Groove Cruise Miami 2025 announces this year’s unique Artist and Vendor Hosted Activities
Whet Travel’s flagship event, Groove Cruise, which sails from Miami in January 2025, has just revealed its signature artist-hosted activities for this year’s cruise, which marks its 37th sail on the open seas.
One of the most unique and cherished aspects of Groove Cruise that makes it special for attendees is the chance to hang out with your favorite artists. Groove Cruise is thrilled to announce 50 Artist-Fan Activities happening on board in 2025. Participating in the Artist Hosted Activities presents a unique chance to support the Whet Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Every dollar raised through these activities directly fuels the Whet Foundation's Destination Donation initiative, benefiting the destination’s local children in need.
For the thrill chaser or sports lover, #GCFAM can now sign up for this year’s over 50 unique artist-fan activities which include a Mario Kart with Dada Life, a Pickleball Tournament with Odd Mob and It’s Murph, the Hot Ones Challenge with Trivecta, Soccer with Deeper Purpose and Lavelle Dupree, Zip Lining with Joshwa, and many more.
If a seated dinner is more your vibe, Groove Cruise hosts a series of dinners with fan-favorite artists. Elevate your cruise ship meal experiences by dining with some of your favorite artists during the 21 exclusive Artist Hosted Dinners. Participating artists include Adam Scott, Amidy & Crystal Skies, Anthony Attalla, The Beukema Family, Bryan Lubliner, Dada Life, Doc Brown, Gem & Tauri, Gene Farris, Markus Schulz, Matt Sassari, Mitis, Ranger Trucco, Scotty Boy, Trivecta and more. These activities are exclusively available for this year’s Groove Cruise attendees. Sign-ups and additional information can be found HERE.
Groove Cruise has also unveiled the hosted experiences for this year’s expedition. From the exhilarating workouts to the serene oasis of the Whet Oasis chill zone and the excitement of testing your luck in a blackjack game, there's an experience tailored for everyone. This year’s offerings include Crusher Camp - light-hearted, fun workouts for all ages and fitness levels, Frick Frack Blackjack - a No Cash No Limit Barter Blackjack Experience, body painting and hair braiding with Kaos Ink, immersive experiences with Pretty Cool Productions including crafts, tarot card readings, and a moon ceremony in addition to Family Feud with Rave Culture Cast. The ever-popular Groove Cruise Drag Shows will also be returning on this year’s ship - details on how to sign up will be available next month.
Setting sail from Miami, Florida, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Groove Cruise invites both returning Captains and newcomers to the #GCFAM to embark on an unforgettable journey aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. This year’s voyage promises 96 hours of continuous music and Groove Cruise’s signature immersive programming. Attendees can look forward to 13 stages on the ship plus two on the island, with top-notch production, performances by esteemed DJs, daily theme parties, artist-led activities, beachside destination events, the Whet Foundation volunteer experience, mental health discussions, and much more.
For over twenty years, Groove Cruise has established itself as the world’s leading and largest floating dance music festival. Launched in 2004, it has become the most prominent music cruise event ever. Renowned for promoting creative self-expression and fostering inclusive atmospheres, Groove Cruise encourages attendees to explore their personal journeys while connecting with others for a close-knit, community-driven experience. At its core, Groove Cruise embodies the spirit of discovering your unique rhythm while building bonds with fellow cruisers.
Groove Cruise will return to the breathtaking location of Labadee - a Royal Caribbean private destination on Haiti's northern coast - following the cruise’s last sailing there for Groove Cruise Miami 2023. Labadee was voted by Groove Cruise’s previous Captains as their favorite destination due to its coral reefs, pristine sands, and crystal blue water, which created the perfect destination for the beach party. From endless relaxation spots across five stretches of beach, including over-the-ocean cabanas, to a half-mile-long zip line ride over the ocean to Labadee’s Dragon's Tail roller coaster, there will be no shortage of soul-nourishing activities on Labadee for Captains to witness and explore.
About Groove Cruise
Known as the world's first and largest floating dance music festival, Groove Cruise is the only music cruise to have sailed regularly from both East and West coasts. It is a non-stop life-changing experience comprising four straight 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 also artist activities, 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 many awards since its inception in 2004, including Best Music Cruise, Best Fan Community (affectionately known as the GCFam), and has been rated the number 80 festival in the World by DJ Mag this year - a truly remarkable feat being 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, the revolutionary company has executed more than 60 wildly successful events including Groove Cruise, Motorboat, Zen Cruise, Salsa Cruise, and Groove Island, among others. 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 501c3 organization that offers grassroots disaster relief for those experiencing hardships, mental health programming throughout the year and onboard, ocean clean-ups, and conservation with 4Ocean has built homes in Mexico and the Bahamas for single mothers. It creates impactful experiences for underprivileged children in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Through the Community Captains and Destination Donation programs, WF strives to help those less fortunate in a meaningful and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation. The foundation gives back to local communities by supplying clothing, food, school supplies and donations, beach and community cleanups, painting and art programs, providing facility repair, and assisting with home and school structural improvement costs.
About Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas
Awarded Best Large Cruise Ship by GOLD Travvy Awards, Best For Entertainment by Cruisers’ Choice Awards, and Best Individual Cruise Ship by Readers’ Choice Awards, Allure of the Seas will be the largest and most innovative Groove Cruise ship to date and will be the biggest music cruise of any genre in history. With an original cost of 1.2 billion, Allure of the Seas is part of the Oasis Class of cruise ships, the second largest ship class in the world with a length of over 1,187 ft, 18 total decks, a full capacity of 6,780 passengers at double occupancy, and boasts a gross tonnage of 225,282.
Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas offers a wide range of luxury accommodations and activities, including a full-service spa and fitness rooms, aqua parks with thrilling water slides and a FlowRider surf simulator, a central park area with real trees and an open-air ambiance, zip lining 10 decks above the ship’s boardwalk, an ice skating rink, and more. The ship features a variety of suites with stunning ocean views across seven “neighborhoods” with their own unique character and an expansive variety of 22 dining options from all around the world, ranging from casual to fine dining.
