The Sandy Beaches Cruise will celebrate its 30th voyage in 2026. The cruise that set the standard for music festivals at sea has announced the initial lineup for the 2026 sailing with an incredible array of artists of American roots music. The seven-day trip will take place on Holland America Line’s luxurious m/s Eurodam which departs out of Fort Lauderdale, FL on January 11th with stops in beautiful ports of call in Nassau, Bahamas, Key West, FL and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas before returning to Ft. Lauderdale on January 18th.
The 2026 lineup includes Little Feat, The Mavericks, Marcia Ball, The California Honeydrops, The Band of Heathens, Hayes Carll, Hayes & The Heathens, Asleep At The Wheel, Paul Thorn, Eddie 9V, Jimmy Hall, Sue Foley, Wayne Toups, Yates McKendree, Gary Nicholson, Big Joe Maher, The McCrary Sisters, Etta Britt, Seth James, Red Young, and many more to be added. Stay up to date at SandyBeachesCruise.com.
The Sandy Beaches Cruise offers over 100 plus live performances in five different venues including the large open-air stage on the outdoor pool deck. Guests will be treated to jam sessions, artist collaborations, Q&A’s, songwriter sessions and special events, while reuniting with old friends, making new ones, and meeting some of their favorite artists.
The Sandy Beaches Cruise is like an intimate music festival at sea with 2,000 of your best friends, but without the overwhelming crowds, long lines, dust, dirt and lack of shade. What has kept loyal fans coming back for three decades are the special bonds forged in this musical community that continue to thrive. Enthusiastic guests treat the cruise as an annual pilgrimage and new guests become regulars as the joyful, celebratory vibe onboard is all welcoming and highly addictive.
The sold out 2025 cruise featured electrifying sets from the likes of Keb’ Mo’, Founder and Musical Host Delbert McClinton, Tab Benoit, Los Lobos, Jimmie Vaughan, Marcia Ball, Shinyibs, The Band of Heathens, Jimmy Hall, Blood Brothers – Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia and many more.
Legendary artist/producer/arranger/musician Red Young held court during his specially curated late-night sets highlighting different genres each night. As regulars know, anything Young has scheduled is a must see, and he never disappoints.
“It’s always been StarVista LIVE’s goal to respect the very special communal feeling of the Sandy Beaches guests, stay true to the music legacy that Delbert created and hopefully be an important part of the future of the roots music community. I so much enjoy meeting and talking to the guests who are true music fans, incredibly passionate and knowledgeable, and so gracious,” says StarVista LIVE President of Live Entertainment Mike Jason.
The sold out 2025 cruise completed its voyage in late January and 2026 is already 80% sold. Book your cabin today at SandyBeachesCruise.com.
About StarVista LIVE:
StarVista LIVE creates unique entertainment experiences that bring fans together to relive their favorite moments, create new memories, and enjoy unparalleled access to the superstars they love. StarVista LIVE cruise events include the Malt Shop Memories Cruise, the Soul Train Cruise, The Country Music Cruise, The Flower Power Cruise, the ‘70s Rock and Romance Cruise, Sandy Beaches Cruise, Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond, The Big Easy Cruise and Abbey Road on the River festival.
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