The very latest news about our Cruise XVI!
Hello cruisers!
We're officially less than 226 days away from our upcoming fin-tastic cruise!
We’re thrilled to announce that the ringing positions are completely packed to the gills! We are so grateful you have chosen to cruise with us. Even though ringing spots are filled, you can still sign up to migrate along, enjoy listening to the beautiful music, and witness the whalecome beauty of Alaska’s seas. Your participation in our cruise helps us earn the funds needed to keep BOC afloat, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
(Find all the trip planning details HERE.)
Time is flying—only 7 months 'til we sail-a-brate! We’re also excited to announce that Matthew and Alex will be our whaley talented clinicians, and we’ve already chosen some flippin’ incredible pieces for our cruise repertoire! You’ll receive your music right before your first rehearsal on the ship, along with any souvenirs you ordered, a daily schedule, and waves of other important info for our week at sea.
Joke of the Day: What do you call a whale who can’t stop talking? A blubber-mouth.
Souvenirs
Show your cruise spirit and order your shirt today! You can also order other Cruise Souvenirs, such as bags, blankets, and much more. Because of international and ship regulations, these must be ordered and paid for prior to the cruise, and will be available for pickup on the ship the first morning after we sail.
ONLINE order form
PDF or order by mail
You have until March 1, 2025 to put in your orders!
Shore Excursions
Planning on exploring during our stops? Now is the perfect time to book your shore excursions, as spots sea-riously fill up fast. You have two whaley convenient options for booking:
- Shore Excursions Group
Travel Perks is graciously donating a portion of the cost to BOC if ordered through them—at no additional cost to you. - Holland America's website
Remember, the $100 shore excursion credit can be used ONLY if you reserve excursions through Holland America. A huge whale of gratitude goes to Gary and Brittany at Travel Perks for their incredible partnership; their support continues to buoy BOC, and we're thrilled to work with such a dedicated team.
Looking forward to cruising with you all and ringing out to sea! Here’s to a whale of a holiday season ahead! If you have any questions at all, please contact our Cruise Committee.
Swimmingly,
Your Cruise Committee
Alisa, Artie, Cindy, Debbie, and Nancy
Click here for a complete description of our Cruise XVI
