"Sip, Sail & Celebrate!"

Apr 25, 2025 to May 4, 2025
San Francisco/Napa Weekend & Pacific Northwest Coastal Cruise

Join your fellow members and Queens and paint the "COAST" red as the Red Hat Society turns 27. We hope to see you at our most fabulous birthday party in San Francisco on Red Hat Day, April 25, 2025! 

 
April 25 - May 4, 2025
 
We invite you to celebrate with us at a "Birthday Bash" weekend in San Francisco and Napa, and then join us as we board Ruby Princess for a 7-night Pacific Northwest coastal cruise with stops in Astoria, Seattle, and Vancouver. Red Hat Society Travel has expertly curated three unique experiences for you:

PACKAGE 1 (9 nights)
The Whole Party

PACKAGE 2 (2 nights)
San Francisco & Napa Weekend

PACKAGE 3
Just the Birthday Bash

7-night Pacific Northwest cruise
San Francisco & Napa weekend
Red Hat Society's 27th "Birthday Bash"
San Francisco & Napa weekend
Red Hat Society's 27th "Birthday Bash"
 
Red Hat Society's 27th "Birthday Bash"


7-night Pacific Northwest cruise includes:

  • 7-night cruise accommodations in a selected guest room (you choose from available stateroom options)
  • Daily hospitality hours on the ship
  • "Welcome Onboard" party with complimentary cocktails, wine, and soft drinks
  • "Red and Purple" parade to dinner
  • "All Hands on Deck" private crafting social event
  • Three unique dress-up opportunities with a photographer and FREE digital downloads of all photos (print photos will be available to purchase at a DEEP discount!)
  • Red Hat Society Travel group photo with FREE digital download of the group photo (print photos will be available for purchase at a DEEP discount!)
  • Private ice cream social and country dance party
  • REDuation and Coronation crowning celebration
 
In our ongoing efforts to ensure the event's seamless execution and top-notch quality, a non-refundable RHS administrative fee of $129 per person will be added to your final invoice, due by January 15, 2025. Please note that this fee covers various operational expenses, including processing, event management services, and additional support from our travel partners to guarantee you have an outstanding experience at the RHS "Sip, Sail & Celebrate" event.
 
PACKAGE 1
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
(Priced Per Person)
Interior Stateroom $3,559 $1,999
Obstructed Oceanview Stateroom $3,809 $2,389
Balcony Stateroom $4,579 $2,779
Premium Balcony Stateroom $5,089 $3,029
Mini-Suite $5,299 $3,139

San Francisco & Napa weekend includes:

  • 2-nights guest room at the InterContinental San Francisco (single/double occupancy)
  • Saturday morning breakfast at LUCE, the InterContinental's signature restaurant 
  • Half-day Napa wine tasting and shopping experience with transportation
  • Organized small group dinners at some of San Francisco's best restaurants (dinner is on your own)
  • BONUS shopping hours in "Ruby's Marketplace"
  • ALL government taxes and fees
  • WAIVED resort fee (value: $35 per night)
  • COMPLIMENTARY guest room Wi-Fi
 
 
PACKAGE 2
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
(Priced Per Person)
Single/Double Guest Room $1,299
$999

Red Hat Society's 27th "Birthday Bash" includes:

  • “Birthday Bash” party with a three-course dinner
  • Live entertainment including a band, DJ, and extra large dance floor
  • Celebratory birthday cake and champagne toast
  • Lots of dress-up photo opportunities, including a photo booth with props and costumes and FREE digital photo memories
  • Private and secure rooftop hospitality patio for socializing
  • Red Hat shopping opportunity in "Ruby's Marketplace"
  • Your own Red Hat Society Travel commemorative gift item (it's a birthday party, after all!)
  • DISCOUNTED $55/daily inclusive valet parking for driving guests (value: $84.36 daily)
     
    PACKAGE 3
    BASH ONLY TICKET
    $249 PER PERSON
 
Itinerary:
DAY ACTIVITY
Friday, April 25, 2025
Arrive and make your way to InterContinental San Francisco on your own
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Red Hat Society Travel registration and hospitality; "Ruby's Marketplace" shopping open 
4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in begins
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Red Hat Society 27th "Birthday Bash" party at the hotel
Saturday, April 26, 2025
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel, come any time you are ready to eat
10:00 a.m. Motorcoach departs for Napa wine tasting and shopping day (lunch is on your own)
4:00 p.m. Return to hotel for afternoon and dinner/evening on your own
OPTIONAL: Sign up at registration for organized small group dinners at some of San Francisco's best restaurants (dinner is on your own)
4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Hospitality room and "Ruby's Marketplace" is open
Sunday, April 27, 2025
8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Hospitality room and "Ruby's Marketplace" is open
11:00 a.m. Hotel check-out
Depart InterContinental San Francisco on your own
OPTIONAL: Guests joining us on the Pacific Northwest coastal cruise may opt to purchase group transportation from the hotel to the ship (luggage service included)
3:00 p.m. Final check-in at Ruby Princess; ALL ABOARD
4:00 p.m. Ship departs San Francisco
No-host hospitality happy hour San Francisco sail away
Ruby Princess dinner
Monday, April 28, 2025
DAY AT SEA
"All Hands on Deck" private crafting social event
"Welcome Onboard" party with complimentary cocktails, wine, and soft drinks
"Red and Purple" parade to dinner
Ruby Princess dinner
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
ASTORIA, OREGON
4:30 a.m. Ship arrives Astoria
OPTIONAL: Red Hat Society Travel private whiskey experience including luncheon, brewery tour, and whiskey tasting
No-host hospitality happy hour Astoria sail away
4:00 p.m. Ship departs Astoria
Ruby Princess dinner
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
9:00 a.m. Ship arrives Seattle
OPTIONAL: Red Hat Society Travel curated small group shore excursions (one will be hosted)
No-host hospitality happy hour
Ruby Princess dinner
9:00 p.m. Ship departs Seattle
Thursday, May 1, 2025
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
8:00 a.m. Ship arrives Vancouver
OPTIONAL: Red Hat Society Travel curated small group shore excursions (one will be hosted)
No-host hospitality happy hour
Ruby Princess dinner
10:00 p.m. Ship departs Vancouver
Friday, May 2, 2025
DAY AT SEA
REDuation and Coronation crowning celebration
Private Red Hat Society slot machine tournament (with prizes!)
No-host hospitality happy hour
Ruby Princess dinner
Saturday, May 3, 2025
DAY AT SEA
Private ice cream social and country dance party
No-host hospitality happy hour
Ruby Princess dinner
Sunday, May 4, 2025
7:00 a.m. Ship arrives San Francisco
Depart Ruby Princess on your own
OPTIONAL: Guests may only opt to purchase group transportation transfers from the ship to San Francisco (SFO) airport. Red Hat Society Travel consultants are happy to help coordinate and purchase private transfers to Oakland (OAK) or San Jose (SJC) airports. 
 
NOTE: Itinerary and anticipated events are subject to change.
 

What's not included:

  • Transportation from your home to/from San Francisco (Red Hat Society Travel consultants are happy to help you coordinate!), including parking at the hotel and/or pier
  • Lunch in Napa and dinner in San Francisco on Saturday, April 26
  • Breakfast in San Francisco on Sunday, April 27
  • Transfer between InterContinental San Francisco and Ruby Princess (transfer and luggage service are available as an add-on)
  • Gratuities/tips at the hotel and cruise incentives (gratuities) for the ship's staff
  • Beverages from the bar at the "Birthday Bash" or on the cruise, other than those explicitly noted in the package, including alcohol, specialty coffees, smoothies, fresh juice, soft drinks, bottled water, and energy drinks
  • Shore excursions in the ports of call
  • Wi-Fi and ship-to-shore calls on the cruise (Wi-Fi is included at the hotel)
  • Upscale specialty dining restaurants
  • Spa services and some specialty fitness classes
  • Optional (but highly recommended) travel insurance to protect your financial investment

Recommended vacation protection/travel insurance (optional):

As your travel consultants, we have given careful attention to all the arrangements for your land and/or cruise vacation to ensure they are in order.  However, since you know that things can happen beyond our (and your) control, we believe it is critical to protect yourself and the plans you’ve made.  We offer and strongly recommend that you purchase vacation protection. Complete coverage details and purchase options are available from your travel consultant. This is your decision, and you have the right to decline medical and cancellation protections offered by MAJC LLC/Cruise Differently LLC (DBA Red Hat Society Travel).  If you decline to purchase this optional coverage, you agree to assume any and all financial loss associated with your travel arrangements, and you agree not to hold Princess Cruises, The Red Hat Society, Inc., and/or MAJC LLC/Cruise Differently LLC (DBA Red Hat Society Travel) responsible for any mishaps by waiving liability.

Payment policy and schedule:

  • An initial non-refundable deposit is required to make your reservation. The non-refundable deposit for Package 1 is $250 per person. The non-refundable deposit for Package 2 is $100 per person. Package 3 Birthday Bash tickets must be paid in full. 
  • PACKAGE 1 ONLY: $129 per person non-refundable RHS administration fee will be added to your invoice and charged with your final payment. This fee covers various operational expenses, including processing, event management services, and additional support from our travel partners to guarantee you have an outstanding experience at the RHS "Sip, Sail & Celebrate" event.
  • The final payment balance for all three packages is due by January 15, 2025. A reminder email will be sent seven days before payment due dates. A second reminder email will be sent one day before payment processing. 
  • Payments will be automatically charged to your credit card on file on the due date. Automatic payments will begin on the due date but may take up to 48 hours to complete. Thank you for your patience during this process.
  • All payments will be charged by and appear on your credit card statement as CRUISE DIFFERENTLY LLC. Receipts will be automatically sent by email once your payment is processed.
  • On request, monthly payment plans may be established. Your balance will be evenly split between your initial booking and January 15, 2025. Payment plans are not available for the Package 3 Birthday Bash ticket only.
  • All payments are non-refundable once they are processed. If you purchased optional vacation protection/travel insurance, you may be eligible to file a claim to cover these non-refundable payments. 

Cancellation policy:

By providing your credit card for payment and digitally signing the credit card authorization, you declare that you have read and fully understood the MAJC LLC/Cruise Differently LLC (DBA Red Hat Society Travel) booking conditions, including the payment policy and schedule provided here. Vacation protection/travel insurance is offered and strongly recommended! All payments are non-refundable once they are processed. After you book and pay your deposit, if you cancel before January 15, 2025, the cancellation fee will be the amount you paid up to that point. If you cancel after making the final payment on January 15, 2025, the cancellation fee will be 100%. However, your payment is transferrable to a new reservation until March 31, 2025. This means that if you must cancel, you can find another Red Hat Society member to take over your reservation with no penalty (settling the payment arrangements with the new traveler is your responsibility; we cannot handle that for you). If you cancel after March 31, 2025, or are not able to find another Red Hat Society member to take over your reservation (by March 31, 2025), you may be eligible to file a claim to cover these non-refundable payments if you purchased optional vacation protection/travel insurance.
 
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Available Packages

PACKAGE 1: Interior Stateroom, San Francisco & Napa weekend, and Birthday Bash party
Available until January 15, 2025

$3,559.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

NOTE: The rate shown is a SINGLE rate for only one guest on the reservation. If you are booking with a roommate, we will update your invoice to the double rate of $1,999 per person when the two reservations are joined.
 
Interior staterooms have two twin beds that can be converted to a queen-sized bed, considerable closet space, a private bathroom with shower, as well as a sitting desk area with drawer space. Each stateroom also has its own television, thermostat controlled air-conditioning, refrigerator, individual safe, and 24 hour room service. Princess will assign your stateroom between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation and your stateroom may be on any deck.
Decks: Plaza Deck, Emerald Deck, Riviera Deck, Lido Deck
Square Footage: 160 sq. ft.
 
Ruby Princess Staterooms
Ruby Princess Staterooms

PACKAGE 1: Oceanview Stateroom, San Francisco & Napa weekend, and Birthday Bash party
Available until January 15, 2025

$3,809.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

NOTE: The rate shown is a SINGLE rate for only one guest on the reservation. If you are booking with a roommate, we will update your invoice to the double rate of $2,389 per person when the two reservations are joined.
 
Oceanview staterooms have an obstructed picture window, two twin beds that can be converted to a queen-sized bed, considerable closet space, a private bathroom with shower, as well as a sitting desk area with drawer space. Each stateroom also has its own television, thermostat controlled air-conditioning, refrigerator, individual safe, and 24 hour room service. Princess will assign your stateroom between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation & your stateroom may be on any deck. These staterooms have views that are obstructed by life boats or other ship structures.
Decks: Emerald Deck, Lido Deck
Square Footage: 158 sq. ft.
 
Ruby Princess Staterooms
Ruby Princess Staterooms

PACKAGE 1: Balcony Stateroom, San Francisco & Napa weekend, and Birthday Bash party
Available until January 15, 2025

$4,579.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

NOTE: The rate shown is a SINGLE rate for only one guest on the reservation. If you are booking with a roommate, we will update your invoice to the double rate of $2,779 per person when the two reservations are joined.
 
Balcony staterooms have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, with two twin beds that can be converted to a queen-sized bed, considerable closet space, a private bathroom with shower, as well as a sitting desk area with drawer space. Each stateroom also has its own television, thermostat controlled air-conditioning, refrigerator, individual safe, and 24 hour room service. Princess will assign your stateroom between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation & your stateroom may be on any deck.
Decks: Riviera Deck, Lido Deck
Square Footage:  233 sq. ft.
 
Ruby Princess Staterooms
Ruby Princess Staterooms

PACKAGE 1: Premium Balcony Stateroom, San Francisco & Napa weekend, and Birthday Bash party
Available until January 15, 2025

$5,089.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

NOTE: The rate shown is a SINGLE rate for only one guest on the reservation. If you are booking with a roommate, we will update your invoice to the double rate of $3,029 per person when the two reservations are joined.
 
Premium Balcony staterooms have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, with two twin beds that can be converted to a queen-sized bed, considerable closet space, a private bathroom with shower, as well as a sitting desk area with drawer space. Each stateroom also has its own television, thermostat controlled air-conditioning, refrigerator, individual safe, and 24 hour room service. Princess will assign your stateroom between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation & your stateroom may be on any deck.
Decks: Emerald Deck, Dolphin Deck, Caribe Deck, Baja Deck
Square Footage:  233-285 sq. ft.
 
Ruby Princess Staterooms
Ruby Princess Staterooms

PACKAGE 1: Mini-Suite Stateroom, San Francisco & Napa weekend, and Birthday Bash party
Available until January 15, 2025

$5,299.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

NOTE: The rate shown is a SINGLE rate for only one guest on the reservation. If you are booking with a roommate, we will update your invoice to the double rate of $3,139 per person when the two reservations are joined.
 
Mini Suites have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, with two twin beds that can be converted to a queen-sized bed, considerable closet space, a private bathroom with shower, as well as a separate sitting desk area with drawer space and sofa bed. Each stateroom also has two televisions, thermostat controlled air-conditioning, refrigerator, individual safe, and 24 hour room service. Princess will assign your stateroom between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation & your stateroom may be on any deck.
Special Amenities: Mini Suites have upgraded features including luxury mattress and pillows, welcome glass of champagne, and massage shower head.
Decks: Emerald Deck, Dolphin Deck
Square Footage: 323 sq. ft.
 
Ruby Princess Staterooms
Ruby Princess Staterooms

PACKAGE 2: San Francisco & Napa weekend and Birthday Bash party
Available until January 15, 2025

$1,149.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person

NOTE: The rate shown is a SINGLE rate for only one guest on the reservation. If you are booking with a roommate, we will update your invoice to the double rate of $799 per person when the two reservations are joined.
 
Package 2 includes two nights in a standard guest room at the InterContinental San Francisco (single/double occupancy). Standard rooms offer a calming escape from the city with relaxing tones, refined furnishings, and either a plush king-sized bed or two cozy double beds. 
 
Guest Room Amenities:
  • 100% fresh air in guest rooms, hallways, public areas, and meeting spaces – no internal return air is used. Now upgraded to Merv 13.
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • LCD television
  • iPod docking station
  • Plush bathrobes
  • In-room safe
  • Coffee maker
  • Climate control
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Iron & ironing board
 
big room with a large bed and view of the city
 
guest room with two double beds, desk, area, and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the city

PACKAGE 2: San Francisco & Napa weekend and Birthday Bash party
Available until January 15, 2025

$1,299.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person

NOTE: The rate shown is a SINGLE rate for only one guest on the reservation. If you are booking with a roommate, we will update your invoice to the double rate of $999 per person when the two reservations are joined.
 
Package 2 includes two nights in a standard guest room at the InterContinental San Francisco (single/double occupancy). Standard rooms offer a calming escape from the city with relaxing tones, refined furnishings, and either a plush king-sized bed or two cozy double beds. 
 
Guest Room Amenities:
  • 100% fresh air in guest rooms, hallways, public areas, and meeting spaces – no internal return air is used. Now upgraded to Merv 13.
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • LCD television
  • iPod docking station
  • Plush bathrobes
  • In-room safe
  • Coffee maker
  • Climate control
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Iron & ironing board
 
big room with a large bed and view of the city
 
guest room with two double beds, desk, area, and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the city

PACKAGE 3: Birthday Bash party ONLY
Available until January 15, 2025

$249.00
Deposit: $249.00 per person

This package includes a single ticket to the Birthday Bash party ONLY! The party will take place at the InterContinental San Francisco on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
 
You may also arrive early to socialize in the private hospitality area and shop at "Ruby's Marketplace."
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Red Hat Society Travel registration and hospitality; "Ruby's Marketplace" shopping open 
 
If you are driving to the party, we have negotiated DISCOUNTED $55/daily inclusive valet parking at the InterContinental San Francisco (value: $84.36 daily). There is no self parking available at the hotel.
 
InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94103
 

Extra Options

Pre-Cruise Transfer: InterContinental hotel to Ruby Princess
Available until January 15, 2025

$39.00

If you are joining us on Ruby Princess for the Pacific Northwest coastal cruise, why not let us handle your luggage and transportation from the hotel to the ship? This service will include shared motorcoach transportation between the InterContinental San Francisco and the pier where you will board Ruby Princess. We will tag your luggage and transport it with you, and you won't have to lift a finger! Coaches will depart the hotel between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Late check-out from the hotel is guaranteed for those with later transfer times. Members opting for this service may select their transfer time at registration.
 
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VIP Whiskey Experience in Astoria
Available until January 15, 2025

$149.00
Deposit: $25.00

You are invited to an exclusive private VIP whiskey experience during your day visiting the port of Astoria, Oregon. This private shore event, designed just for members of Red Hat Society, is an exploration of the world of whiskey, specifically the unique flavor and texture of American single malt. Guests will board a private motorcoach for the short ride to a local Astoria brewers. On arrival, you will sample a multitude of different whiskies and learn about how the aging process, barrel selection and other factors alter the final flavor. Celebrate American single malt with a deep dive into the whiskey making process. Taste each step as our distillers show you how to turn grain into delicious American single malt whiskey from locally grown barley to stuff fresh from the barrel. You’ll taste Westward whiskey in each stage of the whiskey making process and learn what makes single malt so special. This experience is approximately four hours and will also include a buffet luncheon.
*NOTE: This private excursion requires the ability to walk up one flight of stairs. There is no elevator at the venue.
 

Post-Cruise Transfer: Ship to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Available until January 15, 2025

$44.00

Guests may only opt to purchase group transportation transfers from the ship to San Francisco (SFO) airport. On day of disembarkation; please follow the instructions provided to you by the ship. After disembarking the ship and completing any local clearance formalities you will be directed to collect your luggage and clear Customs. Once outside the customs sterile area a Princess Representative will direct you to the transfer area where you will board a motor coach to the airport. The transfer to the airport is approximately 45 minutes, subject to traffic. On arrival at the airport you will collect your luggage and proceed to the airline check in counters. Be advised that in order to get you to the airport in plenty of time for your flight, we are recommending that your flight depart no earlier than 12:00 noon. Unused transfers are non-refundable.
 
Red Hat Society Travel consultants are happy to help coordinate and purchase private transfers to Oakland (OAK) or San Jose (SJC) airports. Please request this service on your registration form.
 
San Francisco International Airport Exterior