Choose Your Cruise is pleased to announce Hellbound will return in January 2027, following the immediate sell out of its maiden voyage in 2026. The next chapter of Australia’s dedicated heavy metal cruise experience will sail 17-21 January 2027 aboard Carnival Splendor, delivering four nights of heavy metal mayhem.
Hellbound brings together world-class artists, passionate fans and an immersive onboard environment that celebrates heavy music culture at sea. More than a festival on a ship, Hellbound is a floating metal community.
Hellbound II is a direct response to demand for the first cruise, announced for October 2026, which sold out in less than ten minutes, the fastest sell out in Choose Your Cruise’s fifteen year history.
Highlights for Hellbound 2027 include a huge metal lineup (to be revealed 2 February), multiple stages, immersive events, themed nights and curated activities built for metal fans. Cruisers can also recover from the chaos onboard with a port call in Tangalooma, offering an island escape with experiences such as dolphin feeding, sand tobogganing and snorkelling shipwrecks.
Lineup Announce – Monday 2nd February (register interest)
Pre Sale Live – Wednesday 4th February (sign up for presale access)
General Sale Live – Thursday 5th February