Alaskan Adventure
September 20 to 27, 2025
Seattle to Seattle
Join us on our most popular voyage, our Elite supported Alaskan Adventure! This bucket list cruise and caregiver retreat takes us north from Seattle where unspoiled wilderness, picturesque port towns, and culinary delights await all travelers. Highlights of Alaska include watching for whales right from our ship, discovering the rich cultural heritage of indigenous peoples and learning the history behind the totems found everywhere, indulging in the freshest seafood imaginable, and getting up close to glaciers in Glacier Bay while warming up with some hot chocolate or mulled wine.
This voyage is fully accessible, dementia-friendly, offers supported travel options for seniors, can include special family rates for additional travelers in your group, and offers daily caregiver respite sessions.
Where We’re Taking You
Pre-Cruise: There’s so much to discover in Seattle so meet us here for a pre-cruise hotel stay to get the fun started a little early. Our amenities start as soon as your plane lands and you’re met at baggage claim by an Elite Cruises staff member before being escorted to our hotel. Meet our staff and other travelers, see the amazing sights like Pike Place Market or the Chihuly glass museum and gardens, and get a chance to relax before we head north to Alaska!
September 20: Welcome aboard the MS Eurodam! On day 1 of our voyage we’ll get to know each other over lunch onboard before going up on deck to wave goodbye to Seattle. After unpacking and getting settled it’s time for a night out with a group dinner followed by enjoying one of the many entertainment venues on board.
September 21: This day at sea features programs exclusively for our group with workshops and conferences for caregivers as well as caregiver respite where our staff takes over. Our respite activities can include music therapy, art, games, puzzles, movies, and more. Tell us what activities your loved ones enjoy and we can make it happen because our voyages are fully customizable and are meant to be a vacation for every member of your family.
September 22: We’ll spend the morning on the observation deck as we cruise through scenic Stephen’s Passage, enjoying coffee and tea while watching the absolutely stunning scenery. After lunch we’ll arrive in Juneau where travelers have their pick of excursions such as whale watching, kayaking, or meeting some sled dogs!
September 23: Begin your day by stepping out on the bow of the ship where you’ll be met with the jaw dropping views of Glacier Bay. Then meet with park rangers for a talk about the glaciers and learn more about the National Park or change into your swimsuit for a dip in the hot tub on back of the ship! Enjoy a peaceful morning before stopping at Icy Straight Point to visit the museum, take a ride up the mountain gondola, or walk along the water and watch the sunset.
September 24: Sitka is one of our favorite ports because there is something for everyone here! Go on a wildlife quest, walk through the forests, visit an eagle rescue center, or spend your day visiting the little shops in town. Whatever you do, don’t leave here without trying a reindeer sausage for lunch!
September 25: Ketchikan is as charming as Alaska gets! We can’t get enough of the colorful old buildings, totem poles, lumberjack shows, and fresh seafood everywhere (including on the salmon ladder stream running through town). If you’re going to splurge on any bucket list excursions Ketchikan is the place to do it, offering plenty of private fishing charters or even sea plane rides!
September 26: This day at sea will be spent enjoying more conferences and workshops with our guest speakers before enjoying a group lunch at The Pinnacle Grill before caregiver respite in the afternoon. At night we’ll dock in Victoria, BC for one last adventure before traveling back to Seattle overnight.
September 27: We’re back in Settle but the fun doesn’t have to end here. If you’re not ready to go home quite yet spend a couple extra days in Seattle with us after the cruise to explore more of the city or venture to Tacoma to visit LeMay-America’s Car Museum which is a favorite spot of many of our travelers.
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*Holland America Line refund available with purchase of Platinum Insurance. Elite Cruises fees are refundable if Allianz Travel Insurance has been purchased up to 10 days after cruise deposit date. Final payment date to Holland America and Elite Cruises & Vacations is June 10, 2025.
We offer the following on each Elite Supported Cruise so you and your loved ones can enjoy life to the fullest:
- Daily caregiver break time
- All-inclusive cruise which includes onboard dining, beverage package, and WiFi
- Group accompanied by medical professionals, including RN support 24/7, as well as trained support staff. Staff to client ratio is 1:3.
- Meet and greet at airport and escort to pre/post cruise hotel
- Transfers to/from cruise ship
- Luggage handling by Elite Cruises staff
- Group dinner seating plus 2 specialty dining experiences
- Events and programming exclusively for our group
Wheelchair accessible and mobility accessible staterooms are available on a first come first serve basis. All cabins on the ship can be retrofitted to be accessible with elevated toilet seats, shower chairs, and detachable shower heads at no additional cost. Arrangements can be made to rent assistive devices such as manual wheelchairs, scooters, power wheelchairs, etc. unless travelers prefer to bring their own from home.
Ask us about additional services to make your vacation truly stress free including:
- Transportation from your residence to your local airport
- Accompanied flights
- Private duty caregivers
- Private accessible transportation to/from cruise port
- Extended daily respite so caregivers can enjoy longer shore excursions or ship amenities while their loved ones have fun with our Elite staff
- Shore excursions accompanied by an Elite staff member for additional support
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*Holland America Line refund available with purchase of Platinum Insurance. Elite Cruises fees are refundable if Allianz Travel Insurance has been purchased up to 10 days after cruise deposit date. Final payment date to Holland America and Elite Cruises & Vacations is June 10, 2025.
Caregiver Conferences & Support
Connect with other caregivers on our cruises and find the support you need with caregiver circles and educational seminars on caregiving managing, self care, diagnosis/prognosis, and neuroplasticity concepts and activities. These sessions are exclusively for our group and feature new guest speakers on each voyage as well as our team of professionals including Elite Cruises owner Kathy, a geriatric neurology nurse with adaptive technology certification. Additionally get the time to regroup, relax, and recharge with daily two hour respite sessions where our team will take over your caregiving duties and you have the break you deserve.
M.S. Eurodam offers vacation experiences for all ages!
Create lifelong memories with all generations of your family on this impressive vessel. Younger family members will enjoy dedicated activities and entertainment at Club HAL while adults unwind at Greenhouse Spa or enjoy a private cabana at The Retreat. All generations can come together for some fun at the spacious Sea View Pool or at one of the many music venues on board.
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*Holland America Line refund available with purchase of Platinum Insurance. Elite Cruises fees are refundable if Allianz Travel Insurance has been purchased up to 10 days after cruise deposit date. Final payment date to Holland America and Elite Cruises & Vacations is June 10, 2025.
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888-826-6836
