Uber Soca Cruise to make first-ever stop to BVI in 2025

The Uber Soca Cruise (USC), renowned as the largest Caribbean music festival at sea, has announced its 2025 voyage will include a first-ever stop in Tortola, BVI.

The announcement marks a significant addition to the cruise’s itinerary and promises an infusion of Caribbean soca music and culture to the territory. In a Facebook post dated December 27, the USC team expressed excitement about the announcement. “We’re thrilled to finally reveal the ship and destinations for USC 2025,” the post stated.

The USC team said the 2025 cruise will be hosted on the Norwegian Encore, the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, and will also visit Great Stirrup Cay, a private island in the Bahamas, and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The Encore will sail from November 15 to 22, 2025, offering a seven-night all-inclusive experience aboard the vessel and a unique blend of luxury and Caribbean revelry. With over 55 events and 80 entertainers, guests can expect non-stop soca parties, live concerts, themed parties, J’ouvert celebrations, comedy shows, pool parties, beach parties, workshops, seminars, sports tournaments, and wellness activities.