Vacation lovers will soon be able to deck the halls on the high seas with their favorite Hallmark stars!
Hallmark Channel and cruise charter company Sixthman announced that, following the success of their two Hallmark Christmas Cruises in 2024, they will be doing it again in fall 2025 with a new itinerary of festive activities and experiences featuring some of the most popular stars.
Next year the cruise will take place on Norwegian joy cruise ship — which is almost twice the size of A Norwegian gem ship used this year — and will sail from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico from November 6th to November 10th. The cruise promises a “floating winter wonderland” for fans on board with several activities on and off the sea.
“The merriest, most festive vacation at sea, the Hallmark Christmas Cruise brings to life all the magic and wonder of Hallmark Channel’s celebrated Christmas movies through an immersive winter wonderland decorated with top Hallmark stars and a host of unique movie holiday experiences,” the network said in a statement.
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“Fans, their loved ones and friends, old and new, will have a unique opportunity to create lasting traditions and unwrap unforgettable new memories,” the company added.
The cruise will begin with a “turn of the sail” and tree lighting ceremony to give fans the feeling of being in their favorite Hallmark movie. This will be followed by four days of holiday activities including “Christmas carol-oke”, ugly seat competitions, Christmas crafts and cookie decorating.
Guests will also be able to see their favorite Hallmark stars during behind-the-scenes panels and get the star treatment with a chance to watch the exclusive premiere of Hallmark Channel’s new holiday movie.
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Hallmark stars on the Hallmark Christmas Cruise.
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Fans will also be able to rest and relax between activities with content on Norwegian joy, which includes a pool terrace with multiple hot tubs, Mandara Spa, Body Waves fitness center and a bar, among other amenities, according to a press release.
For those seeking pleasure outside of the cruise, shore excursions to Cozumel, Mexico are also available. Some of the excursions include “fishing, snorkelling and diving opportunities”, as well as the chance to “explore” nearby “Mayan ruins”, which will be bookable 4-6 weeks before sailing.
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Photo of Norwegian Joy cruise ship.
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Hallmark Channel cruises have proven popular. among fans in recent months. Its first cruise (which set sail from November 5-9, 2024) sold out in the first day of pre-sale, prompting organizers to announce a second cruise from November 17-21, 2024. And there was still a 60,000-strong waiting list to join. That cruise went from Miami to Nassau in the Bahamas.
For fans looking to score a spot on the 2025 Hallmark Christmas Cruise, pre-sale ticket applications will begin on Thursday, November 21st, while general sales will begin on December 10th at 2pm ET.
For more information on the Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise, visit hallmarkchannelcruise.com.
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