Thanksgiving is arguably one of the biggest holidays in America, with over 90% of Americans celebrating with friends and family each year. Thanksgiving is all about gathering together with loved ones, enjoying a delicious meal, watching football, and being thankful. For years, many cruise lovers have chosen to celebrate Turkey Day on a cruise- what better way to spend the holiday with the family than on a vacation together?
Many mass-market and premium cruise lines offer a Thanksgiving day celebration on sailings that fall on Thanksgiving. In most cases, you will find a full Thanksgiving dinner option in the main dining room in the evening, as well as festive decor and activities throughout the day.
Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Guests will get the enjoyment of a turkey, stuffing, mashed potato, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie meal without the cooking to cleanup- a stress-free holiday to truly be thankful for!
Festive Decor & Activities
On many ships you will find themed events and workshops such as trivia, cooking demonstrations, a kids parade, scavenger hunts, and more. Some lines go all out with Thanksgiving-themed decorative displays to make their guests feel at home.
Game Day Events
And for those of you who watch the big game every year on Thanksgiving, fear not! You will find the game playing throughout the ship, especially on the jumbo screens- a fun way to connect and celebrate with your friends, family, and fellow passengers.
Family Time
For families with school-age kiddos, taking a Thanksgiving cruise can be ideal because it means skipping less school days, and getting the opportunity to truly bond as a family. It’s also a great cruise to take with extended family, so every family member can celebrate together.
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to book your Thanksgiving cruise, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the itineraries inside-and-out, and have an amazing relationship with many cruise lines in the industry. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.
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