Classic Rock Music Cruises

Music Cruises have become a popular vacation option for classic rock fans with a wide variety of themes and artists to enjoy on the high seas every year. They provide a chance to see your favorite acts up close and rub shoulders with and even meet them while shipboard and interact and party with your fellow fans.
Most all provide affordable all-in packages (except for alcoholic beverages, of course) with a variety of onboard recreational activities, casinos, duty-free shopping and more in addition to concerts, intimate shows, jams and other musical events.
They typically sell-out fast! (Note: We do our best to update the listings; please confirm the details with the individual provider.)
March 2025
3/2-9: The 80s Cruise with Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Quiet Riot, Kurtis Blow, the Alarm. Hosted by MTV VJs Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Downtown Julie Brown. Departs Miami, FL
3/10-15: Monsters of Rock with Queensryche, Winger, Tesla, Night Ranger, Michael Schenker, Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, Krokus, Slaughter, Rose Tattoo, LA Guns, Aldo Nova. Departs Miami, FL
3/15-22 ’70s Rock & Romance Cruise with Air Supply, Kansas, John Lodge, The Orchestra starring former members of ELO, Mark Farner’s American Band, Melissa Manchester, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Al Stewart, Pure Prairie League, Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, Rare Earth, The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik. Departs Ft Lauderdale, FL
3/21-26 Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX with Joe Bonamassa, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Larkin Poe, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales. Departs Miami, FL
TBD: Kiss Kruise XII with TBA
3/22-29 Flower Power Cruise with Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, The Association, Mark Lindsay, Lulu, The Cowsills, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Jan & Dean’s Beach Party starring Dean Torrence, Pete Best, Billy J. Kramer, Peter Asher. Departs Ft Lauderdale, FL
April
4/4-9: Cruise To The Edge with Rick Wakeman, Robert Fripp, Steve Hackett, Saga. Departs Miami, FL
May
5/9-13 Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise with Mark Lindsay, Social Distortion, X, Los Straitjackets, Lenny Kaye, Flamin’ Groovies, Slim Jim Phantom Trio. Departs Miami
August
Aug 22-29: On the Blue Cruise hosted by Justin Hayward with Alan Parsons, Dave Mason, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Colin Blunstone, Al Stewart, Ambrosia, April Wine, Pat Travers. Departs Boston
September
9/12-15 Super Legends Cruise with Los Lobos, Isley Brothers, Sheila E., War, Jody Watley, Los Lonely Boys. Departs Long Beach, CA
9/13-20 Concerts at Sea – Alaska with The Buckinghams, Ron Dante, Joey Molland’s Badfinger, Brian Hyland. Departs Seattle, WA
9/21-25 Keeping the Blues Alive Alaska with Joe Bonamassa, Marcus King, Little Feat, Marc Broussard, The Heavy Heavy. Departs Seattle, WA
October
10/25 – 11/1 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #43 with Taj Mahal Quintet, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Departs San Diego
10/27 – 11/3 Malt Shop Memories with the Rascals, the Beach Boys, Darlene Love, Chubby Checker. Departs Ft. Lauderdale, FL
November
11/2-9 High Seas Rally with TBA. Departs Tampa, FL
11/9-16 Soul Train Cruise with Charlie Wilson, the O’Jays, Jeffrey Osborne, War, Peabo Bryson, Rose Royce, Regina Belle, Evelyn “Champagne” King. Departs Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 2026
1/11-18 Sandy Beaches Cruise with Little Feat, the Mavericks, Jimmy Hall, Asleep at the Wheel. Departs Ft. Lauderdale
1/18-25 Big Easy Cruise with Little Feat, Samantha Fish, Marc Broussard, Cyril Neville with Omari Neville and The Fuel. Departs Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1/24-31 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #44 with TBA. Departs Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dates TBA: Soul Train Cruise with TBA.
February
2027 Sail Across the Sun #8 with Train
2/23-28: Ultimate Disco Cruise with KC and the Sunshine Band, the Jacksons, War, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Evelyn “Champagne” King, the Ohio Players, Sister Sledge, the Sugarhill Gang, the Hues Corporation. Departs Miami, FL
Feb TBD: Jam Cruise 22 Departs Miami, FL
2/23-27: Rock Legends Cruise XIII with TBA
Feb TBD Cayamo TBA
2/28-3/8: Concerts at Sea with The Cyrkle, the Outsiders, Canned Heat, the Lettermen, the Drifters, the Vogues. Departs Ft Lauderdale, FL
March
3/20-25: Outlaw Country Cruise 10 Departs Miami, FL
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You should do it. Cruise ships easily accommodate handicap folks — piece of cake. Do it while you can. We did our first theme cruise— rock and romance. It was fabulous! I , too, am disabled vet by I get around pretty good.
I did On the Blue cruise in 2019. No regrets, just many great memories. Highly recommend going if you can.
I’ve been on both of the Rock N Romance (in 2021) and the On The Blue cruises (in 2022) and enjoyed them both! In 2022, I was able to rent a scooter which really helped my mobility.