by: Kayla Bolton
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 4:35 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GNCC Racing Announces 50th Anniversary Cruise
Join the Celebration at Sea on Celebrity Cruise
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 24, 2025) – The Progressive Grand National Cross Country Racing Series (GNCC Racing) presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is excited to announce the GNCC 50th Anniversary Cruise, setting sail with Celebrity Cruise on December 5-8, 2025. This once-in-a-lifetime three-night celebration at sea will honor five decades of racing heritage, champions, and the passionate GNCC community that has fueled the series since 1975.
The 50th Anniversary GNCC Cruise will bring together riders, families, fans, and industry partners for a three-night getaway filled with camaraderie, entertainment, and special events. The GNCC Cruise will offer a perfect blend of relaxation, celebration, and racing nostalgia. Upon arrival to the ship a Welcome Reception will take place from 8-10 pm on Friday, December 5, at the pool deck as we depart from Ft. Lauderdale heading to Key West for Saturday, December 6, then moving onto Bimini Islands, Bahamas for the day on Sunday, December 7, and back to Ft. Lauderdale on Monday, December 8.
“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of GNCC Racing, we wanted to do something truly special to honor the riders, families, and fans who have made this community so unique,” said Tim Cotter, Series Event Director. “The GNCC 50th Anniversary Cruise is not just a vacation—it’s a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate the sport we love in an unforgettable way.”
Racers, Sponsors, Families and Fans should mark their calendars and prepare for this historic milestone in GNCC Racing history. Racers are also encouraged to check the ATV, Bike and eMTB National Class Charts to see if their class has an asterisk (*) by it to denote that the 2025 class champion is invited on the GNCC Cruise.
Each champion will receive a cruise credit worth $636.47 for their portion of their cruise cabin. If you would like to bring your spouse, family and/or another friend, they will need to pay for their portion of the cruise cabin. Also, if you would like to upgrade to a different cabin, you would just pay the difference from the voucher amount to that room amount.
Included in the booking is the classic beverage package, basic Wi-Fi package and invitation to the GNCC Welcome Reception Cocktail Party with Live music!
Each traveler of any age is encouraged to travel with a valid passport. All travelers with or without a passport, and are 18 years of age or older, will need to travel with a state ID or driver’s license with the REAL ID on it. Travelers without a passport must bring also bring/provide their “original” birth certificate at ship embarkation. For anyone under 17 years old – school age children need to have a “public” school ID with photo, a private school ID is not accepted as it is not considered a government ID and provide original birth certificate at ship embarkation. It is best to travel with a valid passport for any age when cruising.
Prior to domestic and international travel involving a minor with a single parent, you will need to check with the US Department of State at www.travel.state.gov for all necessary documentation, including specific parental consent and or guardianship requirements. Failure to have appropriate document as to minor travelers may preclude internation travel.
To book your cruise cabin today please contact Liz Perry, Travel Agent AutoClub, for your cabin quote. Contact Liz Perry by phone (714) 516-3771 or by email [email protected] (please note Liz Perry is located on the West Coast).
Cruise Itinerary
- Friday, December 5
Embarkation on the ship 11:30am – 1:30pm.
Ship departure time is 3:30pm.
Welcome Reception @ pool deck 8:00 – 10:00 pm - Saturday, December 6
Key West, Florida 7:00am – 4:00pm - Sunday, December 7
Bimini, Bahamas 8:00am – 5:00pm - Monday, December 8
Disembarkation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 7:00am
Cabin Pricing (based on double occupancy)
Prime Veranda Cabins - $836.47/pp or $1674 for cabin
Premier Ocean View Cabins - $736.47/pp or $1474 for cabin
Ocean View Cabins - $736.47/pp or $1474 for cabin
Prime Inside Cabins - $636.47/pp or $1274 for cabin
Inside Cabins - $636.47/pp or $1274 for cabin
For more information on the GNCC series, visit the official website at www.gnccracing.com or call (304) 284-0084. Join the conversation on the series Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and be sure to always hashtag #GNCC.
- Facebook: @gnccracing
- Instagram: @gncc_racing
- YouTube: @racertv
- X: @gnccracing
About GNCC Racing
The Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is the world premier cross country racing series. Founded in 1975, the 13-round motorcycle and ATV championship and 10-round eMTB championship, is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross-country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling two and three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 2,800 riders through racetracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks, and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. The series draws talent from all over the U.S., Central America, South America, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised live on RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.
Media Contact:
Kayla Bolton
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