Radiate Joy: A Women’s Retreat at Sea

Six days to restore yourself
A hundred days of joy to carry home

Joy isn’t the reward you get when the hard work is done. It’s how you do the hard work. You’ve been waiting for life to slow down before you fill back up. It won’t. Radiate Joy is six days at sea, five retreat sessions, and a 100-day practice to carry home, built around one idea that changes how you move through every day.

Featuring a TEDx keynote speaker and clinical counsellor to help us to fully explore joy

SEPTEMBER 8-14, 2026 | VANCOUVER > VICTORIA > SAN FRANCISCO > LOS ANGELES

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AN INVITATION

This Retreat was made for you

You give a lot. To your family, your team, your community. You show up, you deliver and now it's time for you.

Radiate Joy is your invitation to stop. For six days you will ignite joy, find connection, breathe, and move at your own pace.

This is for you if:

You're exhausted from giving and ready to fill back up

You lead - at home, at work - and you're ready to lead from a fuller place

You're coming on your own or with a friend. Either way, you'll belong.

This isn't a cruise with a workshop bolted on.

It's a retreat experience that happens to sail.

You know joy is possible but it keeps getting pushed to tomorrow

You want to leave with more than a memory - you want a practice

Choose Your Experience

Find your place on the ship.

Every package includes the full Radiate Joy retreat experience — the only difference is your cabin. All prices in CAD.

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Interior Cabin

Shared — double occupancy

Shared (per person)

$1,367 CAD

Bring a Companion (cruise only): $681 CAD
Solo interior: $1,630 CAD

Everything detailed in The Experience below
Interior cabin

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Five Powerful Sessions

Built on the 5 Pillars of Radiate Joy: Notice it, Name it, Choose it, Protect it, Radiate it.

Meaningful, not marathon. Each session leaves you plenty of time to relax, explore the ship, enjoy the ports and simply be.

Welcome Gift Package

A curated collection of products from women-led businesses, personally chosen by Michelle and presented at the Welcome Gathering on your first evening aboard. A little joy to start the week.

100 Days of Joy Workbook

A guided daily journal you take home from the retreat. Each day has one reflection prompt and a few simple questions -- your joy moment, what you noticed, what you're grateful for, and what you're choosing tomorrow. Ten minutes at the end of your day. A practice that builds something real over time.

Keynote and Guest Expert

A TEDx keynote speaker exploring authenticity, beauty, and reclaiming your voice. A clinical counsellor hosting an open Q&A for honest conversation. These are conversations that will resonate with you.

Group Dinner at Sea

Join us for an evening of delicious cuisine, inspiring conversation, and the joy of genuine connection. Some of the most meaningful moments happen around a table, where stories are shared and friendships begin.

Post-retreat Community

Private access for accountability and celebrating daily joy.

The Journey

Six Days on the Pacific

Tue Sep 8	Vancouver, BC	Sail at 4:00 PM — Welcome Gathering on board (Room TBA) Settle in, get your bearings, and meet your fellow travellers. The adventure begins.
Wed Sep 9	Victoria, BC	Free day in port — Session 1: NOTICE IT (7-9pm Room: Hearts & Minds) Explore this beautiful city at your own pace. In the evening, we gather for our first session — learning to slow down and see the joy that is already there.
Thu Sep 10	At Sea	Session 2: NAME IT (2-4pm Room: Hearts & Minds) Guest Expert Q&A with Anne Mok & Elaine Walker A full day at sea. In the afternoon we explore the second pillar — you can't hold what you can't identify. Anne and Elaine join us for an intimate Q&A on authenticity, resilience, and reclaiming your voice.
Fri Sep 11	At Sea	Session 3: CHOOSE IT + PROTECT IT (10am-12:30pm Room: Hearts & Minds) Morning sessions on two powerful pillars: joy as a decision, and protecting what matters.
Sat Sep 12	San Francisco, CA	Free day in port A free day in the vibrant city of San Francisco. Rest, explore, or join an excursion. This day is entirely yours.
Sun Sep 13	At Sea	Session 4: RADIATE IT (10am-12pm Room: Hearts & Minds) Anne Mok Keynote (1-2:30mpm Room: Hearts & Minds) Integration & Reflection Group Dinner (7:30pm Michaelangeo's) Our final full day at sea, where we spend more time and share more deeply. Anne Mok brings her full keynote presentation before we come together for integration, reflection, and then celebration at dinner. We will we sit down together for our group dinner and tap into the joy of genuine connection.
Mon Sep 14	Los Angeles, CA	Arrive 6:15 AM — disembark as per Princess, safe travels We arrive early. Disembark carrying the joy you've found this week, knowing you are taking that home with you.

Coming Solo? You're in exactly the right place.

Some of the most transformed women at retreats are the ones who showed up alone. Radiate Joy warmly welcomes solo travellers.
We have two options to make it easy.

Our Joy Cabin Match program thoughtfully pairs solo travellers with a compatible cabin-mate.
You arrive as strangers and leave as friends.

Complete matching questionnaire

Connect with cabin-mate by email

We review and match you

Arrive as strangers, leave as friends

To secure your spot in the Joy Cabin Match program, full payment is required at the time of registration. We will confirm your match well in advance of departure. Please note that all registrations are non-refundable, consistent with our cruise partner's policy.

Prefer your own space? We have a special solo rate - just indicate your preference on the form

Photo of Michelle Puffer, President & CEO, smiling at camera.
Photo by Robyn Strong Photography

Two headshots of our guest speakers. Anne Mok is on the left and Elaine Walker on the right

Your Host

Michelle Puffer
President & CEO, Radiant Leadership

I’ve spent my career in rooms where the stakes were high and the pressure was constant — leading teams, running organizations, navigating change that no one asked for.

Headed towards deep burnout, I attended the Build Your Brave retreat in 2024, led by Susie Helland and met amazing people, including Jessica Janzen, my business coach. It was there that I learned something that changed how I show up:

“Joy isn’t the reward you get when the hard work is done. It’s how you do the hard work.”

That insight then became 100 Days of Joy — a practice I shared on social media and now bring into leadership rooms, workshops, and retreats. The premise is simple: at the end of every day, no matter how hard, find a moment of joy.

Even just one. Reflect on it, let it light the dark. It sounds small. It changes everything.

I can’t wait to sail with you and share new joys, together.

Secure Your Spot

Full payment is required at registration. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.

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Registration Form

Complete the form below, including your payment. Your spot is secured immediately, and your confirmation and receipt will arrive by email.

Radiate Joy - Sep 2026 Registration & Payment Form

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Date of Birth is required by Princess Cruises for passenger documentation

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How will you be joining the retreat?

Let us know if you're attending with a friend who will also join the retreat and share your cabin, on your own (in your own cabin, or matched with a cabin mate), or bringing a travel companion who won't attend retreat sessions. If you're bringing a companion, you'll add their details right in this form.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Packages start at $1,367 CAD per person for an interior shared cabin and $1,480 CAD for a balcony shared cabin. Solo rates are also available. The Lighthouse VIP add-on is an additional $250 CAD. See above Choose Your Experience section for more details.

What's included in my retreat package?

Every package includes all retreat sessions, your 100 Days of Joy workbook, a welcome gift package, one group dinner at sea, a guest expert session, and post-retreat community access. Your Princess cruise inclusions — meals in the main dining room, onboard entertainment, and ship amenities — are also part of your experience.

What is NOT included in my package?

✈️ Flights — this is the big one. The cruise departs from Vancouver and arrives in Los Angeles. You are responsible for arranging your own flights/transportation, if necessary, to Vancouver at the start and home from Los Angeles at the end. Please book these as soon as possible as September fares can climb quickly.
Also not included:
* Ground transportation to and from the ship
* Onboard personal purchases (spa, specialty dining, premium beverages)
* Shore excursions (optional group excursion available — details to follow)
* Gratuities - please note that Princess automatically charges a per day, per person charge for gratuities on board (see below).
* Travel insurance (strongly recommended — see below)

A note on gratuities and onboard amenities: Princess Cruises automatically applies a daily gratuity charge to each guest's onboard account. This is not included in your retreat package. However, Princess offers the Princess Plus package which bundles gratuities, a drinks package, and wifi + more into one daily rate (approximately $60 USD/day per person before sailing — confirm current pricing with Princess). Many guests find this excellent value and we recommend considering it when budgeting for your trip. You can find out more and add Princess Plus through the Princess Cruises app or website after completing your booking.

Do I have to pay everything upfront?

Full payment is required at registration. If you'd like to split the cost, Klarna and Afterpay are both available as payment options at checkout through Stripe.

What is your deposit and refund policy?

Deposit ($200 CAD) Your deposit holds your spot and is applied in full to your final balance. Non-refundable — but fully transferable to another guest or a future Radiant Leadership retreat within 18 months.

Payment deadlines:
* Register before June 10th, 2026 — $200 deposit now, balance due June 10th, 2026
* Register after June 10th, 2026 — full payment required at time of registration

Full Payment Once full payment has been made, your investment is non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because costs are committed (particularly to Princess Cruises and other facilitator(s)) at that point and cannot be recovered. We understand that life happens — which is exactly why we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your full investment. Travel insurance can cover you for illness, family emergencies, flight cancellations, and other unexpected circumstances that may prevent you from travelling.

Do I have to come with someone?

Not at all. Many of our guests are coming solo. Our Joy Cabin Match program thoughtfully pairs solo travellers with a compatible cabin-mate — you arrive as strangers and leave as friends. Or book a solo cabin for your own private space, we have procured a special solo rate with Princess. Tell us your preference on the registration form.

Can I bring someone who isn't attending the retreat sessions?

Yes. Your companion shares your cabin and joins the cruise, but not the retreat sessions themselves. It's currently available with shared cabins only. Companion pricing is $681 CAD with an interior cabin and $806 CAD with a balcony cabin. Add them right in your own registration form, we just need their name, date of birth, and email for Princess Cruises documentation.

Is this only for women in leadership roles?

No. Radiate Joy is for any woman who gives a lot and is ready to prioritize her own joy, whether that's leading a team, running a household, or something in between. If you show up and give of yourself, this retreat was made for you.

Will there be free time during the retreat?

Yes. Sessions are meaningful, not marathon. Most days have one session in the morning or afternoon, leaving plenty of time to relax, explore the ship, enjoy the ports, or simply be. You'll also have two full free days in port, in Victoria and San Francisco.

What is the Lighthouse VIP add-on?

The Lighthouse is available to any guest regardless of cabin type for +$250 CAD. It includes a private 30-minute coaching session with Michelle within 90 days of returning home, a premium welcome gift, VIP dinner with Michelle at the Crown Grill (or other speciality restaurant) on board, first access to Radiant's next retreat or program, a private pre-retreat call with Michelle to set your intentions for the week, and a Radiate Joy keepsake.

I've never been on a cruise. Is that okay?

Absolutely — and you're in good company. Princess Cruises is one of the most welcoming cruise lines in the world, and being part of a retreat group means you have a ready-made community from day one. We will have a mix of first-time cruisers and those that are more experienced. We'll share everything you need to know to feel completely prepared.

Do I need travel insurance?

We strongly recommend it — and here's why. Your deposit is non-refundable (though transferable) and your final balance is a meaningful investment. Travel insurance protects you if life gets in the way — illness, family emergencies, flight cancellations, or any unexpected circumstances. It also covers your flights and any onboard medical needs. We'll share recommended providers when you register. Please don't skip this one.

When does registration officially open?

Registration is open now! Secure your spot with a $200 CAD deposit using the button above. Guests who register before June 10th, 2026 pay the deposit now with the balance due June 10th. After June 10th, full payment is required at registration.

When will I get more information about the retreat?

Once registered you'll receive a welcome email from Radiant Leadership with next steps. Closer to sailing you'll receive a full information package covering what to pack, the ship app setup through Princess Cruises, optional excursion details, and everything you need to arrive feeling completely prepared and excited.

How do I contact you?

We'd love to hear from you. Visit radiant-leadership.ca/contact and we will get back to you personally. No question is too small — whether you're ready to register or just want to talk it through first.

You deserve six days that are entirely yours.

Solo or shared. Interior or balcony. With a plan or with nothing but a yes.
Radiate Joy: A Women’s Retreat at Sea has a place for you exactly as you are.