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Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson — all five of them, with Kevin recently back into the fold to reap riches — just announced this year's Backstreet Boys cruise. Departing from Miami, Florida on October 25, this three-night cruise sailing on Carnival's Imagination will celebrate the 20th Anniversary and reunion of the boy band."Along with non-stop music, special performances, a private beach party, games, Q&A sessions, contests and so much more, this exclusive celebration gives fans a once in a lifetime experience to hang with all five guys - back together again," a press release trumpets. "Having Kevin onboard for the first time has already made this our best cruise yet!" says Littrell in the release. "We're back together again to party on the high seas." Carter added, "This year's cruise is going to show our fans how special they are to us and how thankful we are for 20 years of support."

The general on-sale date is on October 4. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.backstreetboyscruise.com