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

Seattle, Washington

3:00PM

You made it. Welcome to the start of something really good. 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 fanta...

Optional

(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...

Seattle Tours

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Day 2 · Sat, Jul 10 · Embarkation - Seattle

Royal Princess (Cabin Choices)

Starting at $5,600

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...

⚓️ Princess PLUS Package

From $65 per day per guest (Pre-cruise purchase) (Save up to $95+ per guest per day compared to purchasing separately) ✅ What’s Included in Princess Plus 🍹 Plus Beverage Package Up to 15 drinks per day per guest Includes cocktails, wine, beer, spi...

⚓️ Princess PREMIER Package

From $100 per day per guest (Pre-cruise purchase) (Pricing may be higher on select ships such as Sun Princess and Star Princess) ✅ What’s Included in Princess Premier 🍸 Premier Beverage Package Unlimited drinks per day per guest Includes cocktails...

Day 3 · Sun, Jul 11 · Day At Sea

Day At Sea

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....

Juneau, Alaska (Excursions)

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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...

Skagway, Alaska (Excursions)

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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...

Ketchikan, Alaska (Excursions)

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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

Debarkation

Every great trip has a last morning... and this one ends right where it began, back in Seattle with a week of incredible memories and probably a few too many photos on your phone. The Royal Princess arrives back into Seattle on the morning of July...

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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