Grapevine Cruise & Travel Show – Oct. 29, 2026

October 18, 2026 by Steve Cosgrove Leave a Comment

Grapevine Cruise & Travel Show

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 3:00–8:00 PM
Grapevine Convention Center · 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051

For the first time in several years, we’re bringing the cruise lines, tour companies and travel experts together under one roof. Whether you’re an airline employee planning your 2027 vacations or a traveler looking for your next big trip, come meet the people who know these ships and tours best, and pick up specials you’ll only find at the show.

Admission: $5pp or One Nonperishable food item for GRACE.

Bring a can of food or any nonperishable item. Every donation goes to GRACE, Grapevine’s local food bank.

Who You’ll Meet

iver cruises: AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Emerald and Scenic River Cruises, Uniworld, Viking River Cruises
Ocean cruises: Carnival, Celebrity, Celestyal, Holland America, HX Expeditions. Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, Viking Ocean Cruises
Tours & safaris: African Travels, Globus & Cosmos, Holland America’s On-Stage Alaska
U.S. Passport Agency: get your passport questions answered in person

Vendor presentations, including Holland America’s On-Stage Alaska!

Exhibitors will present during the show, including a live presentation of Holland America’s On-Stage Alaska.

Show Specials for Retail and Interline Travelers

Exhibitors will offer show-only deals and group rates for both the general public and airline employees. Our Dynamic Travel agents will be on hand all afternoon to answer questions and book your trip on the spot.

Collect the Stamps, Win a Prize

Pick up a travel passport sheet at the door, get it stamped at each exhibitor table, and turn it in to enter our prize drawing. The grand prize is a 7-night cruise to the Greek Isles and Turkey on Celestyal Cruises!

Come Early or Come After Work

The show runs from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, so you can stop by in the afternoon, have time for dinner, and be home by dark. Or swing by after your shift or workday; there’s plenty of time to make it after work. Parking is Free!!

Planning Your 2027 Travel?

If you’re bidding vacations now, this is the perfect time to compare cruise lines, river itineraries and tours side by side, and talk to someone who can book it when your bids come back. Our agents will be at the show, ready to book your 2027 vacation!

Questions? Call us at 800-766-2911 / 817 481-8631

We hope to see you on Thursday, October 29!

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