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Cardiology and Sports Medicine

7-Night Alaska Adventure Cruise
Round-trip Seattle, Washington
July 17 - 24, 2026
Royal Caribbean <em>Voyager of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
16 ANCC Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

$1,195.00 for Physicians
$895.00 for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
$695.00 for Nurses

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses

PROGRAM TOPICS

Dr. Congeni's Topics

  1. Stress fractures in athletes: Identifying low risk vs. high risk fracture
  2. Ankle sprains and foot, ankle/heel mimics
  3. Spine injuries in athletes: Differentiating the workup and management in young athletes/adults
  4. A systematic approach to assessment of sports shoulder injuries
  5. Initial evaluation and management of sports concussions
  6. Concussion Part II: Post-concussion syndrome and complications
  7. Hand, finger, and wrist injuries in athletes (includes splinting vs. surgical approach)
  8. The evaluation and management of sports knee injuries in young athletes and adults

Dr. Krolick's Topics

  1. Renal Denervation
  2. Update on Treatment of DOT
  3. Update on Atrial Fibrillation: Modern Day Management
  4. PAD: Treatment and Diagnosis
  5. Pre-op Testing for Non-Cardiac Surgery
  6. Early Recognition of CHF: Role of Implantable Cardiac Monitors
  7. How to Treat Acute Coronary Syndromes
  8. Treatment and Management of Abdominal Aneurysms

COURSE OVERVIEW BY PROFESSION

This program is designed to deepen a physician's diagnostic and management expertise across the intersecting fields of cardiology and sports medicine. The curriculum provides evidence-based strategies to refine differential diagnoses for complex presentations, from differentiating high-risk stress fractures in athletes to conducting pre-operative testing for non-cardiac surgery. By integrating the latest updates in both specialties, you will enhance your ability to lead the healthcare team in developing comprehensive treatment plans and improving clinical outcomes for a diverse patient population. Physicians will learn to systematically assess sports injuries, manage concussions and post-concussion syndrome, and apply modern treatments for conditions like atrial fibrillation and acute coronary syndromes. This program offers up to 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. The conference-at-sea format provides a focused, distraction-free environment for in-depth learning and valuable collegial exchange with faculty and peers, enhancing your clinical practice.
This continuing education program empowers nurse practitioners by expanding their clinical knowledge in both sports medicine and cardiology, enhancing diagnostic confidence and treatment planning. The curriculum is structured to support the NP's vital role in primary and specialty care, covering the evaluation of common athletic injuries and the management of chronic cardiovascular conditions. You will gain practical strategies for assessing concussions, knee injuries, and atrial fibrillation, strengthening your ability to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes as a key member of the healthcare team. Specific learning outcomes include updates on managing PAD, initial evaluation of sports concussions, and differentiating spine injuries in athletes. Nurse Practitioners may earn up to 16.00 ANCC contact hours. The unique cruise conference setting offers an unparalleled opportunity for focused education and networking with experts, away from the demands of daily practice.
This program provides physician assistants with current, evidence-based knowledge to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic skills across both sports medicine and cardiology. The content is tailored to the PA's collaborative role and broad scope of practice, equipping you to handle initial evaluations of sports injuries, manage chronic cardiac conditions, and contribute effectively to preoperative assessments. This dual-specialty focus will improve your effectiveness in team-based care, from managing hand and wrist injuries to understanding new treatments for abdominal aneurysms. Participants will gain proficiency in the systematic assessment of sports shoulder injuries, the management of concussions, and updates on treating acute coronary syndromes. Physician Assistants can earn up to 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. The immersive learning environment of a conference at sea allows for focused study and valuable interaction with faculty and colleagues, free from typical clinical demands.
This program provides nurses with crucial clinical updates in cardiology and sports medicine that directly inform patient assessment, monitoring, and education. You will gain a deeper understanding of conditions like concussions, stress fractures, and acute coronary syndromes, enabling you to better anticipate patient needs, provide targeted education, and recognize critical changes in patient status. This knowledge strengthens your role in care coordination and advocacy, contributing directly to enhanced patient safety and improved outcomes within the healthcare team. Nurses will learn about the early recognition of CHF, management of atrial fibrillation, and the evaluation of sports-related knee and spine injuries. This activity provides up to 16.00 ANCC contact hours. The educational voyage on the Voyager of the Seas offers a unique opportunity to learn in a relaxed, focused environment, fostering deeper retention of clinically relevant information to apply in your practice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Joseph A. Congeni, MD

Joseph A. Congeni, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, OH
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics & Sports Medicine,Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH
Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH

Joseph A. Congeni, M.D. is the Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center at Akron Children's Hospital as well an Professor of Pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Sports Medicine at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He developed the Primary Care Pediatrics Sports Medicine Fellowship at Akron Children's Hospital, the first of its kind at a pediatric hospital in the U.S. in (1990). He is a (1980) graduate of the University of Notre Dame; and received his medical degree from NEOMED in (1984). Dr. Congeni is currently a team physician for the University of Akron and Archbishop Hoban High School since (1988).

He has won many awards including: the OHSAA Respect the Game Award (2004-2005), the Ohio Athletic Trainer's Association’s Team Physician of the Year Award (2008), and Ohio Outstanding Team Physician by the Ohio State Medical Association (2008), Best Doctors in Northeast Ohio (2009-2022), the Dr. Carl Krill Award for humanism and excellence in the field of medicine from the Knights of Columbus (2013),Sports & Exercise Medicine Godfather, Cleveland Clinic (aka Warthog Society) (2017), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Thomas Shaffer National Award for significant contributions to the field of sports medicine (2018), was inducted to the Diocese of Cleveland CYO Hall of Fame in (2019), NEOMED Distinguished Alumni Award (2024).

He is also a lead author on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Baseball/Softball Policy Statement issued March 2012. Dr. Congeni’s media events vary from appearing on NBC’s TODAY Show in 2009 to his appearance on a PBS documentary entitled “The Smartest Team” in 2012 and a Sports Illustrated segment in 2014. He also has been appearing on a weekly radio sports medicine segment since 1995. In addition, he does about 10-15 media appearances and 25-35 speaking engagements, locally, regionally, and nationally per year. Joe and his wife Karen have six children.

Merrill A. Krolick, DO, FACC, FACP

Merrill A. Krolick, DO, FACC, FACP

Merrill Krolick, DO, FACC, FACP, was born in New York City. He received his bacherlor's degree in biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He then attended the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, N.Y. He completed a rotating internship at Sun Coast Osteopathic Hospital in Largo, Fla. In Tampa, Fla. he completed his internal medicine and cardiology training at the University of South Florida, including training in interventional cardiology and cardiac transplantation.

Dr. Krolick has been in clinical practice since 1992. Initially he practiced at Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Va. Currently he is practicing at The Heart Institute at Largo. He is an attending cardiologist at HCA Largo Medical Center, Morton Plant Hospital and HCA Indian Rocks Hospital.

Dr. Krolick has been a previous chairperson and director of the Pinellas chapter of the American Heart Association. He currently serves as co-director of the cardiology fellowship program at HCA Largo Medical Center and is director of the interventional cardiology fellowship. He directs the cardiac cath lab at HCA Largo Medical Center.

Dr. Krolick is triple board certified in Internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He has written numerous articles including being published in The New England Journal of Medicine, and writing recent chapters in cardiovascular textbooks. He is an associate professor in cardiology at the University of South Florida, and at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Dr. Krolick has served as clinical investigator on numerous drug and clinical device trials including drug coated balloons for treatment of peripheral vascular disease and the original drug coated stent trials for coronary artery disease He practices noninvasive cardiology and interventional cardiology. His special interest is in peripheral vascular disease. He is recognized as both a national and local leader in endovascular interventions. He is currently on advisory panels for Bard Peripheral Vascular, CSI, Access Closure and St. Jude Medical. He has spoken at major vascular meetings including AMP and The Veins.

His peripheral interests included endovascular aortic aneurysm treatment and treatment of CLI (critical limb ischemia), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), venous treatment, and treatment of symptomatic claudication.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians and Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventionalists.

Accreditation

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In support of improving patient care, Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Credit Designation for Physicians: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Credit Designation for Nurses: Continuing Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 16 contact hours. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or used with an activity.

Nurse Practitioners: Can claim either ANCC Contact Hours or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as needed. Pharmacology credits are identified on individual activities.

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Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME's "CME in Support of MOC" program in Section 3 of the Royal College's MOC Program.

ITINERARY

Sailing roundtrip from Seattle aboard Voyager of the Seas, this seven-night itinerary captures the essential highlights of the Inside Passage during the prime July season. The mid-summer timing ensures long daylight hours, ideal for viewing the region's dramatic topography. The route balances the natural spectacle of Juneau—where the Mendenhall Glacier dominates the landscape—with the preserved Gold Rush history of Skagway. A dedicated day of scenic cruising through Endicott Arm offers a close-up view of the Dawes Glacier and the surrounding granite fjords, a quiet experience that contrasts with the bustling ports. The journey concludes with a stop in Victoria, British Columbia, where the manicured grounds of Butchart Gardens offer a distinct change of pace from the wilder Alaskan terrain. This is a practical and scenic loop for those seeking a comprehensive overview of the region without the logistical complexity of a one-way sailing.

For more details, see our port-by-port descriptions below the itinerary table.

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Fri Jul 17 Seattle, Washington - 4:00 pm
Sat Jul 18 At Sea - Cruising
Lectures 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM* 		- -
Sun Jul 19 Juneau, Alaska
Lectures 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM* 		1:00 pm 10:00 pm
Mon Jul 20 Skagway, Alaska 8:00 am 8:00 pm
Tue Jul 21 Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier 5:00 am 10:00 am
Wed Jul 22 At Sea - Cruising
Lectures 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM* 		- -
Thu Jul 23 Victoria, British Columbia 10:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri Jul 24 Seattle, Washington 6:00 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.

PORTS OF CALL

Seattle, Washington

Treating Seattle merely as a logistical checkpoint for your Alaska cruise is a missed opportunity. This city functions not just as a gateway, but as the essential prologue or epilogue to the Pacific Northwest experience. It is a metropolis of distinct contrasts: a global technology hub with a deep maritime soul, where urban grit meets unparalleled natural grandeur. For the traveler, Seattle offers a sophisticated blend of culinary excellence, indigenous history, and artistic innovation. However, it requires navigation; the city is hilly, the traffic can be dense, and the best experiences are often found in the neighborhoods rather than the central business district.

**Logistics and Layout: The Tale of Two Terminals**

Before planning your itinerary, it is vital to know your departure point. Seattle utilizes two primary cruise terminals located miles apart. **Pier 66 (Bell Street)** is located directly on the downtown waterfront, walkable to Pike Place Market and many hotels. **Pier 91 (Smith Cove)** is located in Interbay, north of downtown, requiring a taxi or rideshare to reach the city center. Knowing your specific terminal is crucial for hotel selection and embarkation day planning. From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), the Link Light Rail provides reliable, traffic-free transit to downtown (Westlake Station) for a fraction of the cost of a cab, though a rideshare is recommended if you have heavy luggage.

**A Curated 48-Hour Pre- or Post-Cruise Itinerary**

**Day 1: The Market, The Waterfront, and The Glass**

Start your morning early at **Pike Place Market**. While often crowded, it remains the authentic beating heart of the city. Arrive by 8:00 AM to watch the vendors set up before the tourist crush. Beyond the famous fish toss, explore the lower levels where eclectic shops hide in the labyrinthine architecture. For breakfast, bypass the original Starbucks line (it is merely a storefront) and instead visit **Le Panier** for French pastries or **Lowell’s** for seafood hangtown fry with water views. If you appreciate culinary history, a stop at **Beecher’s Handmade Cheese** to watch the cheddar-making process is essential.

From the market, descend the Pike Street Hillclimb to the waterfront. The area has undergone massive renovation. Walk north through the **Olympic Sculpture Park**, a free, open-air museum where monumental art frames the view of the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound. It is a serene counterpoint to the market's bustle.

In the afternoon, head to the **Seattle Center**. While the **Space Needle** offers iconic views, the true artistic highlight is **Chihuly Garden and Glass**. The vibrant, organic glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly are displayed in a way that blurs the line between art and nature. It is a visually stunning experience that consistently ranks as a client favorite. Adjacent is the **Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)**, a Frank Gehry-designed structure housing immersive exhibits on music, sci-fi, and pop culture—worth a visit if you have specific interests in Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, or cinema history.

**Day 2: Maritime Heritage and Neighborhood Culture**

Seattle’s true character lives in its neighborhoods. Dedicate your second day to exploring beyond the downtown core.

*Option A: The Maritime Soul (Ballard)*
Take a rideshare to **Ballard**, a historic Scandinavian fishing neighborhood. Start at the **Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)**. Watching vessels of all sizes traverse the locks between the saltwater sound and freshwater lakes is fascinating engineering theater. In late summer, the fish ladder offers a viewing window to watch salmon migrating upstream—a perfect primer for an Alaska voyage. Afterward, explore **Ballard Avenue**, lined with boutiques and some of the city's best dining. This area is also the heart of Seattle's brewery scene; a stop at a local taproom offers a taste of the region's craft beer culture.

*Option B: The Island Escape (Bainbridge)*
For a change of pace, walk to the ferry terminal on the downtown waterfront and board a Washington State Ferry to **Bainbridge Island**. The 35-minute crossing offers the single best view of the Seattle skyline and, on clear days, Mount Rainier. This is not a tour boat; it is public transit, offering an authentic slice of local life. Upon docking, the town of Winslow is a short walk away. It is sophisticated yet small-town, filled with bookstores, bakeries (Blackbird Bakery is a standout), and wine tasting rooms. It is the perfect way to decompress before boarding a busy cruise ship.

*Option C: History and Architecture (Pioneer Square)*
For history enthusiasts, **Pioneer Square** offers a look at Seattle’s origins. The architecture here is Romanesque Revival, distinct from the glass towers uptown. We recommend the **Underground Tour**—while campy, it provides a genuine look at the city’s history of burning down and rebuilding on top of itself. Be aware that this neighborhood can feel grittier than others, reflecting the complex urban realities of the West Coast.

**Dining and Coffee Culture**

Seattle takes food seriously. For a quintessential Pacific Northwest dinner, look for menus highlighting Dungeness crab, Penn Cove mussels, and Copper River salmon. **The Pink Door** in Pike Place (reservations required weeks in advance) offers Italian-American classics with entertainment, while **The Walrus and the Carpenter** in Ballard is the gold standard for oysters.

Regarding coffee: You are in the coffee capital of the U.S. While Starbucks is ubiquitous, seek out the **Starbucks Reserve Roastery** on Capitol Hill for a theatrical, high-end coffee experience that differs vastly from the corner shop. Alternatively, support independent roasters like **Victrola**, **Espresso Vivace**, or **Storyville** for a superior cup.

**Honest Expectations**

Seattle is a city of hills; comfortable walking shoes are non-negotiable. The weather is famously changeable. Summer days are often glorious and dry, but the "shoulder seasons" (May and September) can bring the signature grey drizzle. Pack layers and a light rain jacket rather than an umbrella, which marks you instantly as a tourist. Finally, like many major West Coast cities, downtown Seattle faces challenges with homelessness. While generally safe, it is wise to stay aware of your surroundings, particularly in the Pioneer Square and 3rd Avenue areas at night.

By dedicating time to Seattle, you ground your vacation in the culture of the Pacific Northwest, ensuring your cruise is a continuation of the journey rather than the only event.

At Sea - Cruising

Juneau, Alaska

A cruise passenger in a red jacket trekking across the vast, deep blue ice of Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. The rugged mountain peaks in the background highlight the immense scale of this iconic glacier hiking shore excursion.
Juneau is a paradox: a state capital accessible only by air or sea, where the wilderness doesn't just surround the city—it defines it. As a port of call, it offers perhaps the most accessible high-adventure opportunities in Alaska, though managing expectations regarding weather and crowds is essential for a quality experience.

The Mendenhall Glacier is the undisputed centerpiece. While the Visitor Center offers a solid introduction, the glacier has receded significantly in recent years. To truly grasp the scale of the Juneau Icefield, we recommend a helicopter excursion. Landing on the glacier or dog sledding on the ice cap is a significant investment, but it provides a visceral connection to the landscape that a distant view from the visitor center cannot match. If you prefer to stay grounded, the hike to Nugget Falls offers a powerful view of the glacier's face and a roaring waterfall without the flight costs.

Juneau’s waters are among the most productive feeding grounds for humpback whales in the world. Sightings in Auke Bay are exceptionally reliable during the cruise season. If you have not booked a wildlife excursion elsewhere on your itinerary, this is the place to do it.

Downtown Juneau is compact and historic, though South Franklin Street can feel congested when multiple ships are in port. For a sophisticated cultural break, the Alaska State Museum is outstanding, housing world-class exhibits on Native Alaskan heritage and Russian history. The Mount Roberts Tramway, located right at the dock, offers sweeping views, but we advise purchasing tickets only after assessing the cloud cover; the view is spectacular, but non-existent in heavy fog.

For a culinary finish, skip the generic tourist traps and visit Tracy’s King Crab Shack for genuine local flavor. Juneau is a wet city—it lies in a temperate rainforest—so dress in waterproof layers to enjoy this spectacular intersection of civilization and wild frontier.

Skagway, Alaska

Skagway operates as a living museum of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush, situated at the northern terminus of the Inside Passage. While the town’s year-round population is small, its historical footprint is massive. The downtown district is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, featuring meticulously restored false-front buildings and wooden boardwalks. It is undeniably tourist-centric, yet the preservation is authentic enough to transport you back to the era of prospectors and con artists. You can easily explore the core of Broadway Street in an hour or two, perhaps stopping at the Red Onion Saloon or the National Park Service visitor center for context.

However, we advise viewing Skagway primarily as a staging ground for the wilderness beyond. The town sits in a narrow, wind-swept valley, and the most dramatic scenery requires leaving the immediate port area. The definitive experience here is the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. This narrow-gauge railway is an engineering masterpiece that climbs nearly 3,000 feet in just 20 miles, offering vertiginous views of gorges, waterfalls, and the Sawtooth Mountains. It is not merely a train ride; it is the most efficient and spectacular way to understand the geography that challenged gold seekers.

For a different perspective, Skagway is the premier port for flightseeing. Helicopter excursions to nearby glaciers—often combined with dog sledding—provide a sense of scale that ground-based tours cannot match. For those preferring to stay closer to sea level, a float down the Taiya River or a hike to Lower Reid Falls offers serenity away from the busy boardwalks. Ultimately, Skagway rewards those who book a specific adventure rather than wandering aimlessly.

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

Endicott Arm offers a quintessential Alaskan experience, distinct from the commercial bustle of port towns. This is a day dedicated to scenic cruising, where the ship navigates a 30-mile fjord carved by ancient ice. The scale here is humbling; sheer granite cliffs rise thousands of feet directly from the emerald water, often decorated with vertical stripes of cascading waterfalls. Unlike the open ocean, the water here is usually calm, turning the fjord into a mirror for the scenery above.

The destination is the Dawes Glacier, an active tidewater glacier standing over 600 feet tall. As you approach, the water becomes cluttered with floating ice sculptures—from small 'bergy bits' to massive, sapphire-blue chunks. The highlight is the 'white thunder' of calving, where massive slabs of ice fracture and crash into the sea. While the visual is stunning, the sound is equally memorable.

Wildlife viewing is excellent here. Look for harbor seals hauling out on the ice floes near the glacier face—this is a primary breeding ground for them. Mountain goats appear as white specks on the high cliffs, and brown bears are occasionally spotted along the shoreline. We recommend spending this time on the open decks rather than behind glass; the sensory experience of the crisp air and the roar of the ice is lost indoors. If your itinerary offers a small boat excursion here, it is worth the investment to get closer to the water level and the glacier face.

Victoria, British Columbia

Lush stone staircase winding through the vibrant Sunken Garden at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. A top-tier shore excursion for Alaska cruise passengers, featuring world-class floral displays and manicured landscapes.
Victoria is arguably the most civilized port of call in the Pacific Northwest, blending British colonial heritage with West Coast vitality. Ships dock at Ogden Point, a pleasant 20-minute coastal walk or short shuttle ride from the Inner Harbour. This central hub is the city’s beating heart, framed by the ivy-covered Fairmont Empress and the neo-baroque Parliament Buildings. It is compact, safe, and exceptionally walkable.

For many, the headline attraction is Butchart Gardens. While truly a horticultural masterpiece, we advise caution regarding logistics: the gardens are located 35-45 minutes from the port. Visiting requires a dedicated block of four hours, leaving little time for the city itself. If you are a devoted gardener, it is worth the journey; if you prefer a relaxed pace, the city center offers ample rewards without the commute.

The Royal BC Museum is a standout recommendation for this demographic. It is one of North America's finest museums, featuring immersive exhibits on First Nations history and the region's natural evolution that are intellectually satisfying without being dry. Nearby, Government Street offers sophisticated strolling; look for Munro’s Books—set in a magnificent neoclassical building—and Rogers’ Chocolates for local heritage.

For a casual interlude, a short walk leads to Fisherman’s Wharf, where colorful houseboats and fresh halibut and chips offer a looser vibe. Whether you opt for High Tea at the Empress or a quiet walk through Beacon Hill Park to see the world’s tallest free-standing totem pole, Victoria delivers a polished, high-quality experience that respects your time.

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Cruise Cancellation Policy:
Apr 19, 2026: 25% of total price*
May 04, 2026: 50% of total price*
May 18, 2026: 75% of total price*
Jun 17, 2026: No refund except for Taxes/fees

When reserving your stateroom, please confirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

Protect Your Trip with Allianz Travel Insurance

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can give you flexibility and support when your trip doesn’t go quite as planned. From unexpected flight issues to covered trip cancellations, travel emergencies, and more, travel insurance can help you manage unforeseen events that may impact your trip—giving you peace of mind from the moment you book your trip through your return home.

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  1. Simply provide a few short details about your trip
  2. Review the available protection plans
  3. Enjoy the peace of mind you deserve
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Why Protect your Trip?

Whether you’re planning your next trip or you recently booked one, travel insurance can help smooth over many unexpected travel glitches—while putting your mind at ease, knowing you’re off the hook for covered expenses that could arise from them.

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can provide you benefits and professional support when a covered situation comes up before or during your trip. The following examples may qualify for benefits:

  • Cancelling your trip after unexpectedly becoming too sick to travel
  • Taking care of a sick or injured traveling companion
  • Having to end your trip early due to a family emergency
  • Dealing with a flight delay or cancellation
  • Needing to buy personal items if your luggage is lost or stolen
  • Missing your cruise departure after a covered flight delay

You also can contact our travel protection partner Allianz Global Assistance’s 24/7, award-winning customer service for on-the-go assistance with issues like a medical emergency, replacing your lost passport, or making reservations around the world. To be eligible for a time-sensitive waiver of pre-existing medical condition exclusions, purchase your travel insurance plan within 14 days of initial trip deposit (other purchase requirements and conditions apply). Specific plan benefits may vary. Please review your plan details for more information.

What Can Travel Insurance Help Protect?

Allianz Travel Insurance plans can protect you before and during your trip—keeping you, your loved ones, and your travel budget safer. Benefits vary by plan, and these are brief descriptions. Please read your plan documents for details.

TRIP CANCELLATION

Reimburses your prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to a covered reason, such as you, a family member, or traveling companion experiencing a covered illness or injury. Examples include:

  • A doctor says you or a traveling companion is too sick to fly
  • Your parent or child requires hospitalization
  • You need to attend the birth of a family member’s child
  • You have a traffic accident (not breakdown) on the way to the airport
  • A storm shuts down your airport for 24 hours or more

TRIP INTERRUPTION

Reimburses your unused, non-refundable travel expenses and increased transportation costs during your trip if you have to return home early due to a covered reason, for instance when a family member has a qualifying medical emergency and needs your care. Examples include:

  • You have a covered illness or injury and a doctor says you must return home
  • A family member has a qualifying injury and needs your care
  • A covered emergency, like a fire or flood, makes your home uninhabitable

TRAVEL DELAY

If you have a covered delay while traveling, travel insurance can reimburse you for meals, accommodations, and transportation expenses when your trip is delayed for a minimum number of consecutive hours for a covered reason. Minimum number of hours varies by plan.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Reimburses your expenses related to covered medical and dental emergencies* that might occur on your trip. This benefit can be especially helpful if you have a covered emergency outside the United States, as most health insurance policies won’t cover you outside the country. Examples include:

  • You slip and break your ankle while sightseeing
  • You get food poisoning while sampling the local cuisine
  • You lose a filling and need immediate dental treatment*

*A sublimit and maximum apply for this benefit. Check your plan documents for details.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Arranges and pays for medically necessary transportation following a covered injury or illness to the nearest appropriate medical facility to receive care and get you home after treatment.

BAGGAGE LOSS, DAMAGE, or THEFT

Reimburses the replacement of your lost, damaged, or stolen luggage and personal items while traveling.

BAGGAGE DELAY

Reimburses essential items purchased during your trip if your baggage is delayed for a minimum number of hours (varies by plan).

CHANGE FEE

Reimburses fees if you need to change your flight itinerary due to a covered reason.

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE

Provides around-the-clock support during your trip. Allianz Global Assistance’s staff of multilingual problem solvers can help you with medical, legal, and travel-related emergencies whenever they happen. Medical assistance may include, but is not limited to:

  • Medical triage with referrals to local prescreened medical providers
  • Ongoing medical monitoring
  • Payment guarantee
  • Emergency medical transportation

Additional services for travel-related emergencies can help with:

  • Missed connecting flights
  • Lost/stolen travel documents
  • Pre-trip information
  • Prescription replacements
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Our Promise to You

When you purchase any Allianz Travel Insurance plan, you automatically get 15 days (or more, depending on your state of residence) to review your policy documents. Within that period, you can cancel your plan for a full refund if you’re not satisfied, as long as you haven’t filed a claim or departed on your trip.

Need Help Along the Way?

Contact Allianz Global Assistance’s award-winning team of travel experts. Call anytime for assistance navigating travel mishaps overseas or in the U.S.—or help with everything from reporting lost baggage to locating emergency medical treatment. They can also help you replace passports, refer you to legal assistance, secure cash from home in case of emergency, and guarantee payment when you need to be admitted to a hospital, in some instances.

Contact Allianz Global Assistance

Phone (24/7):
1-800-284-8300 (within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
1-804-281-5700 (outside of the U.S., call collect)

File or Track a Claim

It’s easy and convenient to file and track a claim, upload documents, and more online. Start your claim using your email address or policy number.

File a Claim

If you need help filing a claim or understanding the claims process, visit the Allianz Global Assistance Claims Center.

Update Your Plan

If you need to update your travel insurance plan, such as adjusting the dates of your plan to reflect itinerary changes, please contact us or manage your plan online so your plan reflects your entire itinerary and provides the right amount of protection for your travels.

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About Allianz Global Assistance

Allianz Global Assistance is a world leader in travel insurance and assistance, helping millions of travelers across the globe every year. Allianz Global Assistance is owned by Allianz SE, the world’s largest diversified insurance company. For over 100 years, Allianz SE has helped protect important milestones in American history, insuring the Wright Brothers’ first flight and Golden Gate Bridge construction.

Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply including for pre-existing medical conditions. Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181), rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence and plan chosen. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Plans only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are marks of AGA Service Company dba Allianz Global Assistance or its affiliates. Allianz Travel Insurance products are distributed by Allianz Global Assistance, the licensed producer and administrator of these plans and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance benefits and assistance services. Any Non-Insurance Assistance services purchased are provided through AGA Service Company. Except as expressly provided under your plan, you are responsible for charges you incur from third parties. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or customerservice@allianzassistance.com.

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Before and After your cruise

The Paramount Hotel Seattle

724 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101 US

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This Boutique Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Seattle only minutes from the city's greatest treasures and within walking distance to everything our vibrant city offers such as Pike Place Market and Waterfront, Space Needle, Westlake Center, Washington State Convention Center and Paramount Theater; you can also enjoy world class dining, entertainment and shopping within a few blocks. The Paramount Hotel-Seattle offers travelers a relaxing retreat among the buzz of downtown Seattle.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT: Check-in time is any time after 4:00 PM. Guests arriving before 4:00 PM will be accommodated, as room become available. Checkout time is 12:00 PM. We request that guests attending functions on the day of departure check out before 12:00 PM.

Hotel Five - A Staypineapple Hotel

2200 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

The gym at Hotel Five Seattle. A mirror has the words &quot;everyday is a good day to work out&quot; printed on it.
The gym at Hotel Five Seattle. A mirror has the words "everyday is a good day to work out" printed on it. The bar area at Hotel Five. An extra large game of Scrabble is being played on one of the room's walls. A guest bathroom at Hotel Five. A small arrangement of red and yellow flowers has been placed on the countertop. A guest room at Hotel Five. An abundance of blankets sits atop the queen sized bed. A common sitting area inside the Hotel Five (A Staypineapple Hotel). A board game sits atop a red coffee table. The exterior of the Hotel Five (A Staypineapple Hotel) in Seattle, Washington. The large "5" on the side of the building makes it pretty hard to miss.

Get Down With Downtown

Smack dab in the middle of everything, Hotel FIVE’s fun and funky décor fits right in with the vibrant city surrounding it. This award-winning hotel is mere blocks from Pike Place Market and allows guests easy access to the iconic Space Needle, the glistening Seattle Waterfront, and world-class shopping and dining. There’s no better jumping-off point for exploration of Seattle.

https://www.staypineapple.com/hotel-five-seattle-wa

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel&#039;s indoor pool. A skylight above the water almost gives the impression that you&#039;re outdoors.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel's indoor pool. A skylight above the water almost gives the impression that you're outdoors. A large restaurant inside the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Large, arched windows let in lots of natural light. A guest suite at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. A small arrangement of white flowers sits on a coffee table. The bar area inside the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. A wooden sculpture stands tall above the bar itself. An exterior shot of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Three flagpoles and six pillars face the street in the front of the building.

An Iconic 5-Star Hotel Near Pike Place Market

Opened in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle features breathtaking architecture, innovative culinary experiences, and unparalleled service. The iconic grande dame, which ranks among the best hotels in downtown Seattle, has been restored to full splendor following an award-winning, multimillion-dollar renovation that introduced sophisticated new design elements while retaining the hotel’s historic charm.

https://www.fairmont.com/seattle/

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