The Hallmark Christmas Cruise Will Set Sail Again in 2025 After Its First 2 Voyages Debuted to Huge Fanfare

Mar. 15, 2025

Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise.Photo:Eli Johnson/Hallmark

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Holiday fans will soon get to deck the halls on the high seas alongside their favorite Hallmark stars!

TheHallmark Channeland cruise charter company Sixthman announced that thanks to the success of its two 2024Hallmark Christmas Cruises, they are doing it again in the fall of 2025 with a new itinerary of festive activities and experiences with some of its most popular stars.

Next year’s cruise will take place on theNorwegian Joycruise ship — which is nearly twice the size of theNorwegian Gemship used this year — and will be setting sail from Miami toward Cozumel, Mexico from Nov. 6 - Nov. 10. The cruise promises a “floating winter wonderland” for fans on board with several activities both on and off the sea.

“The merriest, most festive vacation at sea, the Hallmark Christmas Cruise brings all the magic and wonder of Hallmark Channel’s celebrated Christmas movies to life through an immersive winter wonderland ornamented with top Hallmark stars and a littering array of one-of-a-kind holiday experiences,” the network said in its release.

Jonathan Bennett leads the ugly sweater contest on the first Hallmark Christmas Cruise.Eli Johnson/Hallmark

“Fans, their loved ones, and friends both old and new will have a unique opportunity to create   lasting traditions and unwrap unforgettable new memories,” the company added.

Guests will also get to see their favorite Hallmark stars during behind-the-scenes panels, and get some star treatment with the chance to watch an exclusive premiere of a new Hallmark Channel holiday movie.

The Hallmark stars aboard the Hallmark Christmas Cruise.Eli Johnson/Hallmark

Fans will also get to have a little bit of rest and relaxation in between the activities with the amenities on theNorwegian Joy,which includes a pool deck with multiple hot tubs, a Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center and bar, among other amenities, according to the press release.

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A photo of the Norwegian Joy cruise ship.Hallmark

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Hallmark Channel’s cruises have proved popular. among fans in recent months. Its first cruise (which set sail from Nov. 5-9, 2024) sold out within the first day of the presale, prompting organizers to announce a second cruise from Nov. 17-21, 2024. And there was still a 60,000-person waitlist to join. That cruise sailed from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas.

Fans looking to nab a spot on the 2025 Hallmark Christmas Cruise, pre-sale sign-ups for tickets will open on Thursday, Nov. 21, while public on-sale will start on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. ET.

For more information on the Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise, visithallmarkchannelcruise.com.

source: people.com