Country Music Princess Cruise: 2025 Lineup, Dates, and What to Know

Princess Cruises and the Academy of Country Music Team Up for an At-Sea Concert Series

Written by Amanda Tempel

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

At this time, Princess Cruises and the Academy of Country Music have not announced whether the ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series will return in 2026. This article reflects the most recent confirmed sailing from 2025 and will be updated if new cruise dates are announced.

Princess Cruises partnered with the Academy of Country Music to bring country music to the high seas through the ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series. Running from February to March 2025 aboard the Regal Princess, the Caribbean sailings featured intimate performances, meet-and-greets, and appearances from rising country artists.

Will the Country Music Cruise Return in 2026?

As of now, Princess Cruises has not confirmed whether the ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge concert series will return in 2026. Previous sailings proved popular with country music fans, and similar themed cruises have returned in future years. Travelers interested in a possible return should monitor announcements from Princess Cruises and the Academy of Country Music.

2025 Country Music Princess Cruise Lineup (Past Event)

The 2025 ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge cruise featured intimate performances from the following country artists:

• Drew Baldridge

• Chapel Hart

• Hannah Ellis

• Tigirlily Gold

• Kelsey Hart

• Kameron Marlow

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