Come see the ultimate bucket-list destination: Alaska, in your own full-sized cabin, affordably priced just for singles!
At a Glance
Who?
While this cruise is designed and priced especially for single
guests, couples and throuples are welcome, too
How much?
Single prices: $1676 + tax (inside cabin) and $3265 + tax (balcony)—payment plans are available
When?
July 23 – 30, 2024
Where?
Vancouver roundtrip to Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm and Daw Scenic cruising, and Ketchikan, on the Ruby Princess
How many?
Minimum 20, but typically 50 – 100
What's included?
Full sized, single occupancy cabin (no single surcharge!); onboard entertainment and activities, meals (including private group dining most nights), MOST BEVERAGES (INCLUDING MOST ALCOHOL), PREPAID GRATUITIES, WIFI PACKAGE, access to private excursions and other Daddy Cruise benefits (see below).
We are a gay group (usually 50-100) on a ‘regular cruise’ of 3,000 other guests (so we’re not an ‘all-gay’ cruise)
What about special needs?
Accessible cabins are available; most dietary restrictions are easily accommodated
What if?
Your deposit is refundable until April 17, 2024 (less a $100 cancellation fee). Travel protection insurance is available.
The best cabins go first, book now to get the best!
Ruby Princess
We sail on the Ruby Princess, which CruiseCritic rates 4.5 out of 5. They say despite carrying 3,000 guests, she never feels crowded. The service is noticeably good and overall the crew makes an effort to offer personalized and intimate service, even while being on a big ship.
Cruiseline.com recommends the Ruby because of the top notch entertainment, great food and varied dining venues, and superior service all around the ship
U.S. News and World Report ranks the Ruby as the sixth best ship for singles, the seventh best cruise ship for sailing to Alaska, and within Princess’s fleet, the Ruby is the second best ship overall. Debuting in 2008, the Ruby was completely refurbished in 2018, and then upgraded again in 2023. She boasts four pools, one of which is under a retractable roof (handy in cooler Alaska).
Itinerary
The fun begins the moment you board the Ruby Princess—which has been designed from bow to stern for your fun and enjoyment. As we sail out of Vancouver, we’ll gather for a hosted Welcome Aboard Party. Here, you’ll meet your fellow cruisers and start making new friends right away. We’ll then sail past Vancouver’s picturesque downtown which is surrounded by water and mountains. We’ll sail to Alaska using the Inside Passage, with its calmer seas, which help prevent seasickness
Our first full day is at sea. Relax, unwind and get into vacation mode. Lounge on your private balcony or near one of the pools, or maybe even find a quiet nook to settle in with a book. Want to be more active on your day at sea? Play bingo, work out at the gym, watch a movie, dance all night, attend a cooking seminar, soak in a hot tub, watch a sunset (or a sunrise), play trivia games, sing along at the piano bar, do some wine tasting, check your email or surf the internet, grab a snack, watch live entertainment, get lucky in the casino, indulge in a spa treatment, catch the game in the sports bar, and on and on.
Welcome to the only state capital in the USA that cannot be reached by land: Juneau. You’ll have all day to explore Alaska’s small but vibrant capital. You can literally walk to Mendenhall Glacier and stand before it in awe and wonderment. Dogsledding, glacier flightseeing, and Mount Roberts Tramway are all options in this too-much-to-do-in-just-one-day port.
Our next stop is in Skagway, the gateway to gold fields over 100 years ago. At one time more than 20,000 people lived here, now less than 1,000. But it retains the flavor of the gold rush era. You can relive those gold rush days at the Red Onion Saloon (Skagways most notorious bordello, now turned restaurant/bar) or ride the White Pass & Yukon Railroad. Or get more active horseback riding, dogsledding, ziplining, or even wild river rafting!
A National Park Service Ranger will join us for the day to give commentary on all the sights and sounds around you. You’ll likely spot bald eagles, seals, bears and whales on our way to see the centerpiece: tidewater glaciers. Here, you’ll see (and hear!) the glaciers expel enormous chunks of ice into the waters below (called “calving”). You’ll sail past floating icebergs (cue a “My Heart Will Go On” sing-along), and rest at different spots for the best views of the glaciers, waterfalls too numerous to be named, and the abundant wildlife all around you. You may view from upper decks, but this is one day you’ll be especially glad if you have your own private balcony!
Our last stop in The Last Frontier is its most quaint and alluring: Ketchikan. Here you’ll be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world’s oldest collection of totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center. The town itself has fantastic boutique shops, bars and restaurants; much of it built on stilts over the shore. Nearby is sport fishing, nature galore, cultural shows (including a Lumberjack Show that is sure to amaze), and the freshest salmon you’ll ever taste
Another fun filled day at sea. All that stuff you didn't do on Day 2? Today's the day to fit it in!
Welcome back--relaxed and rejuvenated, and full of memories that will last a lifetime!
Why Sail with Us?
You’ll never have to feel lost with us there to answer questions, take care of problems, and even facilitate you meeting other guys on board
From Zoom calls to a private group Facebook page to pre-cruise dinner in our host city, you’ll feel like you’re boarding the ship with old friends already
Introverts and shy guys love feeling welcome and included as much (or as little) as is comfortable for them. No pressure here to engage!
You’ll be with a group of LGBTQ people + allies, on a regular cruise with all walks of life. This keeps costs down, and allows for discretion, broader entertainment options, and activities that don’t just get going after bedtime!
From our standing group dinner reservation, to our daily happy hour; from our private activities on board to our private excursions in port—you’ll always have a seat waiting for you (if you want it).
We’ll help you experience fewer unexpected expenses, fewer unpleasant surprises, and fewer travel missteps.
You’ll feel safe with our large LGBTQ group both on board, and in port. Our host ship is welcoming, and our private tours are sensitive to the special needs of the LGBTQ traveler.
Travel Risk Free (or pretty close to it!)
Travel protection insurance is available
Deposits are refundable (less $100/person) until April 17, 2024
We promise your Daddy Cruise® experience will far exceed what the cruise line delivers without us. If not, we'll make it up to you.
The cost of the cruise covers your cabin, tons of food and beverages (excluding alcohol and soft drinks; you'll pay extra for those), all the Daddy Cruise® benefits, entertainment on board and so much more. But, there are additional things you'll want to budget for: travel protection insurance (I never travel without it); excursions (you're free to disembark in each port, but the experience is much better if you join an organized outing with us, or with the cruise line); transportation to/from the ship (flights, ground transfers); and a pre-cruise hotel (the ship will not wait for you if your flight is late for whatever reason, so I always recommend you arrive at least one day before).
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We’ve already calculated that into the prices listed. If you bring a friend to share your room, your individual costs go down. Because of the low prices we got for this sailing, we regret that we are unable to offer our Roommate Match program for this cruise.
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Yes. While this cruise is designed and priced specifically for single guests, couples and throuples are welcome, too.
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Of course! While we cater to the LGBTQ community, our allies are always welcome!
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You're always welcome to participate as much, or as little as you like. No pressure from us to engage, no hassle if you opt to sit anything out! We'll be there to welcome and encourage you at whatever level of engagement feels right for you.
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Enjoy it! We will offer plenty of opportunities to connect with the rest of us, but nothing is required. Dine with us, or on your own, or with a friend, or even in your own cabin (room service is free!). Join one of our private excursions, or go with one offered by the cruise line, or explore a port on your own, or stay on board. It's your vacation—spend it however you like!
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Ships are designed to minimize this, and there are several ways you can minimize that risk even more: from patches you wear, to pills you take, to even the location of your cabin on the ship (which can make a difference—ask us for guidance!). Those who do get seasick experience minor discomfort and find bed rest (while maybe catching up on a movie in your room?) helps.
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Absolutely not! Large, all-gay cruises have a reputation for this, but we'll be on a regular ship with a thousand other guests of all persuasions. You're certainly welcome to hook up with others if you want to, discreetly of course.
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Typically, most of our guests are middle aged or senior gay men, but a lot of younger guys join us as well. All races are represented, as are all genders and those of varying physical abilities. Allies (non-LGBTQ people) are always welcome.
With Daddys onboard, even elevator rides are fun!
Daddy Cruises® Exclusive Extras
Taking a break from the heat in the jungles of Panama
Welcome Aboard Party (with free drinks!)—come meet your fellow Daddies and friends in a warm, welcoming, and casual atmosphere. Play our fun mingling/get-to-know-you activity, and start forging friendships that will last a lifetime.
Free Welcome Aboard Gifts include a lanyard for your sailing card… and then some other surprises!
Access to exclusive excursions just for us (additional fee applies).
Special Daddy Cruise® group activities on board (card games, trivia contests, happy hours, parties, etc.)
Special discounted rates at our host hotel in Vancouver before the cruise.
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