Holiday cheer on the high seas: Norwegian Gem to host Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story misidentified the Norwegian Gem. It is a Jewel-class cruise ship.

Holiday season enthusiasts may need to make room for something new on their Christmas list this year: a yuletide cruise. That's right, The Hallmark Channel, long known as a holiday season film factory, announced it will host a themed Christmas sail in 2024.

The Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise will embark on a four-night sailing on Nov. 5, 2024, from Miami. Traveling to Nassau, Bahamas, and back, passengers will be able to experience holiday cheer on the high seas, complete with cookie making, “carol-oke,” photo ops with network stars, and an exclusive movie premiere of one of the famed Countdown to Christmas films.

Norwegian Gem Cruise Ship hosts holiday experience

The Christmas cruise will take place aboard the Norwegian Gem Cruise Ship, a 965-foot Jewel-class ship.

Sponsored by Sixthman, an event and cruise company, the experience is advertised as a chance to "experience the magic of a Hallmark Channel Christmas with your favorite Hallmark stars." Hallmark often reuses talent, drawing on a pool of actors to star in multiple holiday films. Some of the famous (and familiar) faces include Lacey Chabert of "Mean Girls" fame and Jesse Metcalfe, the titular character in the 2000s classic "John Tucker Must Die."

The lineup of stars for the cruise has not yet been announced and will not be final once it is released, as actors may need to cancel to accommodate filming.

When can I book the Hallmark Channel Cruise?

Tickets will go on sale July 21, but eager travelers can register for presale now.

Through March 5, passengers can participate in a buy now, pay later style program. Deposits can start as low as $100 a ticket and commence an automatic monthly payment plan.

How much does it cost?

Prices vary based on accommodations, with the cheapest room being on deck 4 in the ship's interior. For a single guest, the cost totals $1,701. See a full pricing chart here. For each guest, $315 should be tacked on for taxes and fees, the website reports.

A representative for the cruise confirmed by phone the ship is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that certain rooms are ADA modified for passengers with limited mobility. Passengers looking to book these rooms should call in to make the reservation.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hallmark Channel Cruise sets sail in 2024: Holiday lovers listen up!