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70000TONS OF METAL Announce 2023 Cruise Details

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70000TONS OF METAL , The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise has announced that their eleventh sailing will be hosted on board  The Freedom of the Seas  from  Miami, Florida to Bimini, The Bahamas from January 30 to February 3, 2023.  

True to their claim, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise will include 60 bands over four stages. The festival boasts three indoor stages and most importantly, the outdoor Pool Deck Stage: The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to sail the Open Seas featuring hot tubs incorporated into the stage itself. Fans can watch their favorite band perform on a world-class stage from the comfort of a hot tub. All shows are included in the ticket price.

For more information on 70000TONS OF METAL 2023, including photos, FAQs (for booking, travel documents, payment, etc.), vessel amenities, event details and more, please visit  70000tons.com .

Guests and fans are also invited to join the 70000TONS OF METAL community on  The 70000TONS OF METAL Official Forum,   Facebook ,  Twitter , and  Instagram : @70000tons

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'70000 Tons Of Metal' Cruise To Return In 2023

It's official: the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise will return in January 2023.

The 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise creator, Swiss concert promoter Andy Piller , confirmed that the event was back on track after being canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"We've been working hard to secure a new ship, possibly even with a new destination, and with the best lineup that 70000 Tons Of Metal , the world's biggest heavy metal cruise, has ever seen," Piller said in a video message which was uploaded to social media on Friday (December 24).

The 70000 Tons Of Metal team added in a separate message: "We can't wait to reunite with our Global Heavy Metal Family in 2023 when we sail through the beautiful Caribbean once again.

"Thank you very much for your continued loyalty and undying support, it means the world to us."

70000 Tons Of Metal has been one of the more unique and/or ingenious ideas to infiltrate the live music scene in the last decade.

"You have to see it took me from the point I had that quite insane idea," Piller told FixionMedia.com in a 2014 interview. "It took me almost four years to get the ship in the water, so to speak. It was from the beginning that my thought was to make the ship as an annual event, given the fact it would work. When you start a new business, you never know if it will work or not. Isn't this what you're aiming for? Otherwise I wouldn't have put four years of my life into it. I wanted to establish it as an annual thing, and not spend four years of my life as a one-off."

Piller 's extensive background in the European live industry gave him an up-close and personal look at the workings of the venerable open-air festivals that dominate the summer landscape. Seeing how successful these festivals are, coupled with a few drinks and some friends during a warm summer night at his apartment in Vancouver, helped spawn the idea for 70000 Tons .

"I have never organized big festivals," he noted. "I started as a local promoter in Europe, then switched to a touring role. Then I was working for a tour/production/road manager for 15 years, and that eventually brought me to Vancouver. It wasn't something far off. It's not like I'm a banker or dentist coming up with this. I totally had the idea and connections on how this could work, and I had been to most of the big European open-air festivals. That was the idea — just condense that and put it on a cruise ship.

"People thought I was nuts to have a metal fest on a cruise ship," he continued. "They thought it was nuts to have put 40 bands on there, and now we have 60. The idea is like, the average band has five musicians, and if you have 40 bands, that's 200 guests. It's a 1-to-10 ratio, and that actually created such a special atmosphere because there are so many musicians around. I'm sure it would have worked with less bands, but the question is, where's the breaking point? A lot of people are concerned we're going to make it bigger and lose the intimacy factor and so on. I think it won't, but just to keep the principles of the event the same, so okay, we add 1,000 people and we have to add 20 more bands. Now there are 3,000 guests and 60 bands."

For more information, visit 70000tons.com .

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Beyond The Stage

Aboard the Headbangers Boat, you'll have unique opportunities to participate in immersive experiences with your favorite metal artists and connect with fellow metalheads who share your passion for this moving music.  Stay tuned for additional experiences! 

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A Conversation and Q&A with Members of Lamb of God

An exclusive Headbangers Boat opportunity to dive into Lamb of God's creative universe, as they unmask the inspiration, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped their metal odyssey. These heavy hitting, heavy metal legends will then field YOUR questions. Come prepared! 

Art Cruz DJ Set

Steering the ship's soundwaves through a labyrinth of electrifying beats, Art Cruz will DJ an unforgettable set aboard the Headbangers Boat! Don't just pack your moshing shoes, pack your dancing shoes too. You're bound to break out moves you thought you'd never see on a metal cruise! 

Poker Tournament Final Game with John Campbell

Ignite the ultimate showdown on the high seas! Raise the stakes with thunderous bluffs and epic hands as you vie for the coveted Headbangers Poker Tournament Champion and take home the final jackpot. Win one of the casino's qualifying poker tournaments, and score a spot at the final table with John Campbell. Talk about EPIC!  Details on qualifying games and buy-ins will be released closer to sailing. 

Randy Blythe's Photography Gallery

Embark on a visual pilgrimage through Randy Blythe's exclusive Headbanger's Boat collection. Each photograph is a portal into a moment in Randy's life.  The Photography Gallery will have both viewing and purchasing hours. Those hours will be released closer to sailing. 

Drum-Off Hosted by Art Cruz

Release your percussive prowess and face off against fellow drummers in a relentless battle for rhythmic supremacy, in the Headbangers Boat Drum-Off! Art Cruz will host, and a panel of heavy metal greats will select the ultimate champion!  Details on how to participate will be released closer to sailing. 

More Immersive Lamb of God Experiences To Come!

The promise of more awaits. Lamb of God is continuing to shape more ways you can immerse in a once-in-a-lifetime metal vacation with them on the high seas. 

Autograph Sessions

Headbangers Boat Autograph Sessions, are your chance to chat with metal legends, and get a cherished item from home or a new favorite piece of onboard merch covered with signatures.

Please Note: Lamb of God will not be in attendance.

Listen, Let Loose, Compete.

Expect a multitude of specially curated ways to entirely submerge in the 2024 Headbangers Boat. Headbanger Boat 2023 experiences included One Foot In The Galley with Riki Rachtman, Battleshots competition , Into The Trivia Pit with Josè Mangin, Guitar Hero Mornings, Harsh Harmonies Karaoke, and film screenings.

Stay tuned for ALL the ways to fully immerse in the 2024 Headbangers Boat!

More Amenities

Along with days and nights filled with musical performances, fun and engaging activities will be a part of the experience, too! Many times you'll be right alongside your favorite artists. In addition to programming that we'll plan especially for this festival, guests can enjoy the following amenities on Norwegian Gem:

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Don’t Miss The Boat!

The last thing you want is to miss the boat! We STRONGLY RECOMMEND to everyone to arrive in Florida one day prior to departure. Not only will you make sure that the ship does not leave without you, but you also have a chance to explore the area. The place to be is without a doubt World Famous South Beach. Spending a night there is never a waste of time! For some more ideas what to do in and around Miami go to the Miami page on our website or visit the official website of Miami and The Beaches: http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/

Our sailing time is 5:00 PM. Boarding will start at 12:00 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Guests are requested to complete Online Check-in no later than 3 days prior to their cruise. If you do not complete Online Check-in 3 days prior, you will be required to complete this process at the pier at least two hours prior to the sailing time. Please note: All guests MUST be checked-in and on board the ship no later than 90 minutes prior to the published sailing time or you will not be permitted to sail! In other words, you have to be on the ship by 3:30 PM. Once more: The last thing you want is to miss the boat!

PLEASE NOTE: For the most up to date boarding requirements due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic please visit Royal Caribbean’s Healthy Sail Center here .

Debarkation

Debarkation will start around 8:00 AM on Monday, February 3, 2025. Since the ship will leave for another cruise the same day, the ship’s crew is keen on getting everyone off the boat as early as possible in order to prepare it for the next cruise. Unfortunately, you cannot sleep-in on that day. If scheduling flights from Miami International Airport for the day the ship returns, we recommend doing so after 1:00 PM to allow enough time to get off the ship and pass through customs. If flying from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport please schedule flights after 2:00 PM. This is our recommendation; please book your flights at your own risk!

The Port of Miami, stylized as “PortMiami”, is the largest passenger port in the world as well as one of the largest cargo ports in the United States. It is recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World and Cargo Gateway of the Americas.

The port is located in Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River in Miami, Florida and is easily accessible by car, taxi, bus, and rail.

PortMiami Cruise Terminal A – Royal Caribbean International (Crown of Miami) 2000 N Cruise Blvd Miami, FL 33132

• Take 836 East through the toll.
• Continue onto FL836 E/I-395 E, then keep right to merge onto MacArthur Causeway.
• Use the left 2 lanes to take the exit towards Port of Miami Tunnel and follow the signs to your pier terminal.
• Exit at US1 N.E. 2nd Avenue/Biscayne Boulevard, proceed straight through one light, and then turn right at the second light onto Biscayne Boulevard (US1).
• Stay in your left-hand lane and turn left into the Port of Miami on N.E. 5th Street. Drive across the bridge and follow signs to your pier terminal.
• Take I-95 South to Exit 2D toward I-395 E/Miami Beach.
• Merge onto MacArthur Causeway.
• Use the left 2 lanes to take the exit towards Port of Miami Tunnel and follow the signs for your pier terminal.
• Take I-95 South to Exit 3B, N.W. 8th Street.
• Turn left onto 5th Street and continue straight until you reach the Port of Miami entrance.
• Drive across the bridge and follow signs to your pier terminal.

Parking Information

The guest parking areas are located adjacent to the piers. Depending on pier location, there are multi-level garages or, flat open-air lots. Rates are $25.00 USD per day for regular vehicles. Rates will vary for larger vehicles. If the vehicle is over 20′ in length then an additional $20.00 is added per day all oversized vehicles can only park in Lot #2. (Rates are subject to change without notice by the Port of Miami). Rates are payable by cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover only), or any major U.S. Travelers Check. Please note that debit cards are not accepted.

Bus Information

The Florida Bus Program is provided by Cruise Connection of Florida.

For rates, availability and pick up locations, please contact the Royal Caribbean Reservations center at +1 (800) 327-6700.

* All rates and prices are subject to change.

** UMCruises International Ltd. and Royal Caribbean are not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

Taxicabs are available at all cruise terminals on cruise days. The fare between the Miami International Airport and PortMiami is a flat rate of $27.00.

For other destinations, the cab fare is $2.95 for the first 1/6 of a mile, $0.85 for each additional 1/6 mile up to 1 mile, and $0.40 for each 1/6 mile after that. Additional taxicab information can be found here .

Several car rental agencies are permitted to operate at PortMiami and provide shuttle service to their off-port remote locations. Contact your preferred car rental agency directly for the most up-to-date information and schedules.

The following agencies provide transport shuttle services from the Port to their rental offices. Fees may apply, so please contact companies directly for complete details:

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Public Transit

Metrorail’s Orange Line can get you from MIA to Downtown Miami in less than a half hour. From there, the walk to the Port from the nearest Metromover station (Freedom Tower) is about 1.5 miles. Use the Miami-Dade Transit Tracker application for iPhone and Android mobile devices to plan your route.

The City of Miami’s Coral Way Route stops on-Port every 15 to 20 minutes Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miami Trolley stops at the Port: The Miami Trolley stop signs are easily identifiable by the round palm tree logo.

• PortMiami North stop: Terminal B, Terminal C, Terminal D, Terminal E, Terminal F, Terminal G, Terminal H, Port Miami Administrative Building, Port Miami Garage
• PortMiami South stop: Terminal J, Royal Caribbean Corporate Office

For real-time travel information, please visit the Miami Trolley website.

Amtrak (National and Statewide Train)

Visit the Amtrak website or call +1-800-USA-RAIL (+1-800-872-7245) for train schedules and fares.

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Packing for this cruise could be a breeze.

Bare Necessities Tour & Travel (a nudism-focused travel company) has announced an 11-day Caribbean cruise for nudists on Norwegian Pearl.

Although the cruise represents a new partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the company has chartered over 75 full-ship nude and clothing-optional cruises since 1990.

Norwegian Pearl has a maximum capacity of 2,394 guests with staterooms spread across seven decks. The ship offers 16 dining venues, 14 bars and lounges, a casino, and a spa, so guests will have ample opportunities to relax and socialize with people with shared interests.

In addition to the onboard entertainment on the ship, Bare Necessities typically hosts a passenger talent show and themed events.

The ship has a range of staterooms, including accommodations in The Haven , the ship-within-a-ship concept pioneered by NCL. Upscale amenities at this luxury enclave include 24-hour butler service, concierge services, keycard access, and a private sundeck.

Prices for the cruise, based on double occupancy, start at around $2000 per person and go up to more than $30,000 for a three-bedroom Garden Villa in The Haven.

FAQs on the Bare Necessities website explicitly states that clothing will be required while docked at port, in the main and specialty dining rooms, and during the Captain’s reception. Crew members are clothed throughout the cruise and all guests must be 21 years and older.

So, what do you pack in a carry-on for a nude cruise?

At a minimum, you’ll need lots of sunscreen, a swimsuit for excursions, and appropriate attire for the dining rooms.

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The “Big Nude Boat” will set sail from Miami, Florida on February 3, 2025, and make stops at San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Roseau, Domenica; Port-de-France, Martinique; and Castries, San Lucia, before returning to Miami on February 14, 2025.

The itinerary includes two stops at the line’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahama.

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