Hallmark Channel’s Christmas in July Sets Sail with Cruise Series (Exclusive)

No matter what else is happening in the world, things on Hallmark Channel will always be smooth sailing, especially at Christmastime. And, of course, that includes Christmas in July.

Consider this the “All aboard!” call: PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that the network is launching its 13th annual Christmas in July event with Christmas at Sea, a reality series filmed aboard the Hallmark Christmas Cruise last November featuring real-life fans living their dreams alongside their favorite Hallmark stars.

Throughout the four-episode event series, premiering July 7, Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell, Taylor Cole, Nikki DeLoach, Sarah Drew, Tyler Hynes, Kimberley Sustad and Andrew Walker mingle with the fans throughout the journey from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard the Norwegian Gem — and maybe even help a couple tie the knot!

In the exclusive trailer, Campbell chats with a man in the gym who reveals his plans to propose — and then get married — throughout the trip. In another beat, Hynes hugs a set of best friends, and Bennett and Brown are seen chatting with a mother, her daughter and daughter-in-law.

The show will also feature a teenage grandson celebrating his 16th birthday with both of his grandmothers.

All the while, the fans and the stars bring good tidings of cheer, joy and hilarity to festive events like carol-oke, holiday trivia challenges and Christmas competitions.

Also coming to Hallmark for Christmas in July is the network debut of Hallmark+ hits Holidazed, a heartwarming ensemble series about neighbors navigating love and chaos during the holidays (which also features Cahill), and Unwrapping Christmas, a movie collection centered around the women of the All Wrapped Up gift shop.

Of course, the network will also feature a holiday movie marathon.

From Friday, July 25 at 8 a.m. until Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m., fans can enjoy a lineup of Hallmark’s most-loved holiday movies handpicked by viewers themselves. Now through Sunday, June 22, fans can vote for their favorites using the Hallmark Movie Checklist App. 

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While watching all this new content, fans can make plans to head to Kansas City for the Hallmark Christmas Experience, happening over four weekends from Nov. 28 to Dec. 21. Each weekend features at least 10 Hallmark stars, festive events and more. Click here for further details.

Christmas at Sea premieres Monday, July 7 at 8 p.m. on Hallmark Channel and airs ever Monday through July 28. Holidazed airs Sundays at 8 p.m. starting on July 6. And the Unwrapping Christmas movies air Saturdays at 8 p.m. starting July 5.