The high seas are about to get loud again. SHIPROCKED has officially unveiled the first wave of artists for its 17th annual floating rock festival, set to sail January 24-30, 2027.
Departing from Miami, Florida aboard the Carnival Horizon, ShipRocked 2027 will welcome more than 4,000 fans for a week of concerts, chaos, and ocean-view partying. This year’s route includes stops in Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Honduras — a first for the cruise — and Cozumel, Mexico.
Leading the initial lineup are heavy hitters PAPA ROACH, ICE NINE KILLS, NOTHING MORE, HIGHLY SUSPECT, BADFLOWER, SET IT OFF, and MAGNOLIA PARK. Also confirmed are AURORAWAVE, CASKETS, DES ROCS, UPON A BURNING BODY, WARGASM, TX2, and many more. Additional bands and the always-popular all-star house band THE STOWAWAYS will be announced soon.
Artists React to ShipRocked 2027
Jacoby Shaddix of PAPA ROACH said:
“We’ve had some unforgettable moments on ShipRocked, and the 2027 edition will bring even more. We’ll see you ShipRockers out on the high seas!”
Spencer Charnas of ICE NINE KILLS added:
“I’m positively buoyant about stepping back aboard and rocking the boat together. ShipRocked is always a (killer) whale of a time!”
Johnny Stevens of HIGHLY SUSPECT offered perhaps the most honest preview:
“Honestly I just want to eat pizza on the back of the boat with strangers and watch y’all sing karaoke.”
More Than Just Concerts
ShipRocked is known for being far more than a festival at sea. Alongside dozens of live performances, fans can expect artist-hosted events, meet-and-greets, theme nights, tropical excursions, live band karaoke, dodgeball, trivia, blackjack tournaments, singles mixers, tattoo sessions, and even heavy metal morning yoga.
This year’s theme will be “ShipRocked Samurai,” with longtime cruise host Cookie returning as onboard ringleader.
Limited Cabins Remaining
Organizers say only a limited number of staterooms remain, with the 2026 edition selling out as the biggest ShipRocked yet. That sailing hosted 4,100 guests and also raised a record $200,000 during the annual Cancer Sucks! charity auction, bringing the event’s total charitable donations to more than $1.2 million.
Why ShipRocked Matters
Part music festival, part vacation, part dysfunctional family reunion, ShipRocked has grown into one of the most beloved experiences in modern rock culture. For fans who want concerts, cocktails, and circle pits in tropical weather, there’s really nothing else like it.
