Groove Cruise 2024 is over already? Time flies when you're dancing the night away for four nights in a floating festival while coasting through the Caribbean, right? That's because the Groove Cruise is where the beats never stop, and sleeping is just a suggestion.
And if our Instagram mentions are anything to go by, it looks like the Groove CruiseFam misses the partying just as much as we do. So, to make your lack-of-Groove-Cruise blues disappear, let's celebrate the people who make the Groove Cruise possible: the fans.
Life is indeed more "suite" on deck, especially when that deck is a Groove Cruise dance floor. Here, Marisa, who is no stranger to partying, flashes a wide-screen grin while vibing to the energy of the GCFam.
When the sun kisses the sea goodnight, Marisa's cue is to light up the deck with moves and grooves. If the Groove Cruise, with all its costume parties and all-night raves, is good enough for Marisa, how can it not be good for you? After all, it's a 10/10.
What is all the fun in the world without friends and family to enjoy it with? But here at Groove Cruise, we like taking things to the next level, so we can't just have fun, can we? No, "fun" is not enough, so instead, we have a 96-hour rave at sea. How's that?
Bianca seems to like it because she came with her flip-flops, floaties, sister, parents, and friends to throw the party of a lifetime on the high seas. Groove Cruise is where Bianca and her pals turn up and make every moment Insta-gold.
Taking more than 2,000 photos this time, Bianca returns home with memories that will last forever, or at least until next year's Cruise comes around. But it's not only about the dancing (though there is a lot of dancing) because Bianca takes home moments with long-time and newly-made friends, moments you can't get anywhere else.
Groove Cruise is not just for EDM fans. Even people who make a living out of getting others to dance their heads off can't get enough of it. Don't believe us? Check out Bryan's level-up story: from Groove Cruise fanboy to the deck-dominating DJ hero of his own story.
If you didn't know, Bryan Lubliner is one of the people behind "We're Never Going Home," one of the hottest stages in Miami Music Week. He's proof that you can do the job while remaining a passionate fan.
Big ups to Bryan for his love of music and dedication to being the best DJ he can be.
While everyone who's into EDM festivals knows that Groove Cruise is where the party's at, the real heart of the Cruise is how people from all walks of life can come together to agree on one thing: the beats are dope.
Michelle made many friends just by hopping on GC and finding people who not only love the beats but also love the connections they made despite having only 96 hours to bond. It's magic, and you know it.
"Groove cruuuuuuise." Truer words were never said.
Groove Cruise is home to all sorts of people. EDM fans, aspiring DJs, brothers, sisters, spouses, moms, and dads. Here we have Jade, someone whose idea of healing involves pink braids and a good rave occasionally.
Every year, she makes it a point to spend time with Karen and John, parents of Groove Cruise founder Jason Beukema, the man who started this beautiful madness.
Here's to you, Jade. May the beats heal you for years to come.
The quiet moments count, too. You don't need to be in the middle of a crazy rave with the DJ dropping the bass like it's hot to enjoy your time on the Cruise. Sometimes, you can take a chill photo with your friends and be thankful for your time with them.
Brenna thinks so, and she wants the whole world to know. Thank YOU, Brenna, for making this festival possible with your friends and good vibes.
Those were six stories from this past Groove Cruise. We have party animals, EDM lovers, professional DJs, first-timers, long-timers, and everyone else. What do they all have in common? A love for getting lost in the beats.
See you again in Groove Cruise 2025. We’ll be sailing from Miami!