Relive the Thrills of High Seas Rally 2024!

November 13, 2024

High Seas Rally 2024 has come to an unforgettable close. From the vibrant energy onboard to the connections forged at sea, this year’s rally was a powerful celebration of the biker community and the adventure that brings us together year after year. As we look back on a week packed with exciting events, breathtaking ports of call, and nonstop fun, let’s dive into the highlights that made High Seas Rally 2024 a truly unforgettable experience! 

On High Seas Rally, the party starts before we even get on the ship! This year, we kicked things on with the High Seas Rally Pre-Cruise Party at The Sail Plaza on the Tampa River Walk. It’s our first chance to reconnect with old friends before we get on the ship.  

Southbound 75 and Kevin Hamel got the party started for the night. 

Pictured: Southbound 75.

We set sail with an electrifying kickoff at the Sailaway Party, featuring live music from Steel Rod that got everyone in the party spirit! The excitement only grew with the Virgin Bounty ($2500) and Group Riding Program Raffle ($4000!!!) prizes up for grabs. As the sun dipped below the horizon we all headed to The Big Giveaway show, where even more cash prizes were handed out. 

Later that night, Gary Michaels amazed the crowd with his incredible magic tricks, leaving everyone in awe, and to top off the night, Hairball took the stage for an epic concert, rocking the crowd and setting the perfect tone for an unforgettable week at sea! 

Day two was a non-stop sea day packed with excitement! The legendary T-shirt Party took over the pool deck, bringing everyone together for an afternoon of live music from Southbound 75 and a whole lot of camaraderie on the high seas. 

The festivities kept rolling as we launched into the fan-favorite Best Beard Competition, showcasing some seriously impressive facial hair, followed by the always-entertaining Topless Man Competition. 

The evening kicked off with the Biker Ball theme, setting a bold and lively tone for what was to come. Rock icon Lou Gramm took the stage, delivering an unforgettable concert that had everyone on their feet. Later in the night, Confederate Railroad rocked the Main Stage.  The party continued with the Biker Ball featuring Black Smoke Sinners, cranking up the volume and keeping the crowd buzzing. Just when you thought the night couldn’t get any wilder, we shifted gears to a groovy 70s disco party, where DJ Travis Bell spun classics that kept everyone dancing into the early hours.  

Day three took us to the beautiful shores of Bimini, where some of us headed out on exciting excursions while others partied the day away at Resort World Bimini.  

As all aboard called and we returned to the ship, the festivities transformed into a full-blown Pirate Takeover Night! The legendary Treasure Chest Contest took center stage, with the ladies bringing the heat and raising an impressive haul of cash supporting High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund. 

The excitement continued on the Main Stage with Pirate Bingo, where the crowd was roaring with AARRRRRs! 

The night wasn’t over yet, though—Steel Rod amped up the energy at the Mutiny on the Pool Deck party, delivering a high-octane show. To cap it all off, two lucky winners struck gold during the Pirate Booty 50/50, winning a generous prize. It was a day and night filled with unforgettable fun and rally spirit! 

Day four took us to Grand Bahama Island, where the fun continued at the HSR Port Party at Señor Frog’s! 

After a lively afternoon ashore, we headed back to the ship for Hillbillies on the High Seas Night, a celebration of good ol’ country fun. The evening kicked off with classic hillbilly games that had everyone laughing, followed by the hilarious Billy Garan bringing the house down on the Main Stage. 

Then, Lil’ Skeeter (a.k.a. JT) got the crowd moving with a line dancing lesson, setting us up perfectly for the Hillbillies on the High Seas Jamboree featuring Southbound 75! 

To cap it all off, we took a shot at the Moonshine Jug 50/50, giving everyone yet another chance to win big. It was a rootin’-tootin’ night of laughter, dancing, and good times at sea! 

Day five brought us back out to sea for a jam-packed day, starting with the highly anticipated HSR T-shirt Swap.  

Activities and events filled the day, keeping the energy high from morning to night, but the real highlight was Salute to Service Day. This special day honored our military and first responders, bringing everyone together in gratitude and support. With heartfelt tributes and fundraising activities, we proudly raised funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. 

We kicked off Salute to Service Day with an epic deck party featuring Black Smoke Sinners, setting a high-energy tone for the celebrations. 99% Radio Network gathered first responders for a heartfelt meet-up, and Wounded Warrior Project hosted a special get-together for military members. 

As the evening approached, legendary acts Confederate Railroad and Lou Gramm lit up the Main Stage once more, followed by a serene Cigars Under the Stars gathering, hosted by 99% Radio Network. 

Southbound 75 kept the momentum going with the Salute to Service Party, while comedian and hypnotist Gary Michaels closed out the night with laughter—and a few hypnotic surprises. It was a day filled with camaraderie, respect, and unforgettable moments at sea. 

A last-minute itinerary change on Halloween brought us to the beautiful island of Cozumel, Mexico. Spirits were high as everyone got ready for the legendary High Seas Halloween celebration. Once back onboard, the fun kicked off with Halloween Trick-or-Treat games that added just the right mix of tricks to the treats. 

Laughter took over as Confederate Railroad and HSR Custom Builders went head-to-head in a Family Feud-style game show—our sides still hurt from laughing! 

Retro DJ Travis Bell got the Halloween party started at the Tiki Bar. 

While Steel Rod along with Tommy London kept the party going into the night in the Law Tigers Safari Lounge. 

To top off an epic Halloween night, Hairball took the stage for a rockin’ concert that brought down the house. It was yet another Halloween celebration like no other! 

As we sailed into the final day, we knew we’d saved the best for last! The morning kicked off with a wildly entertaining HSR auction, where—true to tradition—someone’s shirt came off in the heat of bidding! 

Next, we rocked out to another epic Hairball performance at the Daytime Deck Party, setting the perfect vibe for our all-time favorite: The Belly Smacker Contest. There were some serious splashes and big laughs! 

Then came the grand event we’d all been waiting for—the HSR 4 Builders, 4 Bikes, Win 4 in ’24 Motorcycle Raffle, where four lucky winners took home custom motorcycles. Congrats to the big winners! 

As the sun set, we gathered for the Big Giveaway Show, where cash and prizes flowed to some very happy winners. To close out an unforgettable week, Black Smoke Sinners took the stage for the Final Jam, leaving us with memories that’ll last a lifetime. 

Thank you for an unforgettable week and for rallying together in support of two incredible causes! Thanks to YOU, we raised over $226,000 on High Seas Rally 2024—a remarkable achievement that we couldn’t have done without each and every one of you. Stay tuned for a breakdown of the charitable causes and the impact your generosity will have. We’re also working hard to sort through and organize all the amazing photos our team captured onboard. We’ll let you know as soon as they’re live, so thank you for your patience—it’s a lot to go through! We can’t wait to welcome you back next year on Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander for another epic adventure!