Ice Cream Floats: A Modest Mouse Cruise - Independent Rock at Sea

The Ice Cream Floats: A Modest Mouse Cruise sets sail February 5-9, 2026 aboard the Norwegian Pearl, offering five days of alternative rock and psychedelic rock in the middle of the ocean. This themed cruise brings together ten artists hand-picked by Modest Mouse, with headliners KURT VILE and Built to Spill, promising a unique maritime experience for American indie rock enthusiasts.

This celebration of slacker rock and experimental rock transforms the ship into a floating sonic laboratory. Performances by TROPICAL FUCK STORM, MANNEQUIN PUSSY, and FIDLAR bring raw energy of garage punk and art punk, creating a striking contrast with the luxurious cruise ship environment.

The festival explores varied sonic territories with Califone and The Black Heart Procession, incorporating elements of indie folk and art rock. mattress brings their lo-fi touch, while comedian David Cross adds a humorous dimension to this musical adventure.

This alternative rock cruise celebrates the garage rock, punk blues, and heavy psych influences that have shaped American indie rock. Ice Cream Floats offers an immersive experience where music, ocean, and community meet, proving that the best musical adventures can emerge from the most audacious and creative concepts in the United States.