Boy-band New Kids On The Block are to hit the high seas for a concert cruise.

The former teen heart-throbs have signed up for a special New Kids-themed three-day boat trip around the Caribbean, which will see performances from the group and special 'meet and greet' sessions for the fans. But the band members, who reunited in 2008 following a 14-year hiatus, insist playing on a cruise ship does not mean their comeback has been a failure.

Singer Joey McIntyre tells People.com, "We're gonna perform on a ship, on a cruise. John Mayer has done these things before; our manager tells us this is not a cheesy thing. It's not a step back."

The cruise is planned for 15-18 May and will set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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