Welcome Aboard
The whole Cramer family is going to Alaska — 24 of us across three generations — to celebrate Joe & Janet’s 50th anniversary. This page is the shared plan for everyone.
The Trip at a Glance
Pre-cruise: Seattle — Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown (Fri & Sat).
Cruise: Star Princess, roundtrip Seattle, Sun Jun 14 – Sun Jun 21, 2026 (7 nights).
Ports: Ketchikan · Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier scenic cruising · Juneau · Skagway · Victoria, BC.
The Route — Inside Passage
Before Cruising — Seattle
Everyone is on their own for sightseeing, activities & meals Friday and Saturday morning — then we all meet up Saturday afternoon.
Transfers
Airport → Hotel, Hotel → Ship, and Ship → Airport transfers are paid for. You should see these and the Crowne Plaza booking in your Princess app.
Transfers are based on the flight info you entered during OceanReady. You’ll meet transport in baggage claim — they’ll have a sign.
Where We’re Staying
Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown — 10 rooms total (Dan 3, Steven 2, Scott 2).
Saturday — Everyone Together Everyone
- 2:45p Meet at the Space Needle. We’ll tour the Space Needle and then the Chihuly Garden & Glass. Tickets booked.
While Cruising — Day by Day
Tap a day to open it — today opens automatically. Highlighted Everyone items are the group family expectations. Confirm in-port times against the daily Princess Patter onboard.
Brothers’ Assignments
Each branch of the family is running one group activity. Here’s who’s on what.
Dan & Tammy — Scavenger Hunt
Plan & execute a family ship scavenger hunt — teams, clues, getting to know the ship. Timeframe ~1–2 hrs; they’ll pick the time and tell everyone where to meet (Sun Jun 14).
Scott & Nicole — Family T-Shirts
Design, gather sizes, order, and get the shirts to the hotel. J&J are paying (Venmo). Plan to hand out shirts Saturday so everyone can wear them boarding on Sunday.
Jeff — 50th Anniversary Video
J&J 50th anniversary video tribute. Creative liberties — plus bring any tech needed and arrange the room reservation, coordinating with Robert & Tessa.
Bobbo & Tessa — 50 Facts / Trivia + Game Time
50 fun J&J facts / trivia / game-show tribute (a fact per year of marriage). Done in the private room with Jeff’s video — help coordinate that room. Also running family board/game time, so bring games. Timeframe TBD pending the room reservation (could move to a lobby area).
Family Plans & Excursions
What each family is doing on their own time, in addition to the group plan.
Dan & Tammy
- Wed Jun 17 Sled Dog Discovery & Musher’s Camp (Juneau) — depart 3:30p, return 5:45p.
- Thu Jun 18 Turo rental (Skagway) — 9:00a–5:00p.
Steven & Eb
- Tue Jun 16 Lumberjack show (Ketchikan).
- Wed Jun 17 Sea kayaking (Juneau).
- Thu Jun 18 10:15a scenic train (Skagway).
- Sat Jun 20 Botanic gardens (Victoria).
Scott & Nicole
The Scott & Nicole family keep their plans on their own trip page:
Cabins & Check-in
Each family is responsible for their own check-in before cruising, and for communicating any dietary/accommodation needs directly with the cruise line through their reservation (website/app).
Cabins & Confirmation Numbers
| Conf # | Cabin | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 9RWNDQ | 16517 | Daniel, Tammy, Elsie, Evan |
| 9RWC2C | 16419 | Owen, Braeden |
| 9RWCDL | 16423 | Gavin, Jackson |
| 9RWXCD | 16459 | Elizabeth, Samantha |
| 9RWX2N | 16527 | Steven, Charlie, Edison |
| 9RWNHM | 16525 | Nicole, Olive, Truman |
| 9RWNGG | 16523 | Scott, August, Jensen |
| 9RWNWQ | 16437 | Jeff |
| 9RWCCM | 16435 | Robert, Tessa |
| 9RWN6N | 16621 | Janet, Joe |
Check-in Notes
- Docs Each family gathers their own travel documents — passport or original birth certificate. The website tells you what you need.
- OceanReady Princess’s pre-arrival check-in for an expedited process at the port.
- Medallions Your room key / payment card. Complete OceanReady 14 days before embarkation to get Medallions mailed to you.
Captain’s Circle Numbers
| Name | Number | Name | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel | 8626942865 | Elsie | 8626942867 |
| Tammy | 862706682 | Evan | 8626942866 |
| Scott | 8552669865 | Olive | 8626942952 |
| Nicole | 8626942950 | Truman | 8626942951 |
| Jeff | 8552669872 | August | 8626942914 |
| Robert | 8552669873 | Jensen | 8626942913 |
| Tessa | 8626943007 | Owen | 8626943023 |
| Braeden | 8626943024 | Gavin | 8626943497 |
| Jackson | 8626943498 |
Princess Plus
The Princess Plus package is on this booking. Here’s what’s included for each guest.
Wi-Fi
MedallionNet Max — 1 device per guest. Text, share, stream and video chat on the highest-performing Wi-Fi.
Beverages
Drinks, bottled water, specialty coffee & juice bar. Cocktails, wine and beer up to $15 each, plus 25% off bottles of wine. Power shots from the juice bar.
Dining & Extras
- Crew Crew appreciation included.
- Casual 2 casual meals per sailing.
- Dessert 2 premium desserts per day.
- OceanNow Delivery anywhere onboard — fee waived.
- Room svc Unlimited room-service delivery.
- Fitness 2 fitness classes per sailing.