Back for its fifth year sailing the open seas, IT’S THE SHIP announces the official 2018 lineup and ship captain for the Phuket-bound voyage from Singapore happening this 4th to 7th November! A unique experience for festival-goers, adventure seekers and music fans alike, IT’S THE SHIP Singapore is sure to elevate the experience to a level only possible onboard the vessel.

Asia’s Largest Festival at Sea is bringing you a lineup the seven seas has yet to see. Anchoring the ship will be viral sensation turned rapper, BIG SHAQ – this year’s appointed captain!

Known for headlining multi-scale festivals worldwide, Cash Cash is no stranger to getting the crowds pumped up with their high energy live performances. The pop electronic dance trio has taken the world by storm with their upbeat sound and collaborations, with the group’s popular song “Take Me Home” featuring Bebe Rexha receiving two platinum certifications after its release.

A man who needs no introduction, the Grammy award winning record producer Paul Van Dyk is set to close IT’S THE SHIP’s most epic edition yet with his signature beats and style which earned him the title of World’s Number One DJ twice in a row.

Also set to play is the legendary Darude , known for his globally recognized pop culture hit, ‘Sandstorm’ which became one of the most iconic electronic dance music songs ever created.  For the full artist lineup reveal, please click here.

Returning to the beautiful island of Phuket, IT’S THE SHIP is a globally renowned festival experience like no other. Shipmates can expect a variety of themed pop up parties, exciting artist-led side activities, and a multitude of surprises onboard the floating city. Set to take place across a long public holiday weekend, the pioneers of the cruise music experience in Asia are about to turn up the heat and make sure this shipcation is an unforgettable and incomparable experience for all.

As one of the most affordable cruise festivals in the world, IT’S THE SHIP has made the journey onboard this year’s sailing easier for all shipmates with the Cabin Instalment Plan. Offering the full festival experience from as low as USD$80 per month with easy payment options, shipmates now have the opportunity to be financially flexible while planning their festival shipcation. Click here to purchase your cabin.