Following the immense popularity of 2025’s 7-night Rock the Boat, and Rock the Boat Vol. II which was released in October last year following Rock the Boat’s unprecedented sell-out 12 months in advance, we are launching Rock the Boat 2026 early to give guests who missed out the opportunity to secure their spot on board to avoid missing out.
Kings of Chaos featuring:
Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top - USA): The bearded blues-rock icon and guitarist behind classics like La Grange, Sharp Dressed Man and Tush. Gibbons’ signature Texas swagger and slide guitar make him one of rock’s most distinctive figures.
Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple - UK): Known as the "Voice of Rock," Glenn Hughes powered Deep Purple’s Mk III and IV eras, sharing lead vocals on Burn (1974), Stormbringer (1974), and Come Taste the Band (1975). His soulful, funk-infused bass helped reshape the band’s sound, especially on Come Taste the Band.
Robin Zander (Cheap Trick - USA): The powerful voice behind I Want You to Want Me and Surrender, Zander brings decades of power pop perfection and arena rock energy.
Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme - Portugal): A virtuosic guitarist and songwriter, best known for More Than Words and Get the Funk Out, Nuno is renowned for blending shred-level technique with funk-infused flair.
Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses / The Cult - USA): Rock’s most in-demand drummer and founder of Kings of Chaos, Sorum helped define the thunderous sound of Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and The Cult, delivering decades of hard-hitting rhythms.
Phil X (Bon Jovi - USA): Bon Jovi’s current guitarist and a studio legend in his own right, Phil X has played with Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, and Triumph, fusing intensity with charisma on stage.
James LoMenzo (Megadeth - USA): Known as the bass monster for Megadeth, White Lion, and Black Label Society, LoMenzo brings a heavy groove and technical mastery.
It’s hard to tell which onboard space best represents Carnival Splendor — they all seem to hint at the amazing time you’re going to have. El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate. The words “Royal Flush Casino” incite visions of winning, while our onboard jazz club — The Cool — simply says it all without saying a word. And Fahrenheit 555™ can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the actual apex of the ship.
If you like your fun to flow, there are options aplenty. If you list “splishing” and “splashing” among your favorite things to do, there’s Carnival WaterWorks™. Those into sitting and sliding are invited to try the all-new Green Lightning thrill-slide. How about floating or swimming around? Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. So whether you splish or splash, you’ll find hydro-excitement galore.
If relaxation is your thing, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat™ is more your place. Or if you’re looking to take relaxation to the extreme, direct your attention to the Cloud 9 Spa™, featuring more (and better) ways to kick back than just about anywhere else, on land or at sea. You haven’t lived until you’ve relaxed in a Thalassotherapy pool, or chilled — so to speak — in a dry heat chamber.