If you were anything like us and spent your teenage years wearing band tees, heavy black eyeliner and ripped skinny jeans, there’s a perfect nostalgia trip sailing out of Miami next year. From Whet Travel (the team behind Groove Cruise) and Taking Back Emo, a pop-punk, emo and alternative music cruise is embarking on its inaugural Caribbean sailing in 2027!
The festival at sea, named Shattered Shores, is bringing together the bands that defined a generation alongside the genre’s newest stars. Headliners include 3OH!3, New Found Glory, Cobra Starship and Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup as special guest.
The roster also includes the following:
- Cartel
- Hey Monday
- The Summer Set
- Mod Sun
- nothing,nowhere.
- Stand Atlantic
- Plain White T’s
- Four Year Strong
- Hot Chelle Rae
- Breathe Carolina
- Every Avenue
- LØLØ
- Broadside
- Driveways
- Charlotte Sands
- Winona Fighter
- Millington
- As December Falls
- Chandler Leighton
- Diva Bleach
- Like Roses
- Not My Weekend
- Action/Adventure
- SuckerPunch!
- Davvn
- Public Works
- Don’t Panic
When and where is Shattered Shores setting sail?
The inaugural cruise will set off from PortMiami aboard the new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber from September 9 to 13, 2027. Guests will arrive and spend the day at Taino Bay in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
At over 100,000 gross tons with a capacity for 3,450 passengers, the ship features the first-ever artist-designed live music venue at sea, the world’s largest 5 o’Clock Somewhere and uniquely themed Bridge Wing Suites.
What to expect during the cruise
Beyond the performances, guests will also participate in artist-led experiences designed to be felt instead of just watched. That includes artist panels and fan activations, hosted dinners, late-night DJ sets and more, alongside mental health and wellness programming woven into the experience.
Shattered Shores will also collaborate with Idobi Summer School Festival and So What? Music Festival to curate exclusive hosted experiences on the ship.
How to get on board
If you want to secure your spot in the pit — or by the pool with a cocktail in hand — you’ll want to move fast. Staterooms are already available on the Shattered Shores website, where you can also find programming, additional artists and special experiences still to be announced.
