The Great Alaska Route | Royal Princess

Jul 9 - 17, 2027

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Heather Ruggles

Ruggles & Routes Travel Co

Overview

Alaska has a way of stopping you in your tracks. The scale of it. The silence of a glacier. The moment a humpback breaches just off the bow and everyone on deck gasps at the same time.

This is that trip.

Aboard the elegant Royal Princess, we'll sail a route that captures the very best of Alaska's Inside Passage... from the gold rush history of Skagway to the towering tidewater glaciers of Glacier Bay National Park to the colorful harbor town of Ketchikan. Seven nights. Five stunning destinations. One unforgettable group of travelers.

This voyage was designed for people who want a genuine Alaska experience without the hassle of piecing it together themselves. Whether you're traveling as a couple, bringing the kids, joining solo, or making it a girlfriends' trip... you belong here. All ages. All welcome.

You just show up. I've handled the rest.

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Day 1 · Fri, Jul 9 · ✈️ Travel to Seattle

Welcome to Seattle, Washington

3:00PM

Today is your arrival day in Seattle, and while there's nothing on the agenda but getting here, I'd encourage you not to just check into your hotel and call it a night. Seattle is a fantastic city and you have an entire evening to enjoy it before ...

Optional

The Charter Hotel Seattle | Curio Collection by Hilton

Jul 9 – Jul 10

1610 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101, United States of America

Your Seattle adventure begins in the heart of downtown. The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton, is a stylish boutique-inspired hotel perfectly positioned for a relaxing night before your Alaska cruise. Located just a few blocks from...

Optional

Downtown Seattle Food Tour (With Drinks)

4:30PM – 7:00PM · 2hr 30min

On this tour you will visit 3 of Seattle's premier restaurants and cocktail lounges and delight in the best food and drink in the city. Each location is specifically selected to represent a distinct characteristic of Seattle, from its history in t...

Day 2 · Sat, Jul 10 · Embarkation Day, Seattle

Royal Princess (Cabin Choices)

Starting at $5,900

Jul 10 – Jul 17 · Check in: 1:00PM

3 room options

Step aboard the elegant Royal Princess and experience one of Princess Cruises’ most beloved MedallionClass ships — designed for relaxed luxury, breathtaking ocean views, and unforgettable moments at sea. Featuring sophisticated staterooms, world-c...

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⚓️ Princess PLUS Package

From $65 per day per guest (Pre-cruise purchase) ✅ What’s Included in Princess Plus 🍹 Plus Beverage Package Up to 15 drinks per day per guest Includes cocktails, wine, beer, spirits (up to $15 each) Fountain sodas, specialty coffees/teas, bottled ...

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⚓️ Princess PREMIER Package

✅ What’s Included in Princess Premier 🍸 Premier Beverage Package Unlimited drinks per day per guest Includes cocktails, wine, beer, spirits (up to $20 each) Fountain sodas, bottled water, specialty coffees/teas, mocktails also included 25% off bot...

Day 3 · Sun, Jul 11 · Day At Sea

Day At Sea | Royal Princess

Relax & Enjoy Your Day at Sea Take full advantage of everything the Royal Princess has to offer as you cruise through scenic Alaskan waters: Pools & Relaxation Movies Under the Stars — Watch films poolside on the giant screen Sanctuary — Adults-on...

Day 4 · Mon, Jul 12 · Juneau, Alaska, United States

Juneau, Alaska

1:00PM – 9:15PM · 8hr 15min

Juneau is one of those places that genuinely surprises people. It's the state capital of Alaska... and you can only get here by sea or air. No roads in. That alone tells you something about how wild and untouched this corner of the world still is....

Day 5 · Tue, Jul 13 · Skagway, Alaska, United States

Skagway, Alaska

6:00AM – 8:30PM · 14hr 30min

Skagway is unlike anywhere else you'll ever go. Step off the ship and you step directly into the era of the Klondike Gold Rush... the storefronts, the boardwalks, the whole downtown is a living National Historic Park. It's not a recreation. This i...

Day 6 · Wed, Jul 14 · Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, United States

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

6:00AM – 2:30PM · 8hr 30min

This is the one. If there is a single moment on this entire voyage that will take your breath away and make you reach for your phone to film something you know a screen can never fully capture... it will be Glacier Bay. We sail directly into the b...

Day 7 · Thu, Jul 15 · Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

Ketchikan, Alaska

7:00AM – 1:15PM · 6hr 15min

Ketchikan is colorful, quirky, and completely its own thing. Built along a steep hillside at the edge of the Tongass Narrows, it's the kind of town where floatplanes buzz overhead, fishing boats crowd the harbor, and totem poles stand on nearly ev...

Day 8 · Fri, Jul 16 · Day At Sea/Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia

9:00PM – 11:59PM · 2hr 59min

Victoria is our final port and she saves herself for the evening... which turns out to be exactly the right time to see her. The Inner Harbour lit up at night is genuinely stunning. The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are outlined in lights,...

Day 9 · Sat, Jul 17 · Seattle, Washington/✈️ Travel Home

Welcome Back to Seattle | Debarkation Day

Royal Princess returns to Seattle early on the morning of July 17, and with an 11:35 AM flight home, today will be all about a smooth and timely departure. Plan for an early morning onboard. Princess will provide specific debarkation instructions ...

Transportation From Ship To Airport

Ship transfer to the airport will be added to your cruise fare.

Traveling with Kids? This Trip Was Made for Them.

Alaska has a way of turning even the most screen-obsessed kid into a wide-eyed explorer. This itinerary is genuinely one of the best family cruise routes in the world... and here's why. They'll watch a glacier calve from the deck of the ship. They...

A Note On Availability

Glacier Bay National Park is one of only a handful of destinations in the world where cruise ship access is strictly controlled and permitted by the National Park Service. Not every Alaska itinerary includes it... and not every ship that requests ...

Ready To Join This Route

Here's how it works. Fill out the Traveler Information Form below and I'll walk you through everything... cabin selection, pricing, the Princess Plus and Premier package options, and any questions you have along the way. Your spot is not held unti...

Important

All pricing is per stateroom, based on double occupancy of two guests sharing a room. Rates are subject to change until a deposit has been made and booking is confirmed. Payment(s) can be made anytime before April 8, 2027 DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE...

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