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11-Day Denali Explorer - Fairbanks to Vancouver, Canada

May 11 - 22, 2027

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Overview


11 days.
One unforgettable journey through the heart of Alaska.

This is more than a cruise. It’s a beautifully styled Alaska experience designed for travellers who want to experience both the untamed wilderness of the interior and the breathtaking beauty of the coast — all in one seamless journey.

Your journey begins deep in Alaska’s rugged interior, where the landscapes feel bigger, quieter, and more untouched than almost anywhere else in North America. From Fairbanks to Denali, travel through towering mountain scenery, scenic rail routes, wilderness lodges, and landscapes where wildlife sightings and glacier views become part of the everyday experience.

Then, the pace softens.

Board Crown Princess in Whittier and settle into the relaxed rhythm of glacier cruising through Alaska’s legendary Inside Passage. Watch glaciers drift past your balcony, explore charming coastal ports like Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, and experience the kind of scenery most people only ever see in photographs.

Combined with exclusive Distinctive Voyages hosted amenities, thoughtfully styled touches, and immersive wilderness experiences throughout the journey, this becomes far more than a typical Alaska cruise.

It’s the stillness of Glacier Bay.
The sound of glacier calving in the distance.
The mountain air in Denali.
The feeling of standing somewhere truly untamed.

This is the kind of Alaska journey that stays with you long after you return home.

Trip Details


Distinctive Voyages An Elevated Hosted Cruise Experience

Imagine stepping aboard a cruise where the experience feels just a little more exclusive, more immersive, and more thoughtfully styled from beginning to end. Through the Travel Leaders Network Distinctive Voyages Collection, select sailings includ...

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Important Booking & Princess Plus Information

Please note that the fare selected for this journey is a 100% non-refundable and non-transferable deposit fare. Once payment has been processed, no portion of the deposit is refundable for any reason. Your selected fare includes the enhanced Princ...

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MedallionClass® Cruising: Effortless. Personalized.

A Princess MedallionClass® vacation is designed to feel seamless, personalized, and completely stress-free. At the heart of the experience is your Medallion® — a quarter-sized, wearable device that transforms how you cruise, from touch-free boardi...

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Princess Plus & Premium Package

Princess Plus – USD $65 per guest, per day (Sphere-class ships USD $70/day) Plus Beverage Package – Specialty coffees, bottled water, cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, spirits, sodas, and zero-alcohol cocktails up to USD $15 each. Bottles of win...

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Day 1 · Tue, May 11 · Fairbanks


Arrival in Fairbanks - Where the Alaska Journey Begins

May 11, 2027

Welcome to Alaska’s Interior Alaska’s “Golden Heart City” of Fairbanks offers a beautiful introduction to the rugged landscapes and northern spirit of Alaska’s interior. Arrive and settle into the beginning of your Alaska adventure as you prepare ...

Day 2 · Wed, May 12 · Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge


Stay at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

May 12, 2027

Into the Heart of Alaska’s Wilderness Today, your journey begins to feel truly Alaskan as you travel south toward the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Denali National Park. Your day starts with a scenic cruise along the Chena River aboard an au...

Denali National Park & Preserve: Alaska’s Majestic Wilderness

May 12

Denali National Park & Preserve Vast, untamed, and breathtakingly beautiful, Denali National Park & Preserve is one of Alaska’s true crown jewels. Home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali rises dramatically above a landscape of rolling tundra,...

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Day 3 · Thu, May 13 · Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge


Denali National Park Natural History Tour (Optional Excursion)

Today gives you the opportunity to experience the incredible wilderness of Denali National Park and Preserve — one of America’s most iconic national parks and home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali. This afternoon, guests may choose to enhan...

Day 4 · Fri, May 14 · Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge®


Stay at Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

May 14, 2027

Surrounded by Alaska’s Mountain Majesty Today your journey continues deeper into Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness as you travel by scenic motorcoach toward Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Alaska Ran...

Day 5 · Sat, May 15 · Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska


About Your Cruise Line - Princess Cruises

Set sail to incredible destinations with service you’ll love, at an unmatched value.

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About Your Ship - Crown Princess

Your escort to a world of dazzling amenities, sublime dining options and exotic destinations

Enjoy sweeping views of the world while sailing on Crown Princess. 

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Destination Guide: Whittier, Alaska

May 15

Gateway to Prince William Sound Tiny in size but massive in scenery, Whittier is one of Alaska’s most fascinating hidden gems and the gateway to the breathtaking beauty of Prince William Sound. Surrounded by towering mountains, waterfalls, glacier...

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Oceanview

May 15 - 22, 2027

6 room options

Stateroom Categories & Views Your Crown Princess stateroom becomes your private retreat as you sail through Alaska’s breathtaking coastal scenery. Whether you prefer a cozy interior space or waking up to glacier views from your own balcony, each c...

Day 6 · Sun, May 16 · Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska


Hubbard Glacier, Alaska: Alaska at Its Most Raw and Majestic

May 16

Stretching more than 120 kilometres (75 miles) from the Yukon, Hubbard Glacier is Alaska’s largest tidewater glacier and one of the most breathtaking scenic cruising experiences in the world. Towering nearly 90 metres (300 feet) above the waterlin...

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Day 7 · Mon, May 17 · Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska


Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Scenic Cruising Experience

May 17

Few places in Alaska feel as awe-inspiring and untouched as Glacier Bay National Park. Tucked away in Southeast Alaska, this protected wilderness is a breathtaking world of towering snow-capped mountains, pristine fjords, drifting icebergs, and ma...

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Day 8 · Tue, May 18 · Skagway, Alaska


Skagway, Alaska: Where Gold Rush History Meets Wild Alaska

May 18

Welcome to Skagway, Nestled at the northern tip of the Inside Passage, Skagway feels like stepping directly into Alaska’s gold rush era — a charming frontier town filled with wooden boardwalks, historic buildings, mountain scenery, and stories fro...

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Day 9 · Wed, May 19 · Juneau, Alaska


Juneau, Alaska: Glaciers, Wildlife & Alaska Coastal Charm

May 19

Surrounded by towering mountains and the waters of the Gastineau Channel, Juneau offers a beautiful blend of wilderness, adventure, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Accessible only by air or sea, Alaska’s capital feels both remote and welcoming — w...

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Day 10 · Thu, May 20 · Ketchikan, Alaska


Ketchikan, Alaska: Totems, Rainforest & Coastal Alaska Charm

May 20

Stepping into Ketchikan feels like entering a storybook version of coastal Alaska — colourful waterfront buildings, misty mountain backdrops, fishing boats lining the harbour, and towering totem poles sharing stories passed down through generation...

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Day 11 · Fri, May 21 · At Sea


Cruising the Inside Passage: Through the Coastal Fjords of Canada & Alaska

May 21

Step aboard and let time slow to the rhythm of the tide as you sail through Alaska’s legendary Inside Passage — a breathtaking corridor of glacier-carved fjords, snow-capped mountains, ancient rainforests, and calm coastal waterways. Often called ...

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Day 12 · Sat, May 22 · Vancouver, Canada


About Your Cruise - Arrival and disembarkation in Vancouver

Day 12 — Vancouver, Canada Sat, May 22 • 07:30 AM Arrive in Vancouver, Canada, at approximately 7:30 AM and disembark Crown Princess, concluding your Denali Explorer cruisetour from Fairbanks to Vancouver.

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Vancouver, British Columbia Where Coastal Beauty Meets Urban Energy

May 22

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the towering Coast Mountains, Vancouver offers a beautiful balance of nature, culture, and relaxed West Coast charm. Often ranked among the world’s most livable cities, Vancouver blends stunning scenery with vib...

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