CompuTrainer Alaska Cruise FAQ

CompuTrainer - Holland America cruise to Alaska FAQs

What are the travel dates?
We depart Seattle on Monday, May 3 and return to Seattle on Monday, May 10.

That means Mothers Day at sea?
Yes, but more precisely, in Victoria, BC, Canada having tea with the Queen.

Is airfare included in the trip cost?
No. The fine folks at Bainbridge Travel are coordinating logistics and can help you with air travel, efficiently and at the best price available. We have some bike vouchers as well!

What else isn't included in the package price?
Only your personal purchases aboard ship or ashore. Meals, port taxes, fees, accommodations are all included.

What is the total cost?
$1,200 per person.

How does this compare with other Alaska bike tours?
The two "largest" are between $2,100 and $2,400 for 8 days and, of course, don't offer a multi-million dollar boat, nor the CompuTrainer component.

Can I upgrade?
Yes, to an outside stateroom, veranda or deluxe veranda suite, if available.

What do I need to do to reserve space?
A $125/pp non-refundable deposit is due 30 days prior to sailing. With the remainder due seven days prior. At the time of deposit you may upgrade.

How do I get from Sea-Tac to the departure pier?
We can pick you up, you can stay in downtown Seattle the night prior at one of many comfortable hotels, or we can arrange for a shuttle bus for you.

Where will we cruise?
Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Victoria.

What does the CompuTrainer intensive training schedule include?
A 20 mile indoor time trial on the cruise up. This to gauge your current level of physical fitness. Each day will include two cycle sessions, one individual indoor ride and an outdoor group ride. After six days on this schedule you will perform another 20 mile time trial to compare and access your fitness gains.

What if it rains?
It will. We will do everything possible to keep to our schedule, including swapping ride times. We will have advance intel from the ships weather station in order to best time our rides. Worse case scenario, we'll do an extra indoor session and take the HAL shore excursion as sight seers.

Who is tour guide?
On the initial cruise to Alaska, the tour will be led by CompuTrainer Certified Multi-Rider Rep, Master Spin Instructor and CompuTrainer Real Course Video producer Kevin Lynch. Other cruises will feature regional coaches, triathletes and cycling celebrities.

Where will the other cruises sail?
We're looking into Kona, Australia, Mexico, The Med, Scandinavia and the Bahamas.

Will there be CompuTrainer discounts for participants?
Yes.

Will we ride to an RCV during the cruise?
Yes.

Do I need to bring anything besides my bike?
Your shoes, pedals, rain gear, workout gear, helmet (outdoors only), gloves, sunglasses (hoping), water bottles, any special nutritional needs, and a spare tube or two. We will have a small selection of tools, but PLEASE make sure that your bike is in top notch condition prior to departure.

What are average rides like in the ports of call?
Each outside ride is selected and designed using our vast roster of contacts in each town. We use these local contacts to ensure that we ride the best course available given the time and logistics. On average, outside rides are between 25 and 75 miles. There will be hills! Local CompuTainer users and their friends are invited as hosts and guides.

What are the indoor rides like?
Very focused. CompuTrainer is the most accurate cycling ergometer in the world, allowing precise workouts to measure speed, power, efficiency and overall performance. Each day we conduct a different drill to test your motor and form. Drills typically last from 30 - 60 minutes.

Will I get a data recap of the indoor sessions?
Yes, all data is saved and a personalized report will be sent to you within one week of return. If you so choose this data can be analyzed by one of the many CT coaches in order to additionally extend your cycling improvement in a structured and effective manner.

With two workouts a day, when do we rest?
That is the beauty the cruise. Everything is there, elegant dinning, sauna, massage, cozy deck chairs, all the amenities. No hassles with driving, parking, gear, traffic or anything else.

What if I am not a strong rider?
Not a problem, you'll get stronger with the sessions, group rides, coaching and camaraderie.

I am single, can I go?
Yes, we'll try to accommodate but be advised that you most likely will have a same-sex roommate. There is no additional charge for singles.

Will there be internet, Wii and cell service aboard ship?
Yes, yes and yes.

Can we take a day cruise instead of a ride?
Of course, this is up to you. You will, naturally, be subjected to the relentless ridicule of your peers as a result however, so do keep that in mind!

Any other perks?
Yes. Each participant will receive along with the data report a custom video of the adventure. Participants will also receive a goody bag with lots of cycling related schwag, and the opportunity to purchase a CT-Holland America cycling jersey as a memento of the adventure.

Bon voyage!