*You must book with Happily Ever Aft to participate in the reader and author activities on this cruise.
Enjoy Breathtaking Alaskan Scenery & Adventure
Sail Through the Scenic Inside Passage and past Glacier Bay
Embark on the ultimate book-lover’s adventure—an unforgettable Clean Romance Author & Reader Cruise to Alaska!
Meet Your Favorite Authors
Embark on the ultimate book-lover’s adventure—an unforgettable Clean Romance Author & Reader Cruise to Alaska!
Join USA Today bestselling author Emma St. Clair, beloved romance author Jenny Proctor, and NYT bestselling author Victorine E. Lieske for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Connect with the authors behind your favorite swoon-worthy love stories, get books and bookplates signed, and hear firsthand about their newest releases!
An Intimate & Interactive Experience
This isn’t just a cruise—it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the world of clean romance with exclusive activities, fun author-reader meetups, and opportunities to discover new books and authors.
We’ll have an interactive Facebook group for all authors and readers going on the cruise, so you can be introduced to the authors you may not know yet, and chat with the ones you do. And we’ll be able to get to know each other better as we dine together on Holland America’s Koningsdam.
Itinerary
July 18 – Vancouver, B.C., Canada
July 19 – Scenic Cruising the Inside Passage (Cruising Only)
July 20 – Tracy Arm Inlet & Juneau, Alaska
July 21 – Skagway, Alaska
July 22 – Glacier Bay (Cruising Only)
July 23 – Ketchikan, Alaska
July 24 – Scenic Cruising the Inside Passage (Cruising Only)
July 25 – Disembarking at Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Payment Schedule
Initial Payment:
$250*
*Per Person. Single occupancy will cost double for the cruise.
Second Payment Due: 11/07/25
$500*
*Per Person. Single occupancy will cost double for the cruise.
Third Payment Due: 01/09/26
$500*
*Per Person. Single occupancy will cost double for the cruise.
Final Payment Due: 04/03/26
Remaining Balance*
*All Remaining Fees
Ready to book?
If you’re ready to book, choose the option below and make the initial payment. We will send you a confirmation email with a link to fill out a form. The initial payment will be to Paypal, the rest of your payments will be to Holland America.
Holland America Koningsdam
July 18-25, 2026
*Price is per person. Double occupancy is recommended, as single occupancy is double the price. The price may fluctuate depending on availability. Price includes all activities with authors and readers, and stateroom costs including taxes and fees. Does not include gratuities. There is a minimum $50 cancellation fee for the group booking. The cruise line may have cancellation fees depending on how you book, if you purchase the travel insurance, or if you book with a no-refund deposit.