The final edition of the Friendship Dance Music Cruise is scheduled for January 18 to 22, 2026.The event, titled Friendship: The Final Transmission, will take place aboard the Norwegian Joy, sailing from Miami to Great Stirrup Caye in the Bahamas before returning to Miami. The dates for the event are January 18 to 22, 2026. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostGary Richards, the organizer of the announced that the 2026 edition will be the final tour for this event. He described it as a unique and extraordinary vision he created nearly fourteen years ago. He shared a statement on his Instagram account, where he wrote:“The Final Transmission doesn’t mark the end; it’s a signal, a pulse, a moment for us to come together one more time at sea before we vanish into the stars with our Alien Friends and see where the universe takes us next.”Tickets and voyage packages are available for sale now.Continue to read more.More details on Friendship Dance Music Cruise Final editionFriendship Dance Music Cruise Final edition included a star-studded lineup featuring Bob Moses, Boys Noize, Polo & Pan, Mary Droppinz, Jason Bentley, Nina Las Vegas, Dita Von Teese, Mikey Lion, Justin and Christian Martin and Richards.The Friendship Dance Music Cruise is an annual music cruise experience which is created by Gary Richards. He is also known by his stage name Destructo. Over 70 artists from 20 countries will perform during the event, which will be held next year. They will bring a wide range of electronic music styles.Gary Richards has created two major music cruise events, including Holy Ship! and Friendship Dance Music Cruise. He launched Holy Ship in 2012, it was one of the earliest cruise party concepts which blended electronic dance music with a luxury cruise experience. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe second cruise event, called Friendship was launched in 2023. It focused on electronic and dance music culture.Billboard stated that the fans who returned annually to attend the Holy Ship came to be known as Shipfam. The term describes the close-knit community that are loyal attendees of the music cruise. Speaking about Shipfam, Richards said:“Almost fourteen years ago, I had a vision to create something different, special and out of this world. As a result of that, the Shipfam was born, a reoccurring group of people who would meet annually to travel with us."He added: "Our voyagers became a family, one that has shared moments that surpass the test of time and that feel like they’ll echo forever. Maybe this is the last one… or maybe it’s just the beginning of something new as we embark on this final transmission.”Gary Richards, who is popularly known by his stage name, Destructo, is an American music executive, concert promoter and DJ with over 20 years of professional experience. He is also the founder and former CEO of HARD Events. As a DJ, Richards has released several EPs, including Technology, Higher, West Coast EP and Renegade. He has also collaborated with notable artists such as Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes.