2026 50+ 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. Holland's events will be incorporated into the schedule when available.

Exclusive Member Benefits Included when you book with your travel agent, Jayson, or through TravelingGays.com

(Over $249 Value)

• 2-Complimentary Beverages for Happy Hour Events

• All LGBT-Tailored Events & Mixers

• Souvenir for your TGG Gay Cruise Group Event

• Individualized recognition from day one

Optional August 9th pre-sailing Lunch Gathering - Details of time, restaurant and RSVP will arrive by email to Traveling Gays confirmed bookings for this Alaska sailing. Group hotel rates available for August 8th night and/or August 16 night for those seeking an extended stay in Seattle, Washington. Ask your travel advisor for details.

Day 1 — Sunday 08/09/2026 — Seattle / Puget Sound (Total 2.5 hrs)

03:00 PM — Ship Departs Seattle

04:30 – 05:30 PM | Welcome Aboard LGBT+ Meet & Greet (1.0 hr)

• Casual hosted introductions; light icebreakers for couples & solo travelers.

07:00 – 08:00 PM | Puget Sound Scenic Sail-Away Social (1.0 hr)

• Hosted viewing with commentary; photography-friendly, relaxed conversation with optional cocktails/mocktails.

08:30 – 09:00 PM | Evening Wind-Down Check-In (0.5 hr)

• Brief orientation, reminders, and next-day preview.

Day 2 — Monday 08/10/2026 — Day at Sea (Total 6.0 hrs)

09:30 – 10:30 AM | Gentle Morning Stretch & Balance (1.0 hr)

• Chair-friendly, low-impact movement.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Birthday Celebration for TGG Members (1.5 hrs)

• Celebrating our guests' birthday in August; optional participation.

02:00 – 03:00 PM | Alaska 101: Nature, Culture & History (1.0 hr)

• Host-led discussion oriented to first-time Alaska cruisers.

04:30 – 06:00 PM | Port Explorer Game Night (1.5 hrs) — New

• Team-based rotations: map puzzle, cargo-routing mini-game, customs & culture trivia, local-food clue tasting. Timed rounds, scorecards, small prizes.

• Purpose: Socialize while learning top-line Alaska/port facts (logistics, stakeholders, local culture).

07:30 – 09:00 PM | Evening Reflection & Casino-as-a-group

• Low-energy close to the day; for those seeking extended enjoyment- it’s Game-On at the casino for (hopefully) big wins.

Day 3 — Tuesday 08/11/2026 — Stephens Passage Scenic Cruising & Juneau (Total 4.0 hrs)

09:30 – 10:30 AM | Scenic Cruising Coffee Club (1.0 hr)

• Whale-spotting & wildlife chat with photography sharing opportunity.

12:30 PM — 10:30 PM | Juneau Port Call (shore excursions — as scheduled) 01:00 – 02:00 PM | Juneau Arrival Walking Group (1.0 hr)

• Optional gentle orientation walk near port; flat, accessible pacing.

• Meet location: Gangway / Shore briefing area

05:30 – 06:30 PM | Pride at Sea: Juneau Social Hour (1.0 hr)

• Share shore stories & photos; name tags encouraged.

08:30 – 09:30 PM | LGBT+ Game Night (1.0 hr)

• Trivia, cards, and/or group games in a friendly, non-competitive vibe.

Day 4 — Wednesday 08/12/2026 — Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier Scenic Cruising (Total 3.5 hrs)

08:00 AM — 02:30 PM | Scenic Cruising Window (Endicott Arm / Dawes Glacier) 08:30

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

• Prime viewing time with hosted commentary and shared seating.

01:00 – 02:00 PM | Creative Hour: Journaling, Sketching & Photos (1.0 hr)

• Time to capture the Alaska experience; supplies optional.

Day 5 — Thursday 08/13/2026 — Sitka (Total 6.0 hrs)

08:00 AM — 04:00 PM | Sitka Port Call (shore excursions — as scheduled)

09:00 – 10:00 AM | Sitka Culture & History Talk (1.0 hr)

• Focus on Native Tlingit heritage and Russian history; context for shore exploration.

03:30 – 04:30 PM | “What We Loved in Sitka” Debrief (1.0 hr)

• Casual sharing session post-port; photos and highlights welcome.

07:30 – 08:30 PM | LGBT+ Music & Memory Night (1.0 hr)

• Share meaningful songs across decades with light storytelling.

09:00 – 10:00 PM | TGG Evening of Dance and Live Music (1.0 hr)

• Music, dancing, laughing; casual drinks available.

10:00 – 11:00 PM | TGG Late Night Social and Cocktails (1.0 hr)

• Late social for night owls.

Day 6 — Friday 08/14/2026 — Ketchikan (Total 2.5 hrs)

07:00 AM — 01:00 PM | Ketchikan Port Call (shore excursions — as scheduled)

09:30 – 10:30 AM | Post-Port Coffee & Photo Share (1.0 hr)

• Easygoing recap of excursions; show photos and tips.

07:00 – 07:30 PM | Quiet Evening Wind-Down (0.5 hr)

• Reflection, gratitude, next-day preview.

Day 7 — Saturday 08/15/2026 — Day at Sea & Victoria Evening Call (Total 3.0 hrs)

04:00 – 05:00 PM | Packing, Tips & Farewell Chat (1.0 hr)

• Departure reminders, travel tips, final logistics.

08:00 PM — 11:59 PM | Victoria Port Call (evening arrival)

07:00 – 08:00 PM | Captain’s Viewpoint Scenic Gathering (1.0 hr)

• Sunset sail-in anticipation with hosted commentary.

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

• Optional late-evening goodbye gathering; comfortable seating, no loud music.

Day 8 — Sunday 08/16/2026 — Seattle Arrival

 07:00 AM | Arrive Seattle — Disembarkation per ship instructions

*Events are subject to change with notice to our TGG members: expect changes when Holland's programming schedule comes open, we don't want you to miss out on anything.

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