When most of us think of a sea cruise, we may picture gently lapping waves and pure relaxation on the beach. And then there are the guests of the upcoming Monsters of Rock Cruise, who will be expecting something a little louder. In March 2024, Royal Caribbean Cruises will crank the vacation experience up to 11 with this floating rock festival.
This excursion has been dubbed “The Dirty Dozen,” as it marks the specialty cruise’s 12th year. The Independence of the Seas luxury liner is the venue for the event. It departs the Port of Miami on March 2, 2024, for a five-day, five-night cruise, stopping in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and Nassau, Bahamas, before returning to Miami on March 7.
While those locations are certainly picturesque, the main appeal here is the bands. Headliners include Joe Satriani, ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, Extreme, Winger, The Darkness, Accept, KK’s Priest, Queensrÿche and Quiet Riot. There …