The Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience returns in 2026 with a new, larger ship and port-of-call, setting sail from Miami on November 1-6, 2026 to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The 2026 lineup includes T.I., E-40, Warren G, Jermaine Dupri, Too $hort, Rob Base, Rah Digga, Public Enemy, Bahamadia, and Masta Ace, as well as artists including 8Ball & MJG, EPMD, Jadakiss, Paul Wall, Queen Patrah, Skyzoo & Torae, Teedra Moses, Uncle Luke, and Warren G. Cruisers can also enjoy comedy sets from standup comics Alton Walker,Bill Bellamy, Kym Whitley, Tacarra Williams, and more. DJ sets will be played by DJ Diamond Kuts, DJ Epps, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Money, DJ Quik, DJ Scratch, DJ Spinderella, Jermaine Dupri, and Mannie Fresh.
Rock The Bells founder LL Cool J said in a statement: “The Rock The Bells Cruise keeps leveling up, and 2026 is our biggest year yet. The performances go crazy every year, but it’s the culture and connection that make this experience hit different. A concert can’t give you what this does. You’re bumping into artists at breakfast, hanging by the pool together, and having late-night talks while looking at views of the water. The energy out here hits different because it’s elevated and luxurious, but still feels like a Hip-Hop family reunion. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built.”
To support relief and restoration efforts in Jamaica, a portion of the cost of each vacation will automatically be contributed to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica via Jamaica’s Promise, a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting recovery across the island following the devastating impact of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Funds collected through this partnership will go directly to the Government of Jamaica, trusted partner organizations, and mutual aid coordinators, who are providing immediate support to those most affected, particularly across the western region of the island.
For more information, head to the Rock The Bells Cruise website.
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