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The 18 best themed cruises for 2024 and 2025.

From Christmas to Comic-Con, there's a themed cruise for you.

The Best Themed Cruises

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Grab your costumes, musical instruments, books or anything else you could need for a fun themed cruise.

Imagine boarding a cruise ship to find hundreds – or even thousands – of your shipmates share the very same passions and interests that you do. You're thinking of a themed cruise.

Like a traditional cruise, a themed cruise delivers everything you'd expect of a shipboard vacation, like sundrenched ports, sparkling blue waters and superb dining amid lush surroundings, but instead of a daily program filled with trivia, bingo, dance lessons and pickleball tournaments, you'll find myriad activities geared specifically to the sailing's theme – and plenty of like-minded people to share them with.

Below, you'll find some of the top themed cruises for 2024 and 2025. Be sure to book soon, as these voyages can sell out quickly.

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Best Music-Themed Cruises

Best holiday cruises, best star trek cruises, best literary cruises, best culinary cruises, best sports-themed cruises, cayamo, a journey through song: march 1-8, 2024.

In its 16th year, Cayamo celebrates music of all genres. The 2024 voyage brings Lyle Lovett, Billy Bragg and Shawn Colvin together with more than two dozen acts aboard Norwegian Pearl . This themed cruise sails from Miami to the Dominican Republic and Aruba while offering songwriting sessions, open jams, autograph opportunities and more. In addition to full concerts, cruisers can count on memorable collaborations and onboard performances crafted specifically for this weeklong musical celebration. Though this music-themed cruise is currently full, interested travelers can join the waitlist on Cayamo's website .

The Broadway Cruise 2: March 13-18, 2024

The Great White Way relocates from the Big Apple to Miami , with stops in Key West, Florida , and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands , during this musical salute to Broadway. Join actors – including Norm Lewis, Christian Borle and Kerry Butler – as well as composers, choreographers, journalists and critics for five nights of performances, workshops and panel discussions aboard Norwegian Pearl.

Flower Power Cruise: March 21-28, 2024

Hop aboard Celebrity Summit for a celebration of the stars and music of the 1960s, hosted by Peter & Gordon's Peter Asher. The Rascals, Tommy James & the Shondells, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, John Lodge of the Moody Blues, John Kay of Steppenwolf, The Box Tops and The Grassroots are just part of the stellar lineup of classic rockers sailing from Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico , and St. Croix on the seventh annual Flower Power Cruise. Visit the Flower Power Cruise website to join the waitlist.

On the Blue: April 5-10, 2024

Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues hosts this five-night celebration of classic rock aboard Norwegian Pearl, filled with full concerts, late-night jams, Q&A sessions with the artists, photo ops, meet-and-greets and themed nights. The Zombies, Alan Parsons, Al Stewart, Little River Band and more join Hayward as Norwegian Pearl sails from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic , and Nassau, Bahamas . VIP packages that include priority concert seating, a goody bag filled with themed merchandise and access to a special artist cocktail party are available.

The Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle Cruise: April 10-13, 2024

In 1986, Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle teamed up to record what would become a No. 1 smash hit: "On My Own," written and produced by Burt Bachrach and his then-wife Carole Bayer Sager. Now, McDonald and LaBelle reunite – this time, at sea – for a three-night event filled with musical performances. Hosted by Grammy Award winner Marcus Miller, this soulful voyage also features comedians George Wallace and Alonzo Bodden along with a cast of award-winning musicians and vocalists to keep the party going. This cruise sails from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard Norwegian Pearl.

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Halloween on the High Seas: Mid-September to October 2024

It's a spooky time aboard four of Disney Cruise Line's ships – Disney Magic , Disney Dream , Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish – during its Halloween sailings. Dress up and join Disney characters for Halloween parties, themed food and beverages, eerie arts and crafts, creepy decor and other special events. Featured Halloween itineraries for 2024 sail to destinations in the eastern and western Caribbean, as well as the Bahamas.

Hallmark Christmas Cruise: November 5-9 and November 17-21, 2024

Hallmark Channel stars bring Christmas magic to life on this festive celebration at sea aboard the Norwegian Gem . Sailing from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, the cruise includes Christmas cookie decorating, ugly sweater contests and Christmas "carol-oke" among its planned activities. Each voyage culminates in the world premiere of a new Hallmark Channel "Countdown to Christmas" movie. Head to the Hallmark Christmas Cruise website to join the waitlist.

Very Merrytime: November and December 2024

Get in the holiday spirit with Disney Cruise Line 's Very Merrytime sailings, available on Disney Magic, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish. Join in for a jolly fusion of shipboard decor and holiday-themed entertainment, including Christmas tree lightings, meet-and-greets with Santa Claus, a holiday deck show and more. Very Merrytime's 2024 itineraries explore ports throughout the Bahamas and the western Caribbean.

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Star Trek: The Cruise: February 22-29, 2024

Board Royal Caribbean International for the best cruise experience in the galaxy on Mariner of the Seas . Sailing to Curacao and Aruba from Port Canaveral, you'll join Star Trek actors Walter Koenig, Levar Burton, Garrett Wang and nearly two dozen others as you're beamed into themed shows, events, parties and actor-hosted shore adventures. Each night of the cruise celebrates a different dimension of the Star Trek experience and, since the cruise's debut in 2017, guests have knocked it out of the park with show-stopping costumes.

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Literature Festival at Sea: November 13-20, 2024

Cross the Atlantic surrounded by authors, poets, journalists, critics, historians and book lovers aboard the legendary Queen Mary 2 as she sails from Southampton, England, to New York City . With discussions, master classes, book signings and special events, this ocean-going book festival, coordinated by The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, features authors Mark Billingham, Denise Mina and Chris Brookmyre, with more guest speakers and participants still to be announced. This special program is open to all guests sailing this particular Cunard Line crossing and need not be booked through an outside themed cruise organizer.

Comic-Con: The Cruise: February 5-9, 2025

A thrilling new entry into the themed cruise universe, San Diego Comic-Con and Entertainment Cruise Productions team up for Comic-Con: The Cruise. Participants will interact with Comic-Con icons – including the comic book world's leading actors, creators, authors and more – as they sail on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas from Tampa to Cozumel. While the specific talent lineup will not be revealed until early November, fans can expect nonstop activities on board, including hosted tastings, trivia sessions, parties, cosplay events, and autograph and photo sessions.

Courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises S.A.L.T. (All Sailings)

Sometimes, you'll find a theme built right into a standard cruise experience – like Silversea's S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste), an immersive multipronged culinary program created by Adam Sachs, former editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine. Aboard Silversea's newest ships, Silver Nova, Silver Moon and Silver Dawn , S.A.L.T. celebrates the region guests are sailing through on their particular voyage. Cruisers will find a dedicated restaurant featuring local specialties; a bar offering the area's wines, beers and cocktails; hands-on cooking classes that show guests how to create their favorite local dishes at home; and an intensive program of culinary programs on shore.

Chefs Making Waves: March 25-29, 2024

Award-winning chefs Andrew Zimmern, Aaron Sanchez, Anne Burrell, Marcus Samuelsson, Robert Irvine, Michael Symon and more indulge you in culinary excellence on this four-night voyage from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas, aboard Norwegian Pearl. Guests can expect cooking demos, in-depth master classes, culinary panels and, best of all, four meticulously designed sit-down dinners curated by these master chefs who have reshaped the American food scene.

Sara Moulton Cruise: May 18-June 1, 2024

Oceania Cruises, creator of the decadent onboard Dom Perignon Dinner, celebrates dining with sailings featuring leading names in the culinary arts. In May 2024, chef, cookbook author and TV personality Sara Moulton leads food demonstrations and special shore excursions during a 14-day sailing from Barcelona to Rome aboard Marina .

Claudine Pepin Cruise: July 17-31, 2024

Known for its commitment to all things culinary, Oceania Cruises hosts another foodie voyage in July 2024. Claudine Pepin, TV host and daughter of world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pepin, conducts culinary-themed demonstrations and chats aboard Sirena on a sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland , to Hamburg, Germany , over 14 days.

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Cleveland Browns Fan Cruise: March 11-16, 2024

Celebrate all things Browns during a five-day sailing from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, and Falmouth, Jamaica, aboard Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas . Dozens of Browns alumni will share insider secrets with guests and join in experiences that include special dinners; a deep dive into the past, present and future of the team; autograph sessions; beach parties and more.

Rome & Prix du Monde of Monaco: May 20-27, 2025

Arrive for Formula One festivities aboard Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf, the world's largest sailing yacht. Cruisers will receive a themed gift package containing earplugs, binoculars, a seat cushion and more to enjoy the exhilaration of watching Monte Carlo's Grand Prix du Monde from a premier grandstand seat in Monaco . You'll enjoy two days of Formula One time trials and racing, as well as exclusive access to events like a Prix du Monde-themed cocktail reception. This experience is hosted by a Formula One expert who will provide behind-the-scenes insights, answer questions and participate in discussions throughout the sailing.

2025 British Isles Golf Cruise: July 15-July 28, 2025

In partnership with Perry Golf, Azamara hosts a number of golf cruises throughout the year. This is the big one: a sailing that includes attendance to the prestigious 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. You'll sail aboard Azamara Journey from Southampton, England, to Liverpool, England; Dublin ; Belfast, Ireland, and more, ending your cruise with three days in Edinburgh, Scotland . Travelers can count on playing six rounds of golf at well-known courses throughout the British Isles.

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Themed Cruises

Themed Cruises are all the special-theme voyages designed for special people on chartered cruise ships. Theme cruising vacations are your best ever chance to enjoy affordable cruise travel together with passengers with the same interests as yours.

For your convenience, the following links jump down directly to CruiseMapper's theme cruise schedule (listing lines, ships, departure dates and homeports), as well as the reviews and tips on cruises specifically designed for FAMILIES , ADULTS (Kids-Free) , SENIORS .

Our themed cruises selections include the following reviewed themes: Fitness , Dance and Music Themed , Food and Wine , Golf , Party , Singles , Christian (and to Holy Land ), Christmas and New Years Eve .

"Theme Cruises"

Read below about the cruise ship onboard programming, lines, vessels, and many FAQs (Oh yes, I know, it sounds somehow confusing when spelled out.

What is "Theme Cruise"?

Theme cruises take lots of forms, but they primarily are regular voyages with additional onboard programming. This special type of programming can range from seminars to learning and classroom-style sessions, from concerts to dance themes. Countless possibilities are waiting for you to explore- food and wine, religious, music and dancing, cruises for singles, an alternative lifestyle themed, etc. Usually, the programming occurs onboard the cruise ship, but sometimes theme events take place in the port as well. You can search the huge content of Wikipedia's THEME directory (wikipedia.org/wiki/Theme) for arts, music, narrative, etc).

A few words about our "Theme Cruises" photo of choice here. It's a colorful lady - all the way. Colorful just like the selection of unique choices you have from our long list of most special voyages. And what is a specially themed vacation without women, anyway? The God's most charmingly beautiful creatures make the money-world go round! And they drive the cruise travel industry as well. So what a better theme in life - and on your special cruise vacation, than the woman by your side?

Theme Cruise Lines

The purest form of a theme cruise is what the company/brand creates onboard one of its vessels - all the passengers are entitled to be participants then. This was fairly common when shipboard transportation involved long sea stretches for ocean crossings.

Nowadays, with 2000+ passengers onboard most liners, it is not practical for the entire vessel to be turned into a "themed voyage". Still, most large companies schedule annual festivities themed on sports (including car racing, golfing tournaments), music styles, lifestyles, hobbies, etc.

Most affordable and the least crowded are theme voyages on riverboats. Among the best brands in the USA (with large fleets and bigger boats) are ACL-American Cruise Lines and AQV-American Queen Voyages . In Europe, you can search the schedules of brands like Viking , Uniworld , AmaWaterways , Avalon , Scenic , Emerald .

Types of Themed Cruises

The theme cruise vacation travel today is a very popular way to connect people with common hobbies and interests to share the experiences of theme-related onboard activities that are impossible to live through onshore. Theme specials can range from political- to poker- or music-themed. The popularity of these vacations nowadays has spread across the entire demographic spectrum and everyone is able to find out his own line or itinerary.

Special Interests / Private Themed Voyages

These trips are the most common of all themed specials. In these, a special group of interest arranges and purchases a number of staterooms that are in different categories. This special group also sets up the itinerary and makes arrangements for special guests; markets the voyage to travelers who would be interested in the activity. These groups have little impact on other passengers on board, though some public spaces might be taken over by them.

Private theme cruise specials are developed usually by an organization. They are administered by a travel agency - if you want to participate in the events, you should book through this agency. General passengers on board will be prohibited from participating in the events. Some private theme voyages might comprise as many as twenty guests, while others- as many as one thousand. Keep in mind that a great number of private sailings include additional fees, such as fuel surcharges, gratuities, port fees, government taxes, as part of the overall fares. This is important to note while comparing theme sailings prices to the retail prices out in the marketplace.

Theme Charter Voyages

This signifies full ship charter deals: This type of cruise includes the entire ship's organization around interest-du-jour. Every one of the passengers is a participant to some extent. You can enjoy onboard events and additional activities on selected classic cruises that are going to be shaped around particular themes. If you want to learn about local history; or you are a music fan; or just want to improve your photography skills, themes add different dimensions to general offers. The best part is that they all are completely free of charge!

Actually, these are also a kind of "private cruises", but the difference is that everyone on the ship is in the action. Chartered cruises are usually implemented for religious themes, music, gaming tournaments (often poker-themed), alternative lifestyles. Keep in mind that passenger ships are of a wide range of sizes, and it is possible for a chartered ship to only accommodate two hundred guests, while another accommodates as many as 3,000.

Cruise Line Themed Voyages

Major cruise lines offer their own kind of theme voyages to attract passengers. One of the main advantages of these themed voyages is that there is no additional cost for participating. Book through any travel agency or through the line's website - it doesn't really matter (except for the rates, of course). A negative side is that everyone on the ship is welcome to participate which makes the voyage less intimate. Such themed voyages are more speaker-, seminar- or musically oriented.

Companies get more and more innovative - even a tattoo-themed "Ink or Swim" was on offer in April 2015 (roundtrip Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel, Mexico) on Liberty of the Seas . Passengers had the opportunity to get tattoos from renown artists, to attend tattoo contests and join a private beach party in Cozumel. Rates started at $970 pp, including all activities and events, with added $100 pp onboard credit towards tattoos for first and second passengers in each cabin.

Theme Cruises for Adults, Families with Kids, Seniors (FAQs, tips)

Each theme voyage has different dynamics. Groups vary between 10 and 2-3 thousand (on voyage charters). Partial charters book a substantial number of staterooms, full charters book the entire vessel. Nearly everything on board goes around the voyage's theme, and the experience is about connecting these like-minded passengers socially in big-group activities.

Cruises for FAMILIES with KIDS

Family cruises are actually "kids-themed" voyages on ships with plenty of modern and "cool" kids-friendly facilities, dedicated (professionally trained) staff for supervising children's activities, onboard nursery (for toddlers up to 3 yo), kids- and teen-only club lounges, sundecks (with pool or whirlpool), teens-only programs and excursions, teen spa treatments. family-type cabins, family pool deck, kids menus in dining rooms, etc.

Family cruises are the industry's fastest-growing branch of specially themed ship travel vacations. Annually, over 2 million children cruise worldwide. More and more families book shipping vacations due to their most affordable prices and excellent value as a vacation experience.

• Ticket price includes accommodations, transportation, dining, entertainment, most activities (including kids clubs and programming), water parks with slides, sports facilities, cinemas.
• Often, major companies offer "kids sail free" deals or give discount rates for a third/fourth passenger in the cabin.
• Specifically for families with children are available connecting cabins, bigger than average family-category staterooms (oceanview, balcony) and larger "family suites".
• Ships provide a safe and controlled kids-friendly environment. Some provide 2-way beepers or walkie-talkies. Families eat together in the main dining rooms. Alternatively, kids can eat at their lounges. Food is complimentary and all you can eat.
• Themed onboard activities are organized n adult-free facilities for Toddlers (ages 2-4), Juniors (ages 5-7), Intermediate (ages 8-10), Tweens (ages 10-12) and Teens (ages 13-17). Kids in different groups eat at different times and order from special menus.
• Few ships have trained staff and nursery to look after toddlers or to provide babysitting for families.
• Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries are best for family-themed voyages. Mediterranean roundtrips from UK (Southampton) are among the most popular and generally offered by P&O UK.
• Best brands for family ship travel are Royal Caribbean (largest liners, innovative facilities), Carnival ("Fun Ship" activities, great food, cheapest fares), MSC ("kids sail for free" deals year-round) and Disney (themed entertainment, great facilities, most expensive). Aggressively competing on the family cruising market, some companies establish exclusive partnerships with brands like LEGO (MSC), Dr Seuss (Carnival), DreamWorks (Royal Caribbean), Marvel's superheroes (Disney), Nickelodeon (NCL).
• The answer to "what are the best ships for families" depends on the vacation budget. It's one of those money questions for choosing between all-inclusive luxury on exotic destinations and affordable packages on shorter itineraries.
• Bigger and new ships provide more space and activities in comparison even to land-based resorts. Among the most unique facilities are outdoor theaters, zip-lines, multi-deck waterslides, surf simulators, fly simulators, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, trampolines, circus schools, bumping cars, racing tracks, bowling alleys, mini-golf, arcades.
• What are the benefits of family cruising? Family ship vacations are convenient (no cooking, cleaning, rentals, changing hotels-restaurants, 24-hour room service, casino gaming and duty-free shopping, numerous close to home departures / saving airfare), all-inclusive (accommodation, meals, alternative menus, entertainment, activities, pools-Jacuzzis, theaters, libraries), care-free (supervised programs, age-based activities shipboard and ashore), adventurous and cheaper than most beach resorts.

KIDS-FREE cruises for ADULTS (tips)

Although most vessels have dedicated to children onboard facilities (clubs, playrooms, pools, supervised activities) kids usually run free, hang out in stairwells, ride the elevators and generally annoy elder passengers. Many companies offer entirely "kids-free" cruises or voyages with a smaller number of children - mainly by picking itineraries and ships less attractive for families.

• Luxury ships are smaller and geared to adults, but also expensive. Some premium brands provide kids programs and babysitting.
• Avoid peak-season travel.
• Book balcony suite to reduce time in public spaces.
• Brands like NCL Norwegian, Cunard and MSC have top-deck located luxury cabin complexes to maximize privacy. This "ship-within-ship" concept features suite and villa residents with exclusive access to a private sundeck with swimming pool, restaurant, nightclub, fitness and lounge facilities, butler service.
• Spa suites are another "fewer kids" option also offering as perks premium brand spa products, unlimited access to VIP spa facilities, healthy-food restaurants, even cabins and suites with whirlpool baths, complimentary treatments, fitness classes, thalassotherapy pool.
• Small-ship cruises fit into smaller, less-known ports and deliver crowd-free days ashore. Hurtigruten ships are shore-hugging and visit 34 ports on coastal routes over six or seven days. They give an opportunity to start exploring non-touristy call ports.
• Small-ship cruises on smaller boats, as well as river cruises, are also not so kids-friendly due to lack of "modern fun" facilities, less traditional and longer itineraries, smaller cabins, not cheap fares.
• World Cruises and Grand Voyages (longer than 2-weeks itineraries) attract repeat (older) travelers and fewer families. Repositioning voyages (RepositionCruises.com) are seasonal, always one-way and often change regions, which results in the cheapest fares and kids-free experience. Less traveled routes and exotic destinations (Indian Ocean, Africa, Far East, Arctic and Antarctica, South America) attract fewer families.

Adults-only cruise ships

There are passenger ships advertised in the companies' brochures as "adults-only" and not allowing any kids at all.

• Most river travel brands have minimum age requirement 12-13 yo and discourage 8- yo kids. Deals are inclusive of drinks (beer-wine-soda at dinners); tours, Wi-Fi, bicycles (ashore), some include also airport transfers, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, in-cabin minibar.
• Saga targets exclusively passengers over 50 yo, with deals inclusive of all meals (any restaurant dining), gratuities, Wi-Fi, drinks (wine with lunches and dinners), bus transfers.
• Viking Ocean has a minimum age requirement 18 yo. Deals are inclusive of 1 excursion in each call port, shipwide dining, Wi-Fi, self-serve laundry; drinks (wine-beers-soda during lunches and dinners, all-balcony cabins.

Senior Cruises

It's not too late for a first cruise after 55. Reaching a certain age doesn't mean you won't be able to enjoy a cruise vacation. More and more ships cater to senior travelers. The children-free peaceful atmosphere and calm travelers of similar interests and ages might be the right choice for you. There are few senior cruises each year. Many lines advertise these types of voyages but don't specialize in providing an all-senior model, and generally, seniors find themselves onboard among a younger crowd. Most senior passengers prefer senior river- and smal-ship cruises as compared to huge 2000+ passenger liners. The reason is that these offer a more intimate and quieter atmosphere.

Most senior cruises feature onboard lecturers to peak the interest. A loud party atmosphere is not common. Seniors prefer to relax and learn while traveling. Many lines advertise senior cruises on older ships which means fewer passengers and environment free of partying all night. Voyages for seniors are cost-effective because lines charge less. A growing trend with these types of cruises is senior adults taking along adult children - family reunion style for senior cruises. Children who are middle-aged are less likely to act like kids and prefer relaxing while they travel with senior adult parents.

Theme Cruises 2022 schedule

In the following table are listed all themed voyages (full-vessel charter) scheduled by major cruise line companies. Ship links redirect to CruiseMapper's ship wiki page.

Note: As full-boat (voyage) charters, these are charter party deals - between the shipowner and the charterer (tour company). This means you can't book independently, but only through the ship-chartering company.

Over the last years, the interest in theme cruises has grown considerably. And this is an area within the cruise industry that is going to develop more and more in the future. Be up-to-date with your theme cruise deals search and let the public know about your trip. Themed cruises offer enjoyable activities- they offer everything the shipping line brings to the table, but with added value- their programming. And don't forget to check out our top-page links for more themed cruise specials.

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The Jazz Cruise

For over 20 years,  The Jazz Cruise  has presented the very best in “straight-ahead” jazz, with a full ship of the world’s most passionate jazz fans sailing with the world’s best jazz musicians. Programming the cruise starts with over 100 world-class musicians, scheduled in many exciting configurations for around 225 hours of music, presented festival-style over 7 jam-packed days. Sailing with Paquito D’Rivera, Chucho Valdes,  Christian McBride, Artemis and many more stars from  January 18 – 25, 2024 . More info at  TheJazzCruise.com

The Smooth Jazz Cruise

The Greatest Party at Sea returns for 2 sailings in 2024 featuring more of the top stars in the genre on the ship than can be found on any cruise or at any festival including, Marcus Miller, Boney James, Jeffrey Osborne, Brian Culbertson, Jonathan Butler and more. You’ll enjoy wall-to-wall music for 7 days and nights as you get up close and personal with stars of the smooth jazz world. Sailing January 25-February 1, 2024 and February 1-February 8, 2024 . More info at https://thesmoothjazzcruise.com .

Botti at Sea

This new cruise program features a broad range of top drawer and exciting entertainment, all in the spirit and under the direction of Jazz Trumpeter Chris Botti.  While musical experience forms, the core of the program, Botti has infused exciting performers and events from other entertainment genres.  When viewed together, the cruise reflects the style, stature, and stardom of the amazing host. Sailing February 8-15, 2024 . More info at BottiaatSea.com  

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Special Events On Board

Check out these exclusive themed cruises and onboard special events, the love boat themed cruise, the love boat themed cruise with iconic original cast.

Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (aka Vicki Stubing) will join fellow Love Boat cast members including Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher), and Ted Lange (Isaac). Ezra Freeman, the bartender from the recently aired The Real Love Boat on CBS reality dating series, will join the cast, along with other surprise guests to be announced.

Highly anticipated Love Boat -themed activities, include:

• Sailaway party introducing the cast
• Meet-and-greet photo and signing opportunities
• The Love Boat -inspired guest activities with prizes
• Cocktail demonstration hosted by Ezra Freeman and Ted Lange – practice the finger point!
• Symbolic renewal of vows ceremony, officiated by the cast, with commemorative certificate
• Cast Q&As sharing favorite memories of the show and stories of their careers
• The Love Boat episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars® and in staterooms
• The Love Boat trivia with the Cruise Director
• The Love Boat inspired menus and specialty cocktails
• Themed décor, photo backdrops and merchandise

Fans can set a course for adventure, Love and laughter aboard Enchanted Princess.

Solar Eclipse On Board

Celebrate a total solar eclipse on board.

Join us on one of two sailings offering eclipse-viewing parties. Guests will be treated to themed events and activities including astronomy experts and speakers as well as must-wear glasses for the full solar eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Jeff Corwinʼs Nature & Adventure Voyage

Jeff corwinʼs nature & adventure voyage to alaska.

Calling all explorers!

Join Jeff Corwin, renowned wildlife biologist and our Nature & Adventure Ambassador, and explore the Great Land together. From seeing bears in their natural setting to viewing whales and glaciers on a boat tour, Jeff will lead an exciting excursion in each port of call*. Heʼs also hosting exclusive onboard events, from meet & greets to inspirational presentations and more. 

*Excursion fees apply. Subject to space and availability.

Magic Castle™ Conjurer's Cruise

Magic, wonder, illusion on tap for magic castle™ conjurer's cruise.

As our Official Magic Partner, The Magic Castle™ and Princess Cruises have teamed up again for another adventure highlighting Spellbound, the new extraordinary magic-themed experience debuting on Sun Princess®. Setting sail on a round-trip voyage from Fort Lauderdale Nov. 9-16, 2024 , this themed cruise will feature popular Western Caribbean ports of call including Roatan, Belize and Cozumel.

Exclusive to Sun Princess and set to debut early next year, Spellbound is a one-of-a-kind venue nestled behind a nondescript door that blends the captivating world of magic with the art of mixology to create an extraordinary Victorian-inspired bar experience. In addition to the enchantment of Spellbound, the seven-day journey provides participants an opportunity to lift the veil of The Magic Castle™ with custom-curated events and activities, including:

• Performances by top magicians throughout the ship
• Uniquely tailored magic lectures
• Curios and artifacts from magic’s rich history on display
• Magic-filled cocktail parties, dinners and brunches
• A specially curated historical presentation with the founding family of the Magic Castle™ to hear firsthand how this establishment came to be and what continues to make it so beloved today

Good Food Show at Sea

Featuring the Good Food Show team and a cast of very special guests, you can enjoy celebrity cookery demonstrations, tutored tastings, cocktail classes and hands on workshops onboard Sky Princess. See the pages of the nation’s favourite foodie magazine and website come to life as you dine on Good Food classics, meet your culinary heroes, take part in live Q&A sessions and get up close and personal in private meet & greet dining experiences and book signings onboard.

Four celebrated TV personalities - John Torode, Lisa Faulkner, Gennaro Contaldo and Rachel Allen - will be the culinary stars line-up for this cruise. Husband and wife duo John and Lisa, both of MasterChef fame and Gennaro, known as the man who taught Jamie Oliver the ways of Italian Cuisine, are the first of an esteemed line-up of foodies that have signed on to bring flare and flavour to the sea. Rachel Allen, renowned Irish chef, cookbook author, and teacher at the prestigious Ballymaloe Cookery School is returning onboard to share her cooking expertise and love for baking.

Sky Princess will escort you to dream destinations on an unforgettable journey from Southampton. Go pintxos bar hopping in Bilbão, or pastel de nata tasting in Lisbon. Set sail on the iconic Sky Princess where a personalised MedallionClass experience and service comes as standard, and where food anchors every Princess journey.

*Talent is subject to change.

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ROCK LEGENDS CRUISE XI 2024

22 - 26 February 2024

Native American Heritage Association presents Rock Legends Cruise XI 2024! You are invited to a rock and roll voyage on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, sailing from Miami to the beautiful beaches of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. We’ll rock our way through the Caribbean to your favourite tunes delivered by an incredible line-up of legendary artists, and this fundraising cruise wouldn’t be complete without the Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Forgets Memorabilia Auction, Signed Guitar Raffle and Band Photo Ops. So come and join us on our floating rock festival with a cause and have the best time of your life since you were 18 years old.

To find out more, visit rocklegendscruise.com or call +1 888 666 1499.

STAR TREK: THE CRUISE VII

22 - 29 February 2024

Star Trek: The Cruise VII is the ultimate immersive experience shared by a star-studded Crew and the most passionate Star Trek fans in the universe! On The Un-Conventional Voyage, you are more than a passenger ⁠– you will become part of the Crew and part of the magic and majesty that is Star Trek ! Beam up for a 7-day Voyage on the spectacular Mariner of the Seas, as we boldly explore two new exotic and exciting ports of call – Curaçao and Aruba. Enjoy special Star Trek -themed shows, events, activities and parties. Join us and an amazing line-up of actors and personalities on Star Trek: The Cruise VII for the most unique Star Trek experience in the galaxy!

To learn more and to book your cabin, visit www.startrekthecruise.com

THE 80s CRUISE

29 February - 7 March 2024

If you love the 80s – the music, the style, the culture, the excitement, the excess – The 80s Cruise delivers non-stop 80s cool and unique, unforgettable moments for The Ultimate 80s Party! Step onboard an 80s time machine and immerse yourself in 7-days of nightly themed parties, unparalleled celebrity interaction, star-studded events and pool parties all for one all-inclusive price (including drinks)! Join 38 Social, Soft Cell, Air Supply, Debbie Gibson (Special Electric Youth 35th Anniversary Show) and more for over 50 concerts and live performances as we visit two exotic and exciting new ports of call in 2024 – Aruba and Curaçao – with the most righteous fans of the greatest decade!

To learn more and to book your cabin, visit www.the80scruise.com

THE OLD SCHOOL CRUISE 2024

3 - 6 May 2024

Come and be part of making music history. It’s your chance to sail away with Old School Cruise 2024. This is our 5th annual sailing. Our Old School Cruise line-up is always made of Grammy award winner and or your favorite Old School Bands from the 60s, 70s and 80s. This is the music that we dance to and is part of all our lives. We set sail from San Pedro, CA 3 - 6 May 2024 and stopping at Ensenada, MX over Cinco de Mayo Weekend aboard Royal Caribbean’s spectacular Navigator of the Seas. She's the greatest ship on the West Coast. It doesn’t get any better than this. You will have non-stop entertainment while making lifelong memories and friends. So get on board NOW and let’s get the party started.

To find out more, visit www.TheOldSchoolCruise.com or call +1 888-639-8880.

Super Legends 2024

13 - 16 Sept 2024

Let’s make music history and sail away with The King of the Accordion, Mr. Ramon Ayala, Los Lobos, WAR, The BAR-Kays, Tierra, MALO, Thee Midniters, Shelly Lares, Sunny Ozuna, Lighter Shade of Brown, Pepe Marquez, Rocky Padilla, David Marez, Cota The Barber, Sophia Maria, Raquel Ramirez, Tarah New, Amoraa and Texas Funk. The SUPER LEGENDS CRUISE 2024 is simply on another level.

We set sail from San Pedro, CA 13 - 16 September 2024 and stopping at Ensenada, MX. It will be 3-day weekend adventure like never before aboard Royal Caribbean’s spectacular Navigator of the Seas.

To find out more, visit SuperLegendsCruise.com or call +1 888-639-8880. superlegendscruise.com

HIGH SEAS RALLY 2024

26 October – 2 November 2024

High Seas Rally is the World’s Only Motorcycle on a Cruise ShipTM that brings together a community of bikers for the ultimate motorcycle holiday. This 7-night rally at sea kindles the spirit of adventure and supports two incredible causes – the High Seas Rally Dialysis Fund and Wounded Warrior Project. Each day brings a fresh adventure, with legendary theme nights and parties; raffles, auctions and games that support charity; killer concerts and live music from Lou Gramm, The Kentucky Headhunters, Vixen, Hair Ball, Steel Rod and more; top vendors; demos from industry insiders; and bucket list ports of call.

To learn more and to book your cabin, visit www.highseasrally.com

the 90s cruise 2025

31 January – 5 February 2025

It’s time to dial up the party and take it back to the 90s – the music, the 'Rachel', the baggy pants – on a 5-day luxury cruise! Onboard The 90s Cruise you will relive the magic of the iconic pop culture, music, fashion and trends of the edgiest decade ever! Step onboard 5-days nightly theme parties, celeb interaction, plus all-out 90s parties, and events and activities. Join Blues Traveller, Collective Soul. Gin Blossoms, Everclear, Lit, Color Me Bad, Lisa Loeb, Fastball C+C Music Factory, Jesus Jones, Digital Underground and Sophie B. Hawkins for over 25 concerts and live performances! The Freshest 90s Party is Hosted by Downtown Julie Brown, Matt Pinfield and Lisa Loeb.

To learn more and to book your cabin, visit www.the90scruise.com

Comic-Con: The Cruise 2025

5 February - 9 February 2025

Comic-Con: The Cruise is The Ultimate Fan Adventure! Get ready to set sail on an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime and immerse yourself in the world of popular arts like never before. This four-day adventure at sea celebrates your passions and is full of surprises, with original, one-of-a-kind, entertainment delivered by Comic-Con® stars and creators who step off the stage and dine, party and interact with the guests throughout the cruise. This is an entirely new experience that brings together the most passionate fans from across the globe!

To learn more and to book your cabin, visit www.comicconthecruise.com

THE OLD SCHOOL CRUISE 2025

2 - 5 May 2025

Come and be part of making music history! It’s your chance to sail away with the Old School Cruise 2025. This is our 6th annual sailing. This year you'll be joining the legendary Commodores, S.O.S Band, ZAPP, Sister Sledge, Peaches & Herb, the Original Lakeside, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Bloodstone, Lenny Williams, Mary Jane Girls ft. Maxi & Cheri and many more. This is the music that we dance to and is part of all our lives.  We set sail from San Pedro, CA 2 - 5 May 2025 and stopping at Ensenada, MX over Cinco de Mayo Weekend aboard Royal Caribbean’s spectacular Navigator of the Seas. She's the greatest ship on the West Coast. It doesn’t get any better than this. You will have non-stop entertainment while making lifelong memories and friends. So get on board NOW and let’s get the party started.

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Awesome Theme Cruises You Can Take in 2023

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: November 1, 2022  - Last updated: September 17, 2023

Have you ever wished you could cruise with people who love all the same things you do? Theme cruises make that happen!

What is a theme cruise?

Theme cruises bring together groups of like-minded strangers and create a floating community around a common interest.

You’ll find themed cruises for fans of certain bands or genres of music, sports, dancing, TV shows and movies, and hobbies and crafts. There are even clothing-optional theme cruises for naturists!

A promoter will charter either the entire cruise ship (or at least a huge block of rooms) for theme cruise guests. If your cruise’s theme has a huge following, it’s likely that the entire ship’s been chartered for the sailing. Smaller interest groups might only fill a portion of the ship’s staterooms.

If there’s something you’re passionate about, there’s a good chance that one of these specialty cruises will float your boat (pun very much intended!)

Tip: Although I always encourage my readers to use a specialized cruise travel agency (I love CruiseDirect ), for theme cruises you’ll almost always need to book directly with the promoter.

How to find the right theme cruise for you

If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of 2023 theme cruises, you’ve come to the right place! (For 2024 theme cruises, many haven’t yet been announced, but I’m working on that list—just bookmark this page and I’ll add the link here when it goes live.)

I’ve included a table of contents below where you can click right through to the category of theme cruise that you’re interested in.

You could also just search this page for the type of theme cruise you’re looking for! I’ve included lots of keywords in the “ Who is this theme cruise for ” section of each theme cruise listing. (If you’re on a desktop or laptop, just hit Control-F on a PC or Command-F on a Mac)

It’s the easiest way to find your style of theme cruise for 2023, whether you want to search for “classic rock”, “knitting” or “Star Trek”.

Or you could just browse through all of the listings for theme cruises in 2023 . You might find an amazing cruise (and a like-minded community) you didn’t realize you needed to join!

Music themed cruises

The most popular type of themed cruise is undoubtedly the music cruise . Whether the special sailing is based around a particular artist’s fan base or just a certain style of music, music-themed cruises have been in high demand for many years.

You might have the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with some of your musical idols, enjoy exclusive performances, and meet other cruisers who are just as passionate about your favorite music and artists as you are.

There are so many 2023 music-themed cruises you can join that I’ve created a chart to make your perfect cruise easier to find! Just click on the highlighted name and it will take you to the full description:

The Country Music Cruise (January 22 – 29, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of country music

Host / special guests: Performances by musical artists including

• Clay Walker
• The Oak Ridge Boys
• Mark Chesnutt
• Asleep At The Wheel

Cruise line / ship: Holland America Line / Nieuw Amsterdam

Sails from: Round trip from Ft. Lauderdale

Ports of call:

• Philipsburg, St. Maarten
• San Juan, PR

On the Blue Cruise (January 28 – February 2, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Moody Blues fans, classic rock fans

Host / special guests: Hosted by the Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward. Performances by musical artists including

• The Zombies
• Alan Parsons
• Little River Band
• Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
• The Lovin’ Spoonful

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Pearl

Sails from: Roundtrip from Miami

• Harvest Caye, Belize
• Costa Maya, Mexico

Soul Train Cruise (January 29 – February 5, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of R&B and soul music

• George Benson
• The Commodores
• The Spinners
• Peabo Bryson
• Evelyn “Champagne” King
• Midnight Star

Sails from: Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale

• Half Moon Cay (cruise line’s private island )

Jam Cruise (February 6 – 12, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of jam bands

• Umphree’s McGee
• The Fearless Flyers
• Oteil and Friends
• Galactic feat. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph
• Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

Cruise line / ship: MSC / MSC Divina

• Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Cayamo (February 10 – 17, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Classic rock, alt-country, and indie folk fans

• Jeff Tweedy
• Andrew Bird
• Trampled by Turtles
• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
• Patty Griffin
• Shovels & Rope
• St. Maarten
• Tortola, BVI

Ultimate Disco Cruise (February 25 – March 2, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of disco music

• KC and The Sunshine Band
• Kool & The Gang
• Billy Ocean
• Taylor Dayne
• Sister Sledge
• Norma Jean Wright & Luci Martin (formerly of Chic)

Cruise line / ship: Celebrity Cruises / Celebrity Summit

• Cozumel, Mexico

The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise (March 3 – 8, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Beach Boys fans, fans of classic rock, pop, and soul

Host / special guests: Hosted by Club Kokomo Spirits. Performances by musical artists including

• The Beach Boys
• The Isley Brothers
• The Temptations
• Mark McGrath
• RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles
• Katrina (from Katrina and the Waves)

The 80s Cruise Year 7 (March 3 – 10, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1980s pop, rock, and R&B music

• Bret Michaels
• Morris Day and The Time
• Howard Jones

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Navigator of the Seas

Sails from: Roundtrip from Los Angeles

• Cabo San Lucas
• Puerto Vallarta

Related: Exploring the Marietas Islands From Puerto Vallarta

‘ 70s Rock & Romance Cruise (March 16 – 23, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1970s rock and pop music

• The Hollies
• The Orchestra feat. former members of ELO
• Jefferson Starship
• Bay City Rollers

Cruise line / ship: Celebrity / Celebrity Summit

• St. Croix USVI

Flower Power Cruise (March 23 – 30, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1960s rock and pop

• Herman’s Hermits
• Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals
• Micky Dolenz
• The Yardbirds
• The Buckinghams
• The Grass Roots

Sails from: Round trip from Miami

• Belize City, Belize

The Broadway Cruise (March 31 – April 5, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of Broadway shows and music

Host / special guests: Performances by Broadway artists including

• Laura Benanti
• Kristin Chenoweth
• Alan Cumming
• Randy Rainbow
• Michael Cerveris
• Sierra Boggess

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Gem

Sails from: Round trip from New York City

Port of call: Bermuda (overnight)

Related: 21 BEST Things to Do in Bermuda on a Cruise

Beatles and Beyond (April 19 – 28, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Beatles fans, fans of 1960s and 70s rock and pop music

Host / special guests: Performances by The Bootleg Beatles, the world’s leading Beatles tribute band.

Cruise line / ship: Cunard / Queen Elizabeth

Sails from: Round trip from Tokyo, Japan

• Kumamoto, Japan
• Fukuoka, Japan
• Busan, South Korea
• Kanazawa, Japan
• Akita, Japan

Related: In The Steps of the Beatles Liverpool Shore Excursion Review

Monsters of Rock Cruise (April 29 – May 4, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Hard rock and heavy metal fans

Host / special guests: Hosted by . Performances by musical artists including

• Burning Witches
• Dirty Looks

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Mariner of the Seas

Sails from: Port Canaveral

• Labadee, Haiti

The Old School Cruise (May 5 – 8, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1970s and 80s R&B

• The Ohio Players
• Brenton Wood
• Original Lakeside

Port of call: Ensenada, Mexico

All Star Irish Charter Cruise Alaska  (May 28 – June 4, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of Irish music and culture

Host / special guests:  Performances by musical artists including

• Daniel O’Donnell
• Celtic Thunder
• Nathan Carter
• Michael English
• Jimmy Buckley
• Dominic Kirwan
• Brendan Shine

Cruise line / ship: Holland America Line / Westerdam

Sails from: Seattle to Victoria, BC

Days of Summer Cruise Fest (July 2 – 5, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of rap, hip hop, house music, and EDM

Host / special guests: Hosted by DJ Khaled. Live performance by Lil Baby & Future. DJs onboard include

• DJ Big Skipp
• DJ Charlie B
• DJ GT Mayne
• DJ Lennox NYC
• DJ Nasty 305

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Sky

• Great Stirrup Cay , Bahamas
• Nassau , Bahamas

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea III (August 17 – 22, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of blues and blues rock music

Host / special guests: Hosted by Joe Bonamassa. Performances by musical artists including

• Joe Bonamassa
• Kenny Wayne Shepherd
• Blackberry Smoke
• Christone Kingfish Ingram
• Ruthie Foster
• Jimmy Vivino

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Jade

Sails from: Round trip from Athens, Greece

• Dubrovnik, Croatia
• Santorini, Greece

Stars on Board (August 22 – 2 7 , 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of popular Arabic music

• George Wassouf
• Ragheb Alama
• Nancy Ajram
• Saber Ribai
• Nassif Zeytoun
• Melhem Zein
• Saad Lamjarred
• Mykonos, Greece
• Bodrum, Turkey
• Marmaris, Turkey

Super Legends Cruise (September 15 – 18, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of R&B, Latin soul, Tejano, and freestyle

• Tower of Power
• Los Lonely Boys
• The Manhattans

Sails from: Round trip from Los Angeles

• Ensenada, Mexico

Hollywood Insider: Music Connection (October 21 – October 28, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of popular music

• Freda Payne
• Kimberley Locke

Speaker events and more from:

• Allan Dennis Rich (Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated songwriter)
• Leo Rossi (Former Fleetwood Mac tour director and road crew member for Led Zeppelin, The Who, Al Jarreau, and Chaka Khan)

Cruise line / ship: Princess Cruises / Discovery Princess

• San Francisco

Related: Princess Cruises Announces Three California Coastal “Hollywood Insider” Theme Cruises

Malt Shop Memories Cruise (October 28 – November 4, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of 1950s and 60s popular music

• Little Anthony
• Jay and The Americans
• The Lettermen
• Al Jardine & His Endless Summer Band
• Darlene Love
• The Bronx Wanderers

Related: What to Pack for a Caribbean Cruise

Soulshine at Sea (November 4 – 8, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Spearhead / Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy fans, fans of roots music, reggae, hip hop, and jam bands

Host / special guests: Hosted by Michael Franti. Performances by musical artists including

• Michael Franti and Spearhead
• John Butler
• Fortunate Youth
• The New Respects
• Shut Up & Dance

Port of call: Costa Maya, Mexico

EDSea (November 4 – 8 , 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of EDM (house, bass, trance, disco, techno, etc.), and anyone who loves the Electric Daisy Carnival music festival

Artist lineup includes:

• Benny Benassi
• Louis the Child

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Joy

• Nassau, Bahamas
• Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Related: Ultimate Guide to Great Stirrup Cay

The Big Easy Cruise (November 4 – 11, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of New Orleans jazz and blues, zydeco, jam bands, and country music

• Little Feat
• Samantha Fish
• Dirty Dozen Brass Band
• Leo Nocentelli from The Meters
• Anders Osborne
• New Orleans

Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog Cruise ( November 8 – 13, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Flogging Molly fans, fans of Celtic rock, punk rock, and ska punk

Host / special guests: Hosted by Flogging Molly. Performances by musical artists including

• Flogging Molly
• The Interrupters
• Stiff Little Fingers
• The Vandals
• Gorilla Biscuits

JAMRock Reggae Cruise (December 4 – 9, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of reggae music

Special guests:

• Spragga Benz

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Independence of the Seas

• Falmouth, Jamaica
• Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Related: Climbing Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios Jamaica

Dancing themed cruises

Dancing and cruising have always gone hand-in-hand, and taking a dance-themed cruise will let you flaunt (or practice!) your skills alongside other dance enthusiasts and professional dancers.

Here are the 2023 dance theme cruises you can join:

Aventura Dance Cruise (February 3 – 7, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of Latin dancing

Host / special guests: Performances by dancers including

• Tito y Tamara
• Michelle & Brandon
• Delia y Raul
• Ernesto y Denisse

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Jewel of the Seas

Sails from: Round trip from Port Canaveral (Orlando)

Port of call: Labadee, Haiti

Salsa Cruise (October 27 – November 3, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of salsa dancing

Host / special guests: Performances by musical artists and dancers including

• Orquesta Guayacan
• PuertoRican Power
• El Gran Combo
• Anthony MKA
• Chino Nunez Y Su Orquesta
• Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes

Cruise line / ship: Carnival Cruise Line / Carnival Conquest

• Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
• St. Thomas, USVI

Sports themed cruises

If you love sports, taking a sports-themed cruise is the perfect way to enjoy watching and talking about your favorite sport with other fans.

Most sports cruises have lots of pros onboard for meet-and-greets and discussions, so you might be able to chat with your idols face-to-face!

Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Rager at Sea: Four Leaf Clover (February 2 – 6, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Professional wrestling / WWE fans

Host / special guests: Hosted by Chris Jericho. Featured performers and wrestlers include

• Jericho Appreciation Society
• Daniel Garcia
• Sammy Guevara
• Daddy Magic Matt Menard
• Cool Hand Angelo Parker

Port of call: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Related: 25 Norwegian Cruise Tips You Need to Know

Faithful Cruise (March 6 – 10, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? San Francisco 49ers football fans

Host / special guests: Past and present 49ers players will be on board for autograph sessions, photo opportunities, sports deck competitions and more, including

• Jesse Sapolu
• Fred Warner
• Tim Collier
• Dennis Brown
• Ian Williams
• Arik Armstead
• Doug Dubose

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Liberty of the Seas

Sails from: Round trip Fort Lauderdale

• Perfect Day at CocoCay (cruise line’s private island )

Related: 7 Best Beaches in Nassau Bahamas for Cruisers

Infinity Sports Rugby Charter ( September 8, 2023 – October 28, 2023 *)

Who is this theme cruise for? Rugby fans

What this theme cruise includes:

• Food and drink
• Entertainment
• Rugby World Cup match tickets
• Travel to and from the stadium

Cruise line / ship: Norwegian Cruise Line / Norwegian Epic

Sails from: Roundtrip from Marseilles, France

Ports of call: Ports depend on specific itinerary booked—all port stops are within a few days’ cruising from Marseilles, France

*You can choose from any of twelve Infinity Sports rugby itineraries during this time period

TV and movie themed cruises

Theme cruises for TV and movie fans are also popular every year. Join cast members and other fans for trivia contests, costume parties, and discussions about your favorite shows and films.

Star Trek the Cruise VI (February 24 – March 3, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Star Trek fans

Host / special guests: Appearances by Star Trek crew members including

• William Shatner
• Jonathan Frakes
• Brent Spiner
• Marina Sirtis
• Denise Crosby
• John De Lancie
• Robert O’Reilly

Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising! (March 30 – April 3, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of the TV show Schitt’s Creek

What to expect: Fans will come together for costume contests, trivia, dance parties, and more. This is not an official Schitt’s Creek event, and none of the cast or crew members of the show will be in attendance.

Golden Fans at Sea (April 8 – 13, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of the TV show The Golden Girls

What to expect: A character costume dress-up party, trivia, celebrity panels, parody shows, and more.

Hollywood Insider with 80s Primetime Stars ( October 3-7, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of the 1980s primetime TV series  Dallas

• Charlene Tilton
• Sheree J. Wilson
• Christopher Atkins

Cruise line / ship: Princess Cruises / Majestic Princess

Sails from: Vancouver to Los Angeles

Port of call:

• Vancouver, BC

Hollywood Insider: Behind the Scenes EFX ( October 16-19 , 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? TV and movie fans who want a behind-the-scenes look at how special effects are created

• Michael Westmore
• Johnnie Spence
• Tym Buchaarern

Cruise line / ship: Princess Cruises / Crown Princess

Sails from: Seattle to Vancouver

Ports of call: N/A

TCM Classic Cruise (November 6 – 11, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of the TCM network and classic films

Hosted by : TCM personalities Ben Mankiewicz, Jacqueline Stewart, Eddie Muller, Alicia Malone, and Dave Karger

• Elliott Gould
• George Chakiris
• Ernest Dickerson
• Wynn Thomas

Cruise line / ship: Disney Cruise Line / Disney Magic

Sails from: Round trip from San Diego

• Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Related: How Does Dining on Disney Cruise Line Work?

West Coast Getaway w/Adam Savage from MythBusters (November 25 – 29, 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Fans of Mythbusters and Tested

Host / special guests: Adam Savage

Related: Theme Cruise Featuring Original MythBusters Host Adam Savage Will Set Sail on Discovery Princess

Industry-specific theme cruises

Theme cruises focused on your specific industry are great for networking and furthering your education. Maybe you’ll find your next position (or your next new hire!) on a job-specific theme cruise .

NurseCon at Sea (February 6 – 10, 2023)

Who is this theme cruise for? Nurses and nursing students who want to learn, share, interact, and party

Events include:

• CNE classes
• Nurse Blake Live! show
• Ultimate Skills Check-Off game show
• Nurses Got Talent competition
• Parties and theme nights

Port of call: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

NurseCon at Sea (April 24 – 28, 2023)

Cruise line / ship: Royal Caribbean / Freedom of the Seas

Crafting theme cruises

With so many sea days on many cruises, taking a cruise can be an awesome opportunity to catch up on your craft projects. But what if you could join a cruise full of other crafters and makers to share ideas?

Craft-themed cruises usually don’t take over the entire ship (promoters will generally book hundreds of rooms, if not more), but you’re guaranteed to meet lots of other crafters through their onboard meetups, mixers, and lectures.

Knitting Cruise (Various dates in 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? People who love to knit

What to expect: Knitting classes and lectures, Knitting Cruise exclusive parties and mixers

Cruise line / ship: Holland America Line / various ships

Itineraries:

• Antarctica Knitting Cruise (Feb 2023)
• Japan Russia and Pacific Crossing (Apr 2023)
• Japan and Russia Knitting Cruise (Apr 2023)
• Great Alaskan Knitting Cruise (May 2023)
• Polar Ice Caps Knitting Cruise (June 2023)
• Midnight Sun Knitting Cruise (Jul 2023)
• British Isles Knitting Cruise (Aug 2023)
• Rhine Christmas Markets (Dec 2023)

Religious and spiritual themed cruises

If practicing your faith is important to you, you’ve probably noticed that religious services aren’t always easy to find on a cruise (if they exist at all).

But taking a faith-based cruise with a ship full of others who share the same beliefs guarantees that you’ll find plenty of worship services, workshops, and study groups to practice your faith at sea.

Inspiration Cruises (Various dates in 2023 )

Who is this theme cruise for? Evangelical Christians

Itineraries include:

• Canada & New England
• Mediterranean

Other specialty theme cruises

Big nude boat (february 12 – 26, 202 3).

Who is this theme cruise for? Naturists and nudists

Cruise line / ship: Carnival Cruise Line / Carnival Pride

Sails from: Round trip from Tampa

• Princess Cays
• Half Moon Cay

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Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat (September 2 – 9, 2023)

Who is this theme cruise for?  Fitness enthusiasts

Host / special guests:  Xponential Fitness / Club Pilates

Cruise line / ship:  Princess Cruises /  Royal Princess

Sails from:  Round trip from Seattle

• Glacier Bay (scenic cruising)
• Victoria, BC

Read more:   Princess Cruises Will Offer First Club Pilates at Sea Theme Cruise

Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise (October 7 – 14, 2023)

Who is this theme cruise for?  Fans of magic shows, illusionists

Host / special guests:  The Magic Castle

Cruise line / ship:  Princess Cruises /  Discovery Princess

Sails from:  Round trip from Los Angeles

Read more:   Princess Cruises Announces First Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise

Randy Fenoli Bridal Fashion Cruise (December 3- 10, 2023)

Who is this theme cruise for?  Brides and their families

Host / special guests:  Randy Fenoli

Cruise line / ship:  Princess Cruises /  Regal Princess

Sails from:  Round trip from Galveston

• Roatán, Honduras

Read more:   Princess Cruises Now Offering Princess Perfect Weddings at Sea

Theme cruises FAQ

Theme cruises bring together groups of like-minded strangers and create a  floating community  around a common interest.

Are theme cruises adults-only?

Many theme cruises are either specifically adults-only (18+ or 21+). Other theme cruises are more family-focused. Check with your cruise promoter for age restrictions or recommendations.

What kind of theme cruises are available i n 2023 ?

Theme cruises are available for fans of music, dance, sports, TV shows and movies, crafts, religious groups, and more.

Have you ever sailed on a theme cruise? Which cruise was it, and what did you think of the experience? Do you know of any other 2023 theme cruises I haven’t included in the list? Let me know in the comments below!

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What is a Themed Cruise?

As cruising becomes ever more popular, cruise lines are now having to differentiate themselves away from just offering the best itineraries or service.  These are a now a given. Themed Luxury Cruises are a great way to really focus on attracting enthusiasts, aficionados, and those who want to experience something different.

Themed cruises are now becoming very popular, with a notable number of first time cruisers choosing a theme for their first cruise giving them the chance to immerse themselves in their passion with like-minded people who can help them embrace a new type of vacation. So if you are fascinated by photography, ballroom dancing, Jazz or Big Band Music, Motor racing or Food & Wine, then there’s a cruise with your name on it. The choice of Luxury Themed Cruises is growing by the day with ever more exotic and interesting options being offered.

The choice is vast but thankfully help is at hand through a web site that can help you find the Themed Cruise of your dreams.

Theme Cruise Finder , is the first and only comprehensive searchable “Theme Cruise” database available on the internet. Their goal for their site is twofold. First to provide vacationers a place to search for one-of-a-kind theme cruise vacations. Second, and just as important, to allow travel agencies and theme cruise providers a venue to showcase all of the myriad theme cruises. The goal at Theme Cruise Finder is to provide a search tool where the vacationer has easy access to both private and cruise line theme cruises, which they may have not been able to find any other way. The Theme Cruise Finder website can be found at  www.themecruisefinder.com

So with over 500 Themed Cruises to choose from you will be sure to find the right one for you.  The following gives you a little taster of some of the more popular Themed Cruises available.

1. Cuisine – Food and Wine Cruises

So you love food and drink, now combine both with a lively sea adventure. These days, cruise lines are capitalizing on the popularity of celebrity chefs and many of the Luxury Cruises lines now offer Food and Wine themed cruises. These include  Seabourn , Silversea, Crystal Cruises , Windstar and Oceania Cruises.

Special wine tasting events in the region and also onboard celebrity chefs feature in these cruises.  The popularity of this theme was evidenced with Seabourn’s recent Food and Wine cruise in the Mediterranean, which included wine tasting in the famous Chateau Neuf de Pape region plus tastings in Chianti Classico wineries. Shopping with Celebrity Chefs also made this cruise a very special voyage. Please see our Seabourn Food and Wine Cruise review .

2. Golf Cruises

For those who love to play Golf, there are several cruise lines offering the perfect cruise vacation.   Crystal Cruises offer a range of options including golf in the British Isles cruises ,  Mediterranean, New England & Canada and the Caribbean . Tee off at renowned courses and enhance your game during on board clinics hosted by PGA pros and celebrities on these Golf themed cruises. Qualified instructors and PGA pros work with you, plus golf celebrities discuss the PGA Tour.

Azamara Club Cruises also feature a number of Themed Golf cruises which offer the opportunity of Teeing off on Legendary Courses in the UK and the Baltic. SeaDream Yacht Club ,  Silversea and Cunard also offer Golf Themed Cruises.

3. Music – Jazz, Big Band and more

Whether you like pop, jazz, or blues, you can be assured that there’s a music cruise highlighting your favourite genre. Book one of these theme cruises, designed to immerse you in the music, and you can enjoy nightly concerts or entertainment. During the day, you can take part in activities with the band, go to book signings, or listen to your favourite artist poolside. The Luxury Cruise lines cater well for music lovers; watch out for Holland America , Cunard , Crystal

4. Wines and beers

Ever more popular are Wine & Beer testing cruises.   AMA Waterways newest theme cruise on the Dutch and Belgian waterways showcases a variety of Dutch and Belgian beers, regional cuisine and delicacies, special excursions, a beer pairing dinner, brewery tours, as well as onboard discussions & tastings. There are many Wine cruises now, almost to many to mention but take a look at Oceania, SeaDream Yacht Club, Silversea and read our Uniworld River Cruises review.

Whether you love to boogie or are strictly ballroom, there is no better way to get the feet tapping than on a cruise. Ships offer dance lovers everything from live bands and trendy nightclubs to elegant ballrooms and lounges where couples can strut their stuff. Some cruise lines even provide dance partners for those travelling alone.

Thanks to the popularity of TV programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing and the US version, Dancing with the Stars, there has also been an increase in the number of themed dance cruises where ballroom beginners and experts alike can perfect their skills on the floor.

Luxury cruise operator Crystal Cruises has an “Ambassador Hostess” program aboard select voyages. A new feature of the company’s onboard dancing program, the hostesses are female counterpart to the line’s “Ambassador Host” program, which offers professional dance partners for unaccompanied ladies.

Holland America, Cunard & Celebrity also all have dance themed offerings and the choice is growing as dance becomes more popular.  Also a great way to burn off those extra calories on a cruise. We enjoyed learning to ballroom dance on our last Seabourn Explorations cruise.

6. Murder Mystery Cruises

Whodunit Productions will be stepping onboard a variety of Royal Caribbean ships to bring a sense of mystery and intrigue to your cruise. With comical shows and performances, you will have the chance to solve murder mysteries at sea. This is not one for the meek, as you will be given your own character to play. Not for the faint hearted!!

The bottom line is that you no longer just have to relax and enjoy your cruise, you can now immerse yourself in your favourite activity and enjoy your cruise.  Can’t be bad. Our favourite – Food and Wine Cruises….

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Theme cruises offer the opportunity to indulge in a favorite hobby and increase your knowledge of a wide variety of subjects -- from gourmet cuisine and fine wine to music, culture and history. Programs may include special guest speakers, performances by noted entertainers, theme-related shore excursions or the chance to interact with leading figures in a particular field. Theme cruises are very popular and often sell out early.

Some cruise lines offer special programs that aren't part of fully themed sailings like those described above. To read more about these offerings, click any link below.

Music cruises to set sail on the high seas in 2024 and 2025

Editor's Note

Rocking and rolling is not how most people prefer their cruise ships. However, if you're sailing on a music-themed cruise, rock 'n' roll is the vibe you want as you soak up some sun and cruise the world with thousands of like-minded music fans.

Music-themed cruises cover a wide array of styles, including rock, metal, country, Broadway, disco and blues. They offer a complete immersion into the world of each genre. You'll enjoy close-up encounters with your favorite artists during performances and meet-and-greets and find a sense of community from being with other fans for multiple days at sea. (Not to mention, you'll get to visit beautiful destinations in the process.)

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Note that these specialty music cruises sell out — often as soon as cabins are made available. All sold-out cruises we're featuring offer a waitlist you can join. You'll be notified if someone cancels, as well as be among the first to be alerted of on-sale dates for future sailings.

Below are 11 music-themed cruises in 2024 and 2025 that are bound to create epic memories, whether your vibe is crowd-surfing during a rock show or belting out show tunes with Broadway's best.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy, and include cruise basics like meals, select nonalcoholic beverages (water, juice, coffee and tea) and use of the fitness center, hot tubs, pools and casino, among other onboard amenities.

Soft drink and alcohol packages are available for an extra fee. Theme cruise events, such as concerts, are included, though some limited-access special events often cost extra. Fares were valid as of writing but are subject to change based on availability.

Malt Shop Memories Cruise

Cruise ship : Nieuw Amsterdam Date : Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2024

The good ol' days can now be found sailing the Caribbean on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise. Set to take over all decks of Holland America 's Nieuw Amsterdam, the '50s and '60s music cruise will sail from Fort Lauderdale to Phillipsburg, St. Maarten, and Tortola, British Virgin Islands, with four days at sea.

Favorites set to perform on board include The Beach Boys, The Four Tops, Chubby Checker, The Coasters, Darlene Love and The Chantels. Highlights among the ship events range from a senior prom and a sock hop to game shows and karaoke.

The Malt Shop Memories Cruise is filling up fast. Rates for available cabins start at $2,349 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : Reserve a cabin for this cruise on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise website or by calling 844-855-6258. If your preferred cabin category is currently sold out, you can join the waitlist here .

Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise

Cruise ship : Independence of the Seas Date : Dec. 9-14, 2024

Maybe one stop in Jamaica isn't enough, and reggae vibes are calling your name. If so, the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise might appeal to you. This five-night cruise on Royal Caribbean 's Independence of the Seas, organized by Jamrock Productions and Rose Tours, will travel round trip from Miami to Montego Bay and Ocho Rios in Jamaica.

The entire list of performers for the December 2024 voyage hasn't been released as of this writing but so far will include Stone Love, Steelie Basement, Westafa, Seani B and Spexdaboss.

You can also take part in themed parties, soccer and domino tournaments and Jamaica-themed film screenings when you're not enjoying ship amenities like a FlowRider surf simulator, a rock climbing wall, waterslides and a bar arcade.

Welcome to Jamrock's prices start at $1,359 per person for an inside cabin, not including $399 in additional fees and taxes.

How to book : Reserve a cabin for this cruise on the Rose Tours website or by calling 215-663-8800.

Cruise ship : Carnival Magic Date : Jan. 19-25, 2025

For fans of rock and metal music, ShipRocked is a popular sailing organized by Ask4 Entertainment. The 2025 edition aboard Carnival Cruise Line 's Carnival Magic will start in Miami and include stops in St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay, the line's private island in the Bahamas.

There will be multiple stages for performances throughout the ship. The 2025 lineup will be announced soon, though top bands like Dead Poet Society, Black Stone Cherry, Highly Suspect and I Prevail performed during past cruises. Fans can enjoy one-on-one time with their favorite groups at scheduled meet-and-greets with all the bands.

Prices for ShipRocked's 2025 cruise start at $1,600 per person for an inside cabin. The fare includes access to all performances and meet-and-greets with artists.

How to book : Although this cruise is sold out, there is a waitlist. For future sailings, book through the Ask4 Entertainment Reservations portal or by calling 888-402-2754. A deposit is required to secure your spot. Ask4 Entertainment strongly suggests buying travel insurance.

Groove Cruise

Cruise ship : Allure of the Seas Date : Jan. 23-27, 2025

Electronic dance music fans 21 and older can turn up on this early 2025 Whet Travel sailing from Miami aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. The cruise visits Falmouth, Jamaica.

The lineup includes major headlining acts Eric Prydz, James Hype, Meduza and Nicole Moudaber, plus a remarkable list of performers, such as Aimmia, Cristoph, Crystal Skies, Dada Life, James Kennedy, Mitis and Pretty Pink.

Along with multiple music sets, Groove Cruise hosts fun theme party nights focusing on everything from an '80s prom to fire and ice.

Cabins on Groove Cruise start at around $1,549 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : At the time of writing, the ship was mostly sold out, with fewer than 200 cabins available to book. To add your name to waitlists and be among the first to know about future sailings, head to Whet Travel's website or call 877-438-9438.

The Country Music Cruise

Cruise ship : Nieuw Amsterdam Date : Jan. 19-26, 2025

Adding more than a bit of boot-scootin' country to the cruise life, The Country Music Cruise takes over Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam for a weeklong jamboree at sea. The voyage leaves from Fort Lauderdale, with stops in Key West, Florida, and Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.

The artist lineup of country music favorites includes John Michael Montgomery, Deana Carter, The Bellamy Brothers, Neal McCoy and Lacy J. Dalton. This is your chance to meet and greet the country stars, join in on jam sessions and attend panel discussions. If you like to kick up your heels, you'll have plenty of opportunities for line dancing, Texas swing and two-stepping.

Cabins for The Country Music Cruise are sold out, but you can add your name to the waitlist. Rates start at $2,399, plus taxes and additional fees totaling $365, per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : To join the waitlist, head to StarVista Live's website or call 866-476-2879.

Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem Date : Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2025

Wrestling and rock fans will love this Sixthman cruise with wrestler and musician Chris Jericho. For the fifth installment of Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea, cruisers will sail on Norwegian Cruise Line 's Norwegian Gem from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

The 2025 lineup hasn't been announced yet beyond two musical guests, Fozzy and Kuarantine. The sailing will offer autograph sessions and host four days of wrestling matches featuring wrestlers from All Elite Wrestling.

Rates for Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise start at $1,100, plus taxes, per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : Cruisers eager to jam and sit ringside can learn more on Sixthman's website or by calling 877-379-9174.

Outlaw Country Cruise 9

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem Date : Feb. 22-28, 2025

If you're a little more country than rock 'n' roll, maybe a cruise with a country twang is the right vacation for you. In February, Norwegian Gem will host the ninth installment of the popular Outlaw Country Cruise. This Sixthman voyage will sail from Miami and stop in Nassau, Bahamas, and St. Thomas.

The ship features five different venues where notable country acts like Old Crow Medicine Show, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Carlene Carter will perform. Along with endless concerts, passengers can enjoy activities like yoga classes and film screenings.

The cruise is sold out and is waitlist only. Rates start at $1,465 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : For more information or to join the waitlist, check out Sixthman's sign-up page or call 877-379-9189.

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem Date : March 21-26, 2025

For blues and jazz fans, Sixthman also offers the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X cruise, which sails from Miami and stops in Harvest Caye, Belize, and Costa Maya, Mexico. Aboard Norwegian Gem, passengers will have access to ship amenities like pools and a casino in addition to special music events.

The lineup for the cruise features musicians like Joe Bonamassa, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Larkin Poe and Thunderstorm Artis. More artists will be announced closer to the sail date.

There will also be collaboration shows from some of the artists on board, as well as autograph sessions for fans to meet their favorite musicians.

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X is sold out and waitlist only. Join the waitlist, as cancellations do occur. You'll also be among the first to be alerted about future sailings. The rates for the 2025 cruise start at $1,630 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : To join the waitlist, visit Sixthman's sign-up page or call 877-379-9170.

The Broadway Cruise 3

Cruise ship : Norwegian Gem Date : March 31-April 4, 2025

Tony Award-winning Broadway stars are coming aboard for Sixthman's third Broadway Cruise, which will sail round trip from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico. Aboard Norwegian Gem, passengers will have access to ship amenities like pools and a waterslide, a climbing wall and a casino, plus many special concerts, events and insider panels.

The lineup for the 2025 Broadway Cruise hasn't been announced yet, though last year's cruise featured Tony Award winners like Christian Borle, Matt Doyle and Santino Fontana, as well as Broadway A-listers Phillipa Soo, Norm Lewis and Daphne Rubin-Vega.

Expect plenty of fun Broadway-themed events, including a Broadway pub crawl and show tune singalongs, plus autograph sessions for fans to meet their favorite Broadway stars.

Prices are not published as of this writing, but expect them to hover around $1,600 per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : To join the presale, visit Sixthman's sign-up page or call 877-379-9172.

'70s Rock & Romance Cruise

Cruise ship : Celebrity Summit Date : March 15-22, 2025

The best of the '70s lives on as music icons from that rockin' era show they've still got it on the '70s Rock & Romance Cruise. This weeklong getaway on Celebrity Cruises ' Celebrity Summit, organized by StarVista Live, will sail from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico.

The lineup of '70s rock legends includes Air Supply, Kansas, The Guess Who, Melissa Manchester, The Family Stone and Dire Straits Legacy. They'll be performing, hosting events and attending special meet-and-greets.

The top-tier music acts join a long lineup of rock 'n' roll icons. The cruise will feature days filled with concerts, artist Q&A sessions, panel discussions and game shows.

Available rooms start at $2,449, plus taxes and additional fees of $365, per person for an inside cabin.

How to book : To book a cabin, head to StarVista Live's website or call 844-466-7625.

Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond

Cruise ship : Norwegian Pearl Date : Feb. 19-25, 2025

Jam out at sea to the greatest disco anthems as Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond returns for a fifth year in 2025. The six-night cruise is an immersive, nonstop music festival with legendary music acts performing and hosting events throughout Norwegian Pearl. The round-trip itinerary from Miami includes port stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.

The 2025 lineup includes Kool & The Gang, Shalamar, Lisa Lisa, George McCrae, Boogie Wonder Band, Rose Royce and other classic disco acts. In addition to more than 40 live performances, entertainment will include dance and costume parties, theme nights, dance contests and game shows. Passengers will appreciate the opportunity to go behind the music as artists sit for intimate Q&A sessions, panel discussions and meet-and-greets.

Prices for Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond start at $1,799 per person for an inside cabin, not including $300 per person in taxes and port fees.

How to book : Head to Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond's website to reserve your cabin soon, as the ship is filling up fast.

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Welcome to our Theme Cruise Finder page.

Our goal is to provide vacationers a place to find one-of-a-kind theme cruise vacations. Here you have easy access to both private and cruise line theme cruises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How many people sail on a theme cruise? A theme cruise can be as few as a dozen, or as many as 3,000. First you need to determine if it is a private, cruise line or charter cruise. Each has its own dynamics and you should inquire before booking.
• What about bringing my family? Some theme cruises are suitable for family travel, while others are clearly not. You should check with the organization putting on the cruise as to content.
• What about traveling as a single? A theme cruise is an excellent way to meet others who share your interests and passion on a particular subject. Most groups dine together at dinner time, so you’ll have a chance to really get to know others in the group. As for accommodations, many organizations will create an opportunity to share a cabin with others in order to same some money. You’ll find that occupying a cabin as a single can get to be a bit expensive, and sharing will help you save some money.
• What kind of theme cruises are there? Theme Cruise Finder offers...
• How do I book a theme cruise? In most cases (for private and charter cruises), you will need to book passage via the channels established by the group. Be careful to check into this, as a cruise line’s direct booking operation, or an unscrupulous travel agent might tell you that you can join the event, only to find out you can’t when you get there and it’s too late. If it is a cruise line sponsored theme cruise, you can book through any travel agent (preferable) or direct with the cruise line.
• I already have a theme cruise, how do I get it listed? Go to the button that reads “Listing a theme cruise” and take it from there.
• I have a theme cruise, but do not wish to be listed on this site. If you would like your listing removed from the site please use the Report Abuse link to contact the Theme Cruise Finder staff. Complete the form and select "Please Remove My Listing" from the pull down menu. We will remove your listing as quickly as possible.
• I am thinking about putting a theme cruise together, how should I proceed? You can contact a travel agency that has experience developing and implementing a theme cruise. Details can be found at the bottom of the home page, click the button which reads “Create a Theme Cruise” for details.