'Nateland At Sea': Nate Bargatze to headline comedy cruise on Norwegian ship in 2026
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Comedian Nate Bargatze will host a themed cruise in the Caribbean in 2026.
The cruise will feature stand-up comedy, podcast tapings, and other activities.
The four-night cruise departs from Tampa, Florida on February 5, 2026, and stops in Costa Maya, Mexico.
If you missed comedian Nate Bargatze on tour this year, you can catch him on the high seas in 2026.
Nate Bargatze Presents: Nateland At Sea will sail to the Caribbean next year on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. The sailing was organized by the festival and music cruise operator Sixthman.
The themed itinerary will feature stand-up, live podcast tapings, music performances and more. 'A laugh-packed comedy adventure for all ages, Nate Bargatze Presents: Nateland At Sea will boast a fully immersive slate of experiences and activities, with all guests receiving a seat at one of three live shows by Nate Bargatze in Norwegian Jewel's opulent Stardust Theater,' a news release said Wednesday.
Here's what to know.
When is the cruise?
The four-night cruise will depart from Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 5, 2026. Norwegian Jewel can accommodate around 2,300 guests at double occupancy, according to the cruise line's website.
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What can guests expect?
The cruise will stop in Costa Maya, Mexico.
In addition to live shows from Bargatze – a Tennessee native dubbed the 'nicest man in stand-up' by The Atlantic – guests can attend tapings of his podcast, 'Nateland,' and fellow comedy podcasts, 'Don't Make Me Come Back There with Dustin & Melissa Nickerson,' and 'The Consumers' from hosts Greg Warren, Tim Convy and Sean O'Brien.
The cruise also features a lengthy lineup of standup comedians, including John Crist, Dusty Slay and Derrick Stroup. But jokes are hardly the only programming on offer: the cruise will feature magic from Bargatze's father, Stephen Bargatze; a belly flop contest; a Southern Spelling Bee and more.
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How much does the cruise cost?
The cruise currently starts at $1,282 per person based on double occupancy, according to its website. The fare includes onboard meals, drinks like regular coffee and non-pressed juices, comedy shows and more.
The first round of presale sign-ups runs through Feb. 9, with another – final – window running through Feb. 16, the cruise's website said. The first presale group can book between Feb. 11 and 17, while reservations will open for the second group on Feb. 18.
Tickets open for sale to the public on Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. ET. Passengers who book the first 500 cabins will get an 'exclusive onboard photo opportunity with Bargatze,' the release said.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.
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