May 22, 2018 — Sail the high seas with a dose of good vibes and good tunes as Groove Cruise Cabo announces Phase I of their 2018 lineup today. Boarding Norwegian Pearl this October 10-14, 2018 iis an array of electronic music legends and up-and-coming acts, primed to deliver the best in house, trance and techno for four incredible days. Don’t miss this opportunity to dance, discover, and follow your inner compass to an experience of a lifetime — Cruise packages available here.
As Groove Cruise takes its monumental 30th sail, the soundtrack for this year’s cruise will be provided by an amazing roster of 2018 headliners that include the legendary Italian DJ/producer Benny Benassi, famed Dutch-Filipino DJ and martial artist Laidback Luke, German trance duo Cosmic Gate, Dutch trance and progressive house master Dash Berlin, Dirtybird Records signee Shiba San plus more headliners TBA in Phase II this summer!
Supporting artists on the Phase I lineup include Anthony Attalla, Baggi, Cocodrills, Felix Cartal, Huxley, Liquid Todd, Marques Wyatt, Omnom, Sage Armstrong, Secondcity, Tim Baresko, Adam Auburn, Adin, Ahlex Diego, Alex Madden, Astley, Bryan Lubliner, Damaged Goods, Dancetronauts, David Delano, Dean Mason, Drums of the Sun, Dsk Chk, Electric Polar Bears, Eva Kane, Goshfather, Grube & Hovsepian, Jeremiah Red, Joe Ghost, John Beaver, Keith Christopher, Kristina Sky, Luccio, Mark Villa, Paul Ahi, Pyrodox, Rizzo Vassalo, Scooter & Lavelle, Scotty Boy, Shmitty, and Tastebreakers with more TBA in the coming months.
Departing from San Diego, Mexico’s famous port of Cabo San Lucas serves as the premier stop for GCFAM, with a private party at Blue Marlin Ibiza Los Cabos at ME Cabo, one of Mexico’s leading resorts, as a marquee event during the voyage. This beautiful venue offers dramatic views just steps away from the pristine sands of Playa El Médano. Stay for the party or walk to the marina, shops, bars, and restaurants nearby. Transportation and entry to the ME resort is included in the cruise fare but food, beverage and cabanas will be available for purchase.
As on past Groove Cruises, the festival will also feature a stellar series of hosted stages, ensuring that there is more than enough music to keep cruisers dancing ‘til sunrise. Look forward to stage takeovers by Basement Leak, Blue Marlin Ibiza Los Cabos, Coldharbour, Deep House Brunch DTLA, Deep LA, Descend, Drai’s Beachclub, Incorrect, Mixmash Records, Officially Addicted, Random Nights, Stereo Productions, and We’re Never Going Home.
Groove Cruise is a logistical marvel, combining the non-stop music and loving community of an electronic music festival with the convenience and amenities of a cruise ship. Taking place on the 2,700-passenger Norwegian Pearl, captains can indulge in its imaginative decor and steampunk-themed nightclub. As if the 96 hours of non-stop music across 9 stages wasn’t enough to entertain attendees, the 12 bars and lounges, 13 restaurants, picturesque pool deck, bowling alley and arcade also provide an endless array of activities to keep cruisers occupied all hours of the day and night. More info surrounding on-board activities and artists activations – Coming soon!
About Groove Cruise
What started in 2004, as a group of 125 thrill-seeking house-heads sailing on a cruise together, has erupted into the world’s largest floating dance music festival. Groove Cruise is the only music cruise to sail from both East and West coasts, and is a non-stop experience, comprised of four straight days of beach, pool, buffets, EDM and luxurious destination parties. In addition to the standard cruise amenities, there are also themed extravaganzas, yoga classes (often paired with deep house), costume parties, and various onboard events that rival the best dance music festivals in the world. Groove Cruise is produced by Whet Travel.
About Whet Travel
Over 12,000 people each year choose Whet Travel for their music cruise adventure. Whet Travel oversees six unique themed cruises including Groove Cruise Miami and LA and Salsa Cruise. Whet Travel received the prestigious Charter Partner of the year award from Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines and Inc Magazine ranked Whet Travel as the #4 fastest growing travel company in the USA.