The Savannah Bananas will take their fast-paced brand of exhibition baseball from the diamond to the open ocean in January 2028, launching a fully chartered seven-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Joy that includes stops in Puerto Rico and the Bahamas.
All six Banana Ball league teams—including the Party Animals, Firefighters, and Texas Tailgaters—will board the vessel for the voyage scheduled from January 14 to January 21, 2028. Departing from Miami, the itinerary features visits to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.
Norwegian Joy Voyage Features First-Ever Puerto Rico Banana Ball Game
Passengers booked on the “Bananaland at Sea” sailing will receive a complimentary ticket to an upcoming game at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan. This event marks the first Banana Ball game that will be held in Puerto Rico.
The seven-day itinerary includes player interactions, autograph sessions, photo opportunities, trick-shot minigolf, dance parties, trivia nights, and head-to-head go-kart races on the ship’s onboard track. Additional ship amenities comprise an aqua park with waterslides, a spa, specialty dining venues, fitness classes, and morning yoga sessions led by league players and coaches. Guests will also receive an unlimited soft drink package, alongside “Bananaland at Sea – The Show!,” an entertainment production featuring singing and dancing from roster members across all participating squads.
Expanded 2027 Tour Dates Across Florida Cities
Ahead of the 2028 cruise, the league released its upcoming stadium tour schedule, bringing exhibition matchups to several major venues in Florida. The tour visits Miami on September 11, 2027, where the Party Animals will face the Loco Beach Coconuts at loanDepot Park.
Other scheduled Florida stops feature the Party Animals against the Loco Beach Coconuts at Jacksonville’s VyStar Ballpark on March 5 and 6, 2027. The Savannah Bananas meet the Loco Beach Coconuts at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay on May 7 and 8, 2027. Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos Stadium hosts a series between the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns on May 21 and 22, 2027. Additionally, all six teams will gather for the Banana Ball Open at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando from April 15 to 18, 2027.
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