MODEST MOUSE AND SIXTHMAN FLOAT ON WITH “MODEST MOUSE PRESENTS ICE CREAM FLOATS”
The iconic indie rockers set sail from February 5th to 9th, 2026, from Miami to the Dominican Republic, aboard the Norwegian Pearl
Image via modestmousecruise.com
Modest Mouse and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, is excited to announce the inaugural voyage of Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats, a four-night, roundtrip cruise sailing February 5-9, 2026 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, aboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats will bring the Ice Cream Party – the only political party you can trust – to sea for the first time ever. Modest Mouse fans will float on a profound musical journey featuring a star-studded lineup, including Portugal. The Man, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Mannequin Pussy, FIDLAR, Built to Spill, Tropical Fuck Storm, Ugly Casanova, The Black Heart Procession, comedian David Cross, and more to be announced. Further highlights of the immersive musical adventure will include “Mouse Stardust Theater 3000,” where members of Modest Mouse sit down with guests in the Norwegian Pearl’s wondrous Stardust Theater and give live, brutally honest commentary alongside truly unique films; “AMMA – Ask Modest Mouse Anything,” a live Q&A with members of Modest Mouse featuring questions submitted by the cruisers themselves; “Storytime with Isaac Brock,” in which guests will gather ‘round in crisscross-applesauce fashion to hear Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse read through children’s books with more character than you can imagine; live DJ sets by Modest Mouse & Friends; the unique “Parade of Freaks,” where Modest Mouse travels through the ship with a gaggle of the silliest and most eclectic freaks and creatures; plus a wide array of other once-in-a-lifetime artist experiences. In addition, all who sail on the inaugural Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats will receive a limited-edition band-autographed poster.
The Norwegian Pearl will provide everything needed to make Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats the most stirringly sumptuous cruise vacation ever, with fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), Pearl Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and much more.
Beyond the onboard experience, Ice Cream Floats cruisers will have the chance to enjoy a day of adventure in Puerto Plata (officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic. Guests can enjoy spectacular city views atop the 2,600-foot-high Pico Isabel de Torres mountain, explore the 16th century Fortaleza San Felipe, or visit the Amber Museum, a museum filled with a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber which is semiprecious tree sap that has hardened for millions of years capturing many fossils of plant and insect life.
Priority pre-sales for members of Modest Mouse’s Ice Cream Party fan community begin April 14th. Pre-sale (Early Booking Times) runs April 14-18. Final Round pre-sale sign-ups will conclude April 20th at 11:59 pm (ET). Public on-sales begin April 22nd at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at www.modestmousecruise.com. The first 400 cabins booked will secure an onboard photo opportunity with Modest Mouse. Bookings are available for just $100 down per person when they make reservations before June 5th or while cabins last.
about modest mouse
Modest Mouse was formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington and has since become a hallmark of the 90s and 2000s indie rock sound. With the release of their second album, 1997’s The Lonesome Crowded West, the band’s status reached new heights with a legion of fans and critical acclaim. In 2004 came the release of their breakthrough album, the RIAA Platinum-certified Good News For People Who Love Bad News, which includes the 5x Platinum classic “Float On” and earned the band two GRAMMY® Award nominations. Modest Mouse’s fifth studio album, We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank, made a stunning chart debut upon its 2007 arrival, entering the Billboard 200 chart at #1. Modest Mouse has spent much of their lifespan on the road, including countless headline tours, sold-out double-bills with Pixies and Cat Power, and more. 2025 will see the band traveling North America through the summer with an eagerly awaited co-headline tour alongside The Flaming Lips and top-billed festival appearances including Manchester, TN’s Bonnaroo and Missoula, MT’s Zootown. For more, please visit www.modestmouse.com.
about sixthman
Sixthman festivals harmonize artists and fans by creating community-inspired vacation experiences at resorts and at sea. Since 2001, Sixthman has served over 470,000 guests on over 205 unforgettable vacations on sand and at sea with their favorite artists, athletes, actors, comedians, and brands. These curated, intimate events bring non-stop performances, artist collaborations, in-depth panels, Q&As, fan-artist activities, museums, and overall immersive experiences that celebrate artistic communities. Sixthman’s domestic homeport of Miami brings escapes for guests to dream destinations in the Virgin Islands, Belize, Honduras, Mexico, and The Bahamas. In 2019, Sixthman expanded its festivals at sea to Europe, sailing from Barcelona, Spain to Mediterranean ports and then from Athens through the Greek Isles in 2022. In addition to festivals at sea, Sixthman has taken its innovative vacation concept to all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. In 2020, Sixthman Services was launched to support other event holders with a suite of on-site and virtual event management services and enhanced experiences.
