A Premium Ongoing Travel Series
Where the Music Lover Becomes the Insider
Hosted by a Legend
Because Travel Should Move You
Not Just Move You Around
Legendary Soundwaves is a bespoke travel series for serious music lovers - an induction into the insider world of music, pairing luxury river cruises with world-class music history and firsthand stories told by a music legend.
There’s nothing else to compare it to on the planet.
Hosted by a Legend. Each voyage in the series is personally hosted by Dr. Rob Bowman, a world-renowned ethnomusicologist and sought-after speaker who's personally interviewed some of the biggest names in music history. He hasn't just written about music history, he's helped shape how the world understands it.
Gain insider knowledge that transforms how you listen to and appreciate music forever.
Now, for the first time, Rob is bringing that world to travelers.
He’s good enough for The Rolling Stones – they handpicked him. Now it’s your turn, on a voyage with small, immersive groups, curated music experiences, extraordinary destinations, built entirely around the music history and stories only he can tell.
The series debuts with Jazz in France and keeps going wherever the music takes us next.
About Dr. Rob Bowman
Dr. Bowman first heard The Beatles at age seven, and nothing was ever the same. By sixteen, he was interviewing Pink Floyd, mid-Dark Side of the Moon tour. And that was just the start of his legendary career.
A Grammy winner. Invited on tour by The Rolling Stones. A voting member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the writer of its induction essays for 27 years. His definitive book on Stax Records became an HBO documentary series that won a Peabody Award. His highlight reel goes on forever. He’s even served as a music expert witness for a murder trial!
For over fifty years, he has sat across from legendary musicians: Bob Marley, Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, Robbie Robertson, BB King, Jerry Garcia, Al Green, and more. Now, for the first time, you're on the inside of it, five decades of music history, firsthand.
Highlights At A Glance
On the Rolling Stones
Trusted by rock royalty, Dr. Bowman was hand-picked by the Rolling Stones to interview them extensively for the definitive history of the band for their autobiography, According to The Rolling Stones.
On the Rolling Stones
Trusted by rock royalty, Bowman was hand-picked by the Rolling Stones to interview them extensively for the definitive history of the band for their autobiography, According to the Rolling Stones.
On the Rolling Stones
Trusted by rock royalty, Dr. Bowman was hand-picked by The Rolling Stones to interview them extensively for the definitive history of the band for their autobiography, According to the Rolling Stones.
On Bob Marley
In 1976, three days with Bob Marley and the Wailers produced one of the longest interviews Bob had done up to that point in time. Spending time with Marley remains one of the thrills of Dr. Bowman's life.
On Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson trusted him immediately. It began with a 1989 box set, and the two went on to work on fifteen projects together, up until Robertson's death in 2023.
On Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson trusted him immediately. It began with a 1989 box set, and the two went on to work on fifteen projects together, up until Robertson's death in 2023.
On Bob Marley
In 1976, Bowman spent three days with Bob Marley and the Wailers during which he conducted one of the longest interviews Bob had done up to that point in time. Spending time with Marley remains one of the thrills of his life.
A Real-Life Almost Famous
At just 16 years old, he landed his first major interview, with Pink Floyd, a real-life echo of the young rock journalist at the heart of the film, Almost Famous.
Grammy-Award Winner
He won a Grammy Award for Best Album Notes and has been nominated six times for his deep-dive historical writing on music legends.
On the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
He holds a formal vote at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is personally commissioned to write the official induction essay for one of each year's inductees, one of the rarest jobs in the music industry!
On Stax Records / HBO
His definitive book on Stax Records is music history so significant it became an HBO documentary series.
On Bob Marley
In 1976, three days with Bob Marley and the Wailers produced one of the longest interviews Marley had given up to that point. Spending time with Marley remains one of the thrills of Dr. Bowman’s life.
Pioneer of Popular Music Studies
Known as the “Rock and Roll Professor”, Dr. Bowman pioneered the academic study of popular music in Canada. His dedication to studying and teaching popular music has paved the way for future generations of students and scholars. Consistently voted one of the country's best courses and professors by Maclean's Magazine nearly every year for over a decade in their annual Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities.
On Muscle Shoals
His newest book tells the story of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the tiny Southern town where Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, and dozens of legends recorded some of the 20th century's most iconic music.
On Muscle Shoals
His newest book tells the story of Muscle Shoals, Alabama - the tiny Southern town where Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, and dozens of legends recorded some of the 20th century’s most iconic music.
A Real-Life Almost Famous
At just 16 years’ old, Dr. Bowman landed his first major interview, with Pink Floyd, a real-life echo of the young rock journalist at the heart of the film, Almost Famous.
On the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
He holds a formal vote at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is personally commissioned to write the official induction essay for one of each year’s inductees - one of the rarest jobs in the music industry!
On Stax Records / HBO
The definitive book on Stax Records - music history so significant it became an HBO documentary series.
Grammy-Award Winner
He won a Grammy Award for Best Album Notes and has been nominated six times for his deep-dive historical writing on music legends.
Pioneer of Popular Music Studies
Known as the 'Rock and Roll Professor', Dr. Bowman pioneered the academic study of popular music in Canada. His dedication to studying and teaching popular music has paved the way for future generations of students and scholars. Consistently voted one of the country's best courses and professors by Maclean's Magazine nearly every year for over a decade in their annual Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities.
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Frequently
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A hosted voyage isn't just a cruise with a theme attached. It's a privately organized experience, layered on top of an already exceptional itinerary. A world-class host, curated excursions, and programming built exclusively for this group, all designed by us, not the cruise line itself. Book the same sailing on your own, and you'll miss all of it, the host, the curated moments, the community, and everything designed specifically for this voyage. Select a voyage to explore its full itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and hosted programming.
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You can call, email, or submit a booking request directly on the website, and you will be personally guided through all travel details - availability, deposits, and everything in between.
Because each voyage is intentionally small and immersive, spots are limited and offered first come, first served. If you already know you're ready to go, click “Reserve My Spot” in the main menu to lock in your place right away. Once a voyage sells out, that option closes too, so I'd encourage you not to wait if you're set on going. -
You're supported at every step. Jenny and her team at Expedia Cruises handle all bookings, payments, documentation, and pre-departure communication, so nothing falls through the cracks.
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Yes. This is an ongoing, growing collection of curated music voyages with host, Rob Bowman. New destinations and themes are added as they're developed, so it's worth checking back or reaching out directly if you'd like to hear about upcoming voyages.
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Yes! You’re barking up the right tree! Music is our lifeblood and we’re always open to hearing from the very people we’re building this series for! Get in touch! Don’t be shy! If your suggestion is feasible and a good fit for Legendary Soundwaves, we’ll build it into the series!
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Yes, cabin categories and availability can be discussed and selected at time of booking. Contact Jenny and her team for current options and pricing.
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Airfare and airport transfers are not included. For voyages that include a pre- or post-cruise land customization, transfers from ship to hotel are included. Jenny and her team can assist with flights, transfers, and optional extensions.
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Don’t wait – book right away. Given the intimate size of this voyage and its one-of-a-kind allure, cabins are limited and tend to book quickly. Reserve as early as possible to secure your preferred cabin category.
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A non-refundable deposit of $750 CAD per person is due upon booking and/or to reserve a spot on the website for a voyage. Dates for final payment varies. Prices and availability are subject to change until booked.
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A valid passport is required. Visa and entry requirements depend on citizenship and may change, each traveller is responsible for confirming requirements for their travel before departure.
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We always recommend purchasing travel insurance. We buy it ourselves for all our travel, too! Our thinking is this: if you'd buy it for your vehicle, why wouldn't you buy it for a voyage?
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Important booking information:
Deposits are non-refundable. TICO #50026402. Prices are per person in Canadian dollars, based on double occupancy for the first and second passenger only. Stateroom categories are subject to availability at time of booking. Airfare is not included. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Contact Jenny for complete terms and conditions.
Legendary Soundwaves
curated by Jenny St. Germain
Most people plan a trip. I produce one.
I've spent more than two decades behind the scenes of high-stakes campaigns, making sure the biggest moments come off flawlessly, with no second chances, for the people who mattered most. Now I bring that same precision and obsession to something far more personal: your voyage.
I didn't come to travel the traditional way. I hold a post-grad in public and media relations, and that background, paired with a career built on managing complexity under pressure, is now channeled into every voyage I build.
My work has included campaigns and events for globally recognized names and institutions: Barenaked Ladies, Britney Spears, the Beaches International Jazz Festival, the David Suzuki Foundation, Fringe festivals, and contracts spanning the U.S. Department of Defense and Brown University.
That work demands a specific set of instincts: holding the micro and macro view, understanding my audience, and creating moments that long outlive the campaign. Curated, hosted travel demands exactly the same. A bespoke voyage isn't just booked. It's produced, with intention, and an eye for detail that most people never see, but always feel.
You'll work directly with me and my experienced travel team, backed by trusted booking systems, preferred partnerships, and the industry muscle of Expedia Cruises.
About Me
Jenny St. Germain
Legendary Soundwaves, Curator
Media Specialist & Premium Curated Voyages
Expedia Cruises
4019 New Street
Burlington, ON L7L 1S8
Jstgermain@expediacruises.com
Office: 905-631-1700 / ext. 121
Toll-Free: 1 (888) 739 3117 / ext. 121
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