Comic-Con International in San Diego announced today that it has partnered up with Entertainment Cruise Productions to produce Comic-Con: The Cruise, a new experience launching in 2025 that will bring fans and creators together on a five-day cruise experience from Tampa, Florida, to Cozumel, Mexico onboard Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas. Obviously, no guests have been announced yet, but Comic-Con promises that the event will attract A-list talent and an array of unique experiences tailored to the cruise experience.
This is hardly the first attempt at a comic con cruise like this, there was the Fan2Sea Cruise back in 2017 that had a similar route starting in Tampa as well. Guests included Scott Snyder, the late Tim Sale, Frank Miller, Phil Noto, Laura Martin, and some of the cast of Stranger Things. For wrestling fans, there’s also the Jericho Cruise which features talent from across numerous promotions.
“With a stellar reputation for producing fan events on the ocean, we are excited that Entertainment Cruise Productions has developed Comic-Con: The Cruise to be a truly new kind of adventure,” said David Glanzer, spokesperson for the convention. “The team at ECP shares our passion for transformational events and innovative programming and we are excited they are building something so amazing.”
“Comic-Con is unrivaled in creating a community that brings people together for experiences you can’t find anywhere else,” added Greg Laubach, Executive Director of Entertainment Cruise Productions. “It’s what we love to do, and we have designed Comic-Con: The Cruise to be a one-of-a-kind ultimate fan adventure.”
Per the press release, “Comic-Con: The Cruise is a place where lifelong memories and new friendships will be made, bringing people together over their shared dedication to comics and popular arts. Fans become part of the story with unprecedented opportunities to interact with actors, creators, authors, and more, and see them in settings and showcases unlike anywhere else.”
The statement teases that fans will mingle with their favorite stars amidst a gathering of the most passionate fans across the world during events and activities including:
- Theme night parties and cosplay events along with the ultimate party band and DJs
- Competitive video and tabletop gaming, next-level trivia contests, and more
- Fun and unique vendors
- Lively group panels and candid Q&A sessions
- Meet and greets
- Autograph and photograph sessions
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas offers luxury accommodations, excellent service, and first-class venues for its performances, events, and activities, as well as a Vegas-style casino and acres of glass offering panoramic views of the surrounding scenery. In between adventures, guests can soak up the sun poolside while reading their favorite comics, scale the 40-foot rock climbing wall, tee off on the mini-golf green, relax at the spa, and dig into world-class flavors from more than a dozen restaurants and bars.
Cabin rates for Comic-Con: The Cruise begins at $990 per person (double occupancy) which includes all performances, interviews, parties, and events presented on the cruise, plus all meals. Further information can be found at the event website.
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