The Cruise Continues!
🌲 Join Us in Seattle!✨ The 2026 Gross Family Reunion ✨July 22–26, 2026
Optional Alaska Cruise: July 26–August 2, 2026
We’re so excited to invite you to the 2026 Gross Family Reunion in beautiful Seattle, Washington! It's time to reconnect, make new memories, and celebrate our incredible family.
🗓️ Reunion Schedule📍 July 22 – Welcome to Seattle!
Kick things off with a casual welcome gathering in downtown Seattle. Settle in, grab dinner with cousins, and take in the waterfront views!
🚶 July 23 – Seattle City Tour
We’ll explore iconic spots like Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden & Glass, and more with a fun and relaxed guided tour.
🌲 July 24 – Picnic on Bainbridge Island
A ferry ride across Puget Sound takes us to a scenic state park on Bainbridge Island for a classic family picnic, games, and time to enjoy nature.
💃 July 25 – Bohemian Dinner Dance at Golden Gardens
Our final evening will be a whimsical Bohemian-style celebration at the beachside Golden Gardens Park — think lights, music, dancing, and delicious food with the waves crashing nearby!
✈️ July 26 – Farewell… or Set Sail!
Depart for home — or join us for the adventure of a lifetime on a 7-night Alaska cruise aboard the brand-new Star Princess!
🛳️ Optional Alaska Cruise: July 26 – August 2, 2026Princess Cruises – Star Princess
Roundtrip from Seattle
Extend the reunion and cruise in style aboard the next-generation Star Princess, launching in 2025! This stunning ship features all-new luxury experiences, oceanview dining, state-of-the-art entertainment, and expansive deck space — perfect for viewing glaciers, whales, and Alaska's natural beauty.
Cruise Highlights:
📌 More Info Coming Soon!We’ll share accommodation suggestions, pricing, RSVP details, and cruise booking instructions shortly — so stay tuned.
If you're interested in the cruise portion or want to receive early updates, please contact [insert organizer name/email/phone] to be added to the interest list.
We can’t wait to see everyone in Seattle — and hopefully aboard the Star Princess too!
With love,
The Gross Family Reunion Planning Team 💙
Optional Alaska Cruise: July 26–August 2, 2026
We’re so excited to invite you to the 2026 Gross Family Reunion in beautiful Seattle, Washington! It's time to reconnect, make new memories, and celebrate our incredible family.
🗓️ Reunion Schedule📍 July 22 – Welcome to Seattle!
Kick things off with a casual welcome gathering in downtown Seattle. Settle in, grab dinner with cousins, and take in the waterfront views!
🚶 July 23 – Seattle City Tour
We’ll explore iconic spots like Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden & Glass, and more with a fun and relaxed guided tour.
🌲 July 24 – Picnic on Bainbridge Island
A ferry ride across Puget Sound takes us to a scenic state park on Bainbridge Island for a classic family picnic, games, and time to enjoy nature.
💃 July 25 – Bohemian Dinner Dance at Golden Gardens
Our final evening will be a whimsical Bohemian-style celebration at the beachside Golden Gardens Park — think lights, music, dancing, and delicious food with the waves crashing nearby!
✈️ July 26 – Farewell… or Set Sail!
Depart for home — or join us for the adventure of a lifetime on a 7-night Alaska cruise aboard the brand-new Star Princess!
🛳️ Optional Alaska Cruise: July 26 – August 2, 2026Princess Cruises – Star Princess
Roundtrip from Seattle
Extend the reunion and cruise in style aboard the next-generation Star Princess, launching in 2025! This stunning ship features all-new luxury experiences, oceanview dining, state-of-the-art entertainment, and expansive deck space — perfect for viewing glaciers, whales, and Alaska's natural beauty.
Cruise Highlights:
- Ports of Call: Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan, and Victoria, B.C.
- Onboard: Multiple dining venues, world-class entertainment, pools, spas, kids & teen zones, lounges, and more!
- Group events and dinners with the Gross family will be coordinated onboard.
📌 More Info Coming Soon!We’ll share accommodation suggestions, pricing, RSVP details, and cruise booking instructions shortly — so stay tuned.
If you're interested in the cruise portion or want to receive early updates, please contact [insert organizer name/email/phone] to be added to the interest list.
We can’t wait to see everyone in Seattle — and hopefully aboard the Star Princess too!
With love,
The Gross Family Reunion Planning Team 💙
cruise itinerary.
July 26: Depart Seattle
July 27: Day at Sea
July 28: Ketchikan, Alaska
July 29: Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier scenic cruising
July 29: Juneau, Alaska
July 30: Skagway, Alaska
July 31: Day at Sea
August 1: Victoria, British Columbia
August 2: Arrive Seattle
July 27: Day at Sea
July 28: Ketchikan, Alaska
July 29: Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier scenic cruising
July 29: Juneau, Alaska
July 30: Skagway, Alaska
July 31: Day at Sea
August 1: Victoria, British Columbia
August 2: Arrive Seattle
The ship.
🌟 About the New Star Princess (Launching 2025)
The Star Princess is the newest and most innovative ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, debuting in 2025 as the sister ship to the Sun Princess. Sailing under the line’s next-generation Sphere Class, the Star Princess offers a blend of modern design, elevated luxury, and immersive experiences — all with the same warm service Princess is known for.
🚢 Key Features & Highlights
🚢 Why You’ll Love ItWhether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a first-timer, the Star Princess brings elevated comfort, spacious design, and endless options for relaxation and entertainment — all while exploring some of the most scenic destinations in the world.
This is cruising reimagined — with a perfect balance of luxury, innovation, and classic charm.
The Star Princess is the newest and most innovative ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, debuting in 2025 as the sister ship to the Sun Princess. Sailing under the line’s next-generation Sphere Class, the Star Princess offers a blend of modern design, elevated luxury, and immersive experiences — all with the same warm service Princess is known for.
🚢 Key Features & Highlights
- Gross Tonnage: ~175,500 tons
- Guest Capacity: ~4,300 passengers
- Launch Year: 2025
- Class: Sphere Class (largest ships ever built for Princess Cruises)
- Spacious, elegantly designed rooms — many with private balconies
- New Cabana mini-suites with private outdoor lounging areas
- Enhanced Sanctuary Collection suites with exclusive amenities and VIP areas
- Over 20 restaurants, bars, and lounges
- New specialty dining concepts and returning favorites like Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Crown Grill, and World Fresh Marketplace
- Oceanfront dining experiences with al fresco seating and stunning views
- The Dome: A spectacular glass-enclosed venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini, featuring aerial performances, live music, and indoor lounging by day
- Princess Arena: A technologically advanced main theater with innovative staging and lighting
- Multiple pools and hot tubs, a luxurious spa, fitness center, casino, and shops
- Youth and teen clubs for all age groups
- Family pools and movie nights under the stars
- Shore excursions tailored to all generations
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered for cleaner cruising
- Designed with next-gen sustainability standards in mind
🚢 Why You’ll Love ItWhether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a first-timer, the Star Princess brings elevated comfort, spacious design, and endless options for relaxation and entertainment — all while exploring some of the most scenic destinations in the world.
This is cruising reimagined — with a perfect balance of luxury, innovation, and classic charm.
how much.
We have secured several different levels of cabins available. If you are interested in a different room type, please let us know:
Inside Cabins: Starting at:
Oceanview Cabins: Starting at:
Balcony Cabins Starting at:
Suites: Starting at:
All prices are per person based on double occupancy. If you require a solo rate, please let Jarod know.
We have limited amounts received of each of the above categories.
Inside Cabins: Starting at:
Oceanview Cabins: Starting at:
Balcony Cabins Starting at:
Suites: Starting at:
All prices are per person based on double occupancy. If you require a solo rate, please let Jarod know.
We have limited amounts received of each of the above categories.
READY TO BOOK?
If you are ready to book, fill out the form below. Please make sure to include the number of adults, and children (with ages) that will be in the room! That will be the quickest way to get you an exact quote! Once you confirm, you will receive a link to submit your information directly to me to make the booking into our group space!