Setting sail on Groove Cruise Miami this year? Stay in the know with all the essential information including the set times, activity schedule, ship map, and more.
Groove Cruise Miami is nearly here, and those setting sail on this festival on the high seas are getting hyped! This year’s edition will be one of the biggest in its history, with the GCFAM taking over Royal Caribbean’s Allure Of The Seas for a magical experience on January 23-27. Those onboard will be treated to nonstop music and activities to participate in as they set sail from Miami and head to Labadee.
Major artists slated to play Groove Cruise Miami this year include Eric Prydz, Nicole Moudaber, James Hype, Meduza, Seven Lions, Markus Schulz, Cristoph, Layton Giordani, and Maddix. That’s just scratching the surface as others such as Odd Mob, Jeremy Olander, MitiS, Ranger Trucco, AIMMIA, DEEPFAKE, Gem & Tauri, and more are also slated to play. Not to mention that when you want a break from the music, there are plenty of activities to participate in, including some with artists participating in the fun!
To help you get prepped for Groove Cruise Miami, we’ve compiled all the essential information you need to know before you set sail. Read on for the set times, the ship map, and all the other crucial details.
Groove Cruise Miami 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: January 23-27, 2025
Port Address: Port of Miami – 1015 N America Way Miami, FL 33132
Cabins: Sold Out!
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Groove Cruise Miami 2025 – Dining Options:
Specialty Restaurants
- Chefs Table
- Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
- Johnny Rockets
- Chops Grill
- Sabor Modern Mexican
- Room Service A LA Carte
- Starbucks
- Giovanni’s Table
- Sorrento’s Pizza
- 150 Central Park
- Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
Complimentary Dining
- Windjammer
- Solarium Bistro Restaurant
- Dog House
- Café Promenade
- Coastal Kitchen
- Sorrento’s Pizza
- Park Café
- Vitality Café
- Main Dining Room
- Wipe Out Café featuring El Loco Fresh
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Groove Cruise Miami.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Travel Documentation Information
Groove Cruise Miami and Whet Travel LLC strongly recommend that all of our guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond the completion of travel).
Citizens (including children) taking closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with either a valid U.S. Passport – or – Proof of citizenship, such as an original or certified copy of his or her birth certificate (or a Consular report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization), along with government issued photo identification, such as a State issued driver’s license.
Other acceptable forms of identification include U.S. Passport Cards, Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST), Military Identification Cards (for members of the U.S. armed forces on official orders), U.S. Merchant Mariner Document (for U.S. citizens on official maritime business)·Please note: Baptismal papers and hospital certificates of birth are not acceptable.
More details can be found via the official FAQ.
Alcohol Policy
Guests are not allowed to bring beer or hard liquor onboard for consumption or any other use. On embarkation day, each guest of drinking age may bring one (1) sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne.
Alcoholic beverages (beer, seltzer, or hard liquor) seized on embarkation day will be returned at the end of the voyage provided that they are in the original sealed package. Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage, etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol.
Prohibited Items:
Prohibited Items
- All illegal drugs and illegal substances are strictly prohibited.
- All guns, replicas, ammunition, and explosives.
- All items with open flames or heating elements are strictly prohibited; the exception of hair curling irons, straightening irons (flat irons) and hair dryers, which are permitted onboard.
- Sharp Objects, including all knives and scissors are prohibited, except for scissors with a blade length fewer than four inches.
- Tools
- Martial Arts and Self-Defense Items
- Disabling chemicals and other dangerous items
- Electrical Extension Cords
- HAM Radios or other transmitting devices
- Cybersecurity and deliberate electronic crime
- Recreational Vehicles
For a full list of prohibited items on Royal Caribbean, please visit their official FAQ.
