The cruise includes screenings of classic movies and activities for fans. (photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery)
After a fully sold-out event in 2025, the TCM Classic Cruise will set sail from Oct. 13-18, 2026, aboard the Disney Wonder. Next year’s ship will embark out of San Diego, and will travel to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz will serve as prime host for the five-night voyage, and travelers will be treated to a variety of unique TCM-themed events and activities, including appearances by legendary classic film stars, screenings of great movies, behind-the-scene presentations with film experts, in-depth interviews and trivia game nights.
“The TCM Classic Cruise has truly become the ultimate movie lovers’ paradise,” TCM chief programming officer Charles Tabesh said. “Our TCM hosts and team produce the most bold and exciting cinematic getaway where fans gather, honor and celebrate the very best in classic film, and they outdo themselves every year. We welcome all to join us for the quintessential voyage of movie magic in 2026.”
Recently completing its 11th sailing, the 2025 TCM Classic Cruise sailed out of Port Canaveral, Fla., with stops in Nassau and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney’s newest destination in the Bahamas aboard the Disney Magic. While at sea, passengers had the opportunity to attend TCM-themed events and activities, including film screenings and conversations with special guests Jennifer Grant, Victoria Thomas, Carl Franklin, Bruce Goldstein and screen stars Stefanie Powers, Nancy Kwan, Brenda Vaccaro, Stephen Tobolowsky and Keith Carradine.
TCM hosts Mankiewicz, Jacqueline Stewart, Dave Karger, Eddie Muller and Alicia Malone were also on board, ushering festivities throughout the week. Other fan events included film discussions, movie trivia games, beverage tastings, live music and dance classes. The weeklong celebration of film also hosted multiple parties, including an inaugural “Karaoke Cabaret,” where TCM hosts and staff serenaded passengers with jukebox favorites, and “Hollywood Canteen,” a USO show-themed reception where guests were encouraged to dress to the nautical nines, inspired by service blues, followed by a fireworks celebration.
Pre-sale registration for the 2026 cruise is open at tcmcruise.com, and public ticket sales begin on Dec. 19, 2025.