As I sit here in non-vacation mode day dreaming about being on vacation, I often dream about sitting on my verandah looking out over the sea, fully relaxed with a my favorite drink, listening to some of my favorite music. Which then leads me to this, what IS in fact the very best music to listen to while on a cruise? What should I load my playlist up with before heading out?
To me, different music brings our different emotions, and, it’s absolutely necessary to select music that really brings out the feeling of, “Yes, I’m on vacation and my life is awesome, now pass me that pina colada!” So, I decided to make a list of what I consider to be the very best cruise songs ever made (in my humble yet clearly correct opinion). And yes, I understand that it’s pretty eclectic, but hey, that’s me!
The top 50 cruising/vacation/life is good songs of all time (in no particular order):
1. Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
2. Sloop John B – The Beach Boys
3. Give Me Everything – Pitbull
4. Along For The Ride – Canoe Club
5. Con Te Partiro – Andrea Bocelli
6. One Day – Matisyahu
7. The Lazy Song – Bruno Mars
8. Ipo Lei Momi – Keali’I Reichel
9. Under The Sea – Samuel E. Wright (Little Mermaid)
10. Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
11. Pink Houses – John Mellencamp
12. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
13. Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springdfield
14. Keep On Movin’ – Bob Marley
15. I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
16. Jimmy Buffet – Margaritaville
17. Aloha Oe – Alfred Apaka
18. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
19. Sundown – Gordon Lightfoot
20. Daydream – The Lovin’ Spoonful
21. Dream On – Aerosmith
22. Kokomo – Beach Boys
23. Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin
24. Video Killed The Radio Star – Buggles
25. Boys Of Summer – Huey Lewis And The News
26. Small Town – John Mellencamp
27. Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind – The Lovin’ Spoonful
28. Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers
29. Daydream Believer – Monkees
30. I Can See For Miles – The Who
31. Summer Of 69 – Bryan Adams
32. Once In A Lifetime – Talking Heads
33. Coming To America – Neil Diamond
34. Caifornia Girls – The Beach Boys
35. One Love – Bob Marley
36. Volare – Gipsy Kings
37. I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
38. I’ll Follow The Sun – The Beatles
39. Hey Jude – The Beatles
40. Nothin’ But A Good Time – Poison
41. Cheeseburger in Paradise – Jimmy Buffet
42. California Dreamin’ – Mamas & The Papas
43. It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones
44. Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
45. Sounds Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel
46. Wasted On The Way – Crosby, Stills, and Nash
47. On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons
48. Mr. Brightside – The Killers
49. Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
50. Who Loves You – Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons
Before you head out on your next vacation, make sure that you take a few moments before you leave and load all your favorite tunes into your device so that you’re all set when it’s time to relax!
When enjoying your music, always be mindful and respectful of your neighbors and keep your volume to a reasonable level. After all, however great your playlist might be, your neighbors may or may not agree.
So, there you have it, the best 50 vacation songs ever for when you need guarantee absolute enjoyment. Have fun with your music, you’re on vacation!
FreshCruiser Tip: I link my phone to my all-weather portable Bluetooth speaker. If you don’t have one already, get one! Trust me, it’s well worth the investment.