Looking for the best music festival cruises in 2024!? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve spent a lot of time on EDM cruises & music cruises during the past few years, and I think they are definitely something you must experience at least once in your life!
However, I should warn you… after you spend a few days raving/partying at sea, the idea of going back to camping festivals might not sound too appealing!
Music cruises are simply the most comfortable way to enjoy a festival, because it’s also an incredible vacation! The destinations are always beautiful, the cruise amenities are top-notch, and the sunrises/ sunsets you’ll witness while onboard the ship will leave you speechless. They also can be a fantastic way to get up close and personal with your favorite EDM artists and DJ’s. It’s a really nice and intimate vibe on board these cruises, especially compared to the massive festivals, and it’s pretty common to see artists just strolling around the ship.
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While they do tend to be a bit more expensive than your typical festival, it’s a bucket list adventure that’ll keep you coming back for more!
So without further ado, here are the best music festival cruises in 2024…
1) Groove Cruise Miami
Groove Cruise is an EDM Cruise adventure you’ll never forget! #GCFAM
When: January 24-28, 2024
Departing: Miami – Bahamas
https://www.groovecruise.com/miami
The Ultimate EDM Cruise!
Groove Cruise is the OG festival at sea, and will definitely be one of the best experiences of your life! I’ve now attended three different Groove Cruises, and it’s simply unlike any other festival I’ve ever attended.
Check out my reviews below:
- Groove Cruise is the Ultimate Festival Vacation
- Groove Cruise Miami: 96 Hours of Atmospheric Bliss
- Groove Cruise is more than a Music Festival…It’s a Family Reunion
Nothing beats a sunrise set on a festival cruise!
There are two different Groove Cruises each year, so get some friends together, and get ready for the nautical adventure of your dreams. Trust me – you will LOVE THIS RAVE CRUISE!
2) Friendship Cruise Festival
When: January 6-11, 2024
Where: Miami – Belize
“Get ready to cruise out with some of the best international music acts aboard a glamorous ship to sea. It’s the perfect setting to make new friends and gather with old ones. “There is a place where my friends and I go and we do fun things—the kind of fun things that build everlasting memories that I could never put a price on and I absolutely never could because these times are priceless and irreplaceable. At the end when I look back and reminisce about these times I had and the experiences that molded me and watered me enough to grow, I’ll think about all the friends I’ve made along the way and how I am a part of their story and they are more than all my friends. They are all my family. That is FRIENDSHIP.”
3) Jam Cruise Festival
When: February 25-March 1, 2024
Where: Miami – Jamaica – Grand Cayman
Jam Cruise is the musical adventure of a lifetime!
“All aboard! The 20th edition of Jam Cruise will be sailing to and from Miami through the Caribbean, with port stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Discover a music venue like no other, with bands playing around the clock at eight stages throughout the ship on the luxurious MSC Divina. This world-class lineup of musicians will be serving up funky jams, special sets, super groups, and collaborations… Let the planning begin!”
4) It’s The Ship
When: May 23-26, 2024
Where: Busan (Korea) – Fukuoka (Japan)
Asia’s Largest Festival At Sea
“Embarking on our second international voyage beyond Singapore, Asia’s Largest Festival at Sea is setting its course for South Korea. Sailing from Busan to Nagasaki, Japan, and back, jump on board The Costa Serena for an epic 4D3N music festival experience.
From AM to PM, this voyage promises non-stop fun with artist performances, epic themed parties, intimate artist experiences, exhilarating side activities and a ship load of memories!”
5) Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Festival Experience
When: November 13-18, 2024
Where: Miami, Florida – Bahamas
https://www.rockthebellscruise.com/
https://www.facebook.com/rockthebellsfestival
“Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience is returning November 13-17, 2024 for another 4 days of non-stop Hip-Hop. Enjoy the same immersive experience with live performances, and parties with some of the most iconic MCs, DJs and Producers in Hip-Hop, but even BIGGER the second time around! The full lineup is dropping in 2024. Sign up for the mailing list to be the first to know!”
6) 70000 Tons of Metal
When: January 29 – February 2, 2024
Where: Miami – Dominican Republic
“60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000 TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!”
On 70000TONS OF METAL you get unrestricted festival access to all 120 live shows on board, 70000TONS OF KARAOKE until sunrise, Jamming In International Waters – the Official 70000TONS OF METAL All Star Jam which writes Heavy Metal History every year, Clinics and Work-Shops with the musicians, our infamous Belly Flop Contest, Shore Excursions with your favorite artists, and much more! Everyone on board is a VIP, we don’t have assigned seating (this is a Heavy Metal Cruise after all), and most importantly the bars on our ship never close – you heard us, bars that never close!”
7) Days of Summer Cruise Hip Hop Festival
When: Returning in 2025!
Where: Miami – Bahamas
https://www.daysofsummercruise.com
https://www.facebook.com/daysofsummercruise/
“Days of Summer Cruise Fest is an annual hip hop music cruise sailing to various Caribbean islands from the port of Miami Florida. Days of Summer Cruise Fest will be sailing out of Miami, Florida to a Private Island and Nassau, Bahamas for 4 days and 3 nights cruise onboard the Carnival Victory.”
8) ShipRocked Cruise Festival
When: February 4-10, 2024
Where: Miami – Grand Cayman
VACATION HARDER!
Have you ever attended a music festival on a cruise? I have, on six separate occasions, and it’s one of the best ways to combine a vacation, good music, and incredible destinations! Shiprocked is a favorite among rock and roll music fans!
9) The Rock Boat
When: January 30 – February 4, 2024
Where: Miami – Bahamas – Mexico
https://www.facebook.com/therockboat
“Rock out by day & night to unique on board sets, once-in-a-lifetime intimate collaborations, and truly inventive musical experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Sail for 5 nights from Miami with stops in idyllic private island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, and Yucatan coastal paradise, Costa Maya, Mexico.”
10) Cayamo
When: March 1-8, 2024
Departing: Miami – Dominican Republic – Aruba
https://www.facebook.com/cayamocruise
“Cayamo is an intentional listening experience; an environment focused on cultivating the intimate moments between artists sharing space and sound with an attentive audience. Spectacular city views, rich history, incredibly white sands, and cobalt blue seas are just a few features that make these picturesque ports of Puerto Plata and Aruba the perfect destinations.”
11) Country Music Cruise
When: January 19-26, 2025
Departing: Fort Lauderdale – Key West – Mexico
https://countrymusiccruise.com/
“Get ready for another 7 days of Real Country Music and a Real Good Time! The Country Music Cruise will sail again from January 19-26, 2025. Mark your calendars, booking opens to the public on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.”
12) Emo’s Not Dead Festival Cruise
When: February 26 – March 1, 2024
Departing: Miami – Bahamas
https://www.emosnotdeadcruise.com/
After it’s first inaugual festival cruise that set sail in 2022, Emo’s Not Dead is returning to the sea for it’s second edition in February 2024.
Expect to hear all the tunes from the early emo days that you still remember all the words too! Get your emo wigs, black outfits, skinny jeans, and mascara ready for this one. I had a friend go on this and it looked like a really epic time!
13) Holy Ship!
When: December, 2024
Departing: TBC
Destination: Mexico
“We got shipwrecked on the coast of Mexico for the ultimate four day resort party with our favorite DJs! This is one of the most intimate concert experiences on the planet with 6 unique stages to check out. All-star labels made a splash during official party takeovers on our Pool Stage. We brought our floaties and hit the Beach Stage then gathered the crew to grab a spot at the Concert Courtyard Main Stage. Our Late Night Stages kept the party going before another full day of shows.”
14) Rock The Boat
When: October 23-30, 2024
Where: Sydney (Australia) – South Pacific
www.chooseyourcruise.com.au/cruises/rock-the-boat-2024/
“Choose Your Cruise, Australia’s leading music cruise charter company is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Rock the Boat 2024 cruise, set to take place from October 23rd – 30th, 2024. This year, Rock the Boat will make history as it sails for the first-time onboard Carnival Luminosa, offering music lovers a new and fresh approach to the ultimate rock festival at sea. Rock the Boat has earned a reputation as the premier rock festival at sea, and this year’s lineup is sure to exceed expectations.
With over 30 artists on board, the cruise promises an exceptional musical experience that will captivate fans from around the country. Headlining the event are Australian rock icons.
On board the majestic Carnival Luminosa, guests will be treated to unparalleled luxury and world-class amenities. The ship offers a range of dining options, entertainment venues, and recreational activities, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. Carnival Luminosa is renowned for its elegant design and exceptional service, making it the perfect setting for Rock the Boat 2024.”
15) EDSea
When: November 2-6, 2024
Where: Miami – Bimini
“Jump aboard EDSea, a 4-night Caribbean cruise departing from Miami, where your favorite artists will keep the party going all night long on the Norwegian Joy. When you’re not tearing up the dance floor, relish in the delights of 15 decks offering specialty dining, bars, and lounges, spa and slide pools, interactive activities, and a whole lot more. The dance party never stops! EDSea will offer around the clock music and activities. Join your fellow Seasiders for themed nights, laser tag, go-karting, wellness sessions, and more!”
16) Far East Reggae Cruise
When: July, 2024
Where: Japan – Korea
https://en.fareastreggaecruise.com
First ever music cruise on the largest ship in Japan!
“If you love reggae music, you might want to free up your calendar and hop on board for a unique music experience.”
17) Get Ship Faced
When: January 22-26, 2024
Where: Miami – Bahamas
https://www.getshipfacedcruise.com
“Good times will flow for four days straight as we Get Ship Faced! The Impractical Jokers have teamed up with Eric Andre to host a voyage of a lifetime! Mark January 22-26, 2024 on your calendar for an unrivaled vacation, round-trip from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas. Sal, Q, Murr & Eric bring the laughs with stand-up sets, live podcast recordings, late night music, and action-packed activities! Unwind, unplug, and let’s Get Ship Faced!”
18) Outlaw Country Cruise
When: February 4 – 10, 2024
Where: Miami – Dominican Republic – Puerto Rico
https://www.outlawcountrycruise.com
“The Outlaw Country Cruise sets sail for its 8th edition February 4-10, 2024, from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and San Juan, Puerto Rico. You’ll be living on island time for six nights aboard Norwegian Pearl as we drift through the Caribbean with a stacked lineup of incredible artists.”
19) Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea
When: March 18-22, 2024
Where: Miami – Cozumel (Mexico)
https://www.bluesaliveatsea.com
“Join us for the biggest blues-rock party at sea with Joe Bonamassa and many other talented musicians on the 9th edition of Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea! Sailing March 18-22, 2024, Norwegian Pearl will cruise from Miami, Florida, through dazzling blue seas to Cozumel, Mexico, as you indulge in four days and nights of live shows, rare collaborations, and unique activities you can only see onboard KTBA. You’ll wake up dreaming to the beat of incredible blues programming from dusk till dawn with impeccable amenities at your fingertips, including sublime spa services, complimentary and specialty dining, shopping, and all the frosty beverages your heart desires!”
20) Summer of ’99 Cruise
When: April 18-22, 2024 (Miami – Bahamas) & April 27 – May 1, 2024 (Port Canaveral – Bahamas) – two special cruises!
Where: See above.
https://www.summerof99cruise.com
“Let’s THROW it BACK to that MUCH simpler time WITH ARMS WIDE OPEN as Creed reunites aboard Norwegian Pearl for the inaugural Summer of ’99 Festival.”
“On both events, you’ll bear witness to up-close collaborations and experience an authentic throwback to the epic Summer of ’99 lineup, including Buckcherry, Tonic, Vertical Horizon and more. While the lineups may vary a little on each event, as far as experience, you can count on twice the fun!”
21) Cruise Control 4.0
When: TBC, 2024
Where: Mumbai (India) – Arabian Sea
https://www.instagram.com/cruisecontrolindia/
Asia’s biggest cruise festival!
“The 2-day event invites you to soak in the mesmerising backdrop of the Arabian Sea as you enjoy an unparalleled blend of extravagance, music, and entertainment. With a mix of EDM and Punjabi music, this event is going to be quite a spectacle.”
22) Ultra Music Festival Cruise
When: July 12-14, 2024
Where: Split, Croatia – various locations across Croatia
“The world-famous electronic fiesta, Ultra Music Festival, will grace Split with its presence once again from 12 – 14 July 2024! The Ultra Festival Cruise takes in this once-in-a-lifetime festival before sailing onto party destinations such as Hvar, Korcula and Makarska.
Taking you to some of the hottest nightlife spots in Croatia, this cruise is one for the party people! Choose the itinerary and ship type that suits your budget and travel style, and get ready to experience the best week of your life!”
23) Cruise To The Edge
When: March 8-13, 2024
Where: Miami – Jamaica – Cayman Islands
“Cruise to the Edge is a journey to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and George Town, Grand Cayman aboard the NCL Pearl leaving from Miami.”
Am I missing any epic music festival cruises?
I’m always looking for the next big music cruises, so feel free to let me know so I can update this article! While music festival cruises do tend to be a bit more expensive than the average festival experience, I personally think they are worth every penny.
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In this article, you shared very useful Information about music festival cruises. Thank you for sharing it,
No Jamrock or ubersoca cruise? Very surprised as these ar epic
Never heard of those! Will have to look into them! Thanks!
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