We Connect Fans and Creators Influencers Podcasts
Join CrimeWave at Sea in November 2025!
What We Do
Launch your own Fan Cruise
Take your fans on the trip of a lifetime — we handle everything. Easy, stress-free, and built for creators like you.
Connect in real life
Take your community beyond social media — bring your fans together for an unforgettable experience.
We handle everything
From contracts, registration, and guest services to event planning and production, we take care of it all — you just promote and set sail.
New revenue stream
Earn serious income through ticket sales, VIP upgrades, and fan experiences — without the headache of planning, production, or customer service.
Unforgettable adventure
Give your fans the ultimate gift: an unforgettable trip, live shows, meetups, and memories they’ll talk about forever.
Experience
Ultimate Vacation Festivals
We produce unique events that leave fans feeling more connected than ever to their favorite creators and community
Epic Venues
Cruise ships offer a thrilling environment where creators and fans can come together and thrive.
Incredible Destinations
From the Caribbean and Alaska to Europe and Austrailia, we go wherever you want to take your fans
Building Community
Experience a shared adventure with your biggest fans as you connect both on and off the ship
Our Story
Over 17,000 guests have experienced our festivals at sea
We are a team of experienced festival creators with a unique history of building epic events on cruise ships
NurseCon
Our CEO, Brett Donnelly, teamed up with a nurse influencer to revolutionize the nursing conference experience. NurseCon was born and the first sailing sold out in less than 2 minutes!
August 2019
15,000+ Guests
Over the past six years, NurseCon has grown into one of the largest nursing events in the country, successfully completing six full ship charters and multiple land events.
2019 - 2025
IRL Events Was Born
In Real Life produces cruise events that give creators, influencers, and podcasters a powerful way to connect with their audience in real life.
January 2024
CrimeWave at Sea
Join Last Podcast on the Left, Scared to Death, Sinisterhood, and other true-crime podcasts on the Ultimate True-Crime Festival at Sea!
November 2025
Let's goooooooo!
Ready to launch your
own cruise?
Whether you're just curious or ready to go, we're here to help you explore what a custom fan cruise could look like — and how easy we make it.
Hey Creators...
Do you want to build your own epic cruise event?
Reach out to us for more information
Upcoming Festivals
Our 2025 Festival Lineup
We are launching some exciting new events in 2025!
November 3-7, 2025
True-Crime on the high seas!
Connect with some of the biggest and most influential true-crime podcasts and creators on this epic voyage, where everyone is a suspect.
