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'''The Weezer Cruise''' was an event, where [[Weezer]] and other musicians were on a cruise. The cruise ship that they were on is called the "Carnival Destiny." Weezer had concerts on the ship, as well as other bands. The cruise went from Miami to Cozumel.
[[Image:Wcposter.png‎‎|thumb|300px|"We're on a giant boat.  Seriously." - Pat Wilson]]
'''The Weezer Cruise''' was an event, where [[Weezer]] sailed on the Carnival Destiny from Miami to the island of Cozumel off of the Gulf Coast of Mexico, on January 19 – 23, 2012.


==Shows Played==
The cruise marks the first time the song [[Tragic Girl]] was ever played live, as well as the first time since the tribute show in 1997 that [[Mykel and Carli]] had been performed.  Weezer performed three shows, the first being outside as the ship set sail and the other two [[Pinkerton]] shows taking place in the Palladium Lounge indoors.
Bands that played alongside Weezer were special guests Dinosaur Jr., as well as Sebadoh, Wavves, The Antlers, Yuck, Free Energy, Boom Bip, J Mascis (solo acoustic), Lou Barlow, Keepaway, Ozma, The Nervous Wreckords, The Knocks, Sleeper Agent and Yacht Rock Revue.
==Events on Board==
===Midnight Movie with Brian===
[[Image:BrianBellWeezerCruise.jpg|250px|thumb|left|upright|Brian Bell performing at the Weezer Cruise]]
[[Image:BrianBellWeezerCruise.jpg|250px|thumb|left|upright|Brian Bell performing at the Weezer Cruise]]
Fans could watch a late night flick with Brian, ''Young Frankenstein'' on the Lido deck via a giant screen.  Many fans turned out in their weezer snuggies.
===Weezer Photo===
Fans could have their picture taken with the band and later download the images once they arrived home.  One fan took this moment to propose to his girlfriend.
===Rivers Reading Live: Pinkerton Diaries===
Rivers red excerpts from [[The Pinkerton Diaries]] and then allowed for fans to asks questions.  Many asked about his songwriting method, Songs from the Black Hole, the time period around Pinkerton and what is next for Weezer.
===Weezer Game Show with Pat, Scott, Brian & Josh===
Scott Blair of Magic Hugs and cruise video fame hosted this trivia game that pit Pat, Scott, Brian and Josh against each other. They battled it out thru music, boat facts and  general knowledge questions with fan participation.
===Karl Koch DJ Set (#1 and #2)===
Fans gathered late in the night as [[Karl Koch]] Deejayed on the dance floor.
===Vow Renewal with Scott===
Couples could get together and have their vows renewed with Scott.
===Shuffleboard with Pat===
Fans who participated in the Shuffleboard tournament and made it to the finals got to hang with pat as he hosted the finale to this tournament.
===Weezer Q&A===
Following the Group Photo, Weezer did a Question & Answer session on the Lido Deck giving the fans an opportunity to have their very own press conference with Weezer.
===Weezer Trivia===
Fans split into teams such as ''The Little Bitches'' went head to head in a battle to see who knows the most.  The questions were quite difficult.
==Theme Nights==
===80's Prom Night===
Everyone put on their best 80's outfit and met up in the disco lounge for a fun party that lasted into the early hours of the morn.  You could spot Pat and Rivers in a full captain outfit if you looked closely.
===Mustache Night===
Everyone was encouraged to wear a fake mustache, mustache socks, mustache shirts or anything mustache related this night.
===Ugly Sweater Night===
Many fans donned custom made Weezer sweaters that were quote unquote ugly.
==Full Schedule==
Below is the full Weezer Cruise Schedule.
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== Bad Timing? ==
== Bad Timing? ==
The cruise set sail after a tragic accident with another cruise line, the Costa Concordia.
The cruise set sail after a tragic accident with another cruise line, the Costa Concordia.
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