The progressive rock cruise fest Cruise to the Edge has unveiled its 2025 lineup.
King Crimson’s Robert Fripp and his longtime manager and collaborator David Singleton will be headlining the cruise along with YES keyboard maestro Rick Wakeman and legendary prog guitarist Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis).
The cruise — named after the iconic YES album Close to the Edge — will set sail from Miami aboard the Norwegian Gem on April 4th and remain at sea through April 9th. The itinerary includes stops at ports of call in Puerto Plata and Great Stirrup Cay.
Certainly a destination event for prog heads, the cruise lineup also includes instrumental trio The Aristocrats, IQ, the Von Hertzen Bros., Leprous, Caligula’s Horse, Beardfish, Trifecta, Karmakanic, Temic, Lari Basilio, Pure Reason Revolution, and The Beggs Sisters.
Other returning cruise favorites include Big Big Train, Riverside, Haken, Saga, Pendragon, Gazpacho, Moon Safari, Magic Pie, Thank You Scientist, Dave Kerzner and Friends, Kyros, and Dave Cureton.
Meanwhile, Jon Kirkman, Roie Avin, and Mike Dawson will serve as hosts throughout the five-day excursion. Cruisegoers can expect to participate in activities such as artist/cruiser photo experiences, Q&A sessions, special theme nights, and other events. The cruise will once again feature the unprecedented CTTE Late Night Live, where fans can sign up to showcase their own musical talents.
For more on purchasing cabins and additional info, visit the Cruise to the Edge website.
Check out the lineup poster below.