Kristoffer Polaha
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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 -
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. -
Cocktail Tasting #1
with Kristoffer Polaha & Ashley Williams
Wednesday, November 6
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Spinnaker Lounge - Deck 13, FWDShake, stir and sip your way through five delicious Christmas-inspried cocktails. From spiced cinnamon creations to sparkling cranberry delights, each drink captures the magic of Christmas. Perfect for parties or cozy nights by the fire, these cocktails will make all of your holiday celebrations merry and bright! Mixology will be hosted by two Hallmark Channel Stars. Space is limited. Mixology will go on sale prior to sailing. An email will be sent with more information when it's time to pre-purchase your spot! -
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. -
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. -
Festive Feud
with Rachel Boston, Hunter King, Brendan Penny & Kristoffer Polaha
Friday, November 8
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDDoors at 3:30 PMIt’s time to play Festive Feud! Teams of Hallmark Channel Stars and guests will compete in the ultimate holiday showdown to prove themselves as the most festive team on the boat. Survey says… you won’t want to miss this! -
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. -
Cocktail Tasting #2
with Kristoffer Polaha & Brooke D'Orsay
Friday, November 8
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Spinnaker Lounge - Deck 13, FWDShake, stir and sip your way through five delicious Christmas-inspried cocktails. From spiced cinnamon creations to sparkling cranberry delights, each drink captures the magic of Christmas. Perfect for parties or cozy nights by the fire, these cocktails will make all of your holiday celebrations merry and bright! Mixology will be hosted by two Hallmark Channel Stars. Space is limited. Mixology will go on sale prior to sailing. An email will be sent with more information when it's time to pre-purchase your spot! -
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
Kristoffer Polaha can currently be seen in Harlen Coben’s new series, Shelter, streaming now on Amazon. Probably best-known for starring in the The CW’s critically acclaimed series Life Unexpected, more recently Polaha starred opposite Angie Harmon in the Lifetime movie, Buried in Barstow, recurred on the cable series Get Shorty opposite Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd as well as the limited series Condor opposite William Hurt and Max Irons. He also co- starred with Rainn Wilson in the Fox series Backstrom, as well as a number ofTV series over the past 10 years, including North Shore, Miss Guided, Made in Jersey, Ringerand Valentine, in addition to a multi-season recurring role on the acclaimed series Mad Men and numerous guest stars on both cable and network series. Polaha is also well known for his many lead roles for Hallmark and most recently starred in A Biltmore Christmas.
On the feature side, Polaha stars as the lead in the film The Shift for director Brock Heasley, released in December 2023. He was featured as Handsome Man in Wonder Woman 1984 for Warner Brother Studios as well as the blockbuster Jurassic World Dominion for Universal Studios. Polaha has appeared in numerous independent features, including Where Hope Grows, Back in the Day, Devil’s Knot and Petty Crimes. He wrote, directed and starred in the short film,A Work of Art, which premiered at The Cannes Film Festival.
Most recently, Polaha produced, directed, and starred in, Memec, which will be coming to a theater near you in 2025.