The Sandy Beaches Cruise has announced its initial lineup for the 2027 voyage, and it’s a serious gathering of American roots music talent. The seven-day sailing departs Fort Lauderdale on January 9th aboard Holland America Line’s m/s Eurodam, with stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico before returning January 16th. More than 100 live performances across five venues, jam sessions, songwriter sessions, and artist collaborations make this far more than a floating concert.
The 2027 roster already 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 more still to be announced. That’s a lineup that holds up against any roots music festival on land.
The cruise follows the sold-out 30th Anniversary voyage in January 2026, which featured Little Feat, Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Eddie 9V, Sue Foley, and many more. StarVista LIVE President of Live Entertainment Mike Jason speaks to what makes the event endure: “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.”
Cabins are available now at SandyBeachesCruise.com, and based on the track record, 2027 won’t stay open long.