What’s red and green, with blue all over? The Hallmark Christmas Cruise, of course—a floating explosion of holiday joy that just sailed from Miami to the Bahamas and back again, from October 23 to 27, 2026. Based on the videos and photos pouring in from fans and stars, it was quite a sight to behold.
For the third consecutive year, the sold-out getaway gave some of Hallmark Channel’s most devoted fans a literal escape from everyday life, taking over 4,000 rom-com lovers out to sea aboard the Norwegian Joy. Hallmark transforms the ship each year into a holiday wonderland, and everyone looks like they re-discovered their inner child.
Hallmark star Benjamin Ayres surprises fans aboard the 2026 Hallmark Christmas Cruise.Allister Foster for Hallmark Media
Full of Christmas cheer, these cruisers showed up ready to deck the halls (literally decorating their doors with stockings and tinsel), and giddy about squeezing every holiday activity possible into their four days at sea, from watching Christmas movie premieres in a giant theater to singing carols with a few thousand of their new besties.
Also on board were 18 of Hallmark’s most popular stars, who all appear in one of the cable network’s 34 new Christmas movies this year or its holiday whodunit series, Mistletoe Murders. With fan-favorites Jonathan Bennett and Nikki DeLoach serving as hosts, the beloved actors appeared onstage for hilarious skits, musical performances, Q&A panels, a limbo contest, and game shows like the Hallmark Dating Game.
Hallmark’s Erin Cahill and Rachel Boston pose with fans during a Holly Jolly Pajama Party.Allister Foster for Hallmark Media
The fans and stars dressed the part for themed events like the Candy Cane Sail Away, Holly Jolly Pajama Party, Merry Masquerade, and a Caribbean Christmas Show.
There were celebrity Q&A panels, a Silent Night Disco, art classes, craft exchanges, and a gathering for members of Benjamin Ayres‘ Romance University (a free community of Hallmark fans who connect online and have raised thousands of dollars for various charities).
Will Kemp and B.J. Britt surprise Hallmark Christmas Cruise attendees before the Masquerade Night.Allister Foster for Hallmark Media
In a cruise ship full of glittered reindeer antlers, ugly Christmas sweaters, and Santa suits, it seems everyone could be their zaniest or fanciest and still feel like they belonged.
Social media was flooded with joy-filled videos and photos with the stars from fans onboard, all sharing the many little details they loved: Christmas cookies and hot cocoa, a giant Christmas tree lighting, eggnog tastings, cookie decorating, craft exchanges, and the list goes on.
Hallmark stars pose on stage during the Caribbean Christmas party on the final day of the 2026 Hallmark Christmas Cruise.Allister Foster for Hallmark Media
It wasn’t all perfect, though. Rain and high winds forced their day in the Bahamas to end early, but remarkably, there were videos posted of people laughing in the wild winds, sipping hot cider on the ship, and drying off before their next big event.
When gale force winds caused the ship to be at sea a few hours longer than expected on the final day, causing travel headaches for some, many found a silver lining, like this woman, who giggled about her “bad news” of getting stuck on a ship with beautiful views.
One fan posted a video that probably explained it best: “Boarded a cruise ship and stepped straight into a Hallmark Christmas movie. ?❤️✨”
If all that holiday joy looks right up your alley, Bennett and DeLoach announced during the trip that there will, indeed, be a 2027 Hallmark Christmas Cruise. Details are expected to be revealed in the coming days; follow Hallmark Christmas Experiences on Instagram or Facebook to see the news first.
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