Join us on our first cruise tour as we go to Washington and Alaska in the fall of 2025. It will be an exciting adventure to learn about the western expansion of the US, see the Last Frontier of our 49th state, and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. We will learn about explorers and settlers who risked their lives to expand the country, how Gold Fever led thousands of men to Alaska in the Klondike Gold Rush, and the only land invasion of North America in WWII. Since the only easy way to access many of the scenic and historic areas of Alaska is from a cruise ship, this will be the first ever Horn Cruise Tour. Come hike a volcano, cruise by glaciers, climb on a WWI fighter plane, touch a totem pole, look for exotic wildlife, pan for gold, and more with us!
Dates – September 10-23
Tour Price – As usual, the price just includes costs. If it turns out to be significantly lower, we will refund the difference.
- Adults – $560
- Children 13-17 – $530
- Children 6-12 – $455
- Children 2-5 – $425
- Young children not requiring a bus seat are free
Cruise Price – Cabins for the 10 day Alaska cruise are booked independently, with pricing starting at $2,626 for an inside cabin that sleeps four. You can get at good idea of pricing for other cabin types on this page.
The extra charge for the third and fourth person in a room is minimal. Cruise pricing does not include tip, which is set at $17 per person per day, but can be adjusted at your discretion.
Tour Deposit – There is very limited space available on the cruise. Deposit of $100 per person required by May 31 to reserve your place for the tour portion. Payment in full due by July 31. You can pay using the booking section later on this page. In the checkout process you will have the option to pay by credit card or to mail a check. Checks must be made payable to Dan or Kendra Horn.
Tour Price Includes – The cost of the tour includes excursions at the ports, all of the transportation starting from the hotel in Washington until the return to the cruise port in Vancouver, and any location entrance fees. We will provide food for all meals except for one dinner in Washington and the cruise ship will provide the rest.
Flights – All flights are to be scheduled individually. We will gather in the morning of September 10 at our hotel near the SeaTac airport. There will be accommodation available September 9 for those arriving early. The cruise will get back to Vancouver on September 23th in the morning, so you can return from there later that day. Airfares are surprisingly cheap presently, such as $300 from RDU, so we would suggest purchasing your tickets soon.
Hotel – We will be staying at a hotel in the SeaTac area. The hotel will include breakfast and airport shuttle. We expect the cost to be about $110 + tax per night for a room with 2 queen beds. This will be available to book individually.
Cruise Booking – Because of the wide variations of accommodations on the cruise ship, everyone can book whatever cabin is appropriate for them. There is very limited space available, so it is advisable to book ASAP. It is important that you book through our representative, Hunter Rosales at Vacations To Go. You can contact him directly at hrosales@vacationstogo.com or 1-800-338-4962 ext. 7097. There are also different packages depending on what you want included that he can explain to you. Vacations to Go has about the best prices for cruises and when it is booked with the group, we will get a refund based on the number of cabins that are booked. As usual, we do charge for these tours strictly at cost, so if the refund exceeds the tour expenses, the extra fund will be refunded to you after we return.
All passengers must have a birthdate on or before 03/13/25. For pregnant passengers, the due date must be after 01/14/26.
If you are looking for someone to share a cabin with, feel free to let us know if you need help coordinating that.
Further Cruise Information
- Article for first time cruisers
- 10 FAQs for Princess Cruises
- Video tour of the ship, the Caribbean Princess
- Video discussion of what is included in the cruise price
Tour Map
Itinerary Highlights
The schedule is subject to change due to weather, traffic, and site conditions outside of our control.
September 10
We will begin our journey in the Seattle area. and visit Mt. St. Helens to see the devastation and effects of natural disasters, including discussing how the evidence of the volcano points to a young earth as described in the Bible.
September 11
Next, we will visit the first American Army Fort in Puget Sound and learn the important role it had in the settling of the Washington Territory. We will also learn about the history of aviation and see where lumber was milled for the famous Curtiss JN-4 aircraft for WWI pilots in training, as well as where pilots trained, and learn of other historical events associated with Pearson Airfield.
September 12
We will dig into the history of Seattle and take a stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city was rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. We will see
Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before heading down to the buried city. Then we will begin learning about the Klondike Goldrush and how it effected Seattle, since it was the starting point for many who were on the hunt for gold.
September 13
After exploring Washington, we will begin our journey to the Klondike, traveling by motorcoach to Vancouver, where we will board the Princess Caribbean for our voyage to Alaska. On ship, we will have a conference room where we can have church services as well as history talks on those days when we are at sea. (There will also be time for some game nights.) There will also be a designated area of the main dining room reserved so we can have meals together.
September 14
We will spend the Sabbath at sea.
September 15
Our first stop is Ketchikan, where we will learn about the Tlingit people with their totem poles and how salmon and timber effected the development of Alaska at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.
September 16
Our next stop is Juneau, the capital of Alaska, where we will go into a gold mine and hear about the grueling work. At the mine, we will have an opportunity to pan for gold and garnets with a guarantee that you will hit pay dirt! We will have an opportunity to hike to Mendenhall glacier.
September 17
In Skagway, we will see where most of the gold miners headed into the hills. Much of the town is preserved at the northern part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Park, so we will be able to see how they prepared to enter the Yukon before we take a motor coach into the mountains to see the mountains where they sought their fortunes.
September 18
Spend the day on Icy Strait Point. There are no excursions planned for this day, but you can schedule one through another vendor if you like.
September 19
The final stop in Alaska is Sitka, where the Russians ruled the vast Alaskan territory before selling it to the United States. We will visit the fort where Russia officially transferred authority to the USA and the original house of the Russian bishop for the territory. We will also go visit eagles at the Raptor center.
September 20
Day of cruising in Glacier Bay National Park.
September 21
We will spend the Sabbath at sea.
September 22
In the afternoon we will take a bus to the East Sooke Regional Park with spectacular views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic Mountains.
September 23
Disembark in Vancouver, BC.
Contact
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