ShipRocked 2027 Embarks on the Voyage of the Ronin

Papa Roach, Ice Nine Kills, Nothing More, Highly Suspect, Badflower, Set It Off and Magnolia Park top the bill for ShipRocked 2027. Returning for its 17th year, the floating music festival will depart from Miami and visit Isla Tropicale in Honduras for the first time before sailing to Cozumel’s Yucatán Peninsula. Almost 30 bands make up the 2027 lineup that will rock 4,000+ cruisers aboard the Carnival Horizon. Before the cruise, ticketholders can enjoy a free pre-party concert on January 23 at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour with artists to be announced soon. ShipRocked sails January 24-30, 2027.

Nothing More on ShipRocked Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

The theme for 2027 is a “ShipRocked Samurai”, with cruise director Cookie returning to host. The floating music festival serves as a family reunion of sorts for its fans – with ShipRockers showing up year after year to catch up with their friends and favorite rock/metal artists. ShipRocked is known for its wild performances and unique collaborations, but cruisers can also expect photo ops, meet & greets, artist-hosted activities, unforgettable theme nights, an onboard tattoo parlor, The Music Experience lounge and much more. Activities like ShipRocked Beach Wars, live band karaoke, singles mixers and heavy metal morning yoga allow bands and fans to forge new bonds, unwind and enjoy a tropical paradise together.

Aboard Carnival Horizon, ShipRockers can also enjoy a first-class spa, multiple bars and dining options, a water park and an IMAX Theater in addition to all the live music they can handle. 

“I’m positively buoyant about stepping back aboard and rocking the boat together,” says Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills. “ShipRocked is always a (killer) whale of a time!”

Magnolia Park performs during Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

Lineup

Artists announced for 2027’s cruise so far are: 

Papa Roach

Ice Nine Kills

Nothing More

Highly Suspect

Badflower

Set It Off

Magnolia Park

Aurorawave

The Barbarians of California

buffalo_farm

Caskets

The Dark.FM

Des Rocs

EKOH

Fury In Few

Good Terms

Kami Kehoe

MUTTLEE

Nate Bergman

Scarhaven

Sludge Mother

TX2

Upon a Burning Body

Vana

Wargasm

Waxed

More artists are expected to be announced in the coming months. ShipRocked’s famed all-star band, The Stowaways, will also perform with artists tapped for this honor to be announced at a later date.

Tickets

Cabins are currently sold out, but fans can join the waitlist in case anything opens up by visiting www.ShipRocked.com.

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