Jonathan Bennett
Schedule
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Hallmark Sail-ebration
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Tuesday, November 5
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDDon your festive Hallmark Channel attire for a magical sail-ebration as we kick off the jolliest vacation ever! Join your favorite Hallmark Channel Stars and fellow Hallmark Channel fans on the Pool Deck as we celebrate the beginning of four days of magical moments and magnificent memories at sea, complete with live music, merry tidings, spectacular sailaway views, and dazzling tree lighting to kick off the festive fun! All guests are invited to attend. This experience will be hosted by Jonathan Bennett and feature mini-games before our tree lighting.New Time -
Bingo
Presented by Bingo Blitz
Wednesday, November 6
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDIt's a good old-fashioned game of B-I-N-G-O! Nominal fee to participate on board. Bingo cards will be available for purchase one hour prior to start time. Instant wins will also be sold. -
Hallmark Photo Ops
Wednesday, November 6
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Grand Pacific - Deck 7, AFTWe’re making your Christmas wishes come true… Every cabin will have an opportunity for a FREE photo with our full lineup of Hallmark Channel Stars to commemorate the jolliest vacation ever! Everyone in your cabin will be automatically assigned a date and time for your group photo. This information will be printed on your keycard. Additional information will be sent out via email prior to sailing. -
A Very Merry Christmas Match
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Wednesday, November 6
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDYou know and love their on-screen relationships but now it's time to put their real-life friendships to the test. Pairs of your favorite Hallmark Channel co-stars will compete in A Very Merry Christmas Match to determine how well they really know each other. Guests are invited to watch from the audience. More info on how to participate, sign-ups, and show-up times will be announced prior to sailing. -
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Contest
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Wednesday, November 6
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDIt’s not Christmas without a festive sweater! Get ready to jingle all the way in your most over-the-top holiday garb for a night that’s sure to unravel holiday fun! During the Ugly Sweater Party, staff will be walking around selecting the ugliest sweaters to participate on stage, so make sure you're there and ready to flaunt your 'fit! No sign-ups required. -
Talent Panel
The Groomsmen Trilogy
Wednesday, November 6
10:15 PM - 11:15 PM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDDoors at 9:45 PM -
Finding Mr. Shipmas
Hosted by Jonathan Bennett
Thursday, November 7
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDCalling all men! Do you have what it takes to be a Hallmark holiday hunk? Based on Hallmark’s first-ever competition series, Finding Mr. Christmas, we are looking for the inaugural Mr. Shipmas! Eight promising Hallmark “hunks” will compete in Christmas-themed games for the coveted title! Hosted by Jonathan Bennett. -
Holly Jolly Pajama Party Presented by Dearfoams
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Thursday, November 7
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDPresented by Dearfoams. Snuggle up in your comfiest holiday pajamas at this ship-wide Holly Jolly Pajama Party! Don't forget your Dearfoams slippers. -
Hallmark Photo Ops
Friday, November 8
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Grand Pacific - Deck 7, AFTWe’re making your Christmas wishes come true… Every cabin will have an opportunity for a FREE photo with our full lineup of Hallmark Channel Stars to commemorate the jolliest vacation ever! Everyone in your cabin will be automatically assigned a date and time for your group photo. This information will be printed on your keycard. Additional information will be sent out via email prior to sailing. -
Christmas Sing-Along
Friday, November 8
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDCome one, come all to relish and rejoice in the magic of Christmas while surrounded by your fellow Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruisers at this festive sing-along of classic Christmas songs! The opportunity to participate is available to all guests. No sign-ups required. -
A Scene for the Season with Hallmark Screenwriters
Friday, November 8
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDPicture this: you and a Hallmark Channel Star rehearsing a short scene, then performing it on stage! A Scene for the Season with Hallmark Screenwriters is your chance to live out your Hallmark Channel acting dreams in front of your fellow cruisers. Hosted by Jonathan Bennett & Hallmark Screenwriters. -
Hallmark Christmas Ball
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Friday, November 8
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDMany fan-favorite Hallmark Christmas movies feature unforgettable holiday balls. Join us for a formal farewell to the jolliest vacation ever! You're invited to dress your best, dance like you’re the star of your own Hallmark Christmas movie, and soak up the merry moments of our final night together at sea.
Biography
His striking good looks may have made Jonathan Bennett an object of affection for the “plastics” in Mean Girls as the heartthrob Aaron Samuels, but his talent and commitment to the craft are what have led him to becoming one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood. The GLAAD Award winner and five-time nominee broke new ground at Hallmark Channel starring in and executive producing The Holiday Sitter, the network’s first gay-led romantic comedy. Fans have dubbed him “The Gay King of Christmas” for his many hit holiday movies on the network including The Christmas House franchise and most recently, Christmas on Cherry Lane. The talented actor also hosts the ratings powerhouses Halloween Wars, and Cake Wars on Food Network, Time Square New Year’s Eve and Battle of the Decades on Discovery Plus. His work to bring more LGBTQ+ storylines to television and movies earned him the Equality Visibility Award. Other fan-favorite roles include taking on the iconic character Van Wilder in National Lampoon’s Van Wilder: Freshman Year, as Steve Martin’s antagonistic son-in-law in Cheaper By the Dozen 2 and roles on popular shows such as Station 19, Law & Order: SVU, Fantasy Island and more.