Norwegian Cruise Line's Joy to Host Monsters of Rock

The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC) is set to return for its thirteenth year, embarking for the first time aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Joy on March 10, 2025.

Departing from the Port of Miami, Florida, this five-day journey will feature performances by over 35 artists across multiple stages, with stops in Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will also offer photo opportunities with artists, theme nights, and special events for the rock community.

The lineup for this hard rock and heavy metal fan cruise includes Tesla, Michael Schenker, Krokus, Extreme, Winger, Stephen Pearcy of RATT, Queensrÿche, Michael Monroe, LA Guns, Pretty Maids, Slaughter, Vandenberg, Faster Pussycat, Wig Wam, Lynch Mob, Vixen, Eclipse, Hardcore Superstar, Chris Holmes, Rose Tattoo, Tyketto, The Answer, Aldo Nova, Rhino Bucket, Cold Sweat, The Cruel Intentions, Hurricane, Shiraz Lane, Massive Wagons, Jared James Nichols, Wildstreet, Sisters Doll, Midnight City, Burning Witches, Liliac, The Bites, The Iron Maidens, and Hoekstra & Gibbs, with more to be announced. Eddie Trunk will serve as the official cruise host, alongside co-hosts who will moderate Q&A sessions and onboard activities.

MORC ’25 will feature interactive events between artists and cruisers, including Artist/Cruiser Q&A sessions, Gong Show Karaoke, “So You Think You Can Shred,” Cooking with Rock Stars, a new edition of Painting with Rock Stars, Rockers vs Average Joe’s TBA sporting event, Comedy Punchlines and Backlines, and more.

Cabins start at $2,699 per person.