TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 1: ARRIVE ANCHORAGE
Your tour opens in Anchorage as we fly from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Anchorage, A transfer is included from Anchorage International Airport to the Hotel Captain Cook, set in downtown Anchorage amidst views of Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. From here we embark on a true frontier adventure.
Day 2: Travel by Motorcoach to Princess Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
Mt. McKinley Lodge is located in Denali State Park just 41 miles from the peak of Denali. The Lodge offers spectacular views of the Alaska Range, including both Denali, North America’s tallest peak and Mt. Foraker. This is the only lodge where you can view Denali, either from its viewing decks, walking trails or in the cozy Great Room, which features a massive freestanding rock fireplace and enormous floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the dramatic scenery.
Your afternoon will be at your leisure and you will be able to book land excursions of your choosing here for the afternoon.
Day 3: Travel by Princess Rail to Princess’ Denali Wilderness Lodge
A Princess exclusive rail service takes you to your next destination. This private pull by the Alaska Railroad featuring glass-domed rail cars, open-air observation platforms allows you to take in all the wilderness with onboard rail guides providing expert commentary and trademark Princess service.
Your afternoon will be at your leisure and you will be able to book any land excursions of your choosing here for the afternoon.
Day 4: Denali National Park
This morning you will embark on a “Natural History Tour” that takes you deep into the wilds of Denali National Park, through forest and alpine tundra and over high mountain passes. Along the way you may see moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and grizzly bears and, depending on the weather and visibility, awe-inspiring Denali itself – North America’s highest peak at 20,310 feet. You will return to your lodge to enjoy free time to do as you wish for the remainder of the day. Opporutnities to book excursions of your choosing will be available.
Day 5: Travel to Whittier by motorcoach for embarkation on Princess Coral Ship
Our ship sets sail for the Inside Passage at 8:30 PM
Day 6: Hubbard Glacier – Scenic Cruising
To see the glaciers are something you could never tire of. That first glimpse of the pale blue glow with moraine streaks running through. The shapes, the lines of frozen flow, white but not white, the glittering sparkle of sunlight as it glistens on the ice, highlighting the shadows of crevices. The sea reflects these images and absorbs the colors from the glaciers mixing these with the sun and sky – blues, greens and purples. Such a breathtaking sight!
The Hubbard Glacier, nicknamed the “Galloping Glacier,” this east Alaskan Glacier is rapidly advancing toward the Gulf of Alaska into a pristine area known as Disenchantment Bay. The largest tidewater glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier measures 76 miles long and plunges 1,200 feet into the depths of the bay. Its immense beauty and phenomenal blue hues are enchanting, even from afar. But it’s when our cruise ship draws closer that its towering surface really impresses, dwarfing even the uppermost deck on your ship at a whopping 40 stories high. There, with the snowcapped mountains serving as a glorious backdrop, you’ll have a prime viewing spot from which to witness the glacier calving, as it often expels icebergs the size of a 10-story buildings – imagine the splash!
Day 7: Glacier Bay National Park – Scenic Cruising
Today we have a second day of awe-inspiring images as we cruise through Glacier Bay. When it comes to the best viewing opportunities in Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park frequently ranks among the best for its natural scenery, wildlife spotting, and the unique learning opportunities available to travelers visiting on a cruise ship. One of the unique, enriching features of experiencing Glacier Bay National Park on an Alaska cruise is that you’re able to learn directly from the park rangers. At the beginning of a Glacier Bay cruise, the park rangers board the ship in order to provide background information on the natural scenery, wildlife, and conservation efforts going on within the park. So, in addition to viewing some of the world’s best scenery, you receive personal information from the people who work hard to protect this natural wonder each and every day.
Day 8: Skagway Port of Call – Arrive in port 7AM depart at 8:30 PM
Over 100 years ago, travelers came to Skagway in search of gold, but they stayed for the beauty and magic that comes alive every day in this small town. Book an excursion to experience it for yourself.
Day 9: Juneau Port of Call – Arrive in port 6:30 AM depart at 5PM
As the only state capital in America inaccessible by road, Juneau, Alaska, sports beautiful vistas and glacier views. With a total of 3,255 square miles Juneau is one of the largest municipalities in the United States and the largest capital in the U.S. by area. The municipality is larger than Rhode Island and encompasses part of a glacier field. Book an excursion to enjoy in Juneau.
Day 10: Ketchikan Port of Call – Arrive in port 10AM depart at 6PM
Small white boats, with slender fishing reels suspended over the stern, float together in uniform lines off the coast of Ketchikan. As the “Salmon Capital of the World”, this port of call harvests a collection of personalities, all yearning for the refreshing tatste of salmon varieties. Fishermen donning nylon jumpsuits and rubber boots readily trot down the wooden pier to their aquatic abodes. Meanwhile, grizzly bears enrobed in chestnut-colored fleeces meander through the shallow waters in search of their next meal. Past the multi-colored homes lining the tranquil shores lies an emblem of Ketchikan’s antiquities – Totem Bight State Historical Park. Embellished in vibrant colors and chiseled faces, hand-carved totem poles stand tall around the replica Native clan house, inviting visitors to experience Alaska’s past and present. Take time to book an excursion in Ketchikan.
Day 11: At Sea
Day 12: Arrive Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
After we disembark our ship we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Texas.
Prices Above Include The Following:
- Cruise Fare
- Taxes, Port Charges, and Fees
- Pre-Paid Gratuities to Ship Personnel
- Free Wi-Fi During Cruise Portion
- Free Drinks During Cruise Portion
- Lodging at Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage
- Lodging at Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
- Lodging at Denali Wilderness Lodge
- Roundtrip Airfare Non-stop from Houston
- Transers To and From Houston Airport
- Transfers while on Cruisetour
- $50 Per Stateroom of Onboard Credit
- Natural History Tour in Denali National Park
- Travel Insurance
CRUISETOUR COST:
- Interior Stateroom
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- Oceanview Stateroom — Call for updated pricing
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- Balcony Stateroom
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- Mini Suite Stateroom
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- Deposit
$500
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- DEPOSIT — $500 per person due when registering for tour travel Insurance is included with Tour Cost
This cruise is rescheduled from June 2021 because of Covid-19. Many folks who had signed up for the June 2021 cruise have rebooked to this June 2022 cruise. Though there are still spaces available the remaining spots will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested please sign up sooner than later.
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