60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!
On 70000TONS OF METAL you get unrestricted festival access to all 120 live shows on board, 70000TONS OF KARAOKE until sunrise, Jamming In International Waters – the Official 70000TONS OF METAL All Star Jam which writes Heavy Metal History every year, Clinics and Work-Shops with the musicians, our infamous Belly Flop Contest, Shore Excursions with your favorite artists, and much more!
Everyone on board is a VIP, we don’t have assigned seating (this is a Heavy Metal Cruise after all), and most importantly the bars on our ship never close – you heard us, bars that never close!
On this life changing adventure you will spend five days and four nights at Sea mingling side-by-side with your favorite artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It’s like having an All-Access backstage pass!
The course is set.
70000TONS OF METAL 2027, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise will depart from PortMiami, FL and set sail for the breathtaking shores of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
January 14–18, 2027 – The Seas will tremble once again.
The next chapter of 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise awaits…
Mark your calendars: January 14–18, 2027.
Destination and further details incoming. Stay tuned.
Attention Sailors!
The engines for 70000TONS OF METAL 2027 are warming up.
Before we totally lock in the next lineup, we want your input. Which bands should take the stage next year? Post your suggestions in the 70000TONS OF METAL 2027 Wishlist thread on our Official Forum.
Our Official Forum is where all 70000TONS OF METAL related news hits first, where Sailors connect worldwide, and where the Heavy Metal spirit stays alive year-round — from lineup debates, sharing music, cabinmate searches, and everything in between.
Are you ready for the next adventure?
Cheers,
Your Skipper
A heartfelt thank you to all new Sailors and returning Survivors who joined us on board, forming a truly global community of metal fans from every corner of the world.
It was an absolute privilege to have you on board 70000TONS OF METAL 2026 – The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, where together we once again became the “United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea.” Your passion and spirit are what make this event so special.
My team and I are already looking ahead with excitement to welcoming you back for 70000TONS OF METAL 2027! We remain fully committed to refining every aspect of the experience and elevating each edition to its highest potential.
In the coming weeks, you will receive an email invitation to participate in our post-cruise survey. Your feedback is invaluable and plays a vital role in helping us enhance all areas of the festival.
We extend our sincere thanks to CMM GmbH, all participating journalists, and our dedicated media partners: EMP, Blabbermouth, Aardschok, BraveWords, Burrn!, Metal Hammer Germany, Metallian, Roadie Crew, Mariskal Rock, and Scream Magazine.
A special thank you goes to Royal Caribbean International and the entire crew of the Freedom of the Seas for their exceptional hospitality.
We also thank our trusted partners and vendors: Mountain Productions, Audio Images, Jonas Productions, CES Power, and Global Security, as well as the crew, employees, and partners of UMCruises International Ltd. for their unwavering dedication.
Our deepest gratitude goes to every volunteer whose hard work helped make 70000TONS OF METAL 2026 a resounding success.
Finally, thank you to all artists and their incredible crews for delivering over 120 unforgettable live performances, and for their commitment to special events including Jamming in International Waters, Artist Clinics, Meet & Greets, and more.
Wishing you safe travels — we look forward to seeing you next year.
Your Skipper and the entire
70000TONS OF METAL Crew
And we’re off! 70000TONS OF METAL 2026, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise is on its way to stunning Nassau, The Bahamas for the ultimate Heavy Metal vacation.
If you are reading this and you are still on solid ground then we have bad news for you, because you have missed the boat.
If you weren’t able to join us this time around, we hope that you’ll be able to do so next year!
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