Friendship 2026 Lineup: Gary Richards Sets Sail for The Final Voyage
Aboard the Norwegian Joy with Boys Noize, Polo & Pan, Bob Moses, Justin Martin, Mikey Lion, and more on the lineup.
Article Summary: Friendship — the EDM cruise led by Gary Richards (Destructo) — is ending after nearly a decade at sea. The final trip, branded “The Final Transmission,” sails January 18–22, 2026 from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on the Norwegian Joy. The Friendship 2026 lineup features Boys Noize, Polo & Pan, Bob Moses, Justin Martin, Mikey Lion, and more, plus multiple sets from Destructo himself. Limited cabins are still available for what organizers are calling the last-ever Friendship sailing.
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The End of an Era at Sea
The end of an era is on the horizon. Friendship — the beloved cruise festival helmed by Gary Richards, also known as Destructo — has confirmed that its 2026 sailing will be the last. Branded as The Final Transmission, Friendship 2026 locks in one final four-day rave at sea before signing off for good.
This farewell voyage takes Shipfam from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Joy. It’s not just a lineup drop. It’s a goodbye message to a community that’s spent years throwing sunrise dancefloor moments on the open water.
The Friendship 2026 Lineup: Boys Noize, Polo & Pan, Bob Moses, and More
Planning Your Trip
Dates: January 18–22, 2026
Ship: Norwegian Joy
Route: Miami → Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas → Miami
Organizer: Gary Richards / Destructo (AMFAMFAMF)
The cruise model here is close to full resort pricing: your cabin is your ticket. If you’re budgeting for Friendship, you should also read how much it actually costs to attend EDSea’s festival cruise and compare onboard spend, drink packages, and gratuities. And if you’d rather rave on land, we’ve got picks for the best EDM festivals in Florida.
What Is Friendship?
Friendship is Gary Richards’ flagship cruise festival, born out of the Shipfam community and nurtured by Destructo’s ear for forward-thinking house, techno, and bass talent. Across its sailings, Friendship built a culture around artist access, sunrise decks, unannounced sets, and experiences like Ship Teese, the onboard burlesque performance curated by Dita Von Teese.
That intimacy is what made Friendship different from stadium-style EDM. You weren’t 200 feet from the headliner behind a barricade. You were dancing shoulder to shoulder with them at 4am in international waters.
This last sailing is positioned as both a thank-you and a goodbye to that world.
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