Creed just announced their lineup for the 2026 ‘Summer of ‘99 Cruise,’ which will feature 3 Doors Down, Collective Soul, Living Colour, Filter, and more. The rock and roll expedition will set sail from Miami on April 17 on the Norwegian Joy luxury liner, stopping at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, before returning to port on April 21. Reservations for previous passengers start on April 24th, with a pre-sale on April 25th, and public on-sale starting on May 2nd through the cruise’s official website. Creed will play two sets aboard the ship, along with additional performances by Black Stone Cherry, Oleander, 12 Stones, Tim Montana, and Smile Empty Soul, with more acts to be announced. Radio personality Eddie Trunk and the hosts of The Power Hour (including Matt Pinfield) will serve as emcees. This will mark Creed’s fourth cruise in three years, with the 2025 iteration having just launched on Wednesday (April 9). The North American leg of Creed’s Summer of ‘99 Tour will run from July 9 through August 30. (Consequence of Sound)
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