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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Happy Birthday & welcome back to our beloved @vancegilbert.com, who will be joining us for the 3rd time on JoCo Cruise 2027! Vance is an American folk singer-songwriter, but he is also so much more (& has a really cool bio you should read): monkeylink.co/2191dd

Vance Gilbert has white hair, mustache and beard. He is holding a red fedora style hat in a jaunty fashion, covering one eye as if he is about to place it on his head. He is wearing a black suit jacket and white undershirt.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

New Cruisers: when you board the JoCo Cruise, you'll head to a table with lanyards & name badges. You can customize the name badges with your pronouns, name, and a built-in "Ask me about" icebreaker! (Would you all like more tips like this?) Photo from #jococruise by Steve Petrucelli

A hand with a watch is in frame writing their name on a blue JoCo Cruise badge. Next to the badge is a sticker sheet of pronouns labeled HE, THEY, SHE, ASK & a blank spot to write your own.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Welcome 1st time featured guest Isabel J. Kim! @isabel.kim is the USA Today bestselling author of Sublimation, & has won the Nebula, Locus, BSFA, & the Shirley Jackson Award. We can't wait for you to meet her on JoCo Cruise 2027! We are 90% sold out, so hurry & snag your cabin: www.jococruise.com

Isabel J. Kim has black hair to her shoulders, with bangs swooped to one side. She looks off into the distance. She is wearing a brown patterned shirt. She has dark brown eyes

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Haaaaaaaaa (Happy Birthday🎂🥳🎁) to Storm of @paulandstorm.bsky.social, one of our JoCo Cruise founders and an all around awesome guy! Photo from JoCo Cruise by Robert Burke

Storm is dressed as a sea captain in a red coat and black captain's hat as he monitors the Air Derby competition during JoCo Crusie

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Welcome to JoCo Cruise first-time featured guest Zac Oyama! Zac is a comedian, actor, & writer, who you might know from #Dropout! You can catch him on Dimension 20, Game Changer... and soon(tm) on the JoCo Cruise! Check out his full bio here: jococruise.com/zac-oyama/ See you on the boat!

Zac Oyama has short black hair, parted at the side. He is wearing a collared shirt and a matching necklace. He is clean shaven.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We're excited to welcome Sabrina Wu to #JoCoCruise 2027! They are a NY based actor, writer, & stand-up comedian whose acting credits include Joy Ride, Abbott Elementary, & Murderbot! Read their full bio for more info, & be sure to join us on JoCo Cruise 2027 jococruise.com/sabrina-wu/

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Read their full bios over on www.jococruise.com/guests

A flyer featuring some of the guests for JoCo Cruise 2027

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We’ve had first Guest Announcements… but what about Second Guest Announcements? Join us in welcoming @scrambieggs.bsky.social, @kundalinisteve.bsky.social, @tananarivedue.bsky.social, Teresa & travismcelroy.bsky.social (returning with Shmanners!) #jococruise #mcelroybrothers #dropout #bipocwriters

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We have a Referral Program! Bring your friends on the JoCo Cruise and you both get a pretty sweet treat! Contact us for more info

Two muscular arms clasping in a strong handshake labeled "You" and "Your friend," with the caption "Getting that bag on JoCo Cruise 2027" — a meme showing shared determination to secure cabins/earn money for the cruise.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Welcome 1st-time #JoCoCruise feat. guests Boys Go to Jupiter, a band that blends "joyful indie-pop, dreamy soul, lush folk, & sugary punk" in a whirlwind of influences & genres. Check out their bio for more info: jococruise.com/boys-go-to-j... #boysgotojupiter

Graphic announcing featured guest Boys Go To Jupiter for JoCo Cruise 2027, with three band members sitting in red booth seats looking tired/contemplative against a bright blue branded background.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Welcome back to 4 time JoCo Cruise feat. guest Paul F. Tompkins! Tompkins is a comedian, improvisor, & actor (who you may have heard as “Mister Peanutbutter” on BoJack Horseman). Learn more on our website www.jococruise.com/guests

Paul F. Tompkins has grey hair cut short and a grey mustache. His eyes are brown. He is wearing a black suit and white shirt and white polka dot tie. He is a JoCo Cruise 2027 featured guest

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Have a fun idea for a presentation, class, or event you'd like to host on the JoCo Cruise? Don't forget to submit your Shadow Cruise event application! (You can find the form when you log into your JoCo Cruise account)

Presenter speaking into a microphone beside a screen titled "VIGILANCE," delivering a cybersecurity talk on phishing and social engineering with defensive tips like checking sender addresses, hovering over links, and using MFA.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming first-timer Simone Giertz to JoCo Cruise 2027! Previously known as the “Queen of Shitty Robots,” Simone is a Swedish inventor, YouTuber and founder of Yetch Studio. Check out her bio here: jococruise.com/simone-giertz

Featured guest Simone Giertz announcement flyer for JoCo Cruise 2027. Simone has round glasses and a blue T‑shirt on. Her hair is reddish and in a bun and she has bangs.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Announcing the JoCo Cruise 2027 Featured Guest lineup, including Nebula winners such as @isabel.kim, @scalzi.com and @maryrobinettekowal.com, actors @pftompkins.bsky.social and @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social, and folk singer @vancegilbert.com! Visit jococruise.com for more info! #jococruise #cruise

Performers Jonathan Coulton, Daphne Always, Ally Beardsley, Jasmine Bhullar, Jim Boggia, Boys Go To Jupiter, Simone Giertz, Vance Gilbert, Isabel J. Kim, Mary Robinette Kowal, Aimee Mann, Mollylele, Zac Oyama, Paul and Storm, Riz Rollins, John Scalzi, James Sheppard, Nadine Smith, Paul F. Tompkins, Varietopia, Janet Varney and Sabrina Wu

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What has been your all-time favorite panel/talk on the JoCo Cruise?

Five panelists seated behind a long red-tablecloth table on stage, speaking into microphones and gesturing animatedly during a public discussion beneath a large blue cursive backdrop.From left to right: Janet Varney, Erika Ishii, Dante Basco, Gary Anthony Williams, Marc Evan Jackson

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Help us catch them all! We want to make a thread of every single holiday that was represented on JoCo Cruise 2026 for our Holiday Theme Day. Reply with all the holidays you saw or represented (bonus points for pics), and let's see how many different special days were aboard!

A costumed person with tinsel hair, glasses and a sash reading "Celebrate St. Stupid's Day" strikes a playful pose in a lounge on JoCo Cruise. A smiling companion in a tie-dye shirt sits nearby holding a cane and phone

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We are officially HALFWAY to JoCo Cruise 2027! Which means, we can finally say.... SOON™ Photo from JoCo Cruise by Kristin Amsden #jococruise #cruise #vacation

A child in an orange shirt, jeans, and glasses plays chess on a wooden board with a Qui-Gon Jinn (Star Wars) cosplayer in the Crow's Nest of the JoCo Cruise. The ocean is visible through large windows in the background.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happiest of Birthdays to our long time JoCo Cruise featured guest @aimeemann.bsky.social. Or, as we like to say, HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA........ We'd love to know: what's your favorite Aimee Mann song? (Photo from JoCo Cruise by Steve Petrucelli)

Aimee Mann is onstage in a leather jacket and jeans, playing a yellow electric bass. She wears glasses and her blonde hair is down past her shoulders.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thanks Dragon Con for being awesome! And if you stopped by to see us please tag us in your photos, we love to see them 🐓🐒🦆🐉 #dragoncon2026 #jococruise #jonathancoulton #dochammer #venturebros

Jonathan Coulton, Mike Phirman and Paul and Storm wave for a selfie from a signing table

Jonathan Coulton pulls Doc Hammer's finger as Paul and Storm look on dramatically. Doc, JoCo & Paul and Storm all have glasses on. Doc has blonde hair, the others have brown hair

A JoCo Cruise community member wears a blue shirt and red booty shorts that read Good Morning JoCo, a reference to something that happened on the cruise this year

A Dragon Con badge and purple and gold lanyard are propoed against a grey JoCo Cruise baseball cap. The badge is orange and red and features a giant dragon's eye with the city skyline reflected in it

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our meetup at Pax West! We hope to see you on the JoCo Cruise! #paxwest #paxwest2026 #jococruise

11 people smile for the camera in front of a blue PAX step and repeat

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

JoCo Cruise 2027 is 90% sold out! Don't miss your chance to put "Your name here!" We sail to Antigua, St. Thomas & the private Caribbean island of Half Moon Cay next Feb. DM us or visit our website for more info about the nerdiest cruise you've never heard of! Photo from JoCo Cruise by Cluze

Two drinks (a crystal tumbler with an amber spirit and an orange cocktail in a large wine glass with ice and two straws) sit on a small marble and metal table. Behind them is a black bar menu. In front, leaning on an unlit candle is a green JoCo Cruise name badge that reads "Your Name Here" and "The Best Week Ever!" It has a golden lanyard attached.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Don't forget to join us for free swag at the JoCo Cruise Fan Meetup at PAX West! We're also happy to answer any questions you may have about JoCo Cruise. See you SOON(tm)! 🎲 #PAXWest #PAX #jococruise

PAX West JOCO Cruise fan meetup flyer: bright blue design announcing Sunday Sept 6, 4–5 PM at Seattle Convention Center Community Room 2 (Lvl 4, Rm 433) with "Free swag!" and a small group photo of cruisers on the right and green zombie holding an ice cream on the left.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We’ve had some amazing podcasts on the JoCo Cruise in the past, including Song Exploder, The Adventure Zone, Feminist Frequency Radio, and Welcome to Nightvale. What podcast do you hope to hear announced for JoCo Cruise 2027? Photo from JoCo Cruise 2026 by Joshua Badgley #podcast #podcasts

Three tabletop microphones and small canned water bottles are lined up on a table onstage,, ready for a panel discussion or press conference.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Happy National Beach Day! We can’t wait to return to our favorite beach of all: Half Moon Cay on JoCo Cruise 2027. There’s nothing like frolicking on a gorgeous beach filled with bards, dragons, mermaids, bookworms and puppets! Hope to sea you there 👀 #beachday #jococruise #beach

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Happy #InternationalCosplayDay! What is your dream cosplay, if time/money/skill were no obstacle? Photo from JoCo Cruise 2026 by Bill Ulleseit

A person cosplaying a horned Viking, complete with helmet, long fake beard, and padded tunic, holds a woven basket while choosing pastries from Lido buffet.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Heading to Dragon Con? So are we! Jonathan, Paul and Storm and other JoCo friends will be at Dragon Con on Saturday: 3pm - Signing w/ JoCo & friends, Artist Alley table 706. 8pm - Gonzoroo Presents: A Music & Comedy Spectacular, Marriott Atrium Ballroom

Image of Paul and Storm and Jonathan Coulton onstage performing. On it are the words Gonzoroo Presents: A Music & Comedy Spectacular featuring Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm, Mike Phriman and friends starting at 8:30pm in the Marriott Atrium Ballroom

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy #InternationalDogDay! Please respond to this thread with doggie pics Photo from JoCo Cruise by Steve Petrucelli

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Attention first-time cruisers! We have an Accessibility FAQ on our website (www.jococruise.com), which also links to the Holland America Line FAQ. You must submit special needs requests directly to HAL, as they must handle them directly. #jococruise #accessibility

A screenshot of the Accessibility page on the JoCoCruise website

Click the 3 bars on the top right of the screen and select "2027 Accessibility"

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Some cabin categories for JoCo Cruise 2027 are already sold out, but verandah (balcony) and ocean view cabins are still available! Visit www.jococruise.com to start your adventure on the nerdy seas!

Two people in elaborate teal and pink gowns and headpieces stand on the Lido deck, smiling and holding large white number cutouts that spell "2027,"

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Fun fact: The longest-surviving photo turns 200 years old next year! Consider celebrating #WorldPhotographyDay by replying with a photo you like (bonus points if YOU took said photo)! Photo from JoCo Cruise 2026 by Joshua Badgley

A photographer crouches down at the edge of a stage, aiming a camera to take a photo. The colors of the photos are greens and blues due to the stage lighting. A blurred audience is visible in the background.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

If you're heading to PAX West, come join us for a JoCo Cruise meetup! First time cruisers, returners, & cruise curious folks welcome! west.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu... 👀 #PAXWest #PAX #jococruise

A group of folks at a past JoCo Cruise convention meetup pose like zombies together for a photo. They are a riot of shirt and hair colors in front of a black curtain.

JoCo Cruise fan meetup announcement: Sept 6, 2026, 4–5 PM in Community Room 2 (Lvl 4, Rm 433); invites past cruisers and curious attendees to a nerd-cruise gathering with free swag.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

What was the last RPG you played and would you recommend it? Photo (featuring Mike Phirman, Amal El-Mohtar, Anthony Burch, Oscar Montoya, Jiavani, & Sandeep Parikh) from JoCo Cruise 2026 by Corry Haines #jococruise

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The absolute number one best way to stay completely updated on JoCo news is to sign up for our mailing list! Head to jococruise.com then scroll down to this button:

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join us in wishing Clint McElroy a very happy birthday! Photo from JoCo Cruise by Marc Mandelbaum

Clint McElroy is speaking into a microphone and gesturing. The background is black. He has gray hair, round glasses, and a patterned button up shirt over a black and white Disney T‑shirt with a castle and Mickey silhouette.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

What would you put on a customized cruise elevator rug? Photo from JoCo Cruise 2025 by Kristin Amsden

Elevator interior with marble-patterned walls, chrome handrails and a bright blue floor mat that reads: "cont'd. on next elevator"

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🤭 Did you do any questing or puzzle solving on JoCo Cruise last year? Community created "Side Quests" like these are one of the amazing things JoCo Cruisers do for each other

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Announcing the 2027 JoCo Cruise Theme Days! Check your emails for more information! Sat. Feb. 20: Welcome, New Cruisers 👋 Sun. Feb. 21: Time Travel Day 🕰️ Mon. Feb. 22: Cosplay Day 🧟 Wed. Feb. 24: Formal Night 🎩 Thu. Feb. 25: Birthday Day 🎂 Fri. Feb. 26: Jammies Day 🧦

A graphic depicting each of the theme days. Welcome shows a person with outstretched arms. Cosplay shows a ghostbuster cosplay, time travel shows a person in a Tardis inspired outfit. Formal shows two people in formal wear, one in a tux and one in a pink and orange dress. Birthday is a person wearing a birthday hat. Jammies is two people in rainbow unicorn kigurumis

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Which tea, in your opinion, is the best, in terms of teas? JoCo Cruise is stocked with a variety of teas (including PG Tips) as well as hot chocolate! You can also totally bring your own tea bags. Photo from JoCo Cruise 2026 by Kristin Amsden

A counter has 10 boxes of Bigelow teas with two clear containers in front. They hold PG tips in one and lemon slices in the other. Spoons, tongs, honey and a variety of sugars are also available, as is swiss miss hot chocolate

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Have you checked out our YouTube lately? We've been adding more content from cruises past! We highly recommend Count Orlok's Ted Talk (which is definitely NOT Jonathan Coulton as Count Orlok's Ted Talk, cuz that would be weird)

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Wayback Wednesday! Wil Wheaton has been on 9 (😉) JoCo Cruise sailings, and in our hearts for every single one! His mantras of "Play More Games!" and "Don't be a dick" live on as part of the spirit of JoCo Cruise itself Photos by Steve Petrucelli & Beth Gordon #jococruise #wilwheaton

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

We're also bigger on the inside... big hearted that is! Heh. Anyway, join us for JoCo Cruise 2027 as we return to the lovely and historic island of St. Thomas! This photo is from our last visit there in 2016. Visit jococruise.com/2027overview for more information! Photo by Steve Petrucelli

Two star wars LEGOs stand waving at the camera. Behind them is a tiny blue Tardis. In the background is an old colonial church. Its red and gold outside contrasts nicely with the Tardis in the foreground

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Did JoCo Cruise introduce you to any new performers, comics, or authors? Photo (of corook) from JoCo Cruise 2026 by Ashford Craig

corook smiles as they play an instrument and an electric guitarist leans in to sing or laugh as well. corook is wearing brown pants, a tan checkered button up shirt and a brown patterned tie. The Guitarist si wearing all black

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

That time Jimothy joined Scozzy Scosbourne onstage during the JoCo Cruise 🦝 🛳️ @scalzi.com #jimothy #jococruise

Author John Scalzi is dressed as Ozzy Osbourne in black jeans, a black leather jacket, black wig and purple shades. He is wearing lime green crocs and is rocking out onstage. Next to him, Jimothy the Racoon is also rocking in green crocs

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congrats to ‪The Guild‬ on the launch of their kickstarter to make a movie! Lend your support here: www.kickstarter.com. (Photo of The Guild co-star Sandeep Parikh from JoCo Cruise 2026 (with Dimension 20's Oscar Montoya) by Kristin Amsden) #jococruise #theguild #kickstarter

Sandeep is on stage and leaning forward as if offering a hand to someone. He is wearing shades, blue jeans, sneakers and a white collared button up shirt. Behind him, Oscar is wearing a similar outfit and clapping. They both have short hair and full beards. Oscar is wearing normal glasses, not sunglasses.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Happy National Ice Cream Day! Did you get to try the Ube Ice Cream onboard this year? Photo from JoCo Cruise 2016 by Kristin Amsden #nationalicecreamday #icecreamday #ube #jococruise

In the foreground is purple soft serve ice cream in a white bowl. In the background is a sign with a slice of cake that reads THE CAKE IS A LIE

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Do you plan to see The Odyssey this weekend? (Fun "degrees of separation" fact: JoCo Cruise 2026 featured guest Julia Shiplett is Elliot Page's partner!)

Julia Shiplett stands onstage on the cruise. She is wearing blue jeans, a black top and an open yellow patterned collared button up shirt. Her hair is brown and just past her ears. She is holding a microphone

Photo credit: Corry Haines

Elliot Page and Julia Shiplett post on the red carpet in front of a sign for the film. Julia is wearing a long brown dress and Elliot is wearing a dark suit with a striped collared button up underneath the jacket.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

New cruiser heads up: we have a freebie table on the cruise, located in the Atrium. Cruisers bring items that need a new home - and you can be that home! Photo from JoCo Cruise 2026 by Kristin Amsden

An attendee in a wide brimmed straw hat and cream colored slouchy shirt browses a table covered in items ranging from silver dress shoes to stickers to board games and more.

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We've highlighted Villains Day, and Holidays Day, so now it's time to show off our dapper cruisers' Formal Night looks! And we're curious: how do you choose what to wear for Formal Night? Photos from JoCo Cruise 2026 by Freddie Melton

Two costumed passengers pose at a cruise ship dining table—one wearing a red pointed hat and fake mustache with a gold lanyard badge, the other in a top hat, blue velvet coat and ruffled shirt. The ocean and other attendees are visible behind them

Three smiling cruisers pose on the Lido pool deck. The person on the left is wearing a patterned yellow and red dress and a golden crown on their brow. The attendee next to them is wearing a teal sleeveless dress and a bright blue headpiece. The person on the right is wearing a pink puffed gown with subtle white patterning. They are wearing a diadem of gold and green

Five cruisers in festive formal wear and playful accessories pose arm‑in‑arm on the Lido Pool deck. One wears a red and gold brocade cape with a red dress and tiara, another wears a tiara and a black suit with vest, white undershirt and bowtie, another wears a flower patterned black dress with a flower crown, the next person has blue hair and a teal stick on mustache. they are wearing a black gown. Next to them the cruiser is also wearing a fake mustache, a suit with jacket and bowtie, and a red kilt.

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