Chris Jericho Cruise 2026: Jeff Hardy, Saraya, Great Muta Headline Initial Lineup
Chris Jericho has officially announced the next installment of his highly successful cruise. Fans can get ready to set sail once again, as the dates and first wave of talent have been confirmed for the Seventh Cruise of Chris Jericho.
The Chris Jericho Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea: Seventh Cruise of a Seventh Cruise is scheduled to sail from Miami to Bimini, Bahamas from November 7-11, 2026. As always, the cruise promises a unique blend of professional wrestling, rock and roll music, and live podcasts, all hosted by the "Regent of the Rager" himself, Chris Jericho. The initial lineup already features some massive names from across the wrestling world, ensuring another memorable vacation for fans.
Star-Studded VIPs at Sea
The initial flyer reveals a loaded "VIPs at Sea" list, featuring names that are sure to draw a crowd. Leading the pack is Jeff Hardy, a legendary daredevil who continues to captivate audiences. Joining him is Saraya, a trailblazer in women's wrestling and a former multi-time champion. Perhaps the most intriguing name announced is the legendary The Great Muta, offering a rare opportunity for fans to interact with the Japanese icon. Rounding out the top-billed talent are podcast hosts Dave LaGreca and Nic Nemeth, and the legendary Bully Ray.
Wrestling Legends and Rising Stars
Beyond the headliners, the cruise is packed with a diverse roster of wrestling talent. The "Prime Passengers" list is a who's who of familiar faces, including "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Carlito, Shotzi Blackheart, Fred Ottman (also known as Tugboat/Typhoon), Vampiro, Marcus Bagwell, The Blue Meanie, A.J. Francis, Natalia Markova, and former WWE Diva Victoria Crawford (Victoria). The list also includes "Kid Chocolate" Mo Jabari, Indi Hartwell, Lacey Lane, Kacy Catanzaro, Ricky Knight Jr., Sonny Onoo, Chris Van Vliet, and Gabby LaSpisa. That's a stacked lineup before any other names are even added.
Music, Podcasts, and More
It wouldn't be a Jericho cruise without a heavy dose of rock music. Jericho's own band, Fozzy, will be performing, along with The Iron Maidens, Kuarantine, Guardians of the Jukebox, Downtait, Killer Dwarfs, The Violent Hour, and many more. For those looking for spoken word entertainment, there will be live podcast recordings. "Talk Is Jericho" will be hosted by Jericho and Dave Schrader, while the "Rulebreakers with Saraya" show will also record live. The paranormal activities also make a return with medium Sarah Lemos and tarot card reader Winifred Schrader.
Cabin bookings are now open at ChrisJerichoCruise.com.
An Interesting Omission and Contract Speculation
While the lineup is impressive, there is a very noteworthy element to this announcement when you consider the timing. Chris Jericho's contract with AEW is widely rumored to expire at the end of 2025. This cruise is scheduled for November 2026, well after that rumored expiration date.
Since the inception of AEW, the Jericho cruise has been heavily populated with AEW talent, serving as an unofficial destination for the company's wrestlers and fans. It is therefore very interesting that this initial flyer for the 2026 cruise features zero contracted AEW talent.
While more names will be announced, the absence of any AEW branding or wrestlers on the initial push certainly adds fuel to the fire that Jericho might be exploring a future outside of the company he helped build.