Article Contributed by All Eyes Media
Published on February 12, 2026
The highly-anticipated Sandy Beaches Cruise will return in 2027 following the sold out 30th Anniversary voyage in January 2026. As a pioneering experience, The Sandy Beaches Cruise set the standard for music festivals at sea. The initial lineup for the 2027 sailing includes 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 9th with stops in beautiful ports of call in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, before returning to Fort Lauderdale on January 16th.
The 2027 lineup includes Keb’ Mo’, JJ Grey & Mofro, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The California Honeydrops, The Band of Heathens, Paul Thorn, Marc Broussard, Shinyribs, Mike Zito, Lee Roy Parnell, Carolyn Wonderland, Jimmy Hall, Wayne Toups, Jim Quick & Coastline, Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps, Gary Nicholson, Seth Walker, Yates McKendree, Big Joe Maher, The McCrary Sisters, Seth James, Red Young, Etta Britt, Alice Spencer and many more to be added. Stay up to date at SandyBeachesCruise.com.
The Sandy Beaches Cruise offers more than 100 live performances in five different venues including the large open-air stage on the outdoor pool deck. Guests will also 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 over 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.
The sold out 30th Anniversary in 2026 cruise featured captivating sets from a multitude of artists that included Little Feat, Lyle Lovett, The Band of Heathens, The California Honeydrops, Hayes Carll, Jimmy Hall, The McCrary Sisters, Eddie 9V, Paul Thorn, Sue Foley and many more.
Specially curated events included Paul Thorn and Friends Campfire Show featuring Hayes Carll and Eddie 9V all sharing stories about their songs and experiences. Saxorama hosted by Max Abrams of The Mavericks featuring an all-star group of horn players interacting in unique and highly engaging showcase, while Pianorama made its own mark with a similar blueprint that included many of the great piano players onboard. Abrams also hosted the beloved “A Conversation With…” series, which featured interviews with legendary artists and musicians in front of captivated audiences in an intimate setting. The Tiger Beats hosted a late-night jam with dozens of guest artists sitting in.
“The 30th anniversary cruise was an incredible milestone for the community of true American roots music artists and fans that Delbert helped build. For us at StarVista Live, the plan is to continue to respect the special feeling of the Sandy Beaches music and fans while selectively inviting new artists and guests to the party. I so much appreciate that the guests are so engaged and passionate in helping us be part of the future of American roots music,” says StarVista LIVE President of Live Entertainment Mike Jason.
The sold out 2026 cruise completed its voyage in late January and 2027 is already well on its way to another sold out cruise. Book your cabin today at SandyBeachesCruise.com.
