August 2–7, 2027 · Carnival Dream
Same Crew.
New Memories.
Five nights. Two destinations. One unforgettable experience. Southern soul, hip-hop, line dancing, themed celebrations, and good people — all coming together at sea.
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Pack the Ship 2027
It's more than a cruise.
It's a vibe.
This isn't a formal affair or a corporate retreat. It's a vibrant, music-driven cruise hosted by DJ Big Sam — bringing together people who love Southern soul, hip-hop, R&B, line dancing, Louisiana culture, nightlife, travel, and community.
5
Nights at sea
2
Destinations
1
Unforgettable crew
Cruising at Sea
Host & Resident DJ
Live on the Decks
DJ Sam Productions
The Face of Pack the Ship
Hosted by
DJ Big Sam.
The sound, the energy, and the voice of the entire experience. Big Sam is the personality who turns a cruise into a reunion — mixing Southern soul, hip-hop, R&B, and line dancing from the sail-away kickoff to late nights in the lounge.
Good friends. Better memories.
The music hits different
at sea.
Picture your favorite people, the songs that raised you, and an ocean that goes on forever. Pack the Ship is where laughter, dancing, friendships, and group celebrations turn into the memories you'll be talking about until we do it all again.
You had to be there.
Five Nights at Sea
The 2027 Experience
The Crew
The party starts
before we sail.
Pack the Ship already has returning travelers and a community that keeps the energy going all year. Come see the memories — and add your own.