Quilting Cruise Vacations

Set Sail on an Adventure!

 

Combine your love of quilting with the adventure of travel! Stitchin’ Heaven’s quilting cruises take you to destinations around the world – from the Caribbean and Alaska to Europe and beyond – all while sewing, learning, and making lifelong friends. Each cruise features quilting classes, dedicated sewing time, and exclusive projects. View upcoming 2026 cruise dates and book your cabin today.

So much more than a cruise...

Embark on an unforgettable journey where creativity meets adventure! Our quilting cruises combine the joys of stitching with breathtaking destinations, enriching workshops, and endless laughter.

Upcoming Destinations

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Caribbean
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Alaska
Mexico
Canada

Why You'll Love A Quilting Cruise

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"Every time I have purchased from Stitchin Heaven and taken a Quilting cruise the customer experience has been phenomenal."

"The Quilting Cruise to the Northeast and Canada was fantastic! It was my first cruise like this and now this is the only way I want to cruise. We enjoyed the excursions, but we also took advantage of what the ship had to offer. The teachers and the Stitchen Heaven workers were awesome! I learned so much."

"Kind hearted and fun. I have experienced a Cruise and a retreat. Will be doing another in September. Customer service is amazing. Thank you"

Find Your Perfect Quilting Cruise

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Quilting Cruises

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you set sail with us!

Pricing depends on cruise length, cabin category, and itinerary. As a current example, our 2027 Riley Blake Caribbean cruise starts at $2,199 per person (interior cabin), up to $2,699 for a balcony cabin — plus about $555 per person in taxes, port fees, and gratuities. A $350 per-person deposit secures your spot. Every cruise fare includes onboard quilting classes, a sewing machine, dedicated sewing space, and full instructor support — and a non-sewing companion sails for $250 less. Optional Sail & Sew fabric kits run $200–$460 depending on the project.

No. Our quilting cruises are designed for confident beginners through experienced quilters. Basic sewing knowledge helps, but instructors guide every step in a supportive, encouraging setting.

No. A premium sewing machine is provided for every quilting participant for the full cruise — no need to travel with your own.

Yes. Each cruise reserves a sewing room exclusively for our quilting group, with scheduled classes plus open sewing time at sea and in port.

Absolutely! Non-sewing guests are welcome and enjoy all ship amenities, ports, dining, and entertainment — and receive a $250 per-person discount since they won't be in classes.

Every Stitchin' Heaven quilting cruise fare includes your cabin, teacher fees, use of a sewing machine for the full trip, all quilting class activities, and classroom support, on top of standard cruise-line amenities like dining and entertainment. Port charges, gratuities, taxes, and optional fabric kits are additional.

Yes, we strongly recommend it. Insurance must be added before final payment and covers cruise costs only — sewing package fees are non-refundable. Full cancellation policy details are in our Travel Terms & Conditions.

Experience more with Stitchin' Heaven

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Retreats
South Carolina Sewcation quilting trip 2026
Sewcations
Bus Trips