IT’S THE SHIP has been known for bringing top DJs onto the high seas, but the music is only half the story. Onboard, the ship transforms into a floating playground where you can belly flop with shipmates, take a ropes workshop between sets, or challenge your favorite DJ to beer pong —all while sailing across international waters that goes beyond the music.
What makes IT’S THE SHIP different from any other festival is that the side activities are just as epic as the music. Here’s a peek at what goes down beyond just the beats.
Sports & Competition: Artists VS Shipmates
Festival games get a serious upgrade at sea when your opponents (or teammates) are world-famous DJs.
Bowling – Four lanes, teams of four, and a wild card twist: you might have to bowl backwards, sing your roll, or spin three times before throwing.
Beer-Lympics – Artist & Shipmates join forces in the ultimate Beer Championship at Sea! Playing teams of 4, each team will go through 3 rounds of games, accumulating points. Most points WIN
Pickleball Tournament – For the first time ever, It’s The Ship hosts its very first pickleball tournament at sea. A face-off where shipmates and artists go head-to-head. Suddenly, paddle sports feel more intense than any headliner set.
Retox to Detox
Balance out the late nights with mornings that soothe, sweat, and reset—all with DJs leading the way.
Yoga– Flow into the day with a session as the sun rises over the open sea. Downward dog feels different when it’s out at sea.
HIIT – Push through burpees and sprints alongside your fav DJ’s. Nothing like sweating out all the alcohol from the night before.
Recharge Breathwork with Wellness Omakase – A 45-minute sunrise blend of breathwork, movement, and meditation to reground yourself.
NSFW Adventures
For those craving something a little spicier, IT’S THE SHIP offers workshops and performances that push boundaries in safe, playful ways.
Late Night Lapdance – Experience a spicy intimate themed lapdance that will send your pulse racing. Only those with a Golden Ticket gets to enter.
BDSM 101 Workshop – A beginner-friendly intro to kink, safety, and exploration.
Shibari String Play – Hands-on Japanese rope bondage workshops centered on trust, artistry, and connection.
Workshops & Performances
Unleash your inner performer or just enjoy the spectacle—these activities are equal parts fun and empowering.
Twerk Class – Learn to shake what your mama gave you in this animal instinct–themed twerk class with live DJ beats.
Tarot Burlesque Strip Show – Dancers strip while pulling tarot cards, fusing sensuality with mysticism.
The Art of Tease Workshop – A confidence-boosting class in allure, movement, and style.
Got Skillz?
Gaming, drag, and belly flops—IT’S THE SHIP turns the unexpected into unforgettable.
Smash Bros Nintendo – Challenge DJs to gamer duels. Go head-to-head with your favourite artists in a Nintendo Smash Bros playoff on our big screens!
Bezerkus Bingo – Hosted by Drag Queens from Amsterdam, Shipmates will participate in a musical bingo experience of a lifetime! Inclusive of games, prizes, singing and dancing!
Belly Flop – Got what it takes to make a SPLASH?! Join in on the iconic Belly Flop competition.
Bellini Bikini Bros – Calling all men, for those in the brightest, tightest, little bikinis, will enjoy a complimentary drink. Dignity optional.
Making Connections
Because sometimes the best festival memories aren’t just about the music.
Love Is Blind Speed Dating – Looking for love? Why not find it onboard with a little help from our Queens
Artist Meet & Greet – Meet our headliners, and you could walk away with a sneaky picture with them.
These aren’t filler events—they’re what transform IT’S THE SHIP from a festival into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Where else can you learn rope bondage, play beer pong with your favorite artist, and end up dancing in drag bingo—all before sunset?
The activities create stories that outlast Instagram posts and forge connections deeper than music tastes. The DJs may get you on board, but it’s the side activities that make you never want to leave.
Every activity has limited slots, and sign-ups only open 30 minutes before each session. They fill up fast, so plan your activities and set reminders to arrive early and secure your spot.
At IT’S THE SHIP, the beats are legendary, but the side activities are what make the voyage unforgettable. Whether you’re competing in a pickleball match with your favorite DJ, exploring your adventurous side in a workshop, or finding new festival family at a sunrise session, you’ll discover that the real magic of IT’S THE SHIP happens beyond the music