TCM Classic Cruise Returns in 2025 Sailing from Port Canaveral, FL on October 8 Aboard the Disney Magic

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(New York, NY) - October 31, 2024 - After a sold-out event in 2024, the TCM Classic Cruise will set sail from October 8-13, 2025, aboard the Disney Magic. Next year's ship will embark out of Port Canaveral, FL, and will travel to Nassau and Disney's newest island destination in the Bahamas, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. TCM's Ben Mankiewicz will again serve as host for the voyage, and travelers will be treated to a wide variety of TCM-themed events and activities, including appearances by legendary classic film stars, screenings of great movies, unique presentations with film experts, in-depth interviews, Q&A sessions, trivia games and more.

Mike De Luca and Pamela Abdy, Co-Chairs & CEOs, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group said, "Each year Ben Mankiewicz and the team at TCM create a once in a lifetime destination cruise event for movie lovers to gather and celebrate the very best in classic cinema. We join the TCM team in welcoming everyone to another memorable voyage in 2025!"

Recently completing its 10^th sailing, the 2024 TCM Classic Cruise sailed out of Fort Lauderdale, FL with stops in Cozumel, Mexico and Castaway Cay, Disney's private-island paradise in the Bahamas on the Disney Magic. While at sea, passengers had the opportunity to attend a wide variety of TCM-themed events and activities, including film screenings and conversations with special guests including Joe Dante, Bruce Goldstein, Buddy Joe Hooker and screen stars Shaun Cassidy, Hayley and Juliet Mills, and EGOT-winning actress Rita Moreno.

TCM hosts Ben 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 a "Graveyard Smash" themed reception where guests were encouraged to dress in outfits inspired by spooky creatures, mutants, and ghouls.

Pre-sale registration for the 2025 cruise begins today at tcmcruise.com, and public on sale begins December 20, 2024.

About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a two-time Peabody Award-winning network that presents classic films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting "Where Then Meets Now." TCM features insights from Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz along with hosts Alicia Malone, Dave Karger, Jacqueline Stewart and Eddie Muller, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover destination. With three decades as a leading authority in classic film, TCM offers critically acclaimed series like The Essentials and Reframed along with annual programming events like 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also directly connects with movie fans through popular events such as the annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise. In addition, TCM produces the wildly successful podcast "The Plot Thickens," which has had more than 9 million downloads to date. TCM hosts a wealth of material online at tcm.com and through the Watch TCM mobile app. Fans can also enjoy a classic movie experience on the TCM hub on Max.

About Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line ships are modern classics that celebrate the legendary ocean liners of the past while combining innovative technology with magical Disney touches to create extraordinary guest experiences. The moment guests are welcomed aboard, they begin a journey complete with legendary Disney service and attention to detail, incomparable entertainment, and unforgettable dining. In short, it is an unparalleled vacation for every member of the family. Disney Cruise Line has received more than 250 distinguished awards from the travel industry since first setting sail in 1998.