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Alaska Cruise Adventure

Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2026

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Heather Noonan

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Day 1 · Sat, Aug 29 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada


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From Pick up point to Port

Aug 29

About Your Cruise Line - Princess Cruises

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today, the line has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognised leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers approximately 1.7 million passengers each year the opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe, aboard a...

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About Your Ship - Discovery Princess

Discovery Princess℠, our third vessel designed from the ground up with Princess MedallionClass™ and the final Royal-class ship, will continue to deliver an array of innovative new experiences. Enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from our largest balconies at sea, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary, and indulge your senses with world-class dining options from Michelin-star and renowned chefs. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents spectacular new productions that can only be seen...

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Cabin Options

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  • Premium Suite with Balcony

    Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2026

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    $10,596.00

    (Pricing includes 2 adults and 2 children) Experience elevated comfort in a Premium Suite—approximately 554 sq. ft., including a private balcony. This spacious stateroom features a dedicated seating area and a sofa bed, perfect for families. Enjoy...

  • Balcony Stateroom

    Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2026

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    $11,766.96

    (Pricing includes 2 adults and 2 children for a 10-day cruise) Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from your own private balcony in this well-appointed Balcony Stateroom, offering approximately 222 sq. ft. of space. Designed for comfort and relaxation,...

Vancouver, British Columbia

Aug 29

Vancouver is a delicious juxtaposition of urban sophistication and on-your-doorstep wilderness adventure. The mountains and seascape make the city an outdoor playground for hiking, skiing, kayaking, cycling, and sailing—and so much more—while the cui...

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Day 3 · Mon, Aug 31 · Ketchikan, Alaska, United States


Ketchikan, Alaska

Aug 31

Ketchikan is famous for its colorful totem poles, rainy skies, steep–as–San Francisco streets, and lush island setting. Some 13,500 people call the town home, and, in the summer, cruise ships crowd the shoreline, floatplanes depart noisily for Misty ...

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Day 4 · Tue, Sep 1 · Juneau, Alaska, United States


Juneau, Alaska

Sep 1

Juneau, Alaska's capital and third-largest city, is on the North American mainland but can't be reached by road. Bounded by steep mountains and water, the city’s geographic isolation and compact size make it much more akin to an island community such...

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Day 5 · Wed, Sep 2 · Skagway, Alaska, United States


Skagway, Alaska

Sep 2

Located at the northern terminus of the Inside Passage, Skagway is a one-hour ferry ride from Haines. By road, however, the distance is 359 miles, as you have to take the Haines Highway up to Haines Junction, Yukon, then take the Alaska Highway 100 m...

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Day 6 · Thu, Sep 3 · Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, United States


Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Sep 3

Located in Southeast Alaska, west of the capital city of Juneau, Glacier Bay is a beautiful National Park full of snow capped mountains, tidewater glaciers and wildlife. Experience wildlife in all its beauty from boat trips for whale watching and hik...

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Day 7 · Fri, Sep 4 · College Fjord, Alaska, United States


College Fjord, Alaska

Sep 4

College Fjord in the northern sector of Prince William Sound, is considered one of the most scenic fjords in the world with spectacular glacier viewing. . There are over a dozen major glaciers in the fjord, all surrounded by rugged snow-capped mounta...

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Day 8 · Sat, Sep 5 · DENALI PRINCESS WILDERNESS LODGE.


Whittier

Sep 5

The tiny city of Whittier has just over 200 residents. It’s around 58 miles southeast of Anchorage in Alaska.

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Flight from Anchorage to Denali

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Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Sep 5 - 6, 2026 · Check in: 12:00AM UTC

You haven’t fully experienced Alaska unless you’ve been to Denali National Park. Its boundaries encompass an impressive six million acres — the size of the state of Massachusetts. Home to Denali, North America’s highest peak towers an unbelievable...

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Activities

A highlight of many Alaska tours, Denali National Park is a must-see for travelers. Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the perfect base camp for exploring Denali National Park.

The name “Denali” means “The Great One” in the native Athabascan language. At 20,310 feet above sea level, Denali is the highest peak in North America and is surrounded by one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. Denali National Park is home to many types of wildlife including caribou, moose, wolves, Dall sheep, bald eagles, and the mighty grizzly bears.

Leave it to Princess to offer excursions for all types of adventurers. We have Alaska tours to suit every taste. Enjoy a scenic float down the Nenana River or an exhilarating jetboat safari, or play a round of golf in the midnight sun. Hike in the backcountry, hoot and holler at the Music of Denali Dinner Theater, or visit an Iditarod musher’s dog kennel…and hold the puppies! It’s all up to you. Let us introduce you to Denali National Park, up close!

  • Denali ATV Trailblazer Adventure (Side by Side)

    Sep 5, 2026

    Get out and ride in the Alaska Boreal Forest! Traveling at speeds up to 30 mph, maneuver through the taiga to picturesque panoramas of the Alaska Range. Observe glacial moraines and historic archeological dig sites while navigating tree rutted tra...

  • Black Diamond Side by Side ATV Adventure

    Sep 5, 2026

    Let’s ride Alaska style! Hop on an ATV Side-by-Side machine and strap in for this exciting backcountry adventure. Your adventure begins with safety training. Next, your guide will fit you with a helmet, safety glasses and gloves and you are on you...

  • Denali Park Zipline Adventure

    Sep 5, 2026

    Experience life above the trees ziplining just outside of Denali National Park! Your adventure begins with a three-mile trail ride through the scenic Alaska wilderness. After gearing up, your certified guides will lead you along six suspension bri...

  • Denali Adventure Hike

    Sep 5, 2026

    This tour is for the more fit travelers and a good alternative to motorized tours of similar length. It involves four and a half hours of walking over greatly variable terrain. While still a narrated tour, the interpretive hike covers more ground ...

  • Denali Highway Jeep Excursion

    Sep 5, 2026

    Don’t miss the Denali Highway—featured as the #2 “Drive of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler magazine! Once the gateway to Denali National Park, this 135-mile gravel road is surrounded by pristine nature and is a photographer’s paradise....

  • Black Diamond ATV Adventure & Backcountry Dining

    Sep 5, 2026

    Driving your own four-wheel ATV is as close as you can get to being in Alaska’s wild. Your adventure begins with a safety briefing, and then you will be fitted with all the proper gear just before you join your guide on a very personal tour of the...

  • Tundra Mountain Golfing

    Sep 5, 2026

    Hit the greens during this spectacular expedition to Black Diamond Golf Course—a one-of-a-kind Alaska course surrounded by stunning scenery. The adventure begins with a picturesque drive to the rugged, nine-hole course bordered by gorgeous mountai...

  • Wilderness Wave Raft Enjoy a gorgeous tour along the natu

    Sep 5, 2026

    Enjoy a gorgeous tour along the natural boundary of Denali National Park. On the Wilderness Wave Raft Tour, you’ll glide through 11 miles of glacially carved valleys and amazing vistas with panoramic views of Mount Fellows and the Nenana Canyon. A...

  • Canyon Wave Whitewater

    Sep 5, 2026

    On the Canyon Wave Raft Tour, you’ll journey through 11 miles of awesome rapids on the Nenana River with spectacular views of Denali National Park gems, like Mount Healy and Sugarloaf Mountain. Join the team as a Paddle Rafter or play it cool and ...

  • Black Diamond Treasure Hunt & Dining

    Sep 5, 2026

    Take an exciting personal and private trip into the wilds of Alaska on a fantastic covered ATV while your experienced guide drives you though the backcountry of Alaska! Experience an amazing adventure hunting Alaska treasures. Feel exhilarated whi...

  • Black Diamond ATV Adventure

    Sep 5, 2026

    Driving your own four-wheel ATV is as close as you can get to being in Alaska’s wild. Your adventure begins with a safety briefing, and then you will be fitted with all the proper gear just before you join your guide on a very personal tour of the...

  • Covered Wagon Adventure With Backcountry Dining

    Sep 5, 2026

    Travel back in time during this splendid journey across Alaska tundra on a horse-drawn covered wagon reminiscent of those used by pioneers while you explore the great Alaska wilderness. The tour begins at a tranquil lake offering awe-inspiring vie...

Day 9 · Sun, Sep 6 · MT. MCKINLEY PRINCESS WILDERNESS LODGE


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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Sep 6 - 7, 2026

From the moment you arrive at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge in Denali State Park, you know you’re somewhere special. Located south of the National Park near the Chulitna River, Mt. McKinley Lodge is a true wilderness retreat with a host o...

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Activities

Located above the Chulitna River, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is surrounded by majestic Denali National Park.

The lodge boasts incredible views of Denali – “The Great One” – in the Athabascan language.

Mt. McKinley Lodge-based activities abound. Guests can enjoy nature hikes, rafting, and wagon rides. A few minutes away are opportunities for flightseeing, horseback riding, or river rafting. Ride a motorcoach to the town of Talkeetna, which means the “meeting of three rivers.” Princess guests arrive or depart from the Talkeetna Depot via the Mt. McKinley Express. Talkeetna was an important trading community in the early pioneer days. Natives, trappers, and merchants used the rivers for transportation by boat in the summer and dog sleds in the winter.

Today, Talkeetna is the base camp for climbers testing their skills against Denali, and it is also the jumping off point for many of our excursions.

  • River, Rail & Trail Adventure

    Sep 6, 2026

    Enjoy a trip aboard two of Alaska’s greatest forms of transportation and learn local history along the way. You will begin your trip in Talkeetna, where you will board the Hurricane Turn train—one of America’s oldest flag stop trains. You and your...

  • New Activity

    Sep 6, 2026

    Discover Alaska the way pioneers and gold prospectors did back in the days—by a horse-drawn covered wagon! The excitement begins when the wagon picks you up right outside the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Climb onboard and meet the beaut...

  • Chulitna Gorge

    Sep 6, 2026

    Your journey aboard the fully-enclosed jet boat includes an awe-inspiring 60-mile river adventure that glides along three rivers that offers panoramic views of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley). As the jet boat cruises through the natural wonderland ...

  • Talkeetna Zipline Adventure

    Sep 6, 2026

    Your exciting zip line adventure begins with a safety briefing session. Your guide will lead you on a short hike to the course entrance where you will climb a staircase up to the first zip line launch platform. You will have a chance to cross a su...

  • Talkeetna River Float

    Sep 6, 2026

    Enjoy an eco-friendly scenic float trip down the Talkeetna River. Meet with your guide for a brief safety lecture before launching and floating down six miles of pristine river. Your expert guide will take care of the rowing so all you have to do ...

  • Wilderness Jet Boat Adventure

    Sep 6, 2026

    Experience the rivers of Alaska in a technologically advanced environmentally controlled jet boat, created to safely local navigate rivers. This gentle ride takes you 20 miles up and back on the Susitna River enjoying the splendor of Alaskan river...

  • Devil’s Canyon Adventure

    Sep 6, 2026

    Embark on an incredible adventure that offers the unimaginable beauty of Alaska’s vast and remote wilderness. Designed for the adventurer who seeks the ultimate Alaskan river experience. Traveling in an enclosed jet boat, you will travel 130 miles...

  • Denali Wilderness Hike

    Sep 6, 2026

    Explore Alaska’s spectacular wilderness on an exhilarating trek with an experienced naturalist guide. Start your hike through challenging terrain on park trails through lush vegetation along forested trails while your guide tells you about the loc...

  • Chulitna River Rafting

    Sep 6, 2026

    Float through the stunning Chulitna Canyon, which ends 19 miles downstream in the historic town of Talkeetna. Be sure to have your camera ready to catch a glimpse of Denali’s snow-covered peaks and the entire Alaska Range (weather permitting). Enj...

  • Byers Lake Nature Walk

    Sep 6, 2026

    Take an easy stroll around the pristine and tranquil Byers Lake in Denali State Park. This crystal clear lake is tucked between the Talkeetna Mountains and the Alaska Range giving you some of the closest and most majestic views of Denali (formerly...

  • Denali Kayak Tour

    Sep 6, 2026

    Come see the beauty of Byers Lake as you glide through tranquil waters on single or tandem Sit-On-Top kayaks. Start your tour with brief and easy paddle instructions then embark on one of the most beautiful experiences in Alaska. Watch for residen...

Day 10 · Mon, Sep 7 · Anchorage, Alaska (Touring) HOTEL CAPTAIN COOK


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(Touring) HOTEL CAPTAIN COOK

Sep 7, 2026

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Location This hotel is located in Anchorage. The nearest airport is Anchorage - International (ANC). Facilities The hotel has a lift and features 546 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities incl...

Day 11 · Tue, Sep 8 · Anchorage, Alaska (Touring) COACH: HOTEL TO ANC AIRPORT


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From Hotel to Airport

Sep 8

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From Airport to your House or Drop point

Sep 8