
January 30, 2025 – February 3, 2025 · Miami, FL, USA · Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise. A unique floating festival that takes place on a luxury cruise ship, sailing from Miami to a Caribbean destination and back. It features 60 heavy metal bands performing 120 shows across four stages, including the world's biggest open-air stage structure to sail the open seas. The festival is known for its 'United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea' atmosphere, where fans and bands mingle with no VIP areas, meaning everyone has a backstage pass. Amenities include meet and greets, masterclasses, and shore excursions with artists.
The festival offers an optional Carbon Offset program for attendees to purchase when booking, with funds contributing to the Greentrippers Improved Cookstoves project in Ghana.