A Day to Remember's 'Big Ole Boat Show' Cruise Sets Sail

Iconic band headlines diverse lineup of artists for inaugural music festival at sea

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:04am

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring jagged, geometric shapes in bold red and black, conceptually representing a heavy metal music festival on a cruise ship.A Day to Remember's 'Big Ole Boat Show' cruise promises an immersive heavy music experience on the high seas.Today in Miami

A Day to Remember is launching their first-ever music cruise, the 'Big Ole Boat Show', setting sail from Miami in late April 2027. The diverse lineup includes heavy hitters like Knocked Loose and The Devil Wears Prada, as well as up-and-coming acts such as Dying Wish and Callous Daoboys. Organized by veteran cruise producers Sixthman, the event promises an immersive experience for fans beyond the typical concert.

Why it matters

This unique music festival at sea represents a creative evolution in live event experiences, blending a diverse lineup of heavy music acts, a tropical destination, and a strategic timing outside of peak festival season. It also highlights A Day to Remember's unconventional album release strategy, with their latest record 'A Day to Remember's Big Ole Album, Vol. 1' only available as a physical release, yet still charting in the top 10 on Billboard.

The details

The 'Big Ole Boat Show' cruise will feature headlining performances from A Day to Remember, along with supporting acts Knocked Loose, The Devil Wears Prada, Dying Wish, and Callous Daoboys. Organized by Sixthman, a company known for curating themed music events at sea, the cruise will depart from Miami and sail to Nassau in the Bahamas.

  • The 'Big Ole Boat Show' cruise is scheduled to set sail in late April 2027.
  • A Day to Remember's latest album, 'A Day to Remember's Big Ole Album, Vol. 1', was released exclusively as a physical record in 2026.

The players

A Day to Remember

An American rock band known for their blend of metalcore, pop punk, and post-hardcore music.

Sixthman

A company that specializes in producing themed music cruises, including past events like the 'Summer of '99' with Creed and the 'Headbanger's Boat' featuring Lamb of God.

Knocked Loose

An American metalcore band known for their heavy, aggressive sound.

The Devil Wears Prada

An American metalcore band that has been active since the mid-2000s.

Dying Wish

An up-and-coming American metalcore band.

Callous Daoboys

An emerging American metal band.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 'Big Ole Boat Show' cruise are expected to go on sale in the coming months, with more details on the event's lineup and activities to be announced.

The takeaway

The 'Big Ole Boat Show' cruise represents a unique and innovative approach to live music experiences, blending a diverse lineup of heavy music acts, a tropical destination, and a strategic timing outside of peak festival season. It also highlights the continued demand for tangible connections between artists and fans, as evidenced by A Day to Remember's successful physical-only album release.