Wild Beauty – Endless Adventure
August 8 – 15, 2027
Wild Beauty, Endless Adventure: A Quilting Cruise to Alaska
Set sail on an unforgettable journey where creativity meets breathtaking landscapes. Join us aboard a luxurious cruise to Alaska, where the wild beauty of glaciers, mountains, and endless coastlines provides the perfect backdrop for inspiration.
By day, immerse yourself in hands-on quilting workshops led by expert instructors, designed for all skill levels. Discover new techniques, share stories, and stitch alongside fellow quilting enthusiasts who share your passion. As evening settles in, marvel at late-night horizons painted with amazing sunsets and the soft glow of twilight stretching over serene waters. Every night brings a new canvas of color and wonder, perfectly complementing the creativity you’ve sparked throughout the day.
This one-of-a-kind quilting cruise combines the joy of creating with the thrill of adventure. Whether exploring charming Alaskan ports, spotting whales from the deck, or finishing a quilt you’ll treasure forever, you’ll return home with lasting friendships and memories stitched into every moment.
About the Educator: Jen Wagner – Snapdragon Quilting
Hi! I’m Jen Wagner, a quilt pattern designer and instructor from Las Vegas, NV, with a background as a women’s health nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. After decades of helping women make informed health decisions, I now have the joy of helping quilters create quilts they love.
My patterns blend modern and traditional techniques while embracing bold design and vibrant color. Teaching quilters the techniques I use in my patterns—curved piecing, reverse appliqué, and foundation paper piecing—has been incredibly rewarding. I love seeing the moment when everything clicks and they fall in love with the process.
At Snapdragon Quilting, I design quilt patterns, curate gorgeous quilt kits, and stock my favorite notions to make the quilting process smoother and more enjoyable. Our Las Vegas shop brings quilters together for classes, inspiration, and community. I’m honored to work with beautiful fabrics, tools, and threads as a BenartExpert with Benartex, an Oliso Ambassador, and a Threaducator for WonderFil, sharing inspiration, techniques, and tips with quilters everywhere.
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About the Project:
Exclusive Cruise Project
If you’ve taken one of my workshops or sewn one of my patterns, you know how much I love combining curves, reverse appliqué, and foundation paper piecing to create bold, eye-catching quilts. This exclusive cruise project is no exception!
Designed especially for our Alaska quilting adventure, this brand-new Snapdragon Quilting pattern will be released first to our cruise guests. You’ll be the very first to make it, learn the techniques with me during our days at sea, and watch the quilt come to life one step at a time.
Expect a project filled with beautiful design, satisfying construction, and plenty of opportunities to build your skills—all while stitching alongside fellow quilters surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Alaska.
The pattern will be available to the public after the cruise, but our guests will always be the first to experience it.
Photo coming soon
Itinerary:
- 8 August 2027: Depart Seattle, Washington at 3pm – Group Dining – Group Meet and Greet
- 9 August 2027: Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Cocktail Hour Meetup – Evening Open Sewing
- 10 August 2027:Morning Quilting and Cruising – Juneau, Alaska from 12:30pm to 10pm
- 11 August 2027: Scenic Cruising Endicott Glacier – Afternoon Quilting and Cruising – PJ Night Evening Open Sewing
- 12 August 2027: Sitka, Alaska from 8am to 4pm – Evening Open Sewing
- 13 August 2027: Ketchikan, Alaska from 7am to 1pm – Afternoon Quilting and Cruising – Evening Open Sewing
- 14 August 2027: Morning Quilting and Cruising – Farewell Party – Victoria, BC from 8pm to 11:59pm
- 15 August 2027: Arrive Seattle, Washington at 7am – Disembarkation per Holland America
About the Ship:
Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam dazzles with museum-quality art and lavish staterooms. Guests of this Vista Class ship will have their pick of onboard activities. Sing along to your favorite hits at Billboard Onboard. Enjoy a Pilates class at the Fitness Center. Or savor the delights of one of our specialty restaurants. Noordam is the youngest of HAL’s four early-2000s-vintage Vista-class ships, which all are named after different points on the compass (noord” means north in Dutch). The overall ambiance makes the ship a good choice for those who don’t need waterslides or ziplines to find their bliss at sea.
Features of this ship include:
- Afternoon Musical Concerts
- America’s Test Kitchen
- 5 Hot Tubs
- 2 Pools
- Live Nightly Music
- Basketball Court
- Martini Tasting
- Casino
- Team Trivia
- The Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Hydrotherapy Pool
- Movie Matinees
- Nightly Entertainment on the Mainstage
- Fitness Classes
- Happy Hour Drink Specials
Package Includes:
- Onboard accommodations
- Port fees and taxes
- Quilting and Cruising at Sea
- Complete quilt top kit
- Scheduled Open Sewing Hours
- Welcome Aboard Reception
- Group Dining
- Farewell Reception
- Machines provided by: Janome
PRICING
ALL PRICING IS IN USD.
Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy. Other categories and occupancy are available upon request. Pricing is subject to change until booked and deposited in full.
The Have It All Promotion is currently available and will automatically be added to your booking. The Have It All promotion is valid for the 1st and 2nd person in the stateroom and includes a FREE beverage package, FREE specialty dining for 1 night, and a shore excursion credit, as well as onboard gratuities. Your invoice will reflect the Have It All promotion, but should you choose to remove that please let Michelle know.
Neptune Suite:
SA: $5700 per person – Rooms are on Deck 7 Midship (near Neptune Lounge)
SC: $4900 per person – Rooms are on Deck 6 Aft – Rear Facing
Description: Neptune Suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows with a door that opens to a private verandah, two lower beds that convert to a king-sized bed, large sitting area with sofa bed, dressing room, and private bathroom with dual sink vanity, shower stall and full-sized whirlpool tub. All staterooms include bathrobes, Elemis bath amenities, complimentary fresh fruit, flat-panel TV and DVD player, personal safe, telephone, and hair dryer.
Neptune Suite Amenities: Complimentary laundry and dry cleaning, oversize bath towels, corsages and boutonnieres for formal night, hors d’oeuvres before dinner, binoculars and umbrellas for use on the cruise, cocktail party with ship officers, priority boarding, priority dining and seating requests, daily breakfast service, high tea service in-suite, access to the Neptune Lounge.
Stateroom Size: 500 – 712 sq ft *
Category VA: $4200 per person – Rooms are on Deck 8 – Midship
Category VB: $4150 per person – Rooms are on Decks 4, 5, 6, 7 – Mid-Forward, Mid-Aft and Rear Facing
Category VC: $4050 per person – Rooms are on Decks 5 and 7 Mid-Forward and Mid-Aft
Category VD: $4000 per person – Rooms are on Decks 6, 7 – Forward and Aft
Description: Verandah staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows with a door that opens to a private balcony, two lower beds that convert to a queen-sized bed, sitting area, and private bathroom with tub/shower combination. All staterooms include bathrobes, Elemis bath amenities, complimentary fresh fruit, flat-panel TV and DVD player, personal safe, telephone, and hair dryer.
Stateroom Size: 212 – 359 sq ft *
Category C: $3250 per person – Rooms are on Deck 1 Midship
Category D: $3200 per person – Rooms are on Deck 1 Mid-Forward
Description: Oceanview staterooms feature a picture window, two lower beds that convert to a queen-sized bed, and private bathroom with tub/shower combination. All staterooms include bathrobes, Elemis bath amenities, complimentary fresh fruit, flat-panel TV and DVD player, personal safe, telephone, and hair dryer.
Stateroom Size: 174 – 180 sq ft *
Category J: $2950 per person – Rooms are on Deck 1 Mid-Forward
Description: Large Interior staterooms feature two lower beds that convert to a queen-sized bed and private bathroom with shower. All staterooms include bathrobes, Elemis bath amenities, complimentary fresh fruit, flat-panel TV and DVD player, personal safe, telephone, and hair dryer.
Stateroom Size: 151 – 233 sq ft *
Payment Schedule: Monthly Payment Plans are Available Upon Request
*Payments will be made to Holland America as well as Travel Adventures to equal the total of your trip cost.
(Pricing and availability are subject to change at any time unless booked and deposited)
$1000 deposit per person: Due at the time of booking
Final Payment: Due on or before 1 May 2027
**Trip/Travel Insurance will be quoted by email following the original deposit.
Cancellation Fee Schedule: These fees are in addition to any fees charged by the cruise line.
A $500 cancellation fee per person will be assessed beginning 1 June 2026
A $1000 cancellation fee per person will be assessed beginning 1 May 2027
Cancellations made 90 days prior to the cruise departure date will be 100% non-refundable.