[UPDATE 12/20/24]: The Disco Biscuits will not set sail on the inaugural SeaBisco Alaska, the band announced on Friday in a post canceling the destination event. The trancefusion pioneers were due to sail the high seas from Seattle, WA to Juneau, AK, and Victoria, BC aboard the Norwegian Jade from September 9th–15th, 2025.
“From the very beginning, we’ve heard your feedback regarding the theater capacity, and we deeply appreciate your passion and support,” the band wrote, referring to the Norwegian Jade’s Stardust Theater, which holds 1,042 people. “When we first planned the lineup, we didn’t anticipate the overwhelming demand from Biscuits-specific fans. Once we realized the incredible interest, our team, in collaboration with the Sixthman Cruise team, immediately began exploring options to relocate our sets to the Pool Deck so everyone could fully enjoy every performance.
“Unfortunately,” the post continued, “after extensive discussions and planning, the Cruise production team confirmed over the past 24 hours that moving the performances outdoors simply isn’t feasible. The unique challenges of Alaska during this time, including weather concerns, outdoor sound restrictions and production limitations, make it impossible to deliver the high-caliber Disco Biscuits experience you deserve and that we pride ourselves on providing.”
Due to these production limitations, The Disco Biscuits canceled SeaBisco, though the band offered a ray of hope by teasing that they are “planning another extraordinary event.” Those who purchased cabins for SeaBisco will be refunded to their original forms of payment by January 3rd, 2025.
See below for the full cancellation announcement. For a list of upcoming Disco Biscuits tour dates, head here.
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[11/1/24]: The Disco Biscuits have announced the artist lineup for the inaugural SeaBisco Alaska, the band’s live music cruise set to sail from Seattle, WA to Juneau, AK, Sitka, AK, and Victoria, BC aboard the luxurious Norwegian Jade from September 9th–15th, 2025.
Hosted by The Disco Biscuits alongside concert cruise promoter Sixthman and curated destination experience company Vibee, SeaBisco Alaska will present attendees with “an incomparable six-night musical adventure across the untamed splendor of Alaska’s stunning coast, joined by a diverse lineup of music and more, specially curated by the indefatigable trancefusion pioneers from Philadelphia.”
The inaugural SeaBisco Alaska will feature six unique sets by The Disco Biscuits alongside a jam-packed schedule of special guests including Chromeo (live and DJ sets), Tycho (live and DJ sets), Lotus, Booka Shade, Justin Martin, SunSquabi, Maddy O’Neal, DJ Minx, Bad Snacks, MISS DRE, Dizgo, and more to be announced. In addition, the first 450 cabins booked will get access to a special set from The Disco Biscuits’ TRACTORBEAM alter-ego during the voyage.
Related: The Disco Biscuits Debut New Tunes & Fresh Tractorbeam Set At Biscoland 2024 [Recap/Photos]
In addition, SeaBisco Alaska will feature curated activities including musical workshops, writing panels, interactive experiences with members of The Disco Biscuits, a live episode taping of the Touchdowns All Day podcast with Jon Barber, and much more. Additional information about ticketing for The Disco Biscuits shows, including the lottery process for priority seating, can be found at here.
The Norwegian Jade will provide SeaBisco Alaska guests with a luxurious cruise experience complete with including fully stocked bars at (virtually) every corner, various dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Jade Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and more.
Beyond their onboard adventure, SeaBisco Alaska cruisers will visit three ports of call beginning in Juneau, AK, often called “Alaska’s peak experience” due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields, and Glacier Bay National Park. Cruisers will have a chance to kayak up one of the area’s many protected waterways, tour the historic downtown, or try their hand at panning for gold. The next stop on SeaBisco Alaska’s Pacific adventure will be Sitka, AK, renowned for its stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Guests can explore Sitka National Historical Park, visit local galleries, and more. For nature enthusiasts, the nearby Sitka Sound offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing, including sea otters and whales. SeaBisco Alaska’s third port of call will be Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada’s Pacific coast. Highlights of that stop include the shops and cafés of the downtown district as well as the historic Inner Harbour and the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Shore excursions will not be available for booking until 4-6 weeks before sailing. Cruisers will be able to book an excursion upon receipt of their official booking number.
Pre-sale sign-ups are available now through November 24th at 11:59 p.m. ET. Pre-sales begin on November 12th at 10:15 a.m. ET. Bookings are available for $100 down per person if reserved before January 9, 2025. Find complete ticketing details here.
The Biscuits soft-announced SeaBisco this past summer at the band’s second-annual Biscoland festival at Wonderland Forest in LaFayette, NY.
SeaBisco marks the latest new venture of The Disco Biscuits’ ongoing Renaissance period. Coming out of the pandemic with a renewed drive and commitment to the road, the band has toured the U.S. vigorously in the years since. Between nationwide tours—some of which have visited cities the band hadn’t played in decades—the band took fans abroad to Reykjavík, Iceland for a three-day Tranceatlantic event featuring seven sets of Biscuits and several supporting acts. After Tranceatlantic (and more touring) the band launched its curated Biscoland at Wonderland Forest last October, echoing the storied history of Camp Bisco festivals (albeit on a smaller, more relaxed scale). Amid that prodigious performing schedule, the band also released its first new studio album in nearly a decade, Revolution in Motion, which doubles as a “space opera” concept album.
For more information on SeaBisco Alaska, head here. For a full list of The Disco Biscuits’ upcoming tour dates, head here.
[Originally published 7/9/24]