Australia’s heaviest cruise returns in 2027 following popular demand, bringing together a community of metal fans ready to take over Carnival Splendor for 4 epic nights at sea.

Hellbound II delivers a full-throttle experience from start to finish, combining high-energy shows, immersive onboard events, and the chance to connect with artists and fellow guests in a way only a music cruise can offer.

Hellbound II is a direct response to demand for the first cruise, announced for October 2026, which sold out in less than ten minutes, the fastest sell-out in Choose Your Cruise’s fifteen-year history.

Highlights for Hellbound 2027 include a huge metal lineup, multiple stages, immersive events, themed nights, and curated activities built for metal fans. Cruisers can also recover from the chaos onboard with a port call in Tangalooma, offering an island escape with experiences such as dolphin feeding, sand tobogganin,g and snorkelling shipwrecks.

Featuring global metal heavyweights Parkway Drive returning, alongside metal icons The Amity Affliction, Tassie trailblazers Alpha Wolf, metalcore mainstays I Killed the Prom Queen, deathcore headliners Thy Art Is Murder plus much more!