Groove Cruise, Whet Travel’s flagship event and the world’s largest floating music festival, has just revealed its star-studded lineup for the 2026 event, which will sail from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, from Thursday, January 22, to Monday, January 26, 2026, on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas.
Groove Cruise 2026 Lineup
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The 2026 edition is already 97% sold out, with stateroom prices set to rise on May 2 for those final bookings. The festival lineup features Groove Cruise alumni and fan favorite John Summit as the main headliner. Alongside him is a top-tier lineup spanning all genres – from tech house head honcho Cloonee to DnB queen Blossom, UK heavy house producer Chris Lorenzo, Hood Politics king DJ Susan, the legendary Green Velvet, melodic bass maestro Jason Ross, UK celeb DJ Joel Corry, trance master Markus Schulz, dynamic house artist Max Styler, UK vocalist Sarah De Warren, funky bassline duo The Sponges, and many more.
Where many events fall short, Groove Cruise stands out with a lineup that consistently books women acts 3-5x more than the industry standard – and the 2026 edition is no exception. Fans can look forward to sensational sets from artists like Amy Wiles, Airicca, Azzecca, Blossom, Girl Math, Jackie Hollander, Leanna Punks, Lilly Palmer, Linska, Luci, ME N Ü, DREYA V, Sam Blacky, Sarah De Waren, Alleykay, Bella Renee, Ms. Behave, Max Low, Tara Brooks, Tyler Graves, and more. Groove Cruise strives to prioritize giving female acts prominent stage placements so they are seen by more of the GC Fam.
Groove Cruise isn’t just any music festival; it’s a transformative journey that blends the serenity of the open sea with the powerful influences of music, community, and connection.
When you embark on Groove Cruise, it feels like one big family reunion. Groove Cruise unites people from around the world, creating a second family affectionately known as the #GCFAM. The #GCFAM is connected by shared values, a love for music, and an inclusive spirit. This close-knit community fosters a sense of belonging, where captains form lifelong friendships and connections.
Groove Cruise 2026 will take place aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship (by staterooms). This elevates the festival to new heights with unparalleled luxury, adventure, and world-class entertainment, featuring 96 hours of non-stop dance music across 13 stages, over 100 world-class DJs and producers, and much more. Making her debut in 2022, the Wonder of the Seas showcases eight unique neighborhoods, each offering a distinctive vibe, and is home to more than 40 bar and dining experiences.
Groove Cruise 2026 is over 97% sold out. Reserve your spot before remaining cabin prices increase on May 2.
About Groove Cruise
Known as the world’s first and largest premier floating dance music festival, Groove Cruise is the only music cruise that has sailed regularly from both the East and West coasts. It offers a non-stop, life-changing experience comprising four days of beach, pool, and theme parties, numerous delectable restaurants, 24/7 electronic dance music, art installations, and exotic destination experiences. In addition to the standard cruise amenities, there are artist activities, the Whet Oasis Zen Experience, world-class production, and various onboard events that rival the best dance music festivals in the world. Groove Cruise has won numerous awards since its inception in 2004, including Best Music Cruise and Best Fan Community (affectionately known as the GCFam), and it has been rated the number 80 festival in the World by DJ Mag this year – a truly remarkable feat to be named alongside festivals that boast 100 times the capacity of even the biggest cruise ships. Groove Cruise is produced by Whet Travel.
About Whet Travel
For over 20 years, Whet Travel has curated and produced more music cruises than any other independent company. Partnering with some of the cruise industry’s most recognized and trusted brands, this revolutionary company has executed over 60 wildly successful events, including Groove Cruise, Motorboat, Zen Cruise, Salsa Cruise, and Groove Island. Innovators since their launch in 2004, Whet Travel was named Inc. Magazine’s No. 4 fastest-growing travel company in the country, has won the prestigious “Charter Partner of the Year” award from both Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines, has been featured in USA Today, Billboard, Forbes, and was most recently awarded the Inc. 5000 America’s number 16 fastest-growing travel and hospitality company.
About Whet Foundation
The Whet Foundation is a Florida-based 501 (c) (3) organization that offers grassroots disaster relief for those experiencing hardships, mental health programming year-round, onboard ocean clean-ups, and conservation efforts in partnership with 4Ocean. It has built homes for single mothers in Mexico and the Bahamas. The foundation creates impactful experiences for underprivileged children in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Through the Community Captains and Destination Donation programs, Whet Foundation strives to help those less fortunate in a meaningful and engaging manner while positively impacting an entire generation. The foundation gives back to local communities by supplying clothing, food, school supplies, donations, beach and community cleanups, painting and art programs, providing facility repairs, and assisting with home and school structural improvement costs.
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