Cruise and crime don’t often go together, but in 2026, both will be making big waves. Wise Traveller decided to explore the evidence and present a water-tight suitcase of unique adventure.
The Plan
The Exhibit C: A True Crime Cruise will take place on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy and is part of a collaboration between festival and music cruise operator Sixthman and podcast studio and network Wondery.
It will be an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience that brings the thrill of true crime podcasts to life on the high seas.
The Detail
Although slightly vague at the moment, plans will be firmed up throughout 2025. However, the exclusive voyage will offer fans unprecedented access to their favourite podcast hosts, true-crime experts, live show recordings, interactive workshops, and an opportunity to connect with a community of True Crime enthusiasts.
The website suggests guests will be able to dive into the world of True Crime like never before with candid discussions, unforgettable moments, and chilling insights that uncover the stories behind the headlines.
There will be expert-led panels and presentations. From cold cases to criminology and everything in between, liaise with forensic experts, former police officers, behaviourists, and more.
Follow The Clues
One of the central elements of the cruise will be a Murder Mystery Experience by Mystery Men Productions. Guests can put their skills to the test and help solve a mystery with fellow sleuths!
“Solve a fictional crime with your peers during a live show experience. Uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and see if you can catch the killer,” states the website.
Mystery Men Productions specializes in creating immersive, interactive murder mystery experiences tailored to captivate audiences and bring intrigue, excitement, and unforgettable memories to every performance.
The Defense
You wil be able to learn practical self-defense techniques while on board. These hands-on sessions will be led by trained professionals Chris Oklevitch and Ashley Hecht from Adrenaline Self Defense and will teach you how to stay safe and protect yourself in any situation.
The Pay-Off
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 activities and talent lineup specifics will be announced early next year.
The Execution
The four-night cruise will sail round-trip from Miami starting Jan. 26, 2026, with a stop in Nassau in the Bahamas.
The Contact
For more details on the cruise, visit https://www.exhibitccruise.com/
Andy Probert is an independent PR writer and journalist who writes about travel experiences, airlines, airports, new tech and business. His work has appeared on the BBC, in The Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph, The Sun, Daily Mirror, as well as many newspapers/magazines globally.
