May 17, 2025 to May 24, 2025*

*Note: Dates do not include early arrival to Seattle, WA prior to departure.

We suggest you arrive in Seattle on May 16th to ensure you arrive in time to board the ship.

ONLY 4 SPOTS REMAINING…BOOK SOON!!

Tour Itinerary/ Additional Info:

As you know many of us will be arriving on Friday the 16th.

Saturday, May 17th

Arrive at the port about noon to board the ship.

Sunday, May 18th

This is a day at Sea…have fun…take a swim…eat like crazy etc. We will try to have dinner as a group. We can meet sometime to have an informative meeting.

Monday, May 19th

Juneau Whale Watch Tour from a wonderful Jet Cat boat. We will be looking for breaching whales, sealions, bears, eagles and sites of the area! My 9th time doing this…it’s outstanding!!!

Tuesday, May 20th

Breakfast on your own. This day will be the private photo tour with Joe Ordonez. He will take us all around Skaway!

Wednesday, May 21st - ON THE SHIP

The ship will let us know what time we will enter the Endicott Arm and Glacier Bay. You can stay in your stateroom and watch everything. No need to go above deck. Once we get to the Glacier the ship will spin around for an extended period. You don’t have to run around. Sometimes the sunrises are incredible from your room. The sun will rise about 6:00 a.m. this week. Plan on getting up if your room is on the east side. As the ship enters the park…the images are wonderful and as the ship LEAVES

And as everyone goes for breakfast…DON’T…. keep photographing the outside and mountains, clouds and more (once in a while we will see whales there) …some of my favorite images come from leaving the Arm. You can come to my stateroom…we have a 26 ft. wide outside deck if you need help or want to just be with me!!! LOL

Thursday, May 22nd -

We will board the Bering Sea Crab ship for a wonderful 3 hour tour of how they catch crabs, looking for eagles and lots more. This is a fun and wonderful trip…not in the open sea!

Friday, May 23rd

Cruising on the boat until it docks in Victoria Canada around 9:00 p.m. You are on your own!

Saturday, May 24th - the ship arrives in Seattle about 7:00 a.m. You will be given disembarkation informaiotn in your state room the day before.

More info…

KETCHIKAN - A DEADLIEST CATCH BOAT TRIP (AS SEEN ON THE BERING SEA SHOW) where we will take a tour on an actual ship. The Aleutian Ballad became legendary when the ship was featured in Season 2 of Deadliest Catch. Viewers watched in amazement as a 5-story tall rogue wave nearly capsized the vessel. Today, you have the opportunity to step on board and into the fantastic world of Alaskan crab fishing. When you step on deck for the tour, you may just find yourself sailing with several captains and crew members you know from the television series. Today, the Aleutian Ballad features protected seating for guests and a “live tank” where you can enjoy an up-close view of the day’s catch. Our route is a calm, family-friendly tour of Alaskan crab waters.

• THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW
  Our calm, family-friendly tour is nothing like the rough storm waters seen on Deadliest Catch. While the Aleutian Ballad is an authentic crab fishing boat that has battled many ocean storms, we now navigate safely through the channels of the Inside Passage, close to shore and away from any rough open waters.

• VICTORIA CANADA - THIS EVENING YOU WILL BE ON YOUR OWN TO EXPLORE THE CITY!

Departure: 

TBD after flight arrangements have been confirmed. 

Accommodations:

We will be taking the Princess Cruise liner the Royal Princess. You can view general cruise and ship information at the Princess Cruise line website. Please note ONLY this website for general information about the cruise.

Gear/Equipment to bring :

• Raincoat/Jacket (possibly rain pants as well).

• Waterproof shoes or hiking boots.

• (4) Memory cards.

• (3 - 4) Batteries [Cold shortens battery life].

• Battery charger (Yes, people forget these).

• Two camera bodies.

• Filter

• ND (Neutral density)

• Polarizer

• Ultras-light tripod.

• Will be used mainly for photo tour

• Camera remote or phone app software to operate your camera remotely.

• Rain hood for camera (We have them in the store for $20).

• Computer? (Your call if you want to bring one on trip).

• Lenses (Wide angle to Zoom [400-600mm if you bring it you carry it]).

• Backpack with train cover or bring a trash bag.

• Flash (Only needed for ship).

• Cell phone 

• Check with your cell phone service providers on international service. 

• Clothing 

• The weather will be between 35 to 58 degrees F, so layers are important.

• We recommend you bring a change of clothing along with medications in your carryon luggage.

Costs:

The three (3 ) adventures, classes etc. will cost $1499 per person on top of your air, hotel and cruise cost.

• We will book your hotel in Seattle for the night before - in the range of $250 to $300  (You can book on your own)

• We can book your Air - we will add $75/person for this service.  The sooner we book the less the cost.  If you have points/miles…please feel free to book your own air.

• Transfers to the ship will be in a Taxi or Uber - usually people group together and save.  You are responsible for this.

The rooms on the ship cost between $1800 for an inside single and an average of $6500 total for a double room with a veranda suite, free drinks, free gratuities, internet and other special deals by booking with us.

Princess Plus (included) is applicable to guests 1 and 2 who will receive the following:

*PLUS BEVERAGE PACKAGE with SERVICE CHARGE included for guests age 21 years and older. 

*WI-FI is unlimited, one device per guest. 

*CREW APPRECIATION is pre-paid for applicable guests in the cabin. 

*UNLIMITED JUICE BAR

*PREMIUM DESSERTS (2 per day)

*FITNESS CLASSES (2 per cruise)

*TWO (2) CASUAL DINING MEALS per guest

*OCEAN NOW AND ROOM SERVICE DELIVERY

*FREE MEDALLION SHIPPING

****For an individual this is over a $1200 value and you paid less than $100!!! Stephen’s travel agent deal!!!

Read this portion carefully.

1. Stephen is a certified travel agent and will make your reservations on the ship.

2. We have reserved several cabins at this point for the best viewing.

3. You can spend as much as you like on your cabin (suites, veranda suite or even take an inside cabin to save a huge amount.

4. All Ships charge a little extra for “single” rooms.

5. Cruise ships always offer “discounts”, Stephen receives the same or even a larger discount depending on our group size and some extras for the groups. 

6. Do not make your reservation yourself -even if you’re a member of the Princess discount program.  He can take care of this.

7. DUE TO THE DISTANCE FROM ST. LOUIS– WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU ARRIVE IN SEATTLE THE DAY BEFORE TO MAKE SURE YOUR LUGGAGE ARRIVES BEFORE YOU GET ON THE SHIP.  THIS IS AT YOUR OWN COST.  ON A VERY SERIOUS NOTE - STEPHEN HAS PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED THIS SITUATION, AND SPENDING 3 DAYS ON A SHIP IN ALASKA IN A SWEATSHIRT AND 2 PAIRS OF SHORTS IS NOT FUN!!! PLEASE ARRIVE THE DAY BEFORE!

8. You are responsible for your own transportation to SEATTLE. 

*The schedule of off ship excursions may change as needed with the vendors and as the ports arrivals may change with ship. We also recommend insurance - to cover the excursions too.  We will walk you through the cost. A 3% service fee will be added if you use a charge card.

Instructors: Stephen Weiss