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HotS Alaska 2011
 Learning Cruise
Departing Seattle, Washington


Where families come together for cruising and an educational vacationing experience.

ALL FOR ONE GREAT PRICE !!!

See the unspoiled frontier that is Alaska, view breathtaking natural wonders, including islands and towering mountains carved out by glaciers over 1,500 years ago.

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Friday June 17, 2011 - Friday June 24, 2011
7 Nights

Onboard

"Rhapsody of the Seas"
Departing the Port of Seattle, in Seattle, Washington

 

Get ready to SAIL

Before we depart, you will receive your "Alaska Homeschool Cruise Companion" to get you energized for all your exciting adventures. Within its pages you will find, reading lists, curriculum ideas, and tips and tricks for creating the best possible cruise experience for your family. You can also get any questions answered by your instructor and host and have discussions with fellow cruise members via our yahoo group.

 

-  As our adventure begins, join us for a welcome aboard meet and greet on the
   first evening to get you started in getting the low down on what adventures we
   will be having, making friends, having fun, and dressing alike in our cool t-shirts!
   With like minded families, many friendships will blossom over the course of our
   week together.

-  Throughout our cruise, your school aged children, teens (up to age 18), and
  
entire family
will be provided with not only a fun trip with all the amenities
   aboard Royal Caribbean’s amazing ships, but an educational experience that
   will provide the basis for studies for years to come!

-  Our Secular Interactive lessons and activities will be presented for multiple
   age groups and homeschool learning styles, in Science, History, Geography,
   Culture of each port city and region visited. Topics include: Salmon, the
   Klondike Gold Rush, the state sport: dog sledding, Trans-Alaska Pipeline,
   astronomy, Inuit culture, and wildlife. 

-  Our lessons and activities are developed and presented by Homeschool moms
   with professional educational experience and years of homeschool parenting,
   curriculum development, and creative activity planning experience.

-  Learners and their families can attend group classes together playing games
   and creating hands on projects to take home.

-  Upon arriving at each of the ports of call, families will have the opportunity to
   complete the
"HotS Quest", a memorable scavenger hunt adventure for the
   whole family.

-  Stay up late because our cruise will offer a Summer Solstice event with our
   unique
HotS Scavenger Hunt, cabin door decorating contest, and trivia
   game.
 

-  After visiting our ports and participating in our learning experiences, we will cap
   off our activities with a HotS Family Jeopardy game.

-  Find out more on our What's Included and FAQ Pages.

 

Do you have a group of people that would like to go on one of our HotS Cruises? 
For just 8 or more people booked, you will receive cruise discounts and even
FREE cruise fares!!!

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Referral Program and Group Pricing

 

ITINERARY

 

 

June 2011

 

Friday June 17

4:00 PM

Depart Port of Seattle

  Time - TBD Evening Welcome Aboard meet and greet & cruise briefing

Saturday

All Day

At Sea

 

Time - TBD

Maps, People, and Wildlife

 

Time - TBD

 

Our Three Ports/ HotS Quest info – Where should you go and what’s fun to do!

 

Time - TBD

Astronomy and Geology – Why is Alaska known as the land of the midnight sun?

Sunday

 

Cruising through Inside Passage, Alaska

 

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Juneau, Alaska

Monday

7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Dock at Skagway, Alaska

  Time - TBD HotS Winter Solstice Event: HotS Scavenger Hunt, Cabin door decorating preparation, and Trivia game

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
 

Time - TBD

The state sport: Dog Sledding

 

Time - TBD

Klondike Goldrush

 

Time - TBD

Cabin Door Decoration Judging

Wednesday

 

At Sea

 

Time - TBD

Salmon - Come learn about salmon and make a fish print

 

Time - TBD

Trans-Alaskan Pipeline

Thursday

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Victoria, British Columbia

  Time - TBD HotS Quest Review, Family Jeopardy, and Good-byes

Friday July 24

6:00 AM

Arrive Port of Seattle

Itinerary and Services are subject to change without notice, restrictions may apply and services for each cruise will be finalized approximately 90 days prior to sailing.

Dates and Deadlines

Friday, October 29, 2010

  Bookings Open   See Online Booking form

Time of Booking

  Down Payment Due   See Online Booking form

Thursday, March 3, 2011

  Full Payment Due

June, 2011

  When you Receive Cruise Documents

Monday, June 6, 2011

  Booking Period Ends

Friday, June 17, 2011

  Cruise Departs

Friday, June 24, 2011

  Cruise Returns

 

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