Turn up the glow at Neon Nights Prom—an electric throwback where the brighter, the better. Break out your boldest 80s looks, from highlighter hues and metallics to crisp whites that shine under blacklight. The room pulses with neon energy, iconic beats, and a dance floor that doesn’t quit. Dress loud, glow hard, and light up the night.

The 80s Cruise is jazzed to be sailing from New Orleans, and it’s time to show that town how we turn back the clocks! Whether you “valley girl” out with crimped hair and jelly bracelets, rock a classic New Wave look or keep it more relaxed with your favorite band T-shirt, we’re going to celebrate all things 80s with a bit of ‘Big Easy’ flare. Pepper in the boas, beads, and beyond, but leave no doubt as to which decade we’re celebrating!

Pick your side and turn it all the way up. Hair Metal vs New Wave is a full-throttle clash of 80s icons—where big hair, guitar solos, and rockstar swagger go head-to-head with sleek style, synth-driven beats, and cool, cutting-edge vibes. Whether you’re channeling leather, studs, and arena anthems or skinny ties, bold colors, and new romantic flair, this is your moment to represent. All night long, the soundtrack fuels the battle as each side trades hits, builds momentum, and fights for control of the dance floor. Expect sing-alongs, surprise showdowns, and a crowd that’s fully in it—because in the end, there’s only one question: are you here to rock… or to redefine cool?

It’s the theme night you’ve been just dying for! Tonight, we celebrate the classic and campy movies, killer characters, and haunting music of the darker side of the 80s. Get some costume inspiration by rewatching your favorite 80s horror flicks and spooktacular 80s music videos. It’s close to midnight, and something evil’s lurking in the dark….like Chucky, Freddy, Jason, Leatherface, Carrie, and that creepy chick from Poltergeist! With so many options, you know the costumes will be killer!

Hip hop was the soundtrack of a generation in the 1980s, exploding from block parties, boomboxes, clubs, and city streets to become one of the decade’s most influential cultural movements. This celebration honors the beats, rhymes, DJs, breakers, and trailblazing artists who transformed music forever. Whether you rocked a Kangol, Adidas sneakers, gold chains, track suits, leather jackets, or parachute pants, this is your chance to step back into the era when old-school hip hop ruled the airwaves and every beat felt revolutionary. Join us for a night of classic jams, iconic style, and nonstop energy as we celebrate the sounds that changed the world.

This is the most “icon-ic” party on The 80s Cruise, so let your imaginations run wild and try to top what we’ve seen on this BIGGEST costume night on past sailings, like voguing Madonnas, out-of-the-box Max Headrooms, and a Pac-Man that gobbled up the competition. And don’t forget about group costumes like the last scene from Raiders of the Lost Arc, and the dinner scene from Beetlejuice, or a full-sized DeLorean and countless more toys, cartoon characters, movie stars, and video game pop icons ! Whether you compete for a share of the $1,000 prize pool or just take in the awesome sights, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

Categories

Most Original: There’s nothing wrong with dressing up as Prince or a Ghostbuster, but this category is for the Most Original costumes. Consider this category for the “deep cuts” of the 80s!

Funniest: No joke; this category is for the costumes that will make you laugh hard enough to spray Hi-C Ecto Cooler out your nose!

Most Elaborate/Innovative: This category makes us say “Wow!” “How the heck did they pull it off?” and “How did they even get that on the ship?”

Carbon Copy: Did I just see Robocop walk by? Is that DJ Scat Cat in line for pizza? These costumes look so real, they’ll make you do a double take!