An open call for extraordinary solo artists — vocalists, instrumentalists, and duos — to join the world's finest music cruise programs, fully funded and featured.
About the Program
Signature Cruise Experiences — the gold standard of entertainment at sea since 2001 — is opening its stages to exceptional new talent. Golden Mic is your chance to be selected as a featured artist on one of our legendary cruise programs.
Open to any solo performer — vocalist, instrumentalist, or duo. Submit a video, tell us your story, and let your artistry speak. Selected artists join a lineage of world-class performers, and everything needed to get you aboard is on us.
Your entire cruise fare is paid by Signature Cruise Experiences. You focus on your music — we handle the ship.
We cover travel to and from the cruise so the only thing you need to bring is your instrument and your talent.
Take the stage with world-class headliners on the cruise you're selected for — an experience no land venue can replicate.
Featured on the cruise website, official t-shirt, and other applicable promotional materials as a Golden Mic artist.
Eligibility
Open to performers across all instruments and voice types. Genre should align with the cruise program you're applying for. Groups larger than two are not eligible.
Vocalists, instrumentalists, or any single performer who can command a stage independently. Solo artists are our primary focus and receive priority consideration in all programs.
Two-person acts are welcome to apply. While solo artists are traditionally preferred, exceptional duo performances will receive full consideration on a case-by-case basis.
Piano, saxophone, guitar, trumpet, violin, voice — or any instrument that fits the genre of the cruise you're applying for. Artistry and stage presence are what matter most.
Each cruise has a distinct musical identity — jazz, smooth jazz, R&B, country. Select the program that best reflects your genre for the strongest possible application.
Our Programs
Select the cruise that best matches your artistry when you apply.
The Process
Complete the form below with your contact details, cruise preference, social links, video submissions, and a personal statement of 250 words or less.
Our programming team watches every submission and evaluates your performance, genre fit, and stage presence against each cruise program's identity.
Selected artists will be reached via the contact information provided. We may request additional materials or schedule a follow-up conversation.
We cover your cruise fare and travel. You arrive, perform alongside legends, and are featured across all official program materials. Fair winds ahead.
Artist Application
Complete all required fields and include at least one video link of your performance. We look forward to seeing what you bring to the stage.
Thank you for applying to Golden Mic.
Our team will carefully review your submission. If selected as a finalist, we will be in touch via your provided contact information.
Fair winds and following seas.
