Sponsorship Opportunity
COASTAL
SUMMER AT SEA
Boston Harbor Concert Series
8+ Shows · 200 Guests / Sailing · Boston Harbor
8+ Shows
Full summer concert series
200 Guests
Per cruise, intimate experience
Boston Harbor
Departing from Rowes Wharf
Music City Queen
Mass Bay Lines flagship
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Put your brand directly into the guest experience — on the water, on stage, and across our digital campaigns.
Presenting Partner
Series-level billing across every sailing
Onboard Experience
Branded lounges, bars and hospitality
Stage & Entertainment
Stage billing and artist moments
Sampling & Activations
Product sampling to a captive audience
Digital & Social
Campaigns to 40,000+ concertgoers
Custom Partnership
Built around your brand objectives
OWN THE EXPERIENCE
Put your brand at the center of a sold-out Boston Harbor concert series.
LIVE MUSIC MEETS
THE OPEN WATER
Coastal Summer at Sea is a curated concert cruise series departing from Boston Harbor aboard the historic M/V Music City Queen. Each sailing features a hand-picked lineup performing against the backdrop of the Boston skyline at sunset.
With a 200-person capacity per show, every cruise delivers an intimate, premium experience that traditional venues can't match. No competing stages, no distractions — just world-class music on the water.
M/V Music City Queen
Mass Bay Lines · Boston Harbor
M/V MUSIC CITY QUEEN
Operated by Mass Bay Lines · 60+ Years on Boston Harbor
An ornamental sternwheeler named after Nashville — the city that sits along the banks of the Cumberland River. A popular venue for premium events, the Music City Queen offers enclosed and open-air spaces perfect for live concert experiences on Boston Harbor.
- Two event decks
- Full bar service
- Open-air top deck
- Professional sound capability
- 60+ years of maritime expertise
WHY SPONSOR SUMMER AT SEA?
A floating venue with a captive, premium audience — the ultimate brand activation opportunity.
Captive Premium Audience
200 guests per show with zero distractions — no competing stages, no wandering off. Your brand gets 100% attention for 3+ hours on the water.
1,600+ Total Impressions
Across 8+ shows, your brand reaches a cumulative audience of over 1,600 concertgoers — music lovers, professionals, and tastemakers.
Premium Summer Setting
Boston Harbor at sunset is the ultimate backdrop. Your brand is associated with luxury, experience, and unforgettable moments.
Cross-Genre Appeal
From funk & soul to indie and electronic — each cruise brings a different audience demographic, maximizing your brand's reach.
PAST CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
Live on the Harbor
Crowd Energy
World-Class Talent
Sunset Sets
Intimate Performances
Harbor Nights
Soundcheck at Sea
The Music City Queen
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
Season-long partnerships across all 8+ concert cruises
Supporting SponsorPresence across the series
- Logo on all digital marketing materials
- 2 comped tickets per show (16+ total)
- Social media mentions across all shows
- Logo on event signage aboard the vessel
- Newsletter inclusion to 40,000+ subscribers
Premier SponsorOnboard presence + campaign integration
- Premium logo placement on ALL marketing
- 4 comped tickets per show (32+ total)
- Dedicated social media post per cruise
- On-board branded activation space
- Custom branded drink special
- MC mentions & stage announcements
- Photo/video content rights
- Email feature to 40,000+ subscribers
Title SponsorSeries ownership, top billing
- "Presented by" billing on ALL materials
- 8 comped tickets per show (64+ total)
- Opening remarks at each cruise
- Exclusive brand activation on deck
- Custom co-branded merchandise
- VIP meet & greet with artists
- Full photo/video marketing rights
- Dedicated landing page feature
- Priority for next season renewal
Packages are built to fit — reach out and we'll scope it around your goals and budget.
ACTIVATION CONCEPTS
Starting points, not a menu. Every one of these can be reshaped around your brand.
Branded Welcome Deck
Own the boarding moment — branded arch, step-and-repeat and greeters as 200 guests walk the gangway.
Signature Cocktail Program
A co-created drink on every bar menu, called out from stage and served all night in branded cups.
Sunset Deck Lounge
A branded upper-deck lounge with seating, shade and product moments during golden hour.
Sampling at Sea
Product sampling to a captive audience that cannot leave for three hours — the highest-conversion floor in Boston.
Content Capture Moment
A branded photo/video setup with the skyline behind it, plus full rights to the assets we shoot.
Stage & Encore Billing
Your name on the stage banner, in MC announcements and in the encore call every sailing.
COASTAL PRODUCTIONS
With over 15 years producing concerts, festivals, and large-scale events across New England and beyond, Coastal Productions brings end-to-end expertise in talent buying, technical production, and marketing.
Our database of 40,000+ verified concertgoers, combined with targeted digital campaigns, ensures every show sells out and every sponsor gets maximum visibility.
15+
Years
40K+
Database
500+
Events
SET SAIL WITH US
Limited sponsorship packages available for Summer 2026. Tell us a bit about your brand and we'll come back within 24 hours.