Hallmark is bringing its Christmas Cruise back to South Florida in 2027, and this time the holiday party is moving to a new ship. The annual sailing, which wrapped its latest trip from Miami to the Bahamas on October 27, will set sail again from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island next November, Hallmark announced.
According to Hallmark, the 2027 cruise is scheduled for November 8 through 12 and will mark the event's fourth annual sailing. For the first time, fans will cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection rather than the ship used in previous years. The cruise line's shift comes as the Hallmark Christmas Cruise has grown into one of the network's signature live events, built around the kind of holiday programming that has made Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas a seasonal institution.
What's Planned Onboard
Guests can expect the cruise's signature mix of festivities at sea. Per the official booking page, the 2027 sailing will include live shows, interactive workshops and the premiere of a new Countdown to Christmas movie. The October 2026 cruise, which departed from Miami on October 23 and returned four days later, carried thousands of guests, while WSVN 7News says guests on the 2027 sailing can expect Hallmark movies, music and celebrity guests.
The scale of the gathering has only grown. Entertainment Now reports that 2025's sailing had 18 stars and more than 4,000 fans on board, part of what the outlet describes as annual Hallmark Christmas Cruises that feature many stars and are exclusively for Hallmark fans. Hallmark's own announcement notes the cruise has sold out every year since its inaugural sailing in 2024.
How to Snag a Ticket
Fans hoping to book a cabin will have two windows to try. Presale access begins Tuesday, November 10, for Hallmark fans with existing loyalty or membership through programs like Hallmark+ and Crown Rewards, the network says. Public ticket sales then open at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 12, giving everyone else a shot at a spot on the ship.
