A Quilting Journey Through the Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska
Featuring Tara Sinclair of Uh Oh Creations
Quilting participation is limited to 50 sewers. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place.
Great Bear Rainforest & Alaska Quilt Cruise
Join Gem Sewing and Tara Sinclair of Uh Oh Creations aboard Coastal wilderness of British Columbia and Alaska for seven nights of quilting, coastal scenery and community. Sail round trip from Vancouver through the Inside Passage, with visits to Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Nanaimo and Victoria, plus scenic cruising through Grenville Channel, Johnstone Strait and Seymour Narrows.
Hosted Quilting Experience
- Travel with Gem Sewing and a welcoming community of quilting enthusiasts
- Quilting classes led by Tara Sinclair of Uh Oh Creations and sold separately through Gem Sewing
- An exclusive project inspired by the Pacific Coastal itinerary
- Scheduled sewing sessions on select sea days and during onboard group time, with machines sponsored by Gem Sewing
- Private group dinner or reception, creative connection and optional evening sewing time
Cruise Experience
- Seven nights aboard Holland America’s Eurodam
- Round trip from Vancouver, Canada
- Ports in Alaska and British Columbia
- Scenic cruising through the Great Bear Rainforest region and Inside Passage
- Dining, entertainment, activities and onboard amenities included with your cruise fare
Meet Your Featured Instructor
Tara Sinclair of Uh Oh Creations
Award-winning Canadian quilter, instructor and designer
Tara C Sinclair is the designer and creative force behind UhOh Creations, where she turns her love of sewing into modern, functional bag patterns created for the home sewist. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Tara is known throughout the bag-making community for her detailed designs, approachable teaching style and enthusiasm for helping makers discover just how much they can create with their sewing machines.
What began with a beginner quilting class quickly evolved into a passion for bag making, pattern design and what Tara affectionately calls “Bagineering”: understanding the materials, techniques, structure and details that transform fabric into a beautiful, professional-looking bag. Today, she teaches classes, retreats and presentations across Canada, sharing practical techniques for working with zippers, hardware, interfacings, stabilizers and specialty materials while encouraging sewists to make each project their own.
For this special voyage through the Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska, Tara will bring her love of bags, travel and creative sewing together in an project you'll love making on this journey.
“One of my favourite things about teaching is watching someone realize, ‘I can actually make this!’ Add beautiful scenery, a sewing machine and a room full of creative people, and this is going to be an incredible adventure.”
Cruise Fares
Prices are per person in Canadian dollars, based on double occupancy.
Your Cruise Fare Includes
- Accommodation in your selected stateroom
- Meals in the main dining room, Lido Market and select casual venues
- Live entertainment and scheduled onboard programming
- Access to pools, hot tubs, fitness centre, sports courts and lounges
- Destination presentations, demonstrations, trivia, games and other scheduled activities
Not Included
- Airfare and transfers
- Sewing kits and quilting classes, sold separately through Gem Sewing
- Personal sewing supplies not included in the purchased kit
- Shore excursions
- Travel insurance
- Holland America’s Have It All package, unless added separately
A $250 non-refundable deposit is required. Final payment is due January 15, 2028. Single occupancy is available upon request. Sewing kits and quilting classes will be released approximately 12 months before departure and sold separately through Gem Sewing. Sewing machines are sponsored by Gem Sewing.
Ready to Quilt and Cruise?
Request current availability, cabin options and booking details.
A Preview of the Journey
Quilting, Pacific Coastal scenery and welcoming ports in Alaska and British Columbia.
Vancouver, your round-trip departure city
Holland America’s Eurodam
Historic Creek Street in Ketchikan, Alaska
Explore the Itinerary
Expand each day to see the scheduled ports, scenic cruising and hosted time.
Day 1 · April 23 · Vancouver
Day 2 · April 24 · At Sea
Day 3 · April 25 · Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 4 · April 26 · Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Day 5 · April 27 · Scenic Cruising
Day 6 · April 28 · Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
Day 7 · April 29 · Victoria, British Columbia
Day 8 · April 30 · Vancouver
Itinerary, port times, hosted activities and scenic-cruising routes are subject to change by the cruise line.
An Exclusive Quilting Program at Sea
Tara Sinclair will design a special project inspired by the Pacific Coastal itinerary. Quilting sessions are expected to take place during select sea days and scheduled group time, with the final program released before sailing.
Sewing kits and quilting classes are sold separately through Gem Sewing, with details and pricing expected approximately 12 months before departure. Sewing machines for the hosted program are sponsored by Gem Sewing.
Is This Trip Right for You?
This experience may be a strong fit for travellers who:
Helpful Planning Notes
A few practical details to consider before reserving your cabin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I join on my own?
Do I need to know Tara, Gem Sewing or the other travellers?
Are the quilting activities included in the cruise fare?
Do I need advanced quilting experience?
How much free time will I have?
Are flights and transfers included?
What travel documents are required?
Is this cruise suitable for travellers with mobility limitations?
Reserve Your Cabin
Contact Joanne or Jodi for current availability, cabin options and booking details.
Important booking information
A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your cabin. TICO #50026402. Prices are shown in Canadian dollars, per person based on double occupancy, and are subject to availability and change until booked. Final payment is due January 15, 2028. Airfare, transfers, shore excursions, travel insurance, sewing kits and quilting classes are not included unless specifically stated. Sewing machines for the hosted program are sponsored by Gem Sewing. Contact your Vacation Consultant for complete terms and conditions.
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.