The 80s Cruise Year 10 Video is Live
May 14, 2026
Replay the moments that made year 10 legendary From incredible concerts to totally outrageous theme nights to karaoke, celeb run-ins, late night dance floors, and nonstop 80s fun, Year 10 brought the (Pure) Energy all week long. Press play to relive the raddest moments, spot you and your friends in the crowd, and catch all
The Official 80s Cruise Playlist
June 17, 2026
The soundtrack to The 80s Cruise 2027 is officially here! We’ve created the Official Year 11 Spotify Playlist. From new wave favorites and rock anthems to hip-hop singalongs and dance floor classics, this playlist is packed with music from...
Nick Heyward: The Patron Saint of Sunny Sophistication
June 10, 2026
By Steve Spears If the ‘80s were a movie, Nick Heyward wouldn’t be the guy brooding in the rain—he’d be the one riding a bike along the coast, soundtrack playing, life somehow making sense for three and a half minutes. That makes...
Under Pressure: The Lost Art and Anxiety of the 80s MixTape
May 28, 2026
Before we had curated playlists and instant downloads, creating the perfect mix tape off the radio wasn’t just a hobby; it was a high-stakes Rambo-level tactical operation that required lightning-fast reflexes, War Games-like equipment, and a Sixteen Candles-high amount...
John Waite: The Man Who Turned Heartbreak into a Hit
May 19, 2026
By Steve Spears If you’re a fan of the artists who quietly but decisively shaped the sound of the 1980s, you’re a fan of John Waite. John’s voice is instantly recognizable, and his biggest hit – “Missing You” – is one of the...
8 Awesome Lessons I learned on the 2026 80s Cruise
May 14, 2026
By Lori Majewski Only a month ago, we were sailing through the Caribbean, partying aboard a nostalgic utopia—seven days and nights celebrating our collective past while fully living in the moment. As Madonna once sang, “Music brings the people...
Loverboy Q&A
April 9, 2026
Loverboy songs appeared in multiple iconic films over the years, what’s one deep cut from your catalog that you think belongs on the big screen? One of my favorite songs is “Strike Zone”. It was featured in the Netflix...