June 13 – 20, 2026
Come explore the Mysteries of Alaska with us!
The “Mystery on the High Seas Alaska Quilting Cruise” is a special themed cruise that combines the beauty of an Alaskan adventure with a quilting experience. Participants will receive new clues and fabric throughout the trip to create a unique quilt specifically designed for this trip.
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About the Educator:
Jean Biddick is an award-winning quiltmaker, author and teacher whose specialty is creating stunning machine-pieced masterpieces. She is well known for her quilts inspired by mosaic tile work. Her quilts have won awards from both the American Quilter’s Society in Paducah and the International Quilt Festival in Houston. One of her miniature quilts is in the permanent collection of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. She is the author of two quilt books published by AQS.
She has been teaching quiltmaking for more than 40 years and loves to help students become more confident in their piecing skills. She started designing Mystery Quilts for The Quilter’s Market in 2006 and enjoys sharing those designs with her students.
About the Project: Mystery on the High Seas
It is a Mystery Quilt so we can’t show you what it looks like – that would ruin the surprise! Jean is working on a new design for this cruise. You will make a generous lap-sized pieced quilt top.
Itinerary: Sewing classes will be held during our time at sea. Open Sewing hours will also be provided. Sewing room will be closed during our time in port and during Glacier Bay, as required by Alaska Maritime Rules and Holland America.
- 13 June 2026: Ship will depart Seattle at 3pm – Evening Make & Take with our Janome dealer
- 14 June 2026: Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Welcome Aboard Reception – Evening Open Sewing
- 15 June 2026: Morning Quilting and Cruising – Juneau, Alaska from 12:30pm to 10pm
- 16 June 2026: Day at Sea Scenic Cruising through Glacier Bay – Icy Strait Point, Alaska from 6pm to 10pm
- 17 June 2026: Sitka, Alaska from 8am to 4pm – Evening Open Sewing
- 18 June 2026: Ketchikan, Alaska from 7am to 1pm – Afternoon Quilting and Cruising – Evening Open Sewing
- 19 June 2026: Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Farewell Reception – Victoria, BC from 8pm to 11:59pm
- 20 June 2026: Ship will arrive Seattle at 7am – Disembarkation per Holland America
About the Ship:
We will be sailing onboard the beautiful Holland America ms Eurodam. Holland America Line’s first Signature-class ship, Eurodam has recently received many exciting updates. Guests cruising on this graceful ship can enjoy the full Music Walk™ experience, including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Explore onboard at BBC Earth Experiences. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming.
Features of this ship include:
- Main Stage
- BBC Earth productions
- Game Shows
- Lectures
- Screening Room – Movies with popcorn
- BB Kings Club
- Digital Workshops
- Fitness Center
- Casino
- Music Walk
- Several bars and lounges to choose from
- 2 pools, 5 whirlpools
- Sports Court
- Retreat – Adult only sun-deck (fee-based)
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:
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.
All pricing includes the Have It All package offered through Holland America. This package is valued at approximately $1000 and includes the following:
Shore Excursions: Up to $100 off any shore excursion booked through Holland America.
Drink Package: You can choose from a large selection of wine, beer, spirits and cocktails, plus non-alcoholic options like sodas, specialty coffees and more – with bar service charges included. 15 drinks per person, per day.
Specialty Dining: Enhance your cruise with award-winning specialty dining at one of the following restaurants for free: Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto or Tamarind.
NEPTUNE SUITE STATEROOMS
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: 506 – 590 sq ft *
Package pricing starts at $5300 per quilter and $4800 per non-quilter
VERANDAH STATEROOMS
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 VB: Rooms are on Decks 4, 5, 6, 7 – Forward, Aft and Rear Facing
Package pricing starts at $4200 per quilter and $3700 per non-quilter
Category VD: Rooms are on Decks 6, 7 – Forward and Aft
Package pricing starts at $4100 per quilter and $3600 per non-quilter
Category VE: Rooms are on Deck 7 – Aft
Package pricing starts at $4000 per quilter and $3500 per non-quilter
OCEANVIEW STATEROOMS
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 C: Rooms are on Deck 1 Midship
Package pricing starts at $3500 per quilter and $3000 per non-quilter
Category D: Rooms are on Deck 1 Forward
Package pricing starts at $3400 per quilter and $2900 per non-quilter
Payment Schedule: Monthly Payment Plans are Available Upon Request
(Pricing and availability are subject to change at any time unless booked and deposited)
1st deposit of $500: Due at the time of booking
2nd deposit of $500: Due on or before 1 August 2025
Final Payment: Due on or before 1 March 2026
**Trip/Travel Insurance will be quoted by email following the original deposit to US citizens only.
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 August 2025
A $1000 cancellation fee per person will be assessed beginning 1 March 2026
Cancellations made 60 days prior to the cruise departure date will be 100% non-refundable.