Rock the Boat ‘26 Unveils Mega Lineup

The cruise ship festival is headlined by Kings of Chaos, an all-star rock band featuring ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander and more.

Rock the Boat ‘26 has unveiled a massive lineup headlined by all-star rock act Kings of Chaos.

Casting off from Sydney’s Circular Quay on Sunday 25 October, the cruise includes stops at Lifou and Noumea in New Caledonia before returning to Sydney on Sunday 1 November.

Step aboard Carnival Splendor and spend the week being entertained by some of the biggest names in rock and roll. Headliners Kings of Chaos are an all-star ensemble comprising ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt, Guns N’ Roses Matt Sorum, Bon Jovi’s Phil X and Megadeth’s James Lomenzo.

If that’s not enough to get you excited, the bill also includes a selection of Australia’s greatest rock acts, including James Reyne, The Angels, Kate Ceberano, Baby Animals, Rose Tattoo, Killing Heidi, The Superjesus and The Radiators.

Rounding out the entertainment are Sister Doll, Large Mirage, The Poor, Starcrazy, Hot Machine, Haxan, and many more to be announced in the lead-up to the cruise.

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When the music isn’t playing or you just need a rest from headbanging, there are plenty of awesome activities festivalgoers can enjoy.

Swim a few laps of the top deck pool, get adventurous on the waterslides, get pampered at the Cloud 9 spa, shoot some hoops or play some bingo and win a prize.

Have a drink in any number of watering holes dotted around the ship and dine at top-quality restaurants, including a pizzeria, steakhouse and buffet.

There are a range of accommodation options available, ranging from $3,100 all the way up to $6,390.

Rock the Boat ‘26 takes place aboard Carnival Splendor from Sunday 25 October to Sunday 1 November. Cabins are on sale now via rocktheboatcruise.com.au.