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70000Tons of Metal cruise announces 2026 details

Author Arto Mäenpää - 5.2.2025

World’s biggest heavy metal cruise 70000Tons of Metal has announced the time and destination for next year. 2026 cruise will run January 29 – February 2, departing Miami for Labadee, Haiti. This announcement follows the successful 2025 voyage to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, which hosted bands like Dirkschneider, Candlemass, Hammerfall, and Sepultura.

The cruise features for example the following along with the band performances:

  • Artist meet and greets
  • 70000Tons of Karaoke
  • Jamming in International Waters (cover performances)
  • Belly flop contest
  • Artist clinics
  • Spa services

Artist lineup will be announced later.

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