Discover Santa 2026 Princess Cruise

Majestic Princess – Feb. 14 – 28, 2026

Celebrating the
20th Anniversary of “Discover Santa“
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Over 140 Santas and Mrs. Claus took part in the 20th Anniversary “Discover Santa,” Cruise.  This was a celebration of the nation’s first modern day Santa Convention, held in 2006, with over 500 Santas and wives attending in Branson, Missouri.

In 2016, I hosted a 10th Anniversary and we doubled the attendance in Branson, with over 1,000 Santas, wives and holiday professionals. 

This year, 2026, is the twentieth anniversary of that first convention.   But now, with so many other conventions and reunions being hosted, I decided to make things simpler.  Besides I am not as young as I used to be. 

 A few photos from the Anniversary cruise will be posted here soon. 

Convention Week, February 14 – 22 

The following a bit of the itinerary for our cruise, which included our special events and a few of the ships events plus our dining schedule.  

  • Saturday, February 14 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm,  Departure Ft. Lauderdale aboard the Majestic Princess
    • 2 pm to 4 pm, Convention Check-In, Hollywood Conservatory where cruise attendees picked up their DS2016 ID Badges, Hats, tote bags and Welcome Package.
    • 3:30 pm. Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, Hollywood Conservatory
    • 5:00 to 7:00 pm Dinner in the Concerto Dining Room.
  • Sunday, February 15 – At Sea   
    • 7:00 am to 9:00 am, Everyone enjoyed breakfast and the morning on their own. 
    • 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Discover Santa Convention Opening Session, Hollywood Conservatory, including a session with some of our top Santas and Mrs. Claus followed by an Ugly Sweater contest and photos around the Hollywood Pool.  
    • FORMAL NIGHT plus the Captain’s Champagne Waterfall and welcome.
  • Monday, February 16 – Amber Cove, Dominican Republic.
  • Tuesday, February 17 – San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Wednesday, February 18 – St Maarten. 
  • Thursday, February 19 – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 
  • Friday, February 20 – At Sea  
    • 9:00 am to Noon – Discover Santa Closing Session – Hollywood Conservatory starting with a Mystery Christmas Ornament Exchange.   This was followed by a special Hall of Fame Video Presentation supplied by Hall of Fame founder, Santa Phil Wenz and then a special Q & A session with Five Hall of Fame Santas.  We closed the session with a special Santa Claus Oath Ceremony which included certifricates for framing and a special gift presentation of a Hall of Fame Oath pin from Santa Mike Booth and a drawing for a Santa Claus Oath Plaque also donated by Santa Mike Booth.  That afternoon we also took a Formal Group Photo in the Piazza. 
  • Saturday, February 21, At Sea.
    • At 1:45 pm the Ship’s Cruise Director made a surprise announcement throughout the ship, to the over 4,500 guests and crew.  He stated, “We just received word the “Real” Santa Claus is now aboard the Majestic Princess to meet with the other Santas.  Everyone on board is invited to see if they can find the “Real” Santa. at 2:00 pm.” At that time, the Santas joined to meet all of the Majestic Princess guests on the ship for an hour of fun, song and photos, starting by singing Jingle Bells, then giving out a series of Ho, Ho, Ho’s and finally singing a special Princess Santa Song.  Afterwards all guests could get photos with the Santas.  At 3 pm the ladies enjoyed Afternoon Tea. 
  • Sunday, February 22, We returned to Ft Lauderdale.  But 46 in our group continued on the Majestic Princess for another week and the Western Caribbean.