Caribbean
Holy Ship! Travel Guide
Holy Ship! is held on the magical MSC Divina and sets sail from the Port of Miami. Stages are scattered across the ship, on various deck levels. Twerk your way up to the pool deck via the Disco Express for a little fun in the sun as the artists spin beats guiding the boat across the ocean, or saunter your way down a staircase made out of unicorn horns to find Fatboy Slim spinning a random act of smileyness in the main lobby.
Getting There Where to Stay Respect the Ship Sustenance A Litle Advice
Miami bound
If you are flying in, the closest airport to the Port is the Miami International Airport (MIA), which is about a 20 minute drive from where the ship sets sail. A cab from MIA to the Port costs a flat rate of $24 USD and shuttle busses to the Port of Miami can also be taken for a fare.
If you are interested in a cheaper flight alternative, look into flying in to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Although this airport is about half an hour away from the Port, the airport does provide a shuttle service to the Port for $30 USD. Flying into FLL can be significantly cheaper than flying into MIA and the money you save on flying into FLL instead of MIA will be well spent on Champagne on the ship.
Holy Ship! bound
If you are heading to Miami early, make sure to stay close to the Port the night before boarding the ship for the shortest ride (or walk if you so desire) to the Port.
Where to stay
You’re on a boat… Find your room and don’t fall overboard. Because this is home for the weekend.
If you are coming in hot for the pre-party the night before the ship sets sail, staying at one of the recommended shipping hotels on the mainland is highly suggested. Filled with your fellow shipfam, these hotels are all (more or less) within walking distance from the club and a short ride over the bridge to the Port. The Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown is a great option that will be filled with pineapples by the time you check out.
Respect the ship
Maybe it’s because Holy Ship! only has five rules to follow while on board, but a lot of epic, weird shit happens…
– Respect the ship
– Respect the artists
– Respect each other
– Respect the ocean
– Respect the staff
Sustenance
Two words: buffet.
The buffet is open 24-hours a day and is filled with anything and everything you could ever want to keep yourself going for three days with no sleep. Disgustingly delicious greasy pizza for those late night munchies, fresh fruits and vegetables for nutritional snacks, pancakes, waffles and eggs to eat while watching Destructo’s Sunrise Sermon.
Om nom nom.
There are also fancy restaurants you can make reservations at onboard. But realistically, there’s not much time for a nice sit-down meal.
Wobbly-pops
Tap water, coffee and tea are included in the price of your ticket. Everything else though will be charged to your room. This includes bottled water, soft drinks, juice and, of course, alcoholic beverages. The pricing onboard is fairly reasonable (and less expensive than a club in Miami!) but it will add up quickly.
A Little Advice
Eat raw garlic beforehand to avoid getting boat aids afterwards.
Rum runners.
Come to terms with not sleeping more than three hours a night. If you do manage to find some downtime, embrace it and don’t be afraid to rest for a little bit before powering up again.
No seriously… Raw garlic.
May the power of Gary be with you. #ingarywetrust
Good luck…