The Crochet Crowd returns to the Caribbean in February 2027. The march to the ship. This will be our 23rd & 24th Crochet Cruises. In the meantime (at the time of writing this), we have our Alaskan Crochet Cruise (21st cruise) and Mediterranean Crochet Cruise (22nd cruise), both still in planning, and more. See below for more information.
Both cruises will depart from Florida. You will have options to do both cruises or just one or the other. Assuming we have space in our program. The pictures provided below are not the ship we will be travelling on. We will update details when we are ready.
BE NOTIFIED FIRST
Our agent will send you an invite before the general public is notified. Reservations will be taken in the order in which people decide they want the cruise. The email list will be split into batches of 100 emails each. And the first 100 will be notified and given a short time to respond; then the next 100, and so on.
By choosing the notification option, you are not obligated to take the cruise. You want the information first.
Cruiser Feedback
Over the years, there have been two requests:
- The first cruise will be a short weekender-type cruise. You cannot get away for long, but you would like to experience a portion of a crochet cruise.
- A shorter cruise will turn into an extended cruise on the turnaround. It is not uncommon for our group to stay on board a third run, which is usually after both cruises are done. Talk to our agent if that interests you. There is no crochet program, but you may want an extra cruise to relax.
- Time to play and experience other ship activities.
We are moving forward with a fresh concept.
Crochet Events
- Mikey, Daniel & Jonathan - WIPS & Chains Retreat 2027
- Preview: Crochet Crowd Goes to Scotland 2027
- Crochet Odyssey! Cruise & Pre-tour October 2026
- Prince Edward Island Crochet Adventure August 1 to 7th, 2026
This page will be updated once the plans are finalized and bookings are ready to be taken.
Changes Ahead
Our 20th crochet cruise in the Mediterranean is on a smaller vessel of Royal Caribbean. As a group, I prefer the smaller ships and not the mega cities, but that could change in the future. It's opened a doorway to explore other cruise lines and their itineraries, as we have been loyal to Celebrity Cruise Lines (primarily) since 2016. We have been on Carnival and Princess in the past. We are exploring options to shake up our program and offer diverse experiences.
Our biggest obstacle is securing materials, getting them to the ship and working with the vessel as a creative group. Not all ships work, and newer ships today are bypassing conference spaces. The reason is simple: unused space on a cruise ship is wasted. Not every cruise has a group or needs the space. It requires us to be creative in using a closed restaurant or other gathering space when the ship is not already using it.
Working With The Ship
For these two cruises, we are adjusting our programming to better align with the ship's operations. Utilize what the vessel is already doing and work our program in and around it.
NEW - You will not be assigned a dining room to eat with the mega party. Instead, you will have a free choice of most of the restaurants on board the vessel. This allows people who are meeting new friends to grab dinner together if they choose. Restaurants on board vary in types of food styles. You decide.
NEW - We will not have an assigned space in the evenings on the ship as the entire ship goes into entertainment mode. However, this means you can grab a lounge or something with your new friends, whip out your crochet, go to a show or party and kick your cruise into gear with how you want to enjoy your vacation.
NEW - We heard feedback from people who do not want to drink alcohol, as we have been doing that for years. We've taken that out. Basic beverages such as soda, water, drip coffee, juice and teas are included. Daniel and I are social drinkers and don't drink enough to make the package worth our time. For those who don't want specialty or alcoholic drinks, they're not included in your package.
NEW - We opted for a ship that has solo cabins (available only if inventory is not already booked). This means that, as long as there is availability, you will not pay a single supplement fee for taking a cabin designed for two people.
CANCELLED - We have taken the Crochet After Dark program out for these two cruises. This balances the program so everyone gets a mittful of supplies. The upcharge for the after-dark program covered the rental space, but people generally prefer the space with yarn goodies, and we heard that.
KNOWN - Most of our group is taking balcony cabins, but we have interior cabins reserved for our party for those who want a cheaper option.
Continuing - Non-crocheters will get a discount off the price, as they won't need course materials or use the workshop space when the crocheters are. This means family and friends can travel. They will get lanyards, name badges and shirts to be part of our group.
Budget-Minded
We do not include airfare, parking or pre-cruise hotel with our events, as not everyone needs these options. However, our agent can arrange all of this for you from your home airport to the cruise terminal and back.
Once we get closer to the cruise, you can buy a corporate-discounted hotel room before and after the cruise at your own expense.
Many cruisers drive in, and others may just be dropped off at the cruise terminal. There's no point in upcharging tickets to cover unnecessary expenses for all guests.
Once we are ready, we will announce the ship and the exact dates for both cruises. You need to book through our agent to be included.
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