07 October 2025 – Welcome to Full Metal Cruise XIII 2026 – the loudest and hardest cruise in Europe! After several years in northern climes, the floating metal festival returns to the Mediterranean in autumn 2026 – ready to transform the calm waves into a roaring Sea of Metal to transform.
After several years in northern climes, the floating metal festival returns to the Mediterranean in autumn 2026 – ready to transform the calm waves into a roaring Sea of Metal Get ready for a double dose of heavy metal at sea: The Mein Schiff 6 is about to set sail twice away - Part I from 1 to 6 October 2026 and Part II from 6 to 11 October 2026, departing from Palma de Mallorca. Both trips are available individually or as epic 10-day combination trip can be booked, so that real metalheads are spoiled for choice.
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Full Metal Cruise 2026
Route description
Part I: 1–6 October 2026
- Route: Palma de Mallorca ➔ sea day ➔ Barcelona ➔ Marseille ➔ Palma de Mallorca
- Destination highlights: Experience the Spanish metropolis of Barcelona and Marseille, the birthplace of many famous metal bands – in the alternative scene districts of the port city pulsates an underground soundtrack between street art and heavy metal.
- Metal Party: Five days full of heavy sounds, including one last day at sea where the metalheads on board can party hard one last time.
Part II: 6th–11th October 2026
- Route: Palma de Mallorca ➔ sea day ➔ Palermo ➔ Cagliari ➔ Palma de Mallorca
- Culture & Dark Vibes: Immerse yourself in the dark sides of Sicily and Sardinia – from Palermo’s historic streets to Cagliari’s mystical Tuvixeddu Necropolis With ancient rock tombs and wild plants, goosebumps are guaranteed.
- Even more metal: Part II also starts with a day at sea and ends after five days with a final metal showdown on board, where all headbangers get their money's worth.
Combo trip: Part I & II (October 01-11, 2026)
- Period: October 01–11, 2026 (10 days of full metal blast)
- Double metal dose: Both journeys can be booked directly combined – for ten days of non-stop metal and festival atmosphere at sea.
- Ultimate experience: As a combi passenger you will experience the full program both cruises without interruption – no performance, no special and no port experience will be missed!
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Festival feeling on board
Full metal cruise 2026 stage
On board the Mein Schiff 6 there is a pure festival atmosphere – a taste of the program for all headbangers:
- Concerts on several stages: From the pool deck to the theater, live bands rock the ship everywhere. Open-air shows, intimate gigs in the ship's lounge, or performances by newcomers in a smaller club: every metal fanatic will find something to their liking here.
- Meet & Greets: Meet your metal idols in person! Autographs, photos, and a chat with the artists are all part of the experience.
- Workshops & Sports: Learn from the pros – whether it’s a guitar workshop, drum clinic, or headbanger fitness – on this cruise you can develop your skills and Work out in metal-style sports classes.
- Metal Karaoke & Tattoos: Grab the microphone yourself and take over the karaoke stage, or immortalize your trip with an onboard tattoo. From offbeat tunes to a new tattoo, everything is on offer!
- Relaxation in between: Of course, the amenities of the Mein Schiff 6 are also not to be missed – from the spa area to pools and bars to various restaurants, relaxation and refreshment are well catered for.
- Line-up: The Line-up Full Metal Cruise XIII will be announced piece by piece—as befits a true festival. So, it will be exciting to see which metal greats will take the stage in 2026!
Booking
Prices & Cabins: Specific prices for the Full Metal Cruise XIII 2026 are expected to be available once bookings open. Experience has shown that costs vary depending on the cabin category (inside, outside, or balcony cabin) and are in the upper three- to four-digit range per person for the 5-day trips. Those who book both parts as combination trip will have to dig deeper into your pockets, but will experience ten days Metal action in one piece – Premium All-Inclusive Meals and use of all onboard facilities included.
Booking start & waiting room: In view of the expected rush, TUI Cruises is relying on a fair online waiting room system. Booking starts on October 07, 2025 at 09:30am (access to the virtual waiting room from approximately 09:00am). Booking places will be allocated by lot – everyone gets an equal chance of getting a booth. Important: The contingent is limited, but a seat in the waiting room is guaranteed. no Booking. If you're in the waiting room on time and the lucky ticket is yours, nothing will stand in the way of your 2026 metal cruise! 🤘