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The Electric Quilt Company's
Quilt and Photography Cruise II

 ALASKA
June 9-16, 2013

With: Rob Appell, Mary Ellen Kranz, Sue Spargo
and noted quilt photographer, Gregory Case


A cruise to Alaska is a favorite among quilters. Join Deb Roberts and World of Quilts Travel on the Electric Quilt Company's June, 2013 Alaska quilt and photography cruise, with teachers Rob Appell, Gregory Case, Mary Ellen Kranz, and Sue Spargo. We are looking forward to having you join us in Seattle as we set sail for this 7 day round trip, 'Quilt and Shoot', (photography style) cruise through the scenic waters of the Alaskan Inside Passage on Holland America's vista class ship, the Oosterdam® (Registration: the Netherlands)

This is a great opportunity to bring your non quilting friends or spouse as our photography classes will be a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in this terrific hobby. Our classes will be held during "at sea" time, allowing port time for you to experience Alaska and all of its beauty and splendor -- and of course, their quilt shops. There are quilt shops in every port, and several are walking distance from the ship.  In addition to our classes, we have arranged some custom in port tours in Juneau and Sitka that will show you some of the area's beautiful scenery AND give you some shopping time at the local quilt shops.

We are offering a wide variety of classes, taught by world renowned quilting teachers, including classes on using the fabulous EQ7 software by one of The Electric Quilt Company's favorite teachers, Mary Ellen Kranz. In addition, Sue Spargo will bring us her award-winning folk-art appliqué and Rob Appell will present his wonderful sense of humor in classes he designed especially for this cruise! Furthermore, Gregory Case, our photography expert, will teach you the ins and outs of landscape digital imaging, photo editing, as well as taking images of your quilts for submission to contests. Included in our itinerary are social opportunities and open sewing times for you to meet with other quilters. It is a great chance to make new friends who share this passion.

Consider bringing the entire family as this cruise is one that everyone will enjoy. Holland America offers exciting and adventurous youth programs every day and their adult activities are so numerous that there is always something for every interest.

Our itinerary:

Day Date Port Arrive Depart
0 09 June 2013 Seattle, Washington, US   04:00 PM
1 10 June 2013 At Sea - full day of classes    
2 11 June 2013 Tracy Arm, Alaska, US                                            Scenic Cruising, morning  classes Noon 06:00 PM
3 12  June 2013 Juneau, Alaska, US  07:00 AM 06:00 PM
4 13 June 2013 Sitka, Alaska, US TR 08:00 AM 04:00 PM
5 14 June 2013 Ketchikan, Alaska, US                                       Afteroon  classes after ship leaves port 07:00 AM 01:00 PM
6 15 June 2013 Victoria, British Columbia, CA       (evening arrival) Full day of  classes 06:00 PM 11:59 PM
7 16 June 2013 Seattle, Washington, US 07:00 AM

 

Check out our AMAZING ALASKA CRUISE WORKSHOPS!!

Read more about our teachers:

Rob Appell
Gregory Case
Mary Ellen Kranz
Sue Spargo

 

Current Pricing effective for bookings after 9/4/12, and are capacity controlled.  Check out our rates - you will find we have best offer in Alaska this summer!

Category

Quilter/Photographer

Non-Quilter

3rd or 4th person to a cabin (after 2 per cabin)

SINGLE

Optional Insurance per person double

Inside (all)

 $1149.00

$1049.00

 SOLD OUT

$2299.00

 $65.00

Outside (F)

$1489.00

$1289.00

SOLD OUT

$2849.00

$85.00

Balcony/Veranda (VE, VD)

$1899.00

$1749.00

SOLD OUT

$3499.00

$110.00

Balcony Suite (SY)

$2449.00

$2299.00

SOLD OUT

$4599.00

 $125.00

Deluxe Balcony Suite (SC)

$3199.00

$2999.00

SOLD OUT

$6299.00

 $135.00

Rates for 3rd and 4th person to a cabin are for participants after the first two in the cabin have paid the regular participant (quilter) cruise price.  If the 3rd and 4th happen to be children under the age of 15 and/or not participating in any classes, please contact us. These prices are capacity controlled, please register early to avoid disappointment.  Insurance rates quoted are not applicable for New York, Washington or Texas, please inquire for rates for these states.  If you would like a cabin in a category not quoted above, please contact us - all cabin categories are available.

Cruise pricing includes all teacher fees, workshop registration, classes and necessary workshop equipment and furnishings, as well as other inclusions over on the right side of this page.  Some notions, project materials and/or kit fees are additional.  Complete supply lists will be provided upon class confirmation.  Also included for class participants: Welcome reception, gifts, prizes and farewell extravaganza.

FAQ: Holland America's answers to questions we all have.

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Terms and Conditions apply when the registration is received

INSURANCE

  • Click here to download and print the Certificate of Insurance.
  • Click here to download and print the Certificate of Insurance for residents of Oregon.
  • Click here to download and print the Certificate of Insurance for residents of Louisiana, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Utah and South Dakota.
  • Click here to download and print the Certificate of Insurance for NY, WA or TX - please note, insurance rates for these states is not included in above chart and may be age dependent.  Please inquire, stating birth year for quote.
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    Sponsored by:

    From:  $1149 per person/double
    The above price is for those taking classes,
    discounts will be given for those who are not.

    Your quilter cruise pricing includes:           

    •   All shipboard accommodations

    •   All shipboard meals and entertainment

    •   All classes and workshops

    •   VIP Welcome Reception

    •   Block Contest with prizes

    •   Fat Quarter Swap

    •   Show and Tell Farewell Gathering

    •   24 hour complimentary room service

    •   Open sewing sessions

    •  World of Quilts Travel Bag, prizes, gifts

    Read about our ship!! See ship facts, staterooms, public rooms, deckplans, etc

     

    Fare(s) in USD, per person, based on double occupancy, cruise only, subject to availability, are capacity controlled, may be limited by residency.  Government fees and taxes of  $156.86 are per person and are additional to the quoted price. Holland America® reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. See the applicable Holland America brochure or visit www.hollandamerica.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Other restrictions may apply.  Holland America automatically will charge service charges (tips) to your onboard account of up to  at $12/day (depending on category).  These charges may be altered during the cruise as you wish. Passport fees, insurance and shore tours are not included in the above pricing. Holland America or Deb Roberts' Tours are not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Flexibility during cruise port time is allowed so each passenger may enjoy the area at their leisure.  As port time is often quite limited, unless specified on this website, escorted trips to quilt shops or other group activities while on shore are not planned so that one has control of their time in each port.  However, addresses and contact information for quilt shops and places to see quilts will be provided as available and one may visit these as they wish. 

    ©2010-2012 Holland America. 

    To participate in the included activities and receive the above inclusions - the cruise must be booked through Deb Roberts' Tours.

    New Canadian visa requirements affecting all Alaska sailings, Alaska tours and Canada & New England sailings that enter Canada:

    If you are a NON-U.S. or NON-CANADIAN citizen, you will be DENIED BOARDING without compensation if you do not hold the proper VISA documents! Regardless of what your Consulate official may advise, Canadian officials WILL NOT allow guests to remain onboard while in a Canadian port without proper documentation, so you will be denied boarding if the visa is not presented at the pier at the time of your scheduled cruise departure. To learn more, please visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

    U.S. citizens are NOT required to obtain a Canadian Visa. To verify if your nationality requires a Canadian visa, please visit the following Canadian immigration website, which may be useful to determine what is required: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

    Security and enforcement at the Canada-United States border has been heightened. For this reason, more U.S. and Canadian citizens with past criminal charges or convictions are refused entry into Canada. Almost all convictions (including DUI, DWI, reckless driving, negligent driving, misdemeanor drug possession, all felonies, domestic violence [assault IV], shoplifting, theft, etc.) make a person inadmissible to Canada, regardless of how long ago they occurred.

    It is recommended that persons who have been charged in the past or who have past convictions obtain the necessary documents before attempting to enter Canada.

    To learn more about applying for these documents we strongly recommend you visit the following website for details: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/faq-inadmissibility.asp

     

     



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