LAMB OF GOD and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, have joined forces once again to officially announce Headbangers Boat 2026, sailing October 30-November 3, 2026, from Miami, Florida to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on Norwegian Jewel. Presales for Headbangers Boat alumni will be available November 6-10; first-round pre-sale signups are available now through November 18 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Second-round presale signups will conclude November 23 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Public on-sales begin November 25 at 2:00 p.m. (ET),exclusively at headbangersboat.com. Savings of $100 are available during the presale; prices will increase on November 25.
A monumental four-day heavy metal celebration at sea, Headbangers Boat is back in 2026 for a fourth round-trip voyage full of sleepless nights and infinite shredding. Highlighted performances from LAMB OF GOD, the fully immersive cruise will further feature an amazing assortment of special guests, including such masters of metal as ZAKK SABBATH, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, IN FLAMES, GWAR, THE HAUNTED, D.R.I., 200 STAB WOUNDS, X-COPS, MARK MORTON BAND and more to be announced soon. Beyond the non-stop riffs, Headbangers Boat will include world-class dining and endless amenities, along with a variety of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive activities with your favorite artists and fellow metalheads.
Beyond the onboard action, Headbangers Boat guests will have the chance to enjoy a spectacular shore excursion on Norwegian’s very own private island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, offering gorgeous white sand beaches, ideal for snorkeling and swimming with pigs. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers will be able to book an excursion upon receipt of their official booking number.
Headbangers Boat 2026 lineup:
LAMB OF GOD
ZAKK SABBATH
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
IN FLAMES
GWAR
THE HAUNTED
D.R.I.
200 STAB WOUNDS
X-COPS
MARK MORTON BAND
And more to be announced.
