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Hallmark Christmas Cruise Moves to Fort Lauderdale in 2027

The onboard program includes live shows, interactive workshops and the premiere of a new Countdown to Christmas movie, alongside celebrity appearances and screenings.

Hallmark will move its Christmas Cruise to Fort Lauderdale for a four-night voyage to Grand Bahama Island on November 8-12, 2027. The event will sail for the first time aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Reflection.

The departure will be the event’s fourth annual sailing. Hallmark says the Christmas Cruise has sold out every year since its debut in 2024.

The onboard program will include live shows, interactive workshops and the premiere of a new Countdown to Christmas movie. Guests can also expect Hallmark movie screenings, music and appearances by celebrity guests.

The 2025 sailing featured 18 stars and more than 4,000 fans, according to Entertainment Now. The 2026 edition sailed from Miami to the Bahamas on October 23-27 and carried thousands of guests.

Booking will open in two stages. Presale access begins November 10 for eligible Hallmark fans through loyalty and membership programs including Hallmark+ and Crown Rewards. Public ticket sales open at 11 a.m. Eastern time on November 12.

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