Meeples at Sea 2027

Meeples at Sea 2026 is the premier annual cruise for board game enthusiasts, organized by CruiseCon and set to sail on April 19–26, 2026, aboard the luxurious Celebrity Beyond of Celebrity Cruises. Departing from Miami, Florida, this 7-night voyage transforms a five-star cruise liner into a massive floating board game convention. Cabin prices typically range from $1,200 to $2,900 per person, depending on occupancy and category, covering both the cruise fare and access to all official gaming events.

The heart of the event is Game Con HQ, a dedicated convention space in the ship's conference center open 24 hours a day. Here, organizers set up custom gaming tables with enhanced lighting, dedicated power outlets for digital trackers, and a massive game library featuring over 500 titles. The library ranges from popular gateway games like Catan and Ticket to Ride to heavy strategic euros like Vital Lacerda's designs and intensive war games. Attendees can participate in scheduled tournaments, learn-to-play sessions for hot new releases, and meet-and-greets with guest designers like Uwe Rosenberg and Elizabeth Hargrave.

From a gamer's perspective, the ports of call offer unique opportunities. In Tortola, you can skip the standard beach excursions to check out local hobby shops in Road Town, or grab a travel-friendly card game to play in the shade of Cane Garden Bay's palms. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, you can explore the massive stone corridors of the historic El Morro and San Cristóbal forts—perfect templates for tabletop dungeon design—before heading to local cafes in Old San Juan to enjoy a quiet gaming session away from the ship's crowds. In Puerto Plata, the central plaza provides a scenic backdrop for trying out travel editions of classic board games at local open-air cafes while sampling Dominican coffee.