Founded in 2002, The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise is the world’s only fully chartered blues cruise, sailing twice annually, and is regarded as "the best blues experience on the planet" and "the most fun you can have with your clothes on." LRBC #38 sails the Eastern Caribbean on Holland America’s ms Nieuw Statendam departing Ft. Lauderdale, FL to St. John, St. Maarten & Half Moon Cay (Bahamas Private Island).