StarVista Live to Mark Its 75th Music Cruise in 2026. Leading Theme Music Cruise Producer Will Sail Nine Cruises in 2026
StarVista LIVE, a leader in luxury themed music cruises, will mark a major milestone in 2026 as the company reaches its 75th voyage since launching in 2010.
Following a record-breaking year of sold-out cruises, the 2026 cruises are currently all on track to do the same, underscoring the company’s unmatched ability to bring world class talent to intimate, luxurious settings and create unforgettable experiences for its guests.
“The growing demand we’re seeing is a reflection of something powerful: people want connection, joy and authenticity,” said Mike Jason, President of StarVista LIVE. “Our programming is designed to celebrate the music people love, but it’s the community that keeps them coming back. Reaching our 75th cruise is a proud milestone, and we’re just getting started.”
“Our mission has always been bigger than the music,” said Alan Rubens, COO of StarVista LIVE. “We are dedicated to building and nurturing communities made up of groups of fans who feel at home the moment they step onto our ships. The performances, the conversations, the shared memories…these are the moments that create lasting bonds and we’re honored to curate experiences that people treasure for a lifetime.”
Since debuting the Malt Shop Memories Cruise in 2010, StarVista LIVE has grown into one of the most successful and innovative experiential producers in the industry. Over the past 15 years, more than 2,000 superstar artists have performed for more than 125,000 guests across their wide variety of custom-designed voyages.
Delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences, StarVista LIVE develops thoughtfully curated music lineups, exclusive performances and unprecedented opportunities to meet and mingle with the stars.
StarVista LIVE’s 2026 season reflects the company’s signature range of beloved and genre-spanning experiences, including:
● Big Easy Cruise, celebrating the spirit of New Orleans’ music, cuisine and culture
● Sandy Beaches Cruise, the heart and soul of American music
● Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond, the best in disco, dance, soul, funk and party music
● ’70s Rock & Romance Cruise, the feel-good voyage of a lifetime
● Flower Power Cruise, the grooviest trip at sea
● Country Music Cruise, real country music, a real good time
● Two Soul Train Cruises, transforming the iconic television show into the hippest trip at sea
● Malt Shop Memories Cruise, the original Rock n’ Roll party at sea
Together, these sailings have welcomed a wide range of musical acts , including Dion, Paul Anka, Frankie Valli, Darlene Love, Boyz II Men, Babyface, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Clint Black, Patty Loveless, The Beach Boys, The Zombies, Eric Burdon and The Animals, The Rascals, Foreigner, Boz Scaggs, Styx, Peter Frampton, KC and The Sunshine Band, Kool & The Gang, Gloria Gaynor, Delbert McClinton, Lyle Lovett, The Mavericks, Keb’ Mo’, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Tedeschi Trucks Band, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, 38 Special and Blackberry Smoke to name just a few.
StarVista LIVE’s growth is powered not only by its guests and artists, but also by a respected roster of partners, which have included the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Americana Music Association and many more.
StarVista LIVE cruises have also collectively raised more than $1,000,000 for charitable organizations, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Country Music Hall of Fame, TJ Martell Foundation, the Americana Music Association, the Trombone Shorty Foundation and The Don Cornelius Foundation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.
About StarVista LIVE:
StarVista LIVE creates unique entertainment experiences that bring fans together to relive their favorite moments, create new memories, and enjoy unparalleled access to the superstars they love. StarVista LIVE cruise events include the Malt Shop Memories Cruise, the Soul Train Cruise, the Country Music Cruise, the Flower Power Cruise, the ‘70s Rock and Romance Cruise, the Sandy Beaches Cruise, the Ultimate Disco Cruise, and the Big Easy Cruise.
(StarVista Live to Mark Its 75th Music Cruise in 2026. Leading Theme Music Cruise Producer Will Sail Nine Cruises in 2026)
