Sail Away With Your Favorite Author
A Bookish Getaway at Sea
Bookish Cruise brings readers and authors together for curated cruise experiences filled with connection, conversation, and vacation. Think author meetups, bookish events, group dinners, plenty of pool time, and space to actually relax.
Why Join?
Upcoming Sailings
2027 Bookish Cruise
Sailing Date: July 19-23
Ship: Utopia of the Seas
Departure Port: Orlando
Authors: Kate Watson, Kasey Stockton, Cindy Steel, Becky Monson, & Martha Keyes
Ready to Sail?!
Our first Bookish Cruise is now open for booking!
The options below are for double occupancy cabins. Traveling solo, with three or four guests, or need to be paired with a roommate? Request a custom quote and we will help you find the best available option.
Cabins are limited, and pricing may change once our group space is gone.
Booking is handled by our trusted Travel Advisor, Dillon Petrarca, through his secure booking portal.
FAQ
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No, this is a group sailing on a larger cruise ship with special Bookish Cruise experiences planned for our group.
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No. You can join as much or as little as you want. This is still your vacation.
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Absolutely. They can enjoy the cruise while you enjoy the bookish parts.
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Yes. Our group space is limited, and pricing and availability can change once cabins are released or sold out.
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Your cruise reservation will be booked and managed by Travel with Dillon. Dillon will be your go-to resource for stateroom questions, payments, travel protection, flights, hotels, and other travel needs before your cruise. You’ll have personal support throughout the planning process, so you won’t have to navigate everything on your own.
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Possibly. Any updates will be shared with booked guests and posted on the cruise details page.
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Absolutely! Solo travelers are welcome on Bookish Cruise. You can choose to book your own cabin or request to be paired with another solo traveler who is also looking to share a room. Shared cabin requests are based on availability and are not guaranteed.