A Startup & Investor Getaway at Sea

JUNE 12 to JUNE 17 2027 | Book Now

Sailing to Grand Turk & Caicos from Miami

Step aboard Venture Cruise, a unique startup retreat where founders, investors, VCs, and angels come together for an unforgettable week on the open ocean. This isn’t your average conference: brainstorming sessions with panoramic sea views, networking breakout rooms, and lively social events under the stars. Venture Cruise mixes business with vacation-style relaxation.

What to Expect on the Venture Cruise

Over seven days, you’ll take part in a full schedule of practical panels, hands-on workshops, and focused networking designed for founders and investors. From strategy sessions to informal meetups, each event is built to offer clear takeaways, new connections, and real-world insight you can apply as soon as you step off the ship.

Sailing with

Virgin Voyages - Specialty Event Cruises

We’ve chosen Virgin Voyages for Venture Cruise after comparing a number of cruise lines. and it stood out as the clear fit. Our goal was to select one designed to create the right kind of space for meaningful conversations and unexpected connections. From the lounges to the breakout rooms, every setting should make it easier to talk shop. Once you’re on board, the only thing you’ll need to think about is who you’re meeting next, what ideas are worth chasing, and maybe whether your pitch landed better than your roommate’s.

Sailing on the Valiant Lady

Award-winning, adults-only ships

Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady cruise ship is designed like a modern superyacht and built for both relaxation and high-energy fun. With chic design, world-class dining, vibrant nightlife, it offers a seamless, elevated cruise experience.

Itinerary

  • Sat, Jun 12, 2027 – Miami, Florida, United States
  • Sun, Jun 13, 2027 – At Sea
  • Mon, Jun 14, 2027 – Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
  • Tue, Jun 15, 2027 – At Sea
  • Wed, Jun 16, 2027 – The Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas
  • Thu, Jun 17, 2027 – Miami, Florida, United States
Venture Cruise - Miami to Grand Turk and Back_Event.Cruises

Highlights of the Venture Cruise

Metrics that Matter for Investors and Founders

Explore investor-ready KPIs like CAC:LTV, burn multiple, and sales velocity and why they matter early.

Seed to Series: Scalability for All Stages

For founders and early-stage investors on scaling go-to-market strategies that can survive the leap between seed and series

Deck Talk: Buzzwords vs Bold Ideas

Founders pitch their projects while investors and peers listen to for pitch deck buzzwords...with prizes! Pitch decks submitted pre-cruise and randomized for custom bingo cards each round.

Staying Afloat: A Startup Survival Improv

Founders and guests are invited on stage to improvise their way through startup disasters. The audience votes: ‘Sink’ or ‘Scale.’ as the show goes on!

Investor to Founder Match and Meet

As an exclusive limited event we will match founders and investors with shared criteria based on pre-cruise surveying.

Founder to Mentor Match and Meet

Leveraging the exclusivity we survey and match founders and mentors to meet based on shared criteria for scheduled lunches and dinners.

Evening
Mixers

Be it a ship wide bar crawl or mingling on the top deck under the stars, meet other investors and founders on the journey.

Live Performances & Shows

Business & pleasure combined, enjoy live shows and performances by the talented Virgin Voyages troupe.

Secure Your Spot on the Venture Cruise

Whether you’re an angel, founder, or venture capitalist, Venture Cruise 2025 is where business meets leisure. This is your chance to absorb cutting-edge insights, forge powerful connections, and then unwind as you sail away into a week full of inspiration and relaxation.

Stay tuned for our speaker lineup and more detailed scheduling. In the meantime, secure your cabin now and get ready for an extraordinary journey that redefines what a startup conference can be.

Interested in Event.Cruises Crowd Equity Investing?

At Event.Cruises, we’re reimagining entertainment at sea—hosting concerts, parties, and events aboard luxury ships. As interest in our voyages continues to grow, we’re considering an exciting next step: potentially offering investment opportunities through an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, a platform used by startups to connect with investors.

Since our launch, we’ve experienced consistent growth year over year, and we’re building toward a bold vision: to become the go-to brand for unforgettable live experiences at sea.

We’re sharing this now to ask: Would you be interested in investing if we move forward?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will this event happen?

This event will occur early in 2027. We are are waiting for the sailing dates from the cruise line.

Why wait so long?

We pride ourselves in creating unmatched experiences, this event happening early 2027 will ensure an unforgettable experience.

Can I pitch my own product?

There will be plenty of opportunities to network during the event, so come prepared.

Can I book a cabin through Virgin and an event pass with you?

Unfortunately we do not offer solo passes for this event, you must book with us to be able to be added to our group and enjoy the perks.

Can I bring my kids?

No, Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line. All Sailors must be 18 years or older at the time of sailing.

When will this event happen?

This event will occur early in 2027. We are are waiting for the sailing dates from the cruise line.