2026 Senior Gay Cruise Exclusive TGG Events - Members Only

If you booked with TravelingGays.com then you're already a member and you'll receive all the included agenda activities throughout the cruise. With over 25 hours of additional mixers, happy hours and social time- you're sure to meet forever friends on your Alaska cruise.

🌈 LGBT+ Seniors Alaska Cruise Agenda (25 Hours Total)

Holland America Line – Noordam Aug 9–16, 2026

DAY 1 – Seattle Departure & Puget Sound

Sunday, Aug 9 Total: 2.5 hours

4:30 – 5:30 PM | Welcome Aboard LGBT+ Meet & Greet (1.0 hr)

• Casual hosted gathering with introductions

• Light icebreakers for couples & solo travelers

• Location: Crows Nest or Observation Lounge

7:00 – 8:00 PM | Puget Sound Scenic Sail-Away Social (1.0 hr)

• Hosted viewing with commentary

• Ideal for photography and relaxed conversation

• Location: Forward observation area

8:30 – 9:00 PM | Evening Wind-Down Check-In (0.5 hr)

• Brief orientation, reminders, and next-day preview

• Location: Lounge seating area

DAY 2 – Day at Sea

Monday, Aug 10 Total: 6.0 hours

9:30 – 10:30 AM | Gentle Morning Stretch & Balance (1.0 hr)

• Chair-friendly, low-impact movement

• Location: Studio or quiet lounge

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | “Out Over Time” – LGBT+ Life Stories Circle (1.5 hrs)

• Guided storytelling & shared experiences

• Respectful, optional participation

• Location: Library or conference room

2:00 – 3:00 PM | Alaska 101: Nature, Culture & History (1.0 hr)

• Host-led discussion (not a lecture)

• Perfect for first-time Alaska cruisers

4:30 – 5:30 PM | LGBT+ Happy Hour: Friends Old & New (1.0 hr)

• Casual mixer before dinner

• Name tags encouraged

7:30 – 8:00 PM | Evening Reflection & Social Check-In (0.5 hr)

• Low-energy close to the day

• Open sharing or quiet companionship

DAY 3 – Stephens Passage Scenic Cruising & Juneau

Tuesday, Aug 11 Total: 4.0 hours

9:30 – 10:30 AM | Scenic Cruising Coffee Club (1.0 hr)

• Whale-spotting & wildlife chat

• Location: Observation Lounge

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Juneau Arrival Walking Group (1.0 hr)

• Optional gentle orientation walk near port

• Flat, accessible pacing

5:30 – 6:30 PM | Pride at Sea: Juneau Social Hour (1.0 hr)

• Share shore stories & photos

• Location: Ship lounge

8:30 – 9:30 PM | LGBT+ Game Night (1.0 hr)

• Trivia, cards, or group games

• Friendly, non-competitive vibe

DAY 4 – Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier Scenic Cruising

Wednesday, Aug 12 Total: 3.5 hours

8:30 – 10:00 AM | Glacier Viewing Gathering (1.5 hrs)

• Prime scenic cruising time

• Hosted commentary and shared seating

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Creative Hour: Journaling, Sketching & Photos (1.0 hr)

• Capture the Alaska experience

• Supplies encouraged but optional

4:30 – 5:30 PM | Afternoon Tea & Social Chat (1.0 hr)

• Relaxed, conversational gathering

• Ideal for quieter personalities

DAY 5 – Sitka, Alaska

Thursday, Aug 13 Total: 3.0 hours

9:00 – 10:00 AM | Sitka Culture & History Talk (1.0 hr)

• Focus on Native Tlingit heritage & Russian history

3:30 – 4:30 PM | “What We Loved in Sitka” Debrief (1.0 hr)

• Casual sharing session post-port

7:30 – 8:30 PM | LGBT+ Music & Memory Night (1.0 hr)

• Share meaningful songs from the decades

• Background music, light storytelling

DAY 6 – Ketchikan, Alaska

Friday, Aug 14Total: 2.5 hours

9:30 – 10:30 AM | Post-Port Coffee & Photo Share (1.0 hr)

• Easygoing recap of excursions

4:30 – 5:30 PM | Alaska Farewell Happy Hour (1.0 hr)

• Toast friendships formed onboard

7:00 – 7:30 PM | Quiet Evening Wind-Down (0.5 hr)

• Reflection, gratitude, and next-day preview

DAY 7 – Victoria, BC (Evening Call)

Saturday, Aug 15 Total: 3.0 hours

4:00 – 5:00 PM | Packing, Tips & Farewell Chat (1.0 hr)

• Departure reminders and travel tips

7:00 – 8:00 PM | Captain’s Viewpoint Scenic Gathering (1.0 hr)

• Sunset sail-in anticipation

10:00 – 11:00 PM | Final Night Farewell Social (1.0 hr)

• Optional late-evening goodbye gathering

• Comfortable seating, no loud music

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