Back for the 16th year, ASK4 Entertainment’s premier rock festival cruise, ShipRocked, has officially announced its newest high-seas headliners.
Sailing from January 25-31, 2026, aboard the Carnival Horizon, the cruise will travel from Miami to Halfmoon Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas. The aquatic adventure will also include a stop at Celebration Key, Carnival’s soon-to-be-opened private cruise port on the island of Grand Bahama.
ShipRocked 2026 will be an homage to the gods of Greek mythology and include more than 25 acts, including names like Motionless In White, Knocked Loose, Wage War, AWOLNATION, Avatar, Suicidal Tendencies, Starset, Sleep Theory, From Ashes To New, and Kittie. Additional talent includes ‘68, Archetypes Collide, aurorawave, The Barbarians of California, Dead Poet Society, DeathByRomy, Dinosaur Pile-Up, The Funeral Portrait, Holy Wars, House Of Protection, Lowlives, Not Enough Space, Shepherd’s Reign, UnityTX, Zero 9:36, and – a particular favorite among ShipRocked attendees – The Stowaways, with more names to be announced soon.
Furthermore, to conclude the voyage, Grammy Award-winning band Halestorm is set to perform a special show on deck in Nassau.
ShipRocked’s itinerary doesn’t just include back-to-back shows and tropical getaway spots; the ship also offers plenty of more “traditional” cruise activities for guests to enjoy, such as blackjack tournaments, karaoke, mixers, and morning yoga.
Through its years of life, this floating music festival has become less like “just another festival” and closer to a family reunion for fans who forge lifelong friendships over the course of the trip. Bands and fans alike can spend this unique vacation experience enjoying all that ShipRocked has to offer, from artist-hosted activities, theme nights, and lots of time soaking up the sun.
In addition to the endless fun, the ShipRocked community shows continuous support for charitable efforts, especially in the form of the annual ShipRocked Cancer Sucks! onboard charity auction, which has successfully raised over $1 million for innovative medical research on the path to finding a cure for cancer.
ShipRocked‘s 2026 staterooms are already filling up fast, so fans are encouraged to hurry to book their next unforgettable vacation at www.ShipRocked.com.
While the days to getaway count down, check out the ShipRocked 2026 Save The Date announcement, complete with a sneak peek at the ship, ports, and more.
Need any more convincing? Watch the ShipRocked 2025 Aftermovie to witness the most recent year’s festivities, or check out “Making Waves – The ShipRocked Podcast,” a show that launched in 2020 on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and features interviews with alumni artists, other musicians, actors, and entertainment industry experts. The podcast is hosted by Chad Nicefield and Justin Press, and distributed by Sound Talent Media with Evergreen Podcasts.
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