Now, superfans are taking their obsession to sea. "Crak Your Bags" Mah Jongg cruises are drawing hundreds of guests a cruise and creating floating communities of connection and competition—and bookings on some ships are already sold out through 2026.
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Why Are Mah Jongg Cruises Going Viral in 2025?
And a few new aesthetic upgrades haven't hurt. "Add in a healthy dose of social media FOMO complete with beautiful new sets, stylish tiles and matching accessories—and the game suddenly felt fresh and irresistible. And of course, when celebrities like Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker and Meghan Markle mention their love for the game, it only fuels the excitement." Mix that with cruising's surge in popularity and the result is the most viral vacay of 2025.
"It's the ultimate safe and supportive space to share our stories, our Mah Jongg skills, our joys and sadness—and often laughter is truly the best medicine," she shares.
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How Did Mah Jongg Cruises Start?
"Our first Caribbean cruise followed in March 2022 aboard the Regal Princess, where we hosted 40 players." Fast forward four years, and Crak Your Bags is now chartering entire riverboats in Europe. "The name of our company is a cheeky pun for 'pack your bags' and 'craks' are one of the tile suits in Mah Jongg," says Fox.
Upcoming Cruises
Eastern Caribbean aboard the Celebrity Beyond, December 7-14, 2025Australia & New Zealand aboard the Celebrity Edge, January 29-February 11, 2026Western Caribbean aboard the Oceania Allura, February 19-26, 2026Paris & Normandy River Cruise aboard the AmaDante, April 11-26, 2026Cozumel aboard the Celebrity Beyond, November 18-22, 2026Mah Jonng Fever Tournament aboard the Celebrity Beyond, October 4-11, 2026In October 2025, Crak Your Bags will be offering beginner retreats at Miraval Spa in Austin, Texas.
What's Included on the Itinerary on a Crak Your Bags Trip?
Fox and Bishop pay special attention to making sure each destination theme carries throughout the cruise. "This past April, we traveled to Amsterdam with a group of 140 Mah Jongg players for the world-renowned annual Tulip Time Festival, which blooms for six weeks each spring. We chartered the AmaWaterways AmaCerto, transformed the ship’s lounge by removing all of the furniture, and added 25 Mah Jongg tables complete with tulip-themed mats and commemorative tulip dice. Guests enjoyed the freedom to play whenever, and as often as they wished."
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