Music Charter Cruises 2027
The organizers who charter ships for rock, country, soul, metal and electronic music.
Ask About a Charter CruiseMusic is the backbone of the charter cruise world. A handful of specialist companies charter ships every year and fill them with artists and fans. Here are the established organizers and their charter cruises 2027 schedules.
Sixthman
Sixthman produces music festivals at sea, mostly from Miami. Its 2027 sailings include The Rock Boat, sailing February 2–7, 2027 from Miami to Key West and Cozumel, and the Outlaw Country Cruise, March 5–10, 2027 from Miami to Key West and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Sixthman also runs other artist-led charters each year; check its site for the current list.
StarVista LIVE
StarVista LIVE describes its events as full-ship charter cruises on a top-rated line, built around a genre or era. Its 2027 calendar includes The Country Music Cruise (February 7–14, Fort Lauderdale to San Juan and St. Maarten, listed as sold out with a waitlist), the Soul Train Cruise (February 14–21, Fort Lauderdale to Aruba and Curaçao), the Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond, the ’70s Rock & Romance Cruise and more. The Country Music Cruise site also runs a Group Leader Program for people who bring groups.
Monsters of Rock and Groove Cruise
Monsters of Rock Cruise
Monsters of Rock Cruise moves to the West Coast for 2027: May 6–11 on Norwegian Joy, from the Los Angeles area to Ensenada, Mexico.Groove Cruise
Groove Cruise is an electronic music cruise that has sailed for more than twenty years. Its 2027 sailing is January 21–25 on a Royal Caribbean ship; guests must be 21 or older, and cabins were listed as sold out with a priority waitlist.Classic rock charters such as Rock Legends and On the Blue are covered on Classic Rock Cruises. For music cruises as a theme in general, see Special Interest Cruises.
Booking a Music Charter Well
- Join the organizer’s mailing list; cabins often go on sale to past guests first.
- Decide your cabin priorities early: some fans want to be close to the main venue, others as far from it as possible.
- Check the payment plan and cancellation terms, which are the organizer’s, not the cruise line’s.
- Book flights and a hotel the night before; charters do not wait for late arrivals.
- Use Cruising Checklist for documents and packing, and add earplugs.
Music Charter Cruises 2027: FAQ
What happens on a music charter cruise?
Several stages run concerts through the day and night, alongside artist Q&As, themed parties and fan activities, with the ship’s own facilities still open. Port days are usually lighter on music.
Are music charter cruises 2027 sailings all in the Caribbean?
Most winter music charters sail from Florida to the Caribbean, Bahamas or Mexico. Monsters of Rock is sailing from the Los Angeles area to Ensenada in May 2027.
Music charters also make memorable group trips in their own right: friends who follow the same band often book cabins near each other and plan their concert days together. The organizer’s site is the place to ask about group bookings.
Want Music at Sea Without a Charter?
Our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise can find regular sailings with strong live music and hold space for your group.
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