Today the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the third annual Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fan Cruise will set sail March 7-10, 2025, from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean on the award-winning Celebrity Silhouette. Fans will have the opportunity to sail alongside the voices of the Buccaneers, Gene Deckerhoff and Dave Moore, and, for the first time, Buccaneers Legend, Mike Alstott.
"The Buccaneers Fan Cruise is a truly unique experience that has quickly become a fan favorite and continues to grow each year," said Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford. "Our Krewe members love the opportunity to interact with our current players, team legends and other members of our organization in a fun and festive cruise ship atmosphere that only Celebrity Cruises can provide. We look forward to another memorable cruise next March with another star-studded lineup of Buccaneers, both past and present."
This year's player and legend lineup will include mainstays, Jamel Dean and Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson, who will each make an appearance for the third year in a row; as well as Yaya Diaby and Luke Goedeke. They'll be joined by first time cruise-goers Calijah Kancey, Trey Palmer, and Jordan Whitehead. Buccaneers 2024 first round draft pick, Graham Barton, will also make his inaugural trip in March. Legends locked in to join the fun include Jimmie Giles, Brad Johnson, and Richard "Batman" Wood. In addition, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford, Buccaneers cheerleaders, Captain Fear, and Hall of Fame legend, linebacker Derrick Brooks will all make guest appearances throughout the trip.
"After seeing 75% of the fans return for year two and then already reserve their cabins for year three, we know this is a truly special event," said Julie Irovando, Cruise Planners Franchise Co-Owner and President. "This is the ultimate fan experience -- we dance together, play together, laugh together, cheer together and learn more about these amazing guys off the field. There is so much energy and community onboard and it's amazing to see the smiling faces of both the fans and the players. We have an incredible line up of current and alumni players that we can't welcome onboard for year three. You need to experience it to believe it."
Curated by Cruise Planners, a Florida-based travel company with expertise in group travel, fans will also enjoy the ultimate in onboard player events and experiences, including:
- A "Raise the Flags" Sail Away Party with the players;
- VIP "Fans and Players" cocktail parties;
- Bucs Trivia and other fun games with the Krewe;
- Players' Water Volleyball competition;
- Player Engagement Series including panels, exclusive interviews, and more
- Themed nights and parties
"At Celebrity Cruises we strive to create unique sailing experiences for guests. Our partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offers fans the opportunity to spend quality time with players, and each other, to forge friendships which will last a lifetime," said Katina Athanasiou, Senior VP of Sales and Services for Celebrity Cruises. "We can't wait to welcome everyone onboard for the third year in a row!"
The three-night Caribbean sailing visits Key West, Florida, and Bimini, where guests can take in the culture and natural beauty of these popular destinations. Back onboard, fans can enjoy Celebrity Silhouette's many amenities including the casino, spa, resort deck pool, basketball and pickle ball court, shopping, live entertainment and more than a dozen restaurants and bars.
For more details on the sailing, please visit www.tampabaybucscruise.com or call 1-800-975-7112.
Fans can visit the Celebrity Cruises booth at Bucs Beach on gamedays to learn more about the Tampa Bay Bucs Cruise, as well as the benefits offered to Tampa residents interested in booking a Celebrity Cruises vacation.
