May 18 – 25, 2025
Princess Cruises Discovery Princess
Join our gay bears group as we sail the majestic Inside Passage of Alaska on the brand new Discovery Princess. We will sail round-trip from Seattle. Imagine yourself sipping your favorite drink out on deck of our luxury cruise line as we slowly sail the majestic Inner Passage and Tracy Arm Fjord. You’re surrounded by glaciers the size of mountains that will dwarf the size of our 3,600 passenger ship. Suddenly a large chunk of ice breaks off and crashes into the ocean with a giant rumble and huge splash.
We will have the opportunity to see moose, black bears, seals and sea lions, and whales. Each port of call offers many exciting options to explore. Nothing can match your first glimpse of glimmering crystal blue water and towering glaciers of ice thousands of years old. Our voyage will spend an entire day cruising through breath taking Glacier Bay National Park. This will be an awe inspiring day!
During our seven day voyage we will stop at three of Alaska’s most iconic towns, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. At Ketchikan and Skagway take advantage of participating in such magnificent day trips on the famed Mendenhall Glacier or a train ride on the vintage train through the White Pass. Dog sledding anyone?
In addition we visit the charming and very British town of Victoria, British Columbia (Canada) with its quaint Victorian architecture. Here you may also visit the famed Buchart Gardens. Technically past rainy season (although it could still drizzle) the magnificent wild flowers will be in full bloom along with lush forests of tall pines. The temperatures will be pleasantly cool and quite comfortable.
We invite you to experience an Alaska cruise vacation as only Princess can show you. One word is all you need to describe Alaska. Breathtaking! Being part of our gay group we will have private cocktail parties and events to bring us together as one happy family. By the end of the week you will have made many new friends.
Your Ship - Brand New Discovery Princess
Discovery Princess, Princess Cruises third vessel designed from the ground up with Princess MedallionClass and the final Royal-class ship, will continue to deliver an array of innovative new experiences.
Enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the largest balconies at sea, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary, and indulge your senses with world-class dining options from Michelin-star chefs. Plus, Princess Live Entertainment presents spectacular new productions that can only be seen in our state-of-the-art Princess Theater.
Dining on Discovery Princess
Three-Michelin star Chef Emmanuel Renaut is behind the La Mer – A French Bistro, and another Michelin star chef specialising in Chinese cuisine is behind Harmony. Other cover-charge restaurants are Sabatini’s (Italian cuisine), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), La Mer (French bistro), and there’s Ocean Terrace, à la carte seafood.
Traditional dining in the Main Room offers a pre-selection of seating times throughout the cruise. Anytime Dining (when and with whom you choose) is offered in the Concerto and Symphony Dining Rooms.
Bars on Discovery Princess
For lighter snacks try the ice-cream sundae bar, or the patisserie for coffees and pastries. Afternoon tea is served daily. There are 12 bars and lounges. Coffee, iced tea and milk are available 24 hours a day.
Take 5 signature lounge offer passengers hand-crafted cocktails, live jazz performances, dance lessons, speakers discussing the history of the art form, and after-hours parties. Sing and dance beside the piano or in the nightclub.
Entertainment on Discovery Princess
The Princess Theatre is two decks high, featuring glamorous production shows every second or third evening. The Vista Show Lounge with its three stages presents cabaret, and doubles for lectures, bingo and horse-racing during the day. Vista Gaming Lounge hosts lectures, art auctions, entertainment and live bands. Movies first-run feature films pool-side at Under the Stars on Sun Deck.
There are 12 bars and lounges with live music and dancing. A new feature is the new three-deck-high street-café-style Piazza, for sipping coffee and watching the occasional passing performer.
Health & Fitness on Discovery Princess
With top of the range equipment in their gyms and interactive classes, guests are encouraged to get their blood pumping. Princess has you looked after, giving you access to personal trainers who can help design a workout program that suits your abilities. Wellness extends beyond the physical, and Princess understands the importance of letting our minds broaden and recover, with spa services designed to offer their guests a chance to relax and unwind. The Lotus Spa celebrates the wonder of self-care with beauty treatments, massage, aromatherapy, and so much more.
Cruising is about forgetting your worries, and Princess is more than happy to assist with that. The large Lotus Spa includes treatments such as the Hammam (a Turkish-style steam room), the Thermal rooms, sensory showers and the line’s first-ever hydrotherapy pool.
Adventure Bears Gay Cruise
Adventure Bears provides a stress free, fun, upscale memorable vacation experience and gives like-minded gay men an opportunity to make lasting friendships. You can choose be social and active or just chill out and relax. Our cruises will appeal to the more relaxed yet fun loving guys.
We offer the best of both worlds with rates far lower than gay chartered ships. Enjoy exotic ports of call, exclusive group on-board activities, entertainment, and of course outstanding cuisine and service. We also offer our own private shore excursions available only to our guests.
In order to participate in our events you must make reservations with us. Unfortunately people booked through a different source cannot be included as part of our gay group.
Alaska Gay Bears Cruise 2025 Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
18 May
Seattle, Washington, US
3 PM
19 May
A Day at Sea!
20 May
Ketchikan, Alaska
6:30 AM
3 PM
21 May
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, Alaska
5 AM
9 AM
21 May
Juneau, Alaska
12:30 PM
9 PM
22 May
Skagway, Alaska
6 AM
5 PM
23 May
Day at Sea!
24 May
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
7 PM
11:59 PM
25 May
Seattle, Washington, US
7 AM
Seattle, Washington, USA Seattle is a young city with a rich history. Settlers first landed at Alki Point in 1851 and named the area after Sealth, the Suquamish Indian chief who befriended them. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1889, "The Emerald City" has a legacy of vision and strength. Seattle has hosted two World's Fairs (1909 and 1962) and is the birthplace of two modern marvels, Boeing and Microsoft.
Known for its rainy climate, Seattle actually averages less annual rainfall than many East Coast cities. The mild weather, spectacular natural surroundings and rich cultural diversity attract visitors from around the world.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town.
In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city.
Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sportfishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, Alaska
As you sail through the narrow waterway of Endicott Arm, a sense of anticipation swells. Look up at the rising granite cliffs and keep your eyes peeled for clear views of wildlife traipsing through the landscape and tumbling waterfalls cascading down the cliffs. The grand finale is more rewarding than you can imagine. Dawes Glacier, standing more than 600 feet tall and a mile wide, is astonishing in its beauty.
Juneau, Alaska
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans."
From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital
of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government.
Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles.
Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest.
Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail.
The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome. Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria exudes old-world charm and fragrant and colorful flowers are everywhere. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson's Bay Company, the city was first known as Fort Victoria. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital.
In 1858, Victoria was a tent city and the base for some 25,000 prospectors on their way to the Frasier River gold fields. When Vancouver Island was incorporated with mainland British Columbia in 1868, Victoria became the capital of the entire province.
Although it's a port city, Victoria is not as industrially oriented as Vancouver. The harbors, especially Inner Harbour, are dotted with pleasure craft, ferries and floatplanes. The city is renowned for its beautiful gardens, charming houses and very British feel.
Rate Per Person Double Occupancy Perks Included $ USD
Interior Stateroom
Approx. 166 to 175 square feet and richly appointed with fine amenities. Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed, Private bathroom with shower, Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, Princess Luxury Bed, Satellite on-demand TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, safe, closet, phone and desk, 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, Daily housekeeping service, Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow.
$ 1,919
Balcony Stateroom
Approx. 222 square foot Balcony stateroom is appointed with fine amenities and outstanding views from an approximately 41 square foot private balcony. Balcony with patio furniture, Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed, Private bathroom with shower, Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, Princess Luxury Bed, Satellite on-demand TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, safe, closet, phone and desk, 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, Daily housekeeping service, Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow.
$ 2,729
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
Larger than the Standard Balcony staterooms, Deluxe Balcony cabins provide approximately 233 square feet of comfort, and an approximately 41 square foot balcony and include all the same features of the Balcony stateroom, plus an additional sofa bed. Seating area with a sofa bed, Balcony with patio furniture, Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed, Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, Princess Luxury Bed Private bathroom with shower, Satellite on-demand TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, safe, closet, phone and desk, 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, Daily housekeeping service, Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow.
$ 2,879
Mini Suite
The luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 299 square feet of comfort and an additional, separate seating area with a sofa bed for lounging or sleeping. The spacious balcony is approximately 41 square feet and the bathroom offers a combination tub and shower.
Welcome glass of champagne, Private bathroom with combination tub and shower, Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, Princess Luxury Bed, Balcony with patio furniture, Two flat-panel television, Satellite on-demand TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, safe, closet, phone and desk, 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, Daily housekeeping service, Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow.
$ 3,149
Suite
Suite size approximately 587 - 682 sq. ft., including balcony.
The Owner's Suite features an expansive stateroom and oversized aft-facing balcony. Exclusive suite-only benefits.
Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities.
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and include all meals, accommodations and entertainment!
Taxes & charges of $340 pp, Pre-Paid Gratuities: $16 ($17 in Mini Suites) per person per day, and optional insurance are additional.
$400 per person deposit required at time of booking ($450 in Balcony, and $550 pp in Suites). Balance payment is due on or before January 15, 2025
Optional shore excursions will be offered.
Prices are cruise only and DO NOT INCLUDE return airfare! Please ask for airfare add-ons back to your home city.
Fares are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Also included are the traditional Bear Cruise activities, subject to minimum participation.
Please ask for further details.
Current Promotion: Book Now and you will receive: • Princess PlusBeverage Package for all guests in the cabin. • WiFi Package unlimited, one device per person • Full onboard gratuities! Pre-Paid gratuities for all guests in the cabin • Premium Desserts (2 per day) • Fitness Class (2 classes) • Juice Bar
