Alaskan Cruise June 2025

 

About the VetVacationCE Alaskan Adventure – FAQ

When does the Alaskan Adventure depart?

The Alaskan Adventure is a 7-night trip to departing from and arriving in Vancouver, BC Canada. The dates of the cruise are from June 14th 2025 3 pm till June 21st 2025 at 7 am. You will earn 15 hours of high quality practical RACE approved CE while you are on an adventure of a lifetime on the Holland American Lines Koningsdam!

Vet Vacation CE Alaskan Adventure Holland America Lines Koningsdam

June 14 – June 21, 2025

 

Day	Date	Location	Description	Meals Included
Saturday	June 14	Depart Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada	You are able to board the boat at noon. It is a good idea to stay Friday June 13th in Vancouver just in case flights do not arrive on time! Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.	All meals and drinks
Sunday	June 15	Scenic Cruising the Inside Passage	The Inside Passage is a coastal route for ships and boats along a network of passages which weave through the islands on the Pacific Northwest coast of the North American Fjordland. Morning CE meeting 8am to 1 pm 8-8:10 Welcome 8:10-9am Revolutionizing Urinary Tract Infection Care: Evolving Attitudes and Cutting-Edge Science 9:10-10am Kidney Emergencies – Emergency Treatment of Nephrotoxins 10:10-11am FLUTD _ Help I cannot pee! 11:10 – 12noon Surgery for Lower Urinary Tract Obstructions Part 1 12:10-1pm Surgery for Lower Urinary Tract Obstructions Part 2	All meals and drinks
Monday	June 16	Tracy Arm Inlet (9-9:30am) and Juneau (1:30-10:30pm)	Don’t blink. Every second you spend in Tracy Arm fjord is incredible. John Muir called it “one of the most dramatically stunning fjords of Southeast Alaska.” And that’s no exaggeration, the drama is everywhere. Waterfalls rush down from misty mountain peaks. There are ice floes as big as cars. Glittering, sapphire-blue glaciers. Portly seal pups who haul out on the frozen chunks and pose for a barrage of camera snaps. Bears that lumber out of the forest, ready for their close-up. Morning CE meeting 8-8:50am Facial Reconstruction Techniques 9-9:50am Treatment of Rectal Prolapse 10-10:50am Demystifying Gastrointestinal Surgery 10:50-11:10 Break 11:10 – 12noon IMHA/ITP – an Internist’s Prospective 12:10-1pm Managing Chronic Enteropathies in Dogs	All meals and drinks
Tuesday	June 17	Skagway, Alaska 7am-8pm	Skagway is a compact city in southeast Alaska, set along the popular cruise route the Inside Passage. It’s home to gold-rush-era buildings, now preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad runs vintage locomotives past the famously steep Chilkoot trail and offers sweeping mountain views during its climb toward Canada.	All meals and drinks
Wednesday	June 18	Scenic Cruising Glacier Bay National Park	Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is an national park of the United Stateslocated in Southeast Alaska west of Juneau. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the area around Glacier Bay a national monument under the Antiquities Act on February 26, 1925.[4] Subsequent to an expansion of the monument by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act(ANILCA) enlarged the national monument by 523,000 acres (817.2 sq mi; 2,116.5 km2) on December 2, 1980, and created Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.[5] The national preserve encompasses 58,406 acres (91.3 sq mi; 236.4 km2) of public land to the immediate northwest of the park, protecting a portion of the Alsek River with its fish and wildlife habitats, while allowing sport hunting. Glacier Bay became part of a binational UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, and was inscribed as a Biosphere Reserve in 1986. The National Park Serviceundertook an obligation to work with Hoonah and Yakutat Tlingit Native American organizations in the management of the protected area in 1994.[6] The park and preserve cover a total of 3,223,384 acres (5,037 sq mi; 13,045 km2), with 2,770,000 acres (4,328 sq mi; 11,210 km2) being designated as a wilderness area.	All meals and drinks
Thursday	June 19	Ketchikan, Alaska 11am-7pm	Ketchikan is an Alaskan city facing the Inside Passage, a popular cruise route along the state’s southeastern coast. It’s known for its many Native American totem poles, on display throughout town. Nearby Misty Fiords National Monument is a glacier-carved wilderness featuring snowcapped mountains, waterfalls and salmon spawning streams. It’s also home to rich wildlife including black bears, wolves and bald eagles Morning CE meeting 8am-10am 8-8:50am Why Is This Bump Different From That Bump 9-9:50am Treatment of Stenotic Nares in Dogs and Cats	All meals and drinks
Friday	June 20	Scenic Cruising the Inside Passage	The Inside Passage is a coastal route for ships and boats along a network of passages which weave through the islands on the Pacific Northwest coast of the North American Fjordland. Morning CE meeting 8am-11am 8-8:50am Hypertension – New Guidelines New Recommendations 9-9:50am Acute Kidney Injury 10-10:50am Q and A with the Speakers Case Reviews	All meals and drinks
Saturday	June 21	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada	7am	All meals and drinks

 

 

Your Ship:

If complete bliss is the destination, Koningsdam is the journey. Fluid lines, light-filled spaces, and a blend of 21st-century elegance and nautical tradition dazzle at every turn. The ship abounds with innovative dining and entertainment options. Head to B.B. King’s Blues Club for Memphis R&B, take in visually stunning entertainment at World Stage, revisit classic hits at Billboard Onboard, and head to the Rolling Stone Lounge for the best in rock music.  There’s so much to see and do on Koningsdam, the first of the cruise ships in our Pinnacle Class. Ship refurbished in 2023!

What is included / What is not included?

What is included:

• Signature Beverage Package for the 1st and 2nd guests in each occupied stateroom who are 21 years of age or older including a wide selection of beers, spirits, cocktails and wines by the glass priced at US $11 and under, plus Coca-Cola products, premium coffees (such as espresso and cappuccino), juices, mocktails and bottled water (sparkling and still). The beverage package does notinclude in-stateroom purchases, beverages delivered to the stateroom, mini-bar items, souvenir glassware, or beverages purchased at Dive In on the Lido Deck. There is also a daily drink limit of 15 drinks per package. $55pp/pd – $385pp included for all guests

  The non-alcoholic Quench refreshment beverage package will be provided for guests under the age of 21. Packages are non-transferrable and non-refundable, and no sharing is permitted. Shipboard Management reserves the right to revoke the package if misused and/or to refuse service of alcoholic beverages to guests who are intoxicated or who otherwise violate the cruise line’s guest conduct policy.

• One HAL Shore Excursion1 up to $100 in value or $100 off one tour per guest in the occupied stateroom for all guests.

• One night of Specialty Dining1 per guest for the Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind or Canaletto (subject to availability). Pinnacle Grill: $46pp;  Tamarind: $35pp; Canaletto $25pp + $15 if lobster is ordered. Included For all guests.

• All meals served in the ship’s main dining rooms, snacks and room service as provided for all passengers.

• HAL’s Surf Wi-Fi package1 for the 1st and 2nd guests in each occupied stateroom. Guests are required to agree to HAL’s current terms and conditions to access the internet; and guests may purchase internet access for additional devices at the prevailing rates as of the date of such purchase. Internet packages cannot be combined with any other offer, and device access cannot be transferred or combined with other staterooms. $35pp/pd – $245pp included. Wi-Fi is only complimentary to guests one and 2 in the room.   Additional guests can purchase their own wi-fi package pre-cruise or when they board.  Any guest can add any amenity at their own cost as part of the pre-cruise check in process.

  Here is the link to the different Wi-fi packages offered and the cost:

  https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/onboard-packages/cruise-ship-wifi

  The group has the Surf package included in their cruise.

• As You Wish Dining is available between the hours of 5:15pm and 9:00pm in the Lower and Upper Level Dining Room.

• Seven (7) nights’ accommodation

• All daily activities and entertainment as provided aboard ship for all passengers

• Taxes & Fees: value – $300 included for all guests

• Gratuities:  $17pp/pd – $119pp staterooms or $19pp/pd – $133pp included for all guests

What is not included:

• International flights to Vancouver
• Any items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry,  telephone calls etc.
• Travel insurance

What are the costs and payment options for the VetVacationCE Alaskan Cruise?

Room Type	Vet VacationCE pp including all taxes, fees, wifi, gratuities, signature beverage package. Includes the 3.5% credit card processing fees charged by HAL.  If you prefer to make a bank transfer to avoid the transfer fee please contact joel@vetvacationce.com	3rd & 4th persons add Adult $1680 Child $1580 includes gratuities and taxes, Drink package, $100 excursion credit, 1 night specialty dining. Does NOT include WIFI for the 3rd and 4th guest but it can be purchased.	Cabin price 2 people with 1 DVM/Tech attending the meeting Includes the 3.5% credit card processing fees charged by HAL.  If you prefer to make a bank transfer to avoid the transfer fee please contact joel@vetvacationce.com
Interior Room	$2,030		$5,055
Ocean View	$2,400		$5,795
Verandah	$2,820		$6,635
Vista Suite	$3,220		$7,435
Signature Suite	$4,470		$9,935
Neptune Suite	$4,885		$10,765

View pictures of each cabin type:

Inside Cabin

Ocean View

Verandah

Vista Suite

Signature Suite

Neptune Suite

There are 2 payment options available for this event.

1. Pay in Full– Attendees pay in full at the time of booking. The trip cost is $2,030-$4,885 per person plus $995 registration fee per conference attendee.  
   1. 1 Conference Attendee: The total cost of the trip is $5,055-$10,765 (includes 1 registration fee of $995). This is double occupancy. Triple and Quad Occupancy is based on availability.  Each additional Adult is $1680 and Child is $1580.
   2. 2 Conference Attendees: The total cost of the trip is $6,050-$11,760 (includes 2 registration fees of $995 each). This is double occupancy with 2 veterinarians/techncians attending the conference. Each additional Adult is $1680 and Child is $1580.

2. 1. Pay in 2 Installments– If you choose to pay in 2 installments, there is an additional $400 installment fee charge per attendee. The trip cost is $2,230-$5,085 per person plus $995 registration fee per conference attendee.  – 1 Conference Attendee: The total cost of the trip is 50% ($2,230-$5,085) and plus conference registration fee of $995 per conference attendee. This is double occupancy. The first installment is due at registration. The second payment of $2,230-$5,085 is due on February 10, 2025. 

Deposits are retroactive. Bookings made on or after deposit due dates, will be required to pay all the previous deposits combined, etc. Bookings after February 10, 2025, require payment in full.  Note the payment plan adds $400 to the cost of the adventure.  

All prices shown are for double occupancy/two persons on the Alaskan Adventure and include the conference costs for one attendee. We have some availability for triple and quad cabins available on a first come first serve basis.  Each additional Adult is This trip does offer single occupancy but at the double occupancy price.  Each room booked must have 1 attendee. If you need a cabin with a triple or quad occupancy, please email jaime@vetvacationce.com

Please note that to register for this seminar you must reserve your cabin thru our travel company using the booking site.  We request this as it allows us to provide you with high quality, RACE approved CE while you cruise to Alaska.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the event?

For questions about the Vet Vacation CE Alaskan Adventure inclusions and events, email us at jaime@vetvacationce.com

May I bring other family members and/or friends? Can our rooms be near each other at the hotels?

Yes, we welcome family and friends! There is plenty of fun to be had on our Alasakn Cruise! Triple and Quad rooms have limited availability, book early.

If you would like to request rooms close to each other please mention this in the Notes field on your reservation registration. We will do our very best to accommodate the request.

What if I have to cancel after registering?

Due to the unique nature of this event, all reservations will be subject to the following cancellation policy related to your booking:

• • If cancellation is received after registration until 12/31/24, 20% cancellation fee will be required.
  • If cancellation is received between 1/1/25 to 2/10/25, 50% cancellation fee will be required.
  • There are no cancellation refunds after 2/10/25.

Notice of cancellations must be submitted via email to jack@vetvacationce.com or joel@vetvacationce.com.

What are the recommended airports for arrival and departure?

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 

Are airport transfers included?

No

What is the luggage allowance?

The luggage allowance per person is 2 checked piece of luggage.

1 piece of hand luggage can be carried on.

Is travel insurance required?

We recommend you buy travel insurance for reimbursements on any travel interruptions and emergency medical expenses. We do not advocate, recommend, or underwrite travel insurance. Clients are directly responsible for all insurance administration. Popular travel insurance options: HTH, Travel Guard Insurance, Allianz Travel Insurance, Travelex.

Do I need any additional vaccinations/medications for the Alaskan Cruise?

No, but please check with your personal physician.

When registering, do I need to use my legal name and gender?

Yes, your legal name as shown in your passport and gender as shown on your identification is required.

What documentation is required for?

A valid passport is required by all guests. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the tour date –  June 21st 2025.  Please carry a photocopy of the photo page as an additional piece of identification. Your photocopies should be stored in a different place to your travel documents.

Will a visa be required for holders of a valid USA?

Visas are not required for US residents.

Can children travel on the Alaskan Cruise?

Yes. Children may travel over 6 months of age and less than 18years old, at the time of departure, if accompanied by at least 1 adult in the cabin.

Children will still need a valid passport and visa (if necessary) to travel. 

What currency is used in Canada?

Cards are accepted everywhere.

What to expect of the weather?

Anytime you visit Alaska it’s a necessity to pack layers. But if you were hoping to throw sandals and shorts in your bag, June would be the first month to do it. Daytime highs can reach into the 70s, and sometimes higher. Bring a raincoat or poncho in the event of rain.  Swimsuit and sandals for the hot tub. Fitness gear for the gym.

What to wear?

Q. Special dietary requirements?

The ship can accommodate most dietary requirements. 

Do the cabins have safes in the rooms?

Yes

Is it customary to tip for good service?

All gratuities are included in your cruise fare.  We made it simple, one price covers everything!

What time zone is Alaska?

I don’t have a passport. How do I obtain one?

Please visit the U.S. Department of State website for all passport information. Please note a passport could take six weeks or more to process, so make certain you allow enough time.