Dates: September 1-8, 2025 (7 nights)
Ship: Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas
Route: Seattle → Sitka → Skagway → Juneau → Victoria → Seattle
Group: Family with teens (ages 15 & 17)
Budget: $200-350/day per person
Interests: Adventure, Nature, Photography, Wildlife
Experience: First Alaska cruise
Embarkation Day • Departure: 4:00 PM
Arrive 1 day early to see Seattle's highlights and ensure stress-free embarkation. Teens will love Pike Place Market!
Watch fish throwing, buy local treats. Original Starbucks is perfect for teen Instagram photos.
📸 Photo tip: Fish throwing happens every 15 minutes from 9-6 PM
Iconic Seattle experience. Glass art museum is surprisingly teen-friendly.
💡 Pro tip: Buy combo ticket online for 15% savings
Russian pastries - unique, filling, and budget-friendly for families.
Board early to explore Quantum's amenities. Don't miss the Observation Deck!
Sea Day • Full day aboard Quantum of the Seas
This isn't just a "sea day" - you're cruising through stunning fjords! Perfect family bonding time with activities.
Best chance to spot orcas, dolphins, and eagles. Bring hot chocolate from Café Promenade.
🐋 Peak wildlife time: 8-10 AM when waters are calmest
300-foot high glass capsule with 360° views. Teens love this unique experience!
🎫 Book immediately at Guest Services - limited slots
Perfect for adventurous teens. Great photos and videos for social media.
Ship's photographer teaches glacier photography techniques for tomorrow's adventures.
Arrival: 9:30 AM • Departure: 5:00 PM
⏰ Port time: 7.5 hours
Former Russian capital with incredible wildlife. Ship docks downtown - walk everywhere!
Injured eagles up close! Educational and perfect for wildlife photography.
📸 Photo tip: 10 AM feeding time = best action shots
Totem pole trail through temperate rainforest. Easy 1-mile walk with incredible photo ops.
🌲 Best Instagram spots: Painted totems against misty forest backdrop
Mediterranean-Alaskan fusion. Famous for their seafood paella - teens love it!
🍽️ Pro tip: Share family-style - portions are huge
Original 1842 Russian Orthodox structure. Fascinating history, air-conditioned break.
Moderate 2-mile hike to alpine views. Perfect for active teens, parents can rest in town.
⛰️ Alternative: Parents enjoy wine tasting at Baranof Island Brewing
Stop at Sitka Rose Gallery for unique Alaska art souvenirs.
Attractions: $80
Food: $80
Souvenirs: $60
Total for family: $220
Per person: $55
✓ Under budget!
Arrival: 7:00 AM • Departure: 5:00 PM
⏰ Port time: 10 hours
Historic Gold Rush town with the famous White Pass Railway. Book train EARLY - it sells out!
Spectacular 3-hour journey to White Pass Summit. Teens love the Instagram-worthy views!
🚂 Pro tip: Book left side seats for best glacier/waterfall views
Historic 1898 saloon with family-friendly upstairs restaurant. Great burgers!
🍔 Teens love the "Sourdough Burger" - local legend
Interactive exhibits about 1890s Gold Rush. Surprisingly engaging for teens.
Pan for real gold! Family-friendly activity with guaranteed finds.
💰 You keep whatever gold you find - teens love the competition
Historic boardwalks with unique Alaska souvenirs. Perfect for family photos.
Train: $580
Activities: $180
Food & Shopping: $160
Total for family: $920
Per person: $230
✓ Within budget range!
Arrival: 7:00 AM • Departure: 5:00 PM
⏰ Port time: 10 hours
Alaska's capital accessible only by sea/air. Mendenhall Glacier, zip lines, and whale watching!
13-mile glacier with easy walking trails. Perfect for family photos with glacier backdrop.
📸 Photo Spot: Nugget Falls trail (1.5 miles) for waterfall + glacier shot
Canopy tour through Tongass National Forest. Perfect for adventurous families!
⚡ Age requirement: 10+ (both teens qualify, epic experience)
Famous for king crab legs and salmon. Outdoor seating with harbor views.
🦀 Try the crab bisque - even non-seafood teens love it
Native Alaska culture and wildlife exhibits. Air-conditioned break with WiFi.
Browse local art galleries and grab Alaska-made snacks for the ship.
Activities: $768
Food: $120
Transport & Shopping: $80
Total for family: $968
Per person: $242
✓ Worth the splurge day!
Days 6-8 include detailed plans for your sea day return, Victoria BC exploration, and Seattle disembarkation tips.
Glacier viewing, ship activities, and photo editing time
Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbour, and afternoon tea
Disembarkation strategy and airport transfer timing
Customized for your family, dates, and interests