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2028 ALASKA CRUISETOUR GROUP CRUISE | DISCOVERY PRINCESS
Aug 26 - Sep 5, 2028
Alaska by Sea and Land: Denali Explorer Cruisetour
Some of Alaska’s most unforgettable places lie along the coast. Others are deep in the heart of the state. This Princess Denali Explorer cruisetour brings both together, beginning with a seven night cruise from Vancouver and continuing inland to Denali National Park before concluding in Anchorage.
As we sail north, Alaska’s scenery unfolds around us: forested shores, coastal communities, snowcapped mountains and glaciers that meet the sea. Explore ports such as Ketchikan and Juneau, and enjoy remarkable days of scenic cruising, including Glacier Bay National Park. There is time to seek out an adventure ashore, watch for wildlife from the ship, or simply take in the views as the landscape changes with each day.
When the ship arrives in Whittier, our journey continues aboard Princess’s glass domed Direct-to-the-Wilderness® train. The scenic ride takes us into Alaska’s interior for two nights at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge®, near the entrance to Denali National Park. Our stay includes the Denali Natural History Tour, a narrated introduction to the park’s landscapes, wildlife and cultural history.
The final leg takes us by motorcoach through river valleys and mountain scenery to Anchorage, where we’ll spend one night before heading home. From glaciers and coastal towns to the wide open beauty of Denali, this journey offers a fuller picture of Alaska—and the pleasure of experiencing it together.
Your Journey at a Glance
- Day 1: Embark your Princess ship in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Day 2: Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage.
- Day 3: Visit Ketchikan.
- Day 4: Visit Juneau.
- Day 5: Visit Skagway.*
- Day 6: Scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park.*
- Day 7: Scenic cruising in College Fjord.*
- Day 8: Disembark in Whittier and travel by Princess’s Direct-to-the-Wilderness® train to Denali. Overnight at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge®.
- Day 9: Experience the included Denali Natural History Tour. Enjoy a second night at the lodge.
- Day 10: Travel by motorcoach to Anchorage for your final overnight stay.
- Day 11: Depart Anchorage for home.
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*The exact ports and glacier cruising locations will follow our selected ship’s final itinerary. The Anchorage hotel will be assigned by Princess closer to travel.
PRINCESS PLUS® vs PRINCESS PREMIER® PACKAGES
PRINCESS PLUS® | PRINCESS PREMIER® | |
Package Price | $70 per person, per day | $105 per person, per day |
Beverages | Drinks up to $15 each | Drinks up to $20 each |
Cocktails & Spirits | ✓ Included | ✓ Included — including top-shelf selections |
Wine by the Glass | ✓ Included | ✓ Included — including reserve/premium wines |
Beer | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
Specialty Coffee & Tea | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
Bottled Water | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
Fountain Soda | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
Mocktails | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
Premium Selection | 50 spirits, 25 wines by the glass & 25 beers | 75+ spirits, 40+ wines by the glass & 20+ high-end crafted cocktails |
Premium Wines | — | Duckhorn, Stag's Leap, Grgich Hills, Cattier Champagne & more |
Wine Bottles | 25% discount | 25% discount |
Large Water & Canned Soda | 25% discount | 25% discount |
Princess describes Plus as covering cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, specialty coffees and nonalcoholic beverages, while Premier adds higher-end spirits, reserve wines and premium crafted cocktails.
IMPORTANT FOR CRUISETOURS: Princess Plus and Princess Premier apply only to the cruise portion of your cruisetour. Package benefits are not valid during the land portion of the cruisetour.
Pricing shown is per person, per day and is subject to change.
Itinerary
Sat, Aug 26: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sun, Aug 27
Mon, Aug 28: Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
Tue, Aug 29: Juneau, Alaska, United States
Wed, Aug 30: Skagway, Alaska, United States
Thu, Aug 31: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, United States
Fri, Sep 1: College Fjord, Alaska, United States
Sat, Sep 2: Whittier, United States
Sun, Sep 3: Hubbard Glacier, United States
Mon, Sep 4: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, United States
Tue, Sep 5: Icy Strait Point, United States
Full Itinerary

Your Advisor
Susan Coulter
Cruisin' With Susan Travel

susan@cruisin-susan.com
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