Groove Cruise 2026 Themes!
The highly anticipated and sold out Groove Cruise, has just released their 2026 themes! Sailing from Miami to Nassau, from Thursday January 22nd to Monday, January 26th, 2026 on the Royal Caribbean, Groove Cruise promised multiple ways to express your best self. As a cornerstone of the Groove Cruise community, the festival hosts two daily themes – one for daytime and one for night to create a creative and inclusive environment. We won’t dive too deep into the lineup because we already did that here, but you can check out the entire lineup below.
The cruise kicks off on Thursday, January 22th, with the annual theme of Represent – where attendees can wear something to represent their hometown or sports team! First-time attendees are encouraged to wear white, or if you’re a veteran there will be specific colors for how many Groove Cruise events they’ve attended. The evening theme will be Crowns & Corsets – attendees can wear steel-boned lace, velvet trains, golden headpieces, and crystal tiaras. A real renaissance affair!
“You’re self-made royalty on a treasure hunt for the unknown. Every hallway a secret corridor; every stranger wears a clue.”
The next day, Friday, January 23rd, includes two vibrant themes to enjoy! Daytime theme is Food Fetish;
“whether you waddle up in a hot-sauce cape or strut in a donut tutu, nothing is too deliciously deranged.” Groove Cruise says the point is “to embrace the ridiculous, shatter every comfort zone, and taste freedom in technicolor sparkles”. The evening theme is Down The Rabbit Hole; transforming the decks into Alice’s Wonderland where logic bends and wonder reigns. Neon mushrooms, pocket-watch vests, and Chesire grins – embrace your every bizarre inch! The deck will morph into a kaleidoscope as well.
For the destination day, Saturday, January 24th, cruisers will disembark Nassau with the them of Turquoise Temptation; “a theme that perfectly matches the waters they can splash in all day. The beach day will inspire captains to wear aqua sarongs, teal swim shorts, and turquoise body glitter; you’ll become one with the ocean until you can’t tell skin from sea.” That evening, back on the ship, will showcase the spicy theme of Midnight Seduction – celebrating your more intimate side. “Silk masks, midnight latex, raven feathers. Shadows merge, boundaries blur, and the tribe becomes one dark, thumping heartbeat.”
The fourth and final daytime theme will be Animal Instincts – “welcome to the wild side where you can channel your spirit creature and roam the decks in playful packs. Picture leopard suits, feathered wings, luminescent scales, and more.” The close out the 2026 cruise will be Shimmerverse – “where glitter rains, lights gleam, and waves shimmer. Ride the infinity wave through endless dancing, where the beat glows and the magic never fades.”
Ticket’s are sold out for the event but you can join the waitlist here! This is going to be an absolutely magical experience and we can’t wait to see you there!