Cruise to the Edge 2014 was a (loosely defined) progressive rock band cruise sailing out of Miami on April 7 for five days.

Apparently, in 2013, the MSC Divina was only semi-transformed into a rock vessel, leaving those passengers who had not paid to go on a rock cruise both befuddled and angry. It seems as though half the ship was closed off to them for the duration of the cruise. I later found out they had trouble selling spots for the entire boat that year, and even this year, there were a few passengers who were not there for the entertainment.

But not to worry. Cruise to the Edge 2014 had more bands and more venues than the year before. Also, the staff had experience under their belt. During the previous weeks, the ship served as the Monsters of Rock and Moody Blues cruises. What could possibly go wrong? Read more