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THE
ALASKAN EXPERIENCE cannot be captured in one single
image or moment. For our guests, the journey north is
a nonstop odyssey of glorious landscapes, majestic wildlife
and exploration of some of the most remarkable points
on the planet. And with Princess as your guide, you can count on seeing nothing but the best this amazing land has to offer. From the majestic tip of Mt. McKinley to the jagged edge of Glacier Bay, Alaska is unlike any place else in the world.
That's why Princess has perfected the art of Alaskan travel, from our luxurious cruise ships that navigate the dramatic coastline to our exclusive wilderness lodges that comfortably put you at one with nature. Exploring this great frontier has never been easier. When you consider that one-half of all U.S. national park land is in Alaska, you begin to understand the scope and diversity of this vast expanse. Stretching across a staggering 13.2 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve may be the largest, but its sister parks share in the beauty and wonder.
Discover
the beauty of 7 Day Alaska Cruise Round trip from Vancouver
or Seattle.
As
part of your Alaska cruise, you'll be present at the
birth of the icebergs as glaciers "calve" in Glacier
Bay and College Fjord. Alaska
rates consistently as one of our passengers' favorite
destinations. And Princess is
launching several new components to make a visit to
the 49th state more exciting than ever. Princess' Alaska
cruise offerings include the famed "Voyage of the Glaciers"
sailings which feature all of Alaska's top 10 cruising
attractions -- including Glacier Bay National Park --
on every cruise.
The
only way to experience Alaska's glacier-carved fjords
and monumental rivers of ice is by sea. A Princess Alaska
cruise allows you to stand in awe at the base of one
calving glacier after another from your ship's balcony
- the perfect vantage point. It's an ideal way to experience
Alaska.
Princess offers the some of the best onboard experiences during your Alaska cruise.
Princess Ships Sailing Alaska May - September:
Coral Princess, Dawn Princess, Diamond Princess, Golden Princess, Regal Princess, Island Princess, Pacific Princess, Sapphire Princess and Sun Princess.
INSIDE
PASSAGE CRUISES - are the perfect way to experience
the best of Alaska's magnificent southeastern ports.
Of course, all of these cruises include glacier viewing
in breathtaking Tracy Arm. Only
Princess offers the widest selection of Inside Passage
cruises from Seattle and San Francisco.
Our seven-day roundtrip voyage aboard the luxurious Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess begin in Seattle and include stops in Juneau, Victoria B.C. and two other scenic Alaskan ports that rotate between Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, or Haines. From San Francisco, sail roundtrip aboard the Regal Princess on a 10-day adventure with ports in Juneau, Skagway or Haines, Sitka or Ketchikan, and Victoria, B.C. These ships offer premier amenities, including private balconies ideal for whale watching and glacier viewing.
The gentle mountains of the coastal range are covered with dense forests of spruce, hemlock and cedar. Topped with ice, they shelter the Inside Passage and the Alexander Archipelago. You will see them from your ship on all cruises, both Inside Passage and Voyage of the Glaciers.
VOYAGE OF THE GLACIERS - This cruise between Vancouver, B.C., and Whittier, gateway to Anchorage, is a full itinerary that's sure to please. Explore the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Witness the wonders of Glacier Bay National Park. Sail the Gulf of Alaska past ice-age attractions, including 16 blue glaciers in College Fjord. Plus, take in the breathtaking beauty of Prince William Sound.
We didn't name our Gulf of Alaska cruise intinerary "Voyage of the Glaciers" for nothing. It's the perfect description for an adventure that packs more of Alaska's Ice Age spendor into seven nights than any other cruise you can find. That's because we aren't satisfied to show you just Glacier Bay, Alaska's most legendary cruise attraction. We continue on across the Gulf to seek out newer and more unique glacier-viewing opportunities than Glacier Bay alone can provide.
Alaska's best kept secret is College Fjord in Prince William Sound. Here, you can spot four, five, even six different glaciers at once. Tidewater glaciers, hanging glaciers, alpine glaciers and more - 16 in all. There's nothing like standing out on deck when the thunderous roar of glacier "calving" echoes across the fjord. It's an awesome experience that's always a suprise. Regularly shedding enormous chunks of ice into the sea, these wonders of nature can be found in pristine Glacier Bay, along the wandering banks of College Fjord, and amid the cascading waterfalls of Tracy Arm - all of which can be savored from the deck of a Princess cruise ship.
With
Princess. you can savor the sensation again and again.
Princess
has more Glacier Bay entry permits during the peak season
than any other cruise line. That's just one of the many
interesting facts you may learn from the National Park
Service Ranger Naturalist who spends the day aboard
ship sharing insights into the history, geology and
wildlife of Glacier Bay. Rangers also lead our Junior
Ranger and Teen Explorer programs in Glacier Bay, which
teach kids about the wildlife and scenery in a fun and
entertaining way.
- Inside Passage cruises features two major glaciers
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Gulf of Alaska cruises spotlight College Fjord and its 16 glaciers plus either Glacier Bay or Hubbard Glacier
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College Fjord has the most dramatic and tightly clustered collection of glaciers in Alaska
- Alaska's grandest mountains lie across the Gulf
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Mt. St. Elias, one of it's highest points tops out at 18,008 feet
- Mt. Mc Kinley rises to a staggering 20,320 feet
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The "Great One" is featured on most of our Gulf of Alaska cruisetours
At the head of this pristine bay, you'll experience Hubbard Glacier, the largest valley glacier in the world. We'll also take you past the Malaspina Glacier which is as big as the state of Rhode island. Princess offers these larger-than-life wonders only on Gulf of Alaska cruises. Our luxurious ships are specially designed to make the most of your Alaskan adventure, with more affordable staterooms with private balconies that offer views of the magnificent glaciers, fjords and wildlife.
Choose
from three types of cruises and enjoy affordable balcony
staterooms, Personal Choice Dining®,
and all of the perks of a big ship without losing any
of the personal attention you'd expect to find on a
small ship. All
of our cruises feature signature Alaskan cuisine and
Princess' exclusive Personal Choice Dining. Only Princess
offers you both Traditional Fixed Seating and Anytime
Dining, which allows you to dine when, where and with
whom you choose. Voyage of the Glaciers says it all.
An Princess
Alaska Cruise tour offers a cruise voyage, land-based
lodging, and rail travel all in one itinerary.
So, you can get the most out of your Alaskan adventure
-- by land and sea. The best of both worlds! Combine
the 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with a 3- to
8-night stay on land. You just have to decide where
you want to go.
-
Princess Alaska Wilderness/Copper River Cruise
tour
These cruisetours put you at the doorstep of Alaska's inner beauty. You'll stay at the new Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge®, which overlooks America's largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias. Extend your adventure with a trip to Canada's scenic Yukon Territory.
- Princess
Alaska Wilderness/Explorer Cruise
tour
Take the road less traveled. See the soul of Alaska, including the best wildlife viewing imaginable. These cruisetours take you north of the Arctic Circle to remote Prudhoe Bay, starting point of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. See caribou roam the Arctic Tundra on this tour, which is rated No. 1 for its outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Princess
Alaska Wilderness/Kenai Cruise
tour
These cruisetours capture the essence of Alaska by combining superb sightseeing with plenty of opportunities for recreation, such as fishing in the salmon-rich Kenai River. You'll overnight at the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge and visit Kenai Fjords National Park, where Alaskans go to play.
- Princess
Grand Alaska Escape Cruise
tour
For a superior Alaskan experience - in addition to our amazing Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise - explore Alaska with a local Guide, and stay at our Alaska Wilderness Lodges.
- Princess
Heart of Alaska Cruise
tour
Experience scenic railcar travel and overnight stays in Anchorage & Fairbanks. Travel along Alaska's Corridor, stopping at Denali National Park, where you'll stay at one or both of Princess' exclusive lodges. Ride aboard the Midnight Sun Express railcars, where Ultra Dome windows and open-air platforms showcase Alaska at its best.
