The 2027 Hallmark Christmas Cruise Is Headed Back to the Bahamas, This Time Aboard the “Celebrity Reflection” (Exclusive)

Breanne L. HeldmanThu, November 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC

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The stars aboard the 2026 Hallmark Christmas CruiseCredit: Allister Foster/Hallmark Media -

The four-night sailing departs Fort Lauderdale for Grand Bahama Island on Nov. 8, 2027, and returns on Nov. 12

Hallmark stars will join fans for movie premieres, live shows, workshops and “surprise and delight” moments

Presale opens Nov. 10 for select Hallmark members before public booking begins Nov. 12

The Hallmark Christmas Cruise will set sail for its fourth year in 2027 — and this time, it’ll be on a new ship.

PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that the festive floating extravaganza will head from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, from Nov. 8-12, 2027, aboard the Celebrity Reflection.

As with the four previous sold-out sailings, numerous Hallmark Channel stars will join for four days of merriment, including high-energy, immersive shows and games, a Countdown to Christmas movie premiere, photo-ops, creative workshops, gift exchanges, wine and cocktail tastings, and more.

The journey will surely be filled with many of the “surprise and delight” moments — things like stars knocking on decorated cabin doors and swinging by the buffet — that have become a highlight of past cruises.

Erin Cahill and Rachel Boston pose with fans on pajama night aboard the 2026 Hallmark Christmas CruiseCredit: Allister Foster/Hallmark

“The 2027 Hallmark Christmas Cruise builds on the celebration and community that have made this experience so special for years, while offering fans new ways to immerse themselves into the joy and positivity of our brand,” Lindsey Roy, SVP of Branded Experiences at Hallmark, says in a statement. “This holiday getaway is designed to bring fans even closer to the heart of Hallmark and create unforgettable memories with the people they love most.”

After the previous two sailings aboard the Norwegian Joy, the new ship, Celebrity Reflection, offers an elevated setting with beautifully revitalized venues and award-winning amenities, including a pool and solarium, spa and fitness center, and refined dining experiences.

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The Celebrity ReflectionCredit: Celebrity Cruises

The ship also features a spacious indoor theater for the daily Hallmark live shows and behind-the-scenes panels with the stars. On the Hallmark Christmas Cruise in 2026, which took place from Oct. 23-27 (read PEOPLE’s full recap of the voyage!), many of these events were set outdoors and had to be moved inside at the last minute due to weather challenges.

The new ship has capacity for a little more than 3,000 passengers and first launched in 2012.

“There’s a lot of actors out there, but I think we are in a very unique position that we work for Hallmark,” actor Daniel Lissing said on the last night of the 2026 cruise. “This feels like a special moment, and I don’t think it happens anywhere else but here and now.”

The 2027 Hallmark Christmas Cruise key artCredit: Hallmark

“Being here with you guys the past four days and being surrounded by these people who are truly some of my best friends on the entire planet has reminded me that beauty still exists ... and that whatever you’re going through, this too shall pass,” star Paul Campbell said shortly thereafter. “I call that hope. And hope is the center of everything that we do at Hallmark Channel, and if it’s not, then I don’t know what we’re doing here. So I’m grateful for that.”

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Public on-sale begins on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. ET at HallmarkChristmasCruise.com. Presale begins on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for Hallmark fans with existing loyalty and membership through programs like Hallmark+ and Crown Rewards.

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