Comic-Con: The Cruise Artist Hosted Events
Artist Hosted Events are the perfect opportunity to create one-of-a-kind memories alongside some of your favorite talent on Comic-Con: The Cruise!
From special food and beverage experiences to enhancing your Cosplay attire, these stellar experiences will allow you to get up close and personal.
Schedule
Saturday, January 31, 2026:
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Food and Wine Pairing with Megan Richards ($110 per person, including processing fees)
Join Lord of the Rings star, Megan Richards and discover the art of the perfect pairing as you indulge while we show you how the right food and wine can bring out the best flavors in each other. You’ll learn the fundamentals of food and wine chemistry and the way food and wine interact as you sample an array of incredible pairings. Each guest will receive a souvenir Comic-Con: The Cruise glass.
Monday, February 2, 2026:
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Customizing Footwear and Beyond – Modifying Shoes, Jackets, and More hosted by Cowbutt Crunchies ($30 per person, including processing fees)
Have the perfect cosplay shoes but they’re the wrong color? Thrift an awesome pleather jacket that needs some pizzazz? In this class, Cowbutt Crunchies covers the complete process needed to create a long lasting custom paint job on shoes, bags, and other leather or pleather items, using tape, stencils, sealers, and more!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: World Wine Tour Tasting with Markella Kavenagh ($110 per person, including processing fees)
Join Markella Kavenagh and Celebrity’s master sommeliers for an expertly guided wine tasting. During this experience, you’ll get to sample wines from six iconic wine-producing regions while learning about what makes each unique. Each guest will receive a souvenir Comic-Con: The Cruise glass. Please note, this event overlaps with Macallan Tasting with Billy Boyd.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Macallan Tasting with Billy Boyd ($110 per person, including processing fees)
Celebrate Scotlands finest spirit with a collection of The Macallan single-malt Scotch whiskey with Lord of the Rings star, and Scotland’s own, Billy Boyd! Learn about the nuances, flavors, and aging properties that distinguish each variety. Each guest will receive a souvenir Comic-Con: The Cruise glass. Please note, this event overlaps with World Wine Tour Tasting with Markella Kavenagh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I purchase event tickets?
Approximately one hour prior to the sale time, you will receive an email with a link to purchase Artist Hosted Events. Event tickets are sold and purchased through Leap – EPIC Experiences. Entertainment Cruise Productions Reservation Specialists cannot purchase tickets on guests’ behalf. Once you click on the purchasing link, you will be placed in an online queue, prior to the events going on sale. To confirm your purchase, full payment is due at the time of booking. Please be prepared with your credit card number, expiration date, security code, and address to complete your transaction. Invalid and/or insufficient information will delay your purchasing process. NOTE: Your ticket is not confirmed until payment has been successfully processed. Items left in your cart during check out may no longer be available if your payment is delayed
How do I receive my purchase ticket(s)?
Immediately after you make your online purchase(s), you will receive an email confirmation from Leap – EPIC Experiences (support.epic@leapevent.tech) containing your ticket(s) for download. Please print and bring your ticket(s) onboard, as each ticket will be collected prior to the Artist Hosted Event selected at the time of purchase. To ensure successful email delivery of your ticket(s), add (support.epic@leapevent.tech) to your address book.
What does my artist hosted event ticket include?
Each Artist Hosted Event ticket allows one person entry to the Artist Hosted Event selected at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, your ticket does not include an autograph or photograph with the host.
How many tickets can I buy to each event?
Guests may purchase no more than two (2) tickets per Artist Hosted Event.
Can I buy tickets to multiple artist hosted events?
Yes, guests may purchase tickets to multiple Artist Hosted Events.
Can I transfer my artist hosted event ticket to a different event?
Tickets are non-transferable. Tickets are only redeemable for the Artist Hosted Event selected at the time of purchase.
What if I miss the scheduled time of the event?
To avoid celebrity scheduling conflicts, Artist Hosted Events are only available at pre-scheduled times. Refunds will not be issued if you miss the Artist Hosted Event.
Can I join a waitlist for a sold-out event?
To join a waitlist for a sold-out event, please email the event name, date, and desired number of tickets to info@comicconthecruise.com. In the event of a cancellation, those on the waitlist will be contacted based on the date and time of submission.
What if I lose my ticket?
If you lose your ticket, please visit the LEAP – Epic Experiences Desk onboard. Hours and locations can be found in your onboard Daily Program.
How do I request a refund?
If you need to request a refund, please submit your information HERE. Refunds are only available pre-cruise and will not be issued if you miss the scheduled Artist Hosted Event.
I am having technical issues, is there a number to call for assistance?
For general support inquiries, please click HERE.