

Half Moon Cay, the Rock Boat IX is the world's greatest floating music

festival. After five days of non-stop rock and roll, The Rock Boat IX

returns on Jan. 22, 2009. For more information, visit

http://www.therockboat.com.



    Ships and Dip V



    Barenaked Ladies are bringing back the wild and wacky Ships and Dip V

onboard the Norwegian Jewel, the first Sixthman event to be hosted on this

cutting edge, free styling cruise line. Fans will join artists like Great

Big Sea and The Weakerthans for five days of music, comedy and fun.

Departing from Miami, FL on Feb. 1, 2009, Ships and Dip V will sail to

Norwegian Cruise Line's private island Great Stirrup Cay and Cozumel,

Mexico, returning on Feb. 6, 2009. For more information, visit

http://www.shipsanddip.com.



    Cayamo 2009: A Journey Through Song



    Cayamo 2009: A Journey Through Song brings together Lyle Lovett, John

Hiatt, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Indigo Girls, Brandi Carlile, Buddy

Miller and well over a dozen other legendary acts for the ultimate

singer-songwriter music experience. Cayamo 2009 will sail onboard the

Norwegian Dawn leaving from Miami, FL on Feb. 28, 2009, for a 7-day

adventure heading to Samana, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay,

returning on March 7, 2009. For more information, visit

http://www.cayamo.com.



    Mayercraft Carrier 2: Even Craftier!



    Grammy award winning artist John Mayer invites fans to cruise on the

Mayercraft Carrier 2: Even Craftier! with friends including O.A.R. and

Guster. Sailing from Los Angeles, CA on March 27, 2009, Mayercraft Carrier

2 will head down to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico onboard the Carnival Splendor,

Carnival's newest and biggest ship, returning on March 31, 2009. The

Mayercraft Carrier 2 will be the first West Coast cruise to sail on the

1500-cabin Carnival Splendor. This new class vessel offers a number of

innovative new features, including a luxurious 21,000-square-foot spa and

large open glass walled pool, along with a 270-square foot outdoor movie

screen. For more information, visit http://www.mayercraftcarrier.com.



    Sixthman, LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, focuses on creating,

marketing and commercially developing musically-driven lifestyle events

with an emphasis on themed cruises. Founded and formed in 2001 and led by

industry leader Andy Levine, Sixthman has rapidly captured market share in

the affinity travel industry. Sixthman focuses on harnessing the music,

ideas and energy of communities to pioneer an experience of a lifetime. By

partnering with fan oriented artists and world class resorts and cruise

lines, Sixthman is able to attract passionate music fans to new

destinations. You too can be a pioneer! For more information, visit

http://www.sixthman.net.