Have you ever considered Themed Cruises? You'll need to search for what you want, and look for Facebook pages. updated 08/05/2025
Oldies, Disco, 80's, Dance, Broadway, Jazz, Soft Jazz, Heavy Metal, Soul Music Cruises, Kiss Kruise, Star Trek, Gamers, Comedy, Country, a Biker Rally, Soul Music, Rock legends, Romance, D&D, Magic 'The Gathering', it goes on and on. Most start in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, and some start in Port Canaveral, Tampa, LA, the Mississippi river, and Europe, and more.
If you have an interest, search for their Facebook Page, most, if not all have a Facebook.
It may not be your kind of music or activity, but cruising with a theme has become popular. Most sail on major cruise lines ships, Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Celebrity, Holland America, Norwegian, Royal, and more. Cruise Planners can help with Sixthman, although Cruise Planners may not be able to handle all reservations, as some require Promoters & Independent Travel agencies to handle the bookings. Also, either the entire ship is dedicated, or partial areas of the ship are reserved for the cruise. One thing they seem to do very well, is sell out fast. The costs are higher than a directly booked cruise, due to the added costs of putting on concerts, shows, getting all their equipment on board and getting talent. Most are 4-7-night cruises and sail out of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Also, consider getting travel insurance as a must, cruise cancellations vary between promoters and cruise line charters. It is very important to read the fine print from your particular theme cruise contract before putting down a non-refundable deposit or making a payment, you can't get back.
The following are Sixthman.net Group festivals, Mary.Maloney@CruisePlanners.com can help get you booked on these. (Sixthman Group, is a partner with NCL)
Bananaland "Savannah's Banana's" at Sea, February 9-13, 2026 - NCL Jewel, (Sixthman Group) 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. If you've never seen Savannah Bananas, it's a baseball team in Savannah, they have fun and make it a great time. Bananaland at Sea - February 9-13, 2026
Boots on the Water, February 13-18, 2026 NCL Jewel, Tampa to Cozumel and Costa Maya, (Sixthman Group).
CAYAMO A Journey Through Song returns for its 17th edition, sailing March 13 - March 20, 2026 from Miami - Sixthman
KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA X, MARCH 25-29, 2026, will cruise from Miami, Florida, Sixthman
TAMMY'S PONTOON PARTY, Tampa - Costa Maya, on the Norwegian Jewel, Comedy, Feb 26, March 2, 2026, signup for emails at www.tammyspontoonparty.com
THE LAST RESORT CRUISE, MIAMI TO Watching for 2026 dates,
Sail Across the Sun, Train's 8th Edition, next 2027, SailAcrosstheSun@Sixthman.net Check their facebook page
Jay and Silent Bob present Cruise Askew sign up for next time March 18-22, 2026
Get Ship Faced - No 2025 Cruise see Sixthman.net for mailing list
Cunard has a number of Special Event cruises in 2025-2026, look for Event Cruises under the Cruise tab at Cunard.com.
Try this list of what is possible, search for "Full Cruise Ship Charters"
Pet Dog Cruise, first ever, limited to 250 dogs, Proof of Concept cruise, see CruiseTails.com for details and status.
A motorcycle rally at sea, sound interesting? Sailing from TAMPA, November 2-9, 2025, on Margaritaville at Sea Islander. Benefit cruise, for Dialysis, Wounded Warrior Project, with motorcycle raffle. Not a Sixthman Group Festival, so check out on Facebook "High Seas Rally" for more information.
If something you want one that isn't available, or sold out, consider wait list, if possible, or signing up for notice of next year's sailings. We'll keep looking and updating the list, if they sailed once, they may sail again.
Check out Carnival's Themed Cruises CarnivalCruiseCharters.com
Contact TrueNorthVacations.com, or email Mary.Maloney@CruisePlanners.com for more details.
Here's a list of previous cruises, and future cruises.
Music Cruises
Cruises catering to music lovers are the most common theme sailings. These events feature a specific music genre or bring well-known artists onboard for performances. Here’s what we know about upcoming popular music-themed cruises in the year ahead and beyond.
Experiences at Sea (a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brand formed of Sixthman Festivals at Sea (a subsidiary of NCL) and the company’s Charters, Meetings and Incentives division) is one of the largest producers of music cruises. A sample of their lineup includes:
Rock Boat XXV– Sailing January 29 – February 5, 2026. www.therockboat.com Sixthman Miami to St Marrtin, San Juan, on the NCL Pearl
Rock and Westling Rager Join us November 7-11, 2026, check their website for details.
Danny Stewart's Blue Grass Cruises, January 15-19, 2026 from Port Canaveral, Florida, see Danny Stewart's Bluegrass Cruise - Home (dannystewartsbluegrasscruise.com)
Sail Across the Sun - Artist Train’s ‘Sail Across the Sun’ cruise sailed January 29, February 5, 2026, sailacrossthesun@sixthman.net
Outlaw Country Cruise 10 - March 20- 25,2026, Sixthman cruise
Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea will return for its Eleventh voyage next year, sailing March 25-29, 2026 from Miami bluesalive@sixthman.net
Broadway Cruise 4 - check their website. Miami to Cozumel. This event will bring out Broadway stars and fans together for four nights of performances, singalongs, and cabarets.
Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise April 3-7, 2026 Miami
Absolutely Know Cruise Heather McMahan's Check Sixthman
Soulshine at Sea 3 - Michael Franti - Sails Nov 4 - 8, 2025 from Miami - Cozumel, Cruise headliner includes Michael Franti
Headbangers Boat Oct 31 - Nov 4, 2025, Miami to Cozumel. Prepare for a relentless onslaught of heavy riffs, fierce vocals, and unforgettable immersive experiences with your favorite metal artists set against the breathtaking backdrop of the open ocean.
Chris Jericho's Rock 'n' Wrestling Rager at Sea November 7-11, 2026, Miami -
EDSea Nov 1-6, 2025 Miami - Harvest Caye, Belize - Our EDSea cruise is set to light up Norwegian Joy with immersive art, live performances, themed stages, artist activities, nonstop music and so much more!
Flogging Molly - Salty Dog Cruise - Artist Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise sails November 25-30, 2026, from Miami on Norwegian Jewel.
--Groove Cruise - The Groove Cruise will bring EDM fans and artists together for four nights of shows and experiences. Sails January 23 - 27, 2025, on the Allure of the Seas, plan ahead, before it sells out. Miami to Jamaica
311 Caribbean Cruise March 26-31, 2025 Miami - GSC and Nassau, Sixthman.net
Soul Train Cruise - The Soul Train Cruise set sail January 26, February 7, 2025, sailing on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Fort Lauderdale.
Aventura Dance Cruise - The world's largest Latin dance event at sea sailed (waiting on date), on Norwegian Jade from Miami. Activities include dance classes and showcases, parties with top Latin DJs, and concerts www.aventuradancecruise.com
Jam Cruise - Jamming on February 14-19, 2025, on the MSC Divina. 5 Days 30 bands
Rock Legends Cruise - This rock-and-roll party at sea sailed February 13-17, 2025, from Miami on Independence of the Seas. The lineup features Cruise Lineups - Rock Legends Cruise XII 2025
Ultimate Disco Cruise - The Ultimate Disco Cruise will feature a groovy confirmed lineup of Kool and the Gang, Billy Ocean, Sister Sledge, and others. This party set sail from Miami on Norwegian Pearl from February 19 to February 25, 2025.
The 80’s Cruise - 80’s music lovers are in for a totally tubular voyage on this themed sailing. This excellent adventure sailed March 2-9, 2025 on Explorer of the Seas from Port Canaveral.
70’s Rock and Romance Cruise - set sail March 15-22, 2025, on Celebrity Summit from Miami. Lineup Rock and Romance Cruise | Rock and Romance Cruise
Flower Power Cruise - This groovy event will take place March 28 - April 4, 2026, onboard the Celebrity Silhouette, Out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
To St. Thomas and St. Kitts & Nevis
Salsa Cruise - Salsa Cruise is celebrating its 27th Anniversary in 2025, Sails November 13-16, 2025, Not a Sixthman Cruise. Sailing from Miami. Home - SALSA CRUISE
Old School Cruise 2.0, two ships, May 2-5, 2025, Long Beach, CA Sorry sold out.
Check out more CarnivalCruiseCharters.com
Country Music Cruise - The most country party at sea sails January 19-26, 2025, on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam. www.CountryMusicCruise.com
Jamrock Reggae Cruise - This reggae-themed sailing to take place October 27, - November 1, 2025, on Norwegian Joy, from Miami. Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Jamaica,
Sports cruises are both for sports fans as well as play-oriented cruise trips. Some sports cruises allow fans of a certain team to gather together for themed events/player meet-and-greets. Others feature a sport and focus on cruise travel centered around the game/hobby.
Major upcoming sports-themed cruises include:
PerryGolf Cruises - PerryGolf, the leading operator of international golf cruises, has a longstanding partnership with Azamara for voyages that combine golfing and cruising. perrygolf.com
Specialty Themed
As mentioned, no matter your interest, there’s likely a cruise for you! These are some of the specialty theme cruises sailing in 2024 and beyond:
Dance Across the Atlantic - Alex Mendham & His Orchestra aboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2, Southampton to New York, July 21–28, 2026
Star Trek - The Cruise - Live long and prosper! Enjoy the ultimate immersive Star Trek experience shared by a star-studded crew and passionate fans. Activities include nightly shows, costume parties, and panels. Trekkies will sail from February 20 to February 27, 2026, on Adventure of the Seas from Port Canaveral.
Big Nude Boat 2025- Sailed on Carnival Pride from Tampa from February 2025. This mid-winter nude cruise includes several at-sea days and several Caribbean port stops.
Golden Girls Fans at Sea - Celebrity Ascent - Fans of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia will unite on this 9-night celebration featuring theme parties, trivia, celebrity panels, and a Golden Girls Themed bar crawl. March 9-15, 2025 Caribbean. Golden Fans at Sea
A Gertrude Byrne Promotions All-Star Irish Charter Cruise - Onboard the Holland America’s MS Oosterdam, the next All-Star Irish Charter cruise sails the Mediterranean from September 5-12, 2026.
Joanie Madden's - Folk 'n Irish Cruise, January 25th – February 1st, 2026, From New Orleans, Norwegian Escape, Western Caribbean
Atlantis Events - Atlantis Events is the leader in LGBT specialty cruise and resort vacations. www.AtlantisEvents.com
Knitting Cruises - These cruises combine the pastimes of knitting and travel for an exciting adventure. Multiple dates and itineraries of Knitting Cruises are offered each year.
Inspiration Cruises - Inspiration Cruises offers several Christian cruise experiences each year in Alaska, the Caribbean, and Canada/New England.
Creed "Summer of '99", April 9-13, 2025, 4 Night, Special Guest "3 Doors Down", Port Canaveral
The Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise, November 6-10, 2025 on the Norwegian Joy, 4 days, Miami Sixthman cruise, signup for tickets opened November 21, 2024.
Chef's Making Waves, May 5-9, 2025, Miami, NCL Pearl to GREAT STIRRUP CAY & NASSAU, BAHAMAS Book Now, Sixthman cruise
AFROCRUISE - watch for 2025, MIAMI TO NASSAU, BAHAMAS, Norwegian Pearl,
Galaxy Cruise May 1-5, 2025, Miami - Nassau (Sixthman.net)
