music cruises 2025

Music cruises to set sail on the high seas in 2024 and 2025

R ocking and rolling is not how most people prefer their cruise ships. However, if you're sailing on a music-themed cruise, rock 'n' roll is the vibe you want as you soak up some sun and cruise the world with thousands of like-minded music fans.

Music-themed cruises cover a wide array of styles, including rock, metal, country, Broadway, disco and blues. They offer a complete immersion into the world of each genre. You'll enjoy close-up encounters with your favorite artists during performances and meet-and-greets and find a sense of community from being with other fans for multiple days at sea. (Not to mention, you'll get to visit beautiful destinations in the process.)

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Note that these specialty music cruises sell out — often as soon as cabins are made available. All sold-out cruises we're featuring offer a waitlist you can join. You'll be notified if someone cancels, as well as be among the first to be alerted of on-sale dates for future sailings.

Below are 11 music-themed cruises in 2024 and 2025 that are bound to create epic memories, whether your vibe is crowd-surfing during a rock show or belting out show tunes with Broadway's best.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy, and include cruise basics like meals, select nonalcoholic beverages (water, juice, coffee and tea) and use of the fitness center, hot tubs, pools and casino, among other onboard amenities.

Soft drink and alcohol packages are available for an extra fee. Theme cruise events, such as concerts, are included, though some limited-access special events often cost extra. Fares were valid as of writing but are subject to change based on availability.

Malt Shop Memories Cruise

Cruise ship : Nieuw Amsterdam

Date : Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2024

The good ol' days can now be found sailing the Caribbean on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise. Set to take over all decks of Holland America 's Nieuw Amsterdam, the '50s and '60s music cruise will sail from Fort Lauderdale to Phillipsburg, St. Maarten, and Tortola, British Virgin Islands, with four days at sea.

Favorites set to perform on board include The Beach Boys, The Four Tops, Chubby Checker, The Coasters, Darlene Love and The Chantels. Highlights among the ship events range from a senior prom and a sock hop to game shows and karaoke.

The Malt Shop Memories Cruise is filling up fast. Rates for available cabins start at $2,349 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : Reserve a cabin for this cruise on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise website or by calling 844-855-6258. If your preferred cabin category is currently sold out, you can join the waitlist here .

Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise

Cruise ship : Independence of the Seas

Date : Dec. 9-14, 2024

Maybe one stop in Jamaica isn't enough, and reggae vibes are calling your name. If so, the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise might appeal to you. This five-night cruise on Royal Caribbean 's Independence of the Seas, organized by Jamrock Productions and Rose Tours, will travel round trip from Miami to Montego Bay and Ocho Rios in Jamaica.

The entire list of performers for the December 2024 voyage hasn't been released as of this writing but so far will include Stone Love, Steelie Basement, Westafa, Seani B and Spexdaboss.

You can also take part in themed parties, soccer and domino tournaments and Jamaica-themed film screenings when you're not enjoying ship amenities like a FlowRider surf simulator, a rock climbing wall, waterslides and a bar arcade.

Welcome to Jamrock's prices start at $1,359 per person for an inside cabin, not including $399 in additional fees and taxes.

How to book : Reserve a cabin for this cruise on the Rose Tours website or by calling 215-663-8800.

Cruise ship : Carnival Magic

Date : Jan. 19-25, 2025

For fans of rock and metal music, ShipRocked is a popular sailing organized by Ask4 Entertainment. The 2025 edition aboard Carnival Cruise Line 's Carnival Magic will start in Miami and include stops in St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay, the line's private island in the Bahamas.

There will be multiple stages for performances throughout the ship. The 2025 lineup will be announced soon, though top bands like Dead Poet Society, Black Stone Cherry, Highly Suspect and I Prevail performed during past cruises. Fans can enjoy one-on-one time with their favorite groups at scheduled meet-and-greets with all the bands.

Prices for ShipRocked's 2025 cruise start at $1,600 per person for an inside cabin. The fare includes access to all performances and meet-and-greets with artists.

How to book : Although this cruise is sold out, there is a waitlist. For future sailings, book through the Ask4 Entertainment Reservations portal or by calling 888-402-2754. A deposit is required to secure your spot. Ask4 Entertainment strongly suggests buying travel insurance.

Groove Cruise

Cruise ship : Allure of the Seas

Date : Jan. 23-27, 2025

Electronic dance music fans 21 and older can turn up on this early 2025 Whet Travel sailing from Miami aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. The cruise visits the line's private beach, Labadee, in Haiti.

The lineup for the EDM sailing hasn't been announced, but previous performers include major headlining acts Tiësto, Diplo and John Summit, plus a remarkable list of dance music stars, such as Aly & Fila, Boris, Craig Connelly, Disco Lines, Haliene and Joel Corry.

Along with multiple music sets, Groove Cruise hosts fun theme party nights focusing on everything from an '80s prom to fire and ice.

Cabins on Groove Cruise start at around $1,549 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : At the time of writing, the ship was mostly sold out, with fewer than 200 cabins available to book. To add your name to waitlists and be among the first to know about future sailings, head to Whet Travel's website or call 877-438-9438.

The Country Music Cruise

Date : Jan. 19-26, 2025

Adding more than a bit of boot-scootin' country to the cruise life, The Country Music Cruise takes over Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam for a weeklong jamboree at sea. The voyage leaves from Fort Lauderdale, with stops in Key West, Florida, and Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.

The artist lineup of country music favorites includes John Michael Montgomery, Deana Carter, The Bellamy Brothers, Neal McCoy and Lacy J. Dalton. This is your chance to meet and greet the country stars, join in on jam sessions and attend panel discussions. If you like to kick up your heels, you'll have plenty of opportunities for line dancing, Texas swing and two-stepping.

Cabins for The Country Music Cruise are sold out, but you can add your name to the waitlist. Rates start at $2,399, plus taxes and additional fees totaling $365, per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : To join the waitlist, head to StarVista Live's website or call 866-476-2879.

Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem

Date : Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2025

Wrestling and rock fans will love this Sixthman cruise with wrestler and musician Chris Jericho. For the fifth installment of Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea, cruisers will sail on Norwegian Cruise Line 's Norwegian Gem from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

The 2025 lineup hasn't been announced yet beyond two musical guests, Fozzy and Kuarantine. The sailing will offer autograph sessions and host four days of wrestling matches featuring wrestlers from All Elite Wrestling.

Rates for Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise start at $1,100, plus taxes, per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : Cruisers eager to jam and sit ringside can learn more on Sixthman's website or by calling 877-379-9174.

Outlaw Country Cruise 9

Date : Feb. 22-28, 2025

If you're a little more country than rock 'n' roll, maybe a cruise with a country twang is the right vacation for you. In February, Norwegian Gem will host the ninth installment of the popular Outlaw Country Cruise. This Sixthman voyage will sail from Miami and stop in Nassau, Bahamas, and St. Thomas.

The ship features five different venues where notable country acts like Old Crow Medicine Show, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Carlene Carter will perform. Along with endless concerts, passengers can enjoy activities like yoga classes and film screenings.

The cruise is sold out and is waitlist only. Rates start at $1,465 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : For more information or to join the waitlist, check out Sixthman's sign-up page or call 877-379-9189.

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X

Date : March 21-26, 2025

For blues and jazz fans, Sixthman also offers the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X cruise, which sails from Miami and stops in Harvest Caye, Belize, and Costa Maya, Mexico. Aboard Norwegian Gem, passengers will have access to ship amenities like pools and a casino in addition to special music events.

The lineup for the cruise features musicians like Joe Bonamassa, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Larkin Poe and Thunderstorm Artis. More artists will be announced closer to the sail date.

There will also be collaboration shows from some of the artists on board, as well as autograph sessions for fans to meet their favorite musicians.

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X is sold out and waitlist only. Join the waitlist, as cancellations do occur. You'll also be among the first to be alerted about future sailings. The rates for the 2025 cruise start at $1,630 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : To join the waitlist, visit Sixthman's sign-up page or call 877-379-9170.

The Broadway Cruise 3

Date : March 31-April 4, 2025

Tony Award-winning Broadway stars are coming aboard for Sixthman's third Broadway Cruise, which will sail round trip from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico. Aboard Norwegian Gem, passengers will have access to ship amenities like pools and a waterslide, a climbing wall and a casino, plus many special concerts, events and insider panels.

The lineup for the 2025 Broadway Cruise hasn't been announced yet, though last year's cruise featured Tony Award winners like Christian Borle, Matt Doyle and Santino Fontana, as well as Broadway A-listers Phillipa Soo, Norm Lewis and Daphne Rubin-Vega.

Expect plenty of fun Broadway-themed events, including a Broadway pub crawl and show tune singalongs, plus autograph sessions for fans to meet their favorite Broadway stars.

Prices are not published as of this writing, but expect them to hover around $1,600 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : To join the presale, visit Sixthman's sign-up page or call 877-379-9172.

'70s Rock & Romance Cruise

Cruise ship : Celebrity Summit

Date : March 15-22, 2025

The best of the '70s lives on as music icons from that rockin' era show they've still got it on the '70s Rock & Romance Cruise. This weeklong getaway on Celebrity Cruises ' Celebrity Summit, organized by StarVista Live, will sail from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico.

The lineup of '70s rock legends includes Air Supply, Kansas, The Guess Who, Melissa Manchester, The Family Stone and Dire Straits Legacy. They'll be performing, hosting events and attending special meet-and-greets.

The top-tier music acts join a long lineup of rock 'n' roll icons. The cruise will feature days filled with concerts, artist Q&A sessions, panel discussions and game shows.

Available rooms start at $2,449, plus taxes and additional fees of $365, per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : To book a cabin, head to StarVista Live's website or call 844-466-7625.

Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond

Cruise ship : Norwegian Pearl

Date : Feb. 19-25, 2025

Jam out at sea to the greatest disco anthems as Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond returns for a fifth year in 2025. The six-night cruise is an immersive, nonstop music festival with legendary music acts performing and hosting events throughout Norwegian Pearl. The round-trip itinerary from Miami includes port stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.

The 2025 lineup includes Kool & The Gang, Shalamar, Lisa Lisa, George McCrae, Boogie Wonder Band, Rose Royce and other classic disco acts. In addition to more than 40 live performances, entertainment will include dance and costume parties, theme nights, dance contests and game shows. Passengers will appreciate the opportunity to go behind the music as artists sit for intimate Q&A sessions, panel discussions and meet-and-greets.

Prices for Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond start at $1,799 per person for an inside cabin, not including $300 per person in taxes and port fees.

How to book : Head to Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond's website to reserve your cabin soon, as the ship is filling up fast.

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Experience themed cruises and cruise music festivals at sea designed to set the stage for moments that make life rock!

There's nothing out there that can beat the adventure, excitement and allure of a cruise holiday - except a themed cruise!

Enjoy the best in live entertainment whilst cruising on some of the most innovative ships at sea by booking one of these sailings. It'll prove to be the ultimate holiday experience. View the list of current offerings below for more information on how to book these cruises.

Utopia Carnival Cruise & Festival | April 28 – May 8, 2024

MIAMI TO ST THOMAS Norwegian Breakaway

Experience an unforgettable ten-day party spree with Utopia Carnival Cruise & Festival, as we set sail from Miami to the heart of St. Thomas' carnival season on April 28th, 2024! Dive into electrifying land festivals, climaxing with our "Unity Festival" at Crown Bay on May 5th. Witness global sensation Burna Boy, Morgan Heritage, DJ Puffy, and more!

The Utopia Carnival Cruise & Festival ushers a new era of entertainment tourism, serving up a broad and eclectic array of engaging events. As a nexus of multicultural festivities, Utopia Carnival affords guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in an unparalleled selection of music and entertainment choices. Experience the 2024 carnival thrill!

Salsa Cruise | November 1-5, 2024

Norwegian Gem

Miami to Nassau & Grand Stirrup Cay

Salsa Cruise is celebrating its 26th annual Salsa festival, and we want you to be part of this incredible experience! Sailing from Miami to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas on November 1 - 5, 2024 aboard Norwegian Gem.

Dance, sing, explore, relax, drink, and be ready to have fun! Enjoy different programmes onboard, including top salsa performances by Charlie Aponte, Luisito Carrion, and Josimar Fidel, live DJs, salsa dance workshops, comedians, and much more. You don't need to be a professional dancer; just be ready to have a blast and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Sail Across the Sun | February 13-17, 2025

MIAMI TO COZUMEL, MEXICO Norwegian Gem

Break out the bubbles and vino - and raise a full glass as we toast to a music-filled celebration at sea for Train's 8th Edition of Sail Across the Sun! Sailing February 13-17, 2025, from Miami to adventure-filled Cozumel, Mexico, aboard Norwegian Gem, this 4-day floating festival at sea brings together an incredible lineup of artists including Matt Nathanson, Yacht Rock Revue, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, The Dan Band, and more!

Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond | February 19-24, 2025

MIAMI – COZUMEL – COSTA MAYA Norwegian Pearl

The Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond is BACK for its 5th Anniversary sailing! Celebrate the Greatest Dance, Soul, Funk & Party Music Ever for five nights with over 40 live performances including Kool & the Gang, The Spinners, Shalamar, Tavares, Rose Royce, the Brothers Johnson, Lisa Lisa, The Legendary Blue Notes, and many more.

Join us as you dance back to everyone's favourite era of music where Norwegian Pearl will be transformed into a floating dance club!

Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea X | March 21-26, 2025

MIAMI TO HARVEST CAYE, BELIZE AND COSTA MAYA, MEXICO Norwegian Gem

The BIGGEST BLUES ROCK PARTY AT SEA just got even BIGGER! To celebrate 10 incredible years, Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea will be sailing for FIVE FULL DAYS in 2025 with some of the best live music in the world. Join your fellow blues community and our host, Joe Bonamassa, with an ALL-STAR LINEUP for our 10th-anniversary extravaganza. Sailing March 21-26, 2025, Norwegian Gem will carry us from Miami, Florida, to TWO tropical destinations: Harvest Caye, Belize & Costa Maya, Mexico. Get ready for an adventure of five days & nights packed to the brim with live shows, rare collaborations, and unique activities that can only be experienced on board. With the backdrop of amazing Norwegian amenities like serene spa services, loads of dining options, shopping, and refreshing cocktails, you'll feel like a legend yourself.

Bananaland At Sea | October 14-18, 2024

MIAMI TO GREAT STIRRUP CAY & NASSAU Norwegian Jade

The greatest show in sports is hitting the high seas! Join us for Bananaland at Sea, sailing October 14-18, 2024 from Miami to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas! Get ready to Go Bananas on this 4-day, fully immersive experience where the Savannah Bananas, the Party Animals, and the entire cast will be up to their usual antics- singing, dancing, banana tossing, and so much more. Score countless opportunities to strike up conversations with your favourite players and crew, participate in epic activities and games, and catch daily performances that'll leave you awestruck aboard this unforgettable trip.

Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea: Six On The Beach | January 31 – February 4, 2025

MIAMI TO COSTA MAYA Norwegian Gem

Sixth time's a charm, Ragers! That's right, we're coming back for the 6th voyage of Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea: Six on the Beach! We'll commandeer the Norwegian Gem January 31 - February 4, 2025. Starting in Miami and making our way down to Costa Maya, Mexico, get your sandy cheeks ready for table-slamming fan-favourites: an onboard wrestling ring, vibrant performances from musicians and comedians we love, and exclusive access to talent-hosted escapades. Even Poseidon gets down & dirty, so you should, too!

Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise | November 5-9, 2024

Miami to Nassau

Pack your bags for the holiday of a lifetime as you experience the magic of a Hallmark Channel Christmas with your favourite Hallmark stars! On board, immerse yourself in Christmas crafts, participate in interactive talent panels, and enjoy an exclusive premiere of a new Hallmark Channel holiday movie from the comfort of our world-class theatre at sea. Create everlasting memories with your family, friends, and fellow Hallmark Channel fans with a festival of fun!

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The Jazz Cruise

For over 20 years,  The Jazz Cruise  has presented the very best in “straight-ahead” jazz, with a full ship of the world’s most passionate jazz fans sailing with the world’s best jazz musicians. Programming the cruise starts with over 100 world-class musicians, scheduled in many exciting configurations for around 225 hours of music, presented festival-style over 7 jam-packed days. Sailing with Paquito D’Rivera, Chucho Valdes,  Christian McBride, Artemis and many more stars from  January 18 – 25, 2024 . More info at  TheJazzCruise.com

The Smooth Jazz Cruise

The Greatest Party at Sea returns for 2 sailings in 2024 featuring more of the top stars in the genre on the ship than can be found on any cruise or at any festival including, Marcus Miller, Boney James, Jeffrey Osborne, Brian Culbertson, Jonathan Butler and more. You’ll enjoy wall-to-wall music for 7 days and nights as you get up close and personal with stars of the smooth jazz world. Sailing January 25-February 1, 2024 and February 1-February 8, 2024 . More info at https://thesmoothjazzcruise.com .

Botti at Sea

This new cruise program features a broad range of top drawer and exciting entertainment, all in the spirit and under the direction of Jazz Trumpeter Chris Botti.  While musical experience forms, the core of the program, Botti has infused exciting performers and events from other entertainment genres.  When viewed together, the cruise reflects the style, stature, and stardom of the amazing host. Sailing February 8-15, 2024 . More info at BottiaatSea.com  

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Come cruise the Caribbean with country music's greatest entertainers on a 7-day non-stop party aboard the luxurious Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam.  

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From country music to crafting: The best themed cruises for 2024 and 2025

You come to hear the music, to pursue a hobby or to follow a celebrity. You return for the community of people sharing a common passion. Themed cruises offer the unique opportunity to find your people and explore the world with them — all while enjoying an incredible schedule of onboard activities and entertainment.

A themed cruise is a special-interest sailing based around interests and hobbies such as food and wine, sports, dancing, crafting, popular films and TV shows, lifestyles and music.

Sometimes, the themed event takes over the entire ship. Other times, the theme cruise organizer has its group join a regular itinerary but offers special events exclusive to participants.

First-time theme cruisers are lured by the chance to meet or listen to their favorite celebrities or to improve their skills in a favorite pastime. However, they often discover that the best part of a themed cruise is immersion in a community of like-minded individuals.

Themed cruises foster a warm, friendly atmosphere on board where the conversation is easy because you begin with an established connection. Days and nights of shared interests and experiences can lead to meaningful connections that can last a lifetime.

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What's better than being surrounded by your people, partying the night away and then retiring to your own private cabin just an elevator ride away? Not much — except perhaps encountering your celebrity crush at the ship's buffet, attending a no-holds-barred Q&A with your favorite actors or musicians or taking a small-group class with a rising star.

From a country music cruise to a golfer's dream itinerary, these are some of the best themed cruises coming up in the next year.

Note: As standard on all big-ship cruises, fares for themed cruises include several complimentary dining options. Alcohol and soda will cost extra, with package deals available depending on the cruise line and the charter company. Tours and excursions in port also cost extra. Pricing is based on two people sharing a cabin.

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'70s rock and romance cruise 2025.

Cruise ship : Celebrity Summit Date : March 15-22, 2025

Billed as "the greatest feel-good party at sea," the '70s Rock and Romance Cruise returns in 2025 with a star-studded lineup of the grooviest acts at sea.

You'll enjoy performances by famed music icons, including Air Supply, Kansas and The Guess Who. The artists also host events and attend special meet-and-greets. Additionally, the long lineup will include The Family Stone, Dire Straits Legacy, Melissa Manchester and many more rock 'n' roll favorites.

Pack your best bell bottoms and disco sequins for the cruise's Saturday Night Fever and '70s costume parties.

Book soon because this cruise is selling out quickly. Find pricing and reservations on the Rock & Romance website .

Soul Train Cruise

Cruise ship : Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam Dates : Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2025, and Nov. 9-16, 2025

People all over the ship, join hands! The Soul Train Cruise returns for its 12th sailing in January with more than 50 live performances from soul music legends.

This is your chance to join over 2,000 soul music fans for a week filled with all the joy of those timeless tunes. The artist roster features soul music stars and tribute acts, including Jeffrey Osborne, Shalamar, Dru Hill and Al McKay's Earth, Wind & Fire.

When you're not boogying down on the dance floor, sign up for celebrity-hosted wine tastings, game shows and other activities. The cruise cabins for this sailing are already sold out but don't worry. You can either join the waitlist for the January sailing or book the second cruise in November (which was added due to the popularity of the first sailing).

Find pricing and booking information on the Soul Train Cruise website .

The Outlaw Country Cruise 9

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem Date : Feb. 22-28, 2025

It's a honky-tonk week at sea as Old Crow Medicine Show, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Carlene Carter, The Beat Farmers and more join the ranks of musicians set to perform on the ninth Outlaw Country Cruise.

Expect one-of-a-kind collaborations and special acoustic performances by favorite bands and singer-songwriters. Then, the sea goes on forever and the party never ends with themed costume nights, meet-and-greets, game shows, a belly-flop competition and bingo games. The cruise is sold out, so join the waitlist for your chance to sail, or you'll be left two-stepping shoreside.

Reserve your spot on the Outlaw Country Cruise website .

Cayamo: A Journey Through Song

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem Date : Feb. 28-March 7, 2025

A listening experience at sea that offers remarkable proximity to some of the music industry's most respected acts, Cayamo returns for its 17th edition of a weeklong music festival sailing the Caribbean.

This cruise features more than two dozen musical acts that span decades and diverse styles of American roots music. The lineup for 2025 is set to include Emmylou Harris, Nickel Creek, Grace Potter, Ani DiFranco, Lucius and many more.

For pricing and booking information, visit the Cayamo website .

The Flower Power Cruise

Cruise ship : Celebrity Summit Date : March 22-29, 2025

Hippies have it good on the Flower Power Cruise as some of the greatest music legends of the late '60s and early '70s bring their groovy vibes to the sea.

Relive the glory days of peace, love and flowers in your hair on board this weeklong sailing.

The 2025 lineup includes The Temptations, The Zombies, Herman's Hermits, The Guess Who, The Association, The Box Tops and others from that era.

Tribute bands will also play all the hits.

For booking information, visit the Flower Power Cruise website .

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Star trek: the cruise viii.

Cruise ship : Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas Date : Feb. 23-March 2, 2025

Sail long and prosper! Take the best of a sci-fi con, extend it for a week and add perfect tropical weather to get Star Trek: The Cruise VIII.

Few franchises have fan bases as devoted as "Star Trek," and all the love for the series floats this cruise. The voyage is an immersive getaway with an impressive roster of cast members and creatives who have been a part of "Star Trek" since its inception.

This year's cruise welcomes fan favorites, including Kate Mulgrew, Jonathan Frakes, Denise Crosby, Tim Russ and Nana Visitor.

Join in the merry mayhem as these sci-fi legends offer dramatic performances, comedy shows, Q&As, screenings, interactive games and other events and activities that will make your days at sea fly by.

The upcoming cruise is selling out quickly with limited availability. Beam on over to the Star Trek: The Cruise VIII website for the latest pricing, availability and waitlists.

Golden Fans at Sea: The Golden Girls

Cruise ship : Celebrity Ascent and Celebrity Reflection Dates : Sept. 14-23, 2024, and March 9-15, 2025

Picture it: Sicily, Italy ... 2024. That's right! You'll actually get to see Sophia Petrillo's birthplace. Golden Fans at Sea is changing things up from its recurring Gulf of Mexico cruise with a new itinerary in 2024 that has a port stop in Sicily. If you can't make the 2024 sailing, you can explore the Caribbean with fellow Golden Girls in 2025.

What can be better? You'll cruise with hundreds of cheesecake-loving, caftan-draped Dorothys, Roses, Blanches and Sophias.

This isn't your grandmother's cruise as much as it's a cruise for those who love wise-cracking old broads. The Golden Fans at Sea is the ultimate getaway for the popular TV show's dedicated fan base.

Departing from Barcelona, Golden Fans at Sea — European Adventure 2024 includes stops in Nice, France; Valletta, Malta; and Messina and Naples, Italy. The guest list wasn't released as of this writing. However, previous guests have included Stan Zimmerman, one of the creators and head writers of the series; Melinda McClanahan, Rue McClanahan's sister; and Marsha Posner Williams, a producer of "The Golden Girls," who has many stories to share about her time working on the show.

Golden Fans at Sea 2025 will depart from Fort Lauderdale and will visit Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and the Bahamas.

Pricing information and a booking form for the 2024 and 2025 sailings are on the Golden Fans at Sea website .

Themed cruises for hobbies and special interests

2025 emo's not dead cruise.

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem Date : Feb. 4-8, 2025

The ideal vacation for pop-punk cruisers, the Emo's Not Dead Cruise will sail from Miami with a stop in the Bahamas.

In its third year, the Emo's Not Dead Cruise isn't just a phase. Passengers can hang with fellow sad, cool kids on the ship and enjoy epic concerts and curated activities. The lineup for the 2025 sailing was not available at the time of writing, but past performers have included Yellowcard, The Devil Wears Prada, Emo Social, Mayday Parade and Senses Fail.

This sailing is currently sold out, but you can sign up for the First Available Cabins waitlist and check for schedule updates on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise website .

Bridge Holidays

Cruise ships : Multiple ships and itineraries Date : Multiple dates in 2024 and 2025

If ever there were a place for bridge lovers to converge, why not on the decks of a cruise ship?

Find your people and then challenge them to a game of bridge as you glide from port to port. The bridge program on board is hosted by experts Roberta Salob and Silvana Morici, with a mix of pair duplicate and Swiss team games.

This is not a full-ship charter, so you'll find your group at the many bridge events planned throughout the cruise.

Here are a few itineraries to consider:

• Iceland, United Kingdom and Scotland Bridge Cruise : June 22-July 4, 2024, from Southampton, England, to Reykjavik
• Holiday Bridge Cruise 2024 : Dec. 18-28, 2024, round trip from Miami
• Iconic Asia Bridge Cruise : Feb. 19-March 1, 2025, from Hong Kong to Tokyo
• Indian Ocean Enchantments Bridge Cruise : May 5-21, 2025, from Singapore to Doha, Qatar
• Holiday Bridge Cruise 2025 : Dec. 20, 2025-Jan. 3, 2026, round trip from Miami

Find pricing and reserve your cabin on the Bridge Holidays website .

JoCo Cruise

Cruise ship : Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam Date : March 2-9, 2025

A gamer's paradise in paradise, JoCo Cruise began in 2011 when singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton's songs about geek culture fostered a community of capital "N" Nerds.

Join more than 2,000 gamers on a vacation where nearly every tabletop game invented is available to play. You'll have 24-hour access to a ton of games. Your daily planner will fill up quickly with the cruise's many workshops, craft sessions, panel discussions and themed parties.

One of the most unusual aspects of this themed sailing is the passenger-led "Shadow Cruise," which allows the community to create and promote passenger-led workshops, training and special interest meetups.

You don't need to roll dice or solve a puzzle to book your spot. Just head over to the JoCo Cruise website for pricing and availability.

Cruise & Crop crafting cruises

Cruise ships : Multiple ships and itineraries Dates : Multiple dates available

Dream Vacations hosts the Cruise & Crop crafting cruises, with more than two dozen craft-themed cruises set to sail across various cruise lines and ships in the next few years.

These experiences offer the chance for people from around the world to meet, swap ideas, share art and inspire creativity. Many of the sailings are themed around scrapbooking. However, you'll find many shared artistic interests, including card making, quilting, knitting, jewelry and photography.

• Paige Evans Caribbean Cruise & Crop : June 2-9, 2024, round-trip Western Caribbean sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida
• Mexican Riviera with Joni : July 12-19, 2024, round trip from Los Angeles
• South of Ordinary Crafting Cruise : Feb. 2-9, 2025, round-trip Eastern Caribbean sailing from Port Canaveral
• Cropping on the River Nile : Feb. 28-March 9, 2025, round trip from Cairo

Find the complete list of sailings, featured crafts, pricing and reservation details on the Cruise & Crop website .

Sports-themed cruises

Chris jericho's rock 'n' wrestling rager at sea.

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem Date : Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2025

Are you ready to rumble?! Rock 'n' roll and wrestling engulf Norwegian Gem for four high-octane days of All Elite Wrestling matches, music concerts and many special events with your host, wrestler and musician Chris Jericho.

The ship's 2025 lineup hasn't been announced beyond special guest of honor Paul Wight and musical groups Fozzy and Kuarantine. However, expect many opportunities to engage with your favorite wrestlers, meet Jericho and attend live podcast recordings.

All the cruise details are on the Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea website .

Browns Fans Cruise, a Cleveland Browns cruise

Cruise ship : To be announced Date : 2025 dates to be announced

It takes a special sports fanbase to inspire a cruise getaway, but Cleveland Browns fans have found their own.

The crowd at FirstEnergy Stadium takes to the open ocean for the Browns Fans Cruise. Its inaugural sailing took place in 2024 with such success that a 2025 cruise will be announced soon.

At least a dozen Browns legends were on board the 2024 sailing, including Josh Cribbs, Ben Davis, Hanford Dixon, John Hughes, Reggie Langhorne, Kevin Mack, Eric Metcalf, Greg Pruitt, Frank Stams, Phil Taylor, Felix Wright and Dave Zastudil.

Revisit highlights from the team's victories, prove your devotion to the team through trivia and games and get autographs from your favorite players.

Find out details of the 2025 sailing when they're announced on the Browns Fan Cruise website .

Related: Fumble! I accidentally booked an NFL cruise — for a team I don't even like

Azamara's PerryGolf cruises

Cruise ship : Multiple ships and itineraries Dates : Multiple dates

A few select itineraries on Azamara were made with the adventure golfer in mind. The cruise line has partnered with PerryGolf for its specialty golf cruises that visit more than 80 courses worldwide each year.

It's all about the convenience when you cruise on a golf-specific itinerary. PerryGolf handles your golf equipment and sets it up in advance so you can show up and tee off. Your green fees, cart fees and gratuities are covered, along with an on-course lunch and a round of drinks at the clubhouse afterward.

Back on the ship, you can trade tips and find your next golfing group at social gatherings of the golf enthusiasts on the ship.

Here are a few sailings to consider:

• Islands of the Med Voyage : May 28-June 9, 2024, from Barcelona to Athens, Greece
• Scotland Intensive : June 20-July 1, 2024, from Southampton to Dublin
• Arabia Intensive Voyage : Nov. 13-20, 2024, round trip from Dubai
• Spain Intensive Voyage : March 22-April 1, 2025, from Lisbon, Portugal, to Barcelona

For more sail dates and pricing visit Azamara's website .

Bottom line

The list of specialty cruises goes far beyond the ones mentioned above.

In addition to one-off sailings hosted by travel agencies and themed-cruise companies, you can find lifestyle-themed cruises offered by charter companies multiple times a year. These include LGBTQ charter cruises ; religious cruises for Jewish , Christian and Mormon travelers; and sex , swingers and nude cruises for adults.

Ultimately, no matter what floats your boat, you can probably find a cruise for it. Even if you're not an avid cruiser, an itinerary themed around your interests is worthwhile for both a fun getaway and a chance to connect with your people.

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