6 Best Rock Music Cruises You Need To Book In 2024

The upcoming years will bring a selection of rock cruises, blending the experience of sea travel with live music and other activities. These cruises will pass through destinations such as the Bahamas and Mexico in 2024-2025. So, here are six rock cruises to pick from with information about their next journeys.

6. On The Blue Cruise

 

Started by The Moody Blues lead singer Justin Hayward, the On The Blue Cruise first launched in 2019. That year, it featured artists like The Zombies and Alan Parsons with stops at Nassau/Paradise Island, Bahamas, and the Private Isle of Labadee. The 2024 cruise, scheduled for April 5-10, plans stops at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and Nassau, Bahamas, with concerts from previous and new artists.

5. The Rock Boat

Hosted by Sister Hazel, The Rock Boat presents a variety of artists, from Celtic rock bands to folk-rock singers. The cruise, lasting nearly a week, has planned concerts on five stages with performances from artists such as Bowling For Soup and Gaelic Storm during the cruise from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, and Costa Maya, Mexico, set for January 30-February 4, 2024.

4. Sail Across The Sun

The Sail Across The Sun cruise, headlined by Train, offers an alt-rock theme with the likes of The Rembrandts and Ezra Ray Hart. In addition to musical performances, the cruise plans artist-focused activities for passengers. Its 8th edition is scheduled for February 13-17, 2025.

3. ShipRocked

Set for February 4-10, 2024, the new ShipRocked journey introduces a horror theme. The cruise’s plans will include artist-hosted events, theme parties, and concerts from musicians such as Black Stone Cherry and Brkn Love while sailing from Miami through Bimini, Bahamas, to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and finally to Grand Cayman.

2. Monsters Of Rock

The Monsters Of Rock cruise has been active for over a decade with offerings of different activities, including meet and greets, karaoke, theme nights, and concerts from artists like Joe Satriani and The Darkness. The upcoming cruise will travel from Miami to the Bahamas from March 2 to 7, 2024.

1. Rock Legends Cruise

Set to sail on February 22-26, 2024, the Rock Legends Cruise will feature artists such as Sammy Hagar and Bret Michaels. The cruise’s revenue will benefit the Native American Heritage Association while giving passengers chances to meet artists and take part in auctions for items like autographed guitars.

Bonus: KISS Kruise

 

The KISS Kruise, which has been at sea for over a decade, includes theme parties and autograph sessions with several original band members. While there’s no official confirmation on the matter, its next sail is rumored to be in 2024, after The End Of The Road Tour.