The bruise cruise sets sail: Let the party begin!

Its okay to have too much fun in the Bahamas. Well that’s what the Bruise Cruisers thought, after having a successful first run at this concert and receiving press coverage from 11 magazines last year. Everyone thought it was worth doing twice. Not only was the traveling group bigger, but the laughs were enjoyable, the bands performed their hearts out and people just couldn’t stop dancing.

How it got started

This was not your typical getaway.  The bruise cruise was jam packed with some of the most amazing emerging talents,  the hottest underground garage and rock bands that are tearing up the local circuit right now in their respective home towns.

On the cruise everything went, wild parties, check! Boozing till you snooze, check! Cruising to the Bahamas to take part in one sick party, check !

Mikal Cronin performs on the Boat

King Khan and the shrines

The photos above detail some of the amazing times the cruisers had while aboard the ship. Live performances, one on one tutorials and many intimate gathering and parties.

Many of you may be asking what is the bruise cruise and how come I wasn’t invited?

The Bruise Cruise is an exclusive chance to experience the ultimate rock music getaway, taking the best elements of music festivals and placing them against the backdrop of a dream vacation.

The bands that lit up the stage this year were: The togas, the soft pack, f***** up, King Khan and the Shrines, Vockah Redu and many more.

The bruise cruise festival was an idea created by Michelle Cable of panache booking and Jonas Stein,

and organized in the Bahamas  by yours truly Fabian Christopher.

What makes the cruise such a wild success ever year, is the intimacy the fans get to have with the performers. Its like having a back stage pass for 3 days, with breakfast included.

Packed Crowd at Senor Frogs enjoys the show

Musical performer F*** up, performs on the Bar

The pictures above show the great time everybody had at the concert at Senor Frogs and the standing room only crowd.

The Promoters that made it happen: Michelle, Jonas, Gricelle and Yours Truly!

It was hard trying to capture all the fun and excitement in a few photos, so i put together a slideshow below for you guys and there’s and awesome video that takes you from the beginning to the end of the festival.

Enjoy and hope to see you here next year, partying with us!

Bruise Cruise 2012 Recap! from BRUISE CRUISE FEST on Vimeo.

About the author: Fabian Christopher is the Managing editor and owner of Sandy Slipper Travel and online magazine. An avid enthusiast of the Bahamas, he is always ready and available to make your vacation dreams in the islands a memorable experience.
photo cred: Rebecca Smeyne MTV, Senor Frogs Bahamas