Cobaltia Travel

30/09/2024

Want to go through the Panama Canal on an escorted cruise next year? 🛳 Six countries in one cruise! Transportation available from Brentwood to the port in San Francisco. 🚎 Reach out to us to find out about other escorted sailings to Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, and if you can believe it ... Japan!

23/08/2024

We are excited to share our major news, as reported in Brentwood Press: Our 2025 escorted Concierge cruises are now booking! The attached article introduces our groundbreaking new way to cruise from Eastern CoCo County.

12/08/2024

Last stop for our 2024 cruise was in Canada (Prince Rupert to be exact). This quiet town had some necessary Canadian staples, including Tim Horton's and ketchup-flavored potato chips. A good portion of our group went on a walk through their rain forest, where we saw eagles, seals, and some beautiful countryside, then had some of the biggest and most amazing fish and chips we have ever had!

09/08/2024

Next to last stop was Ketchikan - such a charming little town. Creek Street used to be the "red light" district back in the gold mining days, and it wasn't because of stop lights. Now it is a really cool stretch of shops and such with a beautiful creek running through it. We were surprised to find Jellyfish! This is also one of the totem pole capitals of the world - so interesting to hear the stories behind them and see how they are made!

02/08/2024

One of our favorite stops on the latest Alaska trip was not actually a stop. Tracy Arm Fjord is a steep canyon with a glacier at the end. It was amazing sitting on the balcony watching the rugged landscape go by so close. The temperature was pleasant and the brilliant sun illuminated the icebergs that increased as we went deeper into the fjord. It seemed that the ice radiated an eerie glacial blue! Again - none of these photos have been enhanced!

24/07/2024

Our second stop was Haines, Alaska. This is a quiet town where everyone knows each other (and with a to-die-for bakery cafe). As an exclusive benefit for our group, we chartered a wildlife viewing excursion that was by all accounts amazing. The scenery was superb and the animals were exciting, but what we heard is that the people who ran the boat may have been the best!

Thanks to Sean G for contributing some wonderful pictures!

21/07/2024

Our first stop on this last cruise was Juneau, the capitol of Alaska. Many in our crew went to see the Mendenhall glacier. This time, we went to the top of Mount Roberts on the Gold Belt Tram to get some breathtaking vistas. Enjoying the late evening sun, we had some local fish and chowder for dinner, then walked along the shoreline to the whale sculpture. The last picture was taken at 9:30pm - it only got "dark" after 11. None of these pictures has been retouched - the weather was amazing!

17/07/2024

We are back from Alaska (awhile now) - what an amazing trip! The weather, the people, the scenery were all wonderful. Thanks to everyone who came along! We will post photos from each of the ports, leading up to some big announcements!

None of these photos have been doctored in any way - it really was that beautiful!

16/01/2024

Want to come cruise with us to Alaska in June? We need just a few more cabins to fill out our group!

10 days on Carnival Miracle out of San Francisco, and we will be offering transportation from either Sacramento or Brentwood to and from the pier. The rate includes the cruise, food, and entertainment, plus our group benefits including exclusive daily activities and/or gifts.

It's going to be a blast, and seeing Alaska on the longest days of the year will be amazing (it never gets fully dark). We will be able to see 2 glaciers, and should be able to see bears, whales, and a ton of bald eagles!

The ship is filling up, but there are still some rates as low as $1,200 per person (with 2 in a room, less if there are more people). If you have been thinking about this, now is the time to book! Comment below or reach out to me for more information!

18/11/2023

Cyber sale going on now including onboard credit for select cruises!
Escorted cruising from Brentwood straight to the cruise pier in San Francisco. Multiple cruises being planned, with the first one booking now: 10 days to Alaska in June 2024, with two glaciers! Suites sold out already.

Take advantage of any loyalty benefits you have, with many additional perks, including:
* Onboard contact throughout the cruise
* Exclusive meetups and activities
* Gifts and more!
Contact us to learn more or visit

10-day Alaska two-glacier cruise Now booking!

21/10/2023

Cruise directly from Brentwood - likely to sell out. Escorted cruising with transportation available from Brentwood straight to the cruise pier in San Francisco. Multiple cruises being planned, with the first one booking now: 10 days to Alaska in June 2024, with two glaciers! Take advantage of any loyalty benefits you have, with many additional perks, including:
* Onboard contact throughout the cruise
* Exclusive meetups and activities
* Gifts and more!
Contact us to learn more or visit

10-day Alaska two-glacier cruise Now booking!

12/09/2023

Just announced: Cruise directly from Brentwood! Escorted cruising with transportation available from Brentwood straight to the cruise pier in San Francisco.

Multiple cruises being planned, with the first one booking now: 10 days to Alaska in June 2024, with two glaciers! Take advantage of any loyalty benefits you have, with many additional perks, including:
* Onboard contact throughout the cruise
* Exclusive meetups and activities
* Gifts and more!

Contact us to learn more or visit https://www.cobaltiatravel.com/escorted-travel

11/08/2023

We love the over-the-top decor in cruise ships, as it really hypes up the interest and fun! From the ever-present pink balls on the Carnival Pride to the two-story Frankenstein in the nightclub on the Carnival Miracle, these really grab your attention!

(Spoiler alert - we will be announcing an escorted cruise opportunity to see Alaska on the Miracle soon!)

08/08/2023

The next few years will be the best viewing of Mendenhall Glacier that there will ever be again. As the story below discusses, the receding glacier may not be easily visible in the next 20 years or so. If you go see it, make sure to go to the well-done visitor's center, showing a multi-decade time lapse of the glacier.

This is a beautiful place - and only a half-hour bus ride from the cruise terminal, where tickets are readily available.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2023/08/06/crammed-with-tourists-alaskas-capital-wonders-what-will-happen-as-mendenhall-glacier-continues-to-recede/

17/08/2021

The good news for the cruising industry: 50% of ships are now back in service, and few cancellations are being announced. This includes the brand-new Carnival Mardis Gras pictured below (the first ship with a roller coaster).

One ironic piece of bad news: Carnival ships have begun rationing bacon due to supply issues.

26/05/2021

West Coast cruising is coming back ... Norwegian announced today that it will resume 7-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles aboard one of our favorite ships: the BLISS! (With the observation lounge, go-kart track, and off-the-sides water slides!) Cruises start November 7th, and will sell out quickly with all of the pent-up demand. Check your calendar and contact us to see your options!

20/05/2021

Alaska Cruising is Back! Today, Congress approved the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act in a bi-partisan sweep. Now to President Biden. The Act temporarily bypasses the requirement to visit a foreign country when traveling between US ports. Canada banned all cruise traffic in its waters until next year.

Princess, Carnival, and Holland are all preparing to restart cruising to Alaska in July - the first cruises to go there since September 2019! Alaska needs this tourism!

Let us know if we can help you be one of the first back to the land of the Glaciers!

12/05/2021

CDC just announced that they will reduce mask requirements while on-board. Vaccinated passengers will only need to wear masks while in crowded areas.

Previous guidance was that extended meals were to require masks between bites! NCL CEO termed that "bizarre".

Current outlook is restart in cruising from US ports as soon as July, with requirements that crew is 98% vaccinated and passengers are 95%.