A highly placed source told Splash that the Norwegian Pearl will  set sail from Miami, Florida to Montego Bay, Jamaica. It is also scheduled to  make a stop in Ocho Rios.

Damian ‘Junior Gong’  Marley

Junior Gong  is expected to  be joined by artistes including Nas and Soulja Boy on the October 2014 reggae  cruise.

The five-night musical voyage will be the first of its kind and  feature high-powered performances from several Jamaican reggae and dancehall  acts as well as sound system DJs and musicians.

“Everything Jamaican … including movies, music, the coffee and  the whole experience. Jamaica will be there for everyone to experience,” the  source confided.

Marley, along with some of the world’s top-tier reggae artistes,  will be performing aboard the ship. In addition to live concerts, there will be  numerous sound systems and DJs pumping the musical vibes throughout the day           and night.

A number of entertainment events will be planned to satisfy every  reggae lover’s appetite.

It is understood that several of Marley’s international colleagues  including rappers Nas, Soulja Boy will be invited to appear at some of the  events.

“This is going to put reggae on a major platform. Tourists from  all over the US will be on the cruise experiencing brand Jamaica,” the           source said.

Marley — who has collaborated with top acts including Gwen  Stefani, Nas, Skrillex and Bruno Mars, among others — has won three Grammys. He  is the youngest son of reggae icon Bob Marley.

His 2005 album Welcome to Jamrock sold gold.