Make Spirits Bright: Holiday Activities + Films for Your Guests
This holiday season, transform your ship into a hub of festive fun with programming that combines interactive activities and cozy film screenings. Keep reading to discover our top, easy-to-execute ideas that are sure to create unforgettable memories at sea.
Thanksgiving Gratitude Display
Provide cards where guests can write what they’re grateful for and drop them into a “Message of Thanks” display. Afterward, gather for a heartwarming holiday film to close out the evening.
Multicultural Night Market
Transform a section of the ship into a glowing night market inspired by holiday traditions from around the world. Offer food tastings, lantern-making or storytelling sessions about different seasonal celebrations. Close the evening with an uplifting movie about community and togetherness, shown on the pool deck or in the lounge.
Christmas Parade & Ornament Workshop
Kick off the season with a festive holiday parade led by crew members, featuring decorated carts, costumes and music. Follow it up with an ornament-making workshop where families can create keepsakes to hang on a communal onboard tree. End the night with a cozy movie screening under twinkling string lights.
Christmas Eve Letters & Storytime
Set up a festive mail station where children can write or draw letters for the season. Pair it with a holiday storytime led by crew, complete with blankets and cocoa. Follow this with a short, family-friendly holiday film to keep the magic alive before bedtime.
New Year’s Eve Countdown
In addition to a midnight party, celebrate the countdown at noon so all ages can enjoy! Set up a festive photo booth complete with costume items and props for families to capture the moment in style. After the countdown, gather your guests to ring in the almost-new-year with a family movie screening.
