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.

• Members will claim their complimentary beverage

05:30 – 06:30 PM | HAL's LGBT Pride Meet-Up (1.0 hr) Located at The Crows Nest

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 – 05:30 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).

05:30 – 06:30 PM | Pride at Sea: Social Hour (1.0 hr) Located at The Crows Nest

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 Jayleen's Whale Watching Excursion in groups of 6 persons per boat (up to 3 boats) Cost is $210 (taxes & fees included)

• Meet location: Gangway / Shore briefing area

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

• Share shore stories & photos; name tags encouraged.

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

• Trivia, cards, and/or group card/board 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.

05:30- 06:30 PM | HAL's LGBT Pride Meet Up Located at The Crow's Nest

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.

05:30- 06:30 PM | HAL's LGBT Pride Meet Up Located at The Crow's Nest

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.

05:30- 06:30 PM | HAL's LGBT Pride Meet Up Located at The Crow's Nest

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.

05:30- 06:30 PM | HAL's LGBT Pride Meet Up Located at The Crow's Nest

• Members will claim their complimentary beverage

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

• Sunset sail-in anticipation with hosted commentary.

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

• Optional "Friends of Dorothy" LGBT Bar in Victoria, meet locals & immerse yourself in local culture near the port. (2.0 hr)

9:00 – 10:00 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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