Top Electronic Dance Music Cruises to Attend

We’ve curated a list of the best EDM cruise festivals to partake in.

As electronic dance music cruises prepare to set sail over the coming months, fans will be given the opportunity to create memories as they float from coast to coast. Cruise festivals curate an extraordinary way to party, as they offer a unique travel and festival experience all in one. Add in electronic dance music, and each festival ship is set to consist of multiple days full of moving and grooving. From Groove Cruise to Holy Ship! and more, here are four of the best electronic dance music cruises to attend.

1. Groove Cruise

The OG dance music cruise, Groove Cruise, has been solidified as a staple in the scene for two decades. Every edition of Groove Cruise offers distinct aspects, and this year, attendees will spend 96 hours on board the Norwegian Encore as they travel from Miami to the Bahamas with over 70 artists and the largest racetrack at sea. This year’s lineup includes headliners like Tiësto, Diplo, John Summit, and many more.

There is no room for boredom aboard Groove Cruise, with amenities like a massive disco slide and themed parties featuring quirky themes like “U Are The Universe” and “Naughty Nautical”. With every production, Groove Cruise never ceases to curate dream lineups on top of quality sound systems, lighting, and visuals as they cruise to paradise.

2. EDSea

The iconic Electric Daisy Carnival has taken its massive festival imprint from stadiums to the sea, debuting four days of electronic dance music amongst beautiful ocean views. EDSea’s15-deck ship will offer dining, bars and lounges, spas and pools, a fitness center, as well as water slides, go-carting, laser tag, and more activities for its future attendees. 

On top of these amenities, attendees can also interact with their favorite artists aboard the ship throughout the course of the weekend and purchase exclusive merchandise. Acraze, Seven Lions, Honeyluv, and more are set to perform for this upcoming November’s EDSea inaugural installment.

3. Friendship Cruise

Friendship Cruise has quickly become a highly-anticipated festival and is going on its fourth year. In January, the likes of Chris Lorenzo, QRTR, Nala, and many others will keep the party going as the Norwegian Joy travels from Miami to Belize. With this year’s edition featuring a 24-hour private island party, a two-level racetrack, and an aqua park, this might be the festival cruise’s most impressive production yet.

Over time, Friendship Cruise has proven consistent growth and has gained a loyal fanbase. Fans can continue to gear up for a more massive and extravagant cruise festival experience following every production.

4. Holy Ship! Wrecked

Holy Ship! made its debut just three years ago, and this year, it’s celebrating its most grandiose cruise yet. With a stunning mix of dubstep and house on the lineup, the all-inclusive cruise is heading to the coast of Mexico from December 12-16. Once on land, the cruise-affiliated resort will feature ziplines, pools, and a waterpark with multiple stages set up across the grounds. Holy Ship! Wrecked brings their themed nights, letting everyone unleash their best fits as they bounce to the beats.

As electronic dance cruises continue to explode onto the scene, check out all of their official websites for more information. No matter which one you decide on, each cruise offers numerous activities and jaw-dropping lineups. Get ready to visit sandy beaches while listening to exquisite tunes and celebrating with thousands of EDM lovers on these festival cruises!