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everything you need to know about Alaska and Alaska cruises
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begin at $599 for seven-day voyages, and
$1,099 for cruise tours. Captain's Circle
Launch Savings Discount of up to $600 is
available to Princess past passengers.
Super Savings with Personalized Pricing
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The Ultimate Alaska
Vacation- An Alaska
Cruise Tour –
Glaciers & Denali
National Park
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Dazzling glaciers and
Alaska’s stunning coast are
only half the story -- and a
Princess cruisetour will
take you 300 miles deeper
into the heart of Alaska
where Denali National Park,
soaring Mt. McKinley and
incredible wildlife reign
supreme.
The only way to see all the
best of Alaska is on a
Princess cruisetour
vacation.
Up to 50% off Princess
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Two or more nights
at
Denali National Park
on every Princess
cruisetour, enjoying
the treasures of
Denali and Mt.
McKinley.
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Exciting,
Direct-to-the-Wilderness
rail service between
your ship and Denali
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Alaska heartland
unfolds before your
eyes.
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Unbelievable
wildlife viewing
– bears, moose,
caribou, bald
eagles, Dall sheep
and more.
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A full day sailing
Glacier Bay National
Park, plus more
glacier viewing at
Hubbard Glacier or
College Fjord,on
every cruisetour.
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The comfort of
wilderness lodges
owned and operated
by Princess, at the
doorstep of
legendary national
parks.
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An array of optional
land excursions,
like fly fishing,
river rafting, ATV
adventures, nature
hikes, dog-sledding
and more.
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Denali National Park Tours - National
Park Service.
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Choose Your Own Park Tour! All Princess Alaska cruisetours
include an exciting tour through the park; however Princess
offers the flexibility to choose your preferred experience
from
four unique tour options. Select the appropriate Denali
National Park tour experience for you! 2011 park tour
options include: Experience Denali with Alaska Geographic,
Denali Natural History Tour, Tundra Wilderness Tour and Kantishna Experience. You can upgrade from the tour included
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Now that you're ready to visit
Alaska, let an Alaska Certified Expert help you
plan your trip of a lifetime! Individual travel
agents are
certified by the Alaska Travel
Industry Association. They are real 
experts about Alaska's geography, history,
culture, climate and seasons, celebrations and
special events, and travel to and within the
state. They are able to provide trip planning
assistance and information about local
transportation, attractions, accommodations,
dining and entertainment, and shopping for all
five regions of Alaska, including the Far North,
Fairbanks and the Interior, Anchorage and South
central Alaska, Southwest Alaska and the
Aleutian Islands, and cruising the Inside
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Princess Alaska Lodges & Direct to the Wilderness
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Princess Cruises
exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness service allows
you to step off your cruise ship in Whittier onto
your Princess railcar and arrive at your Princess
wilderness lodge that same afternoon. Or, on
southbound itineraries, leave the Denali area and
enjoy a direct link to your awaiting cruise ship in
Whittier. Because fewer transfers and less time
waiting makes for a more relaxing and hassle-free
trip.
Ship to Train to
Denali — All in One
Day
Our exclusive
ship-rail-lodge
connection takes you
straight to Denali
National Park. While
others are still in
transit, you'll be
enjoying more time
at one of our two
Denali area lodges
where fabulous
Princess service
meets the real
Alaskan wilderness.
Fewer Transfers,
Less Time Waiting
Disembark while
you're still in the
glow of your Alaska
cruise. Then step
directly from your
ship onto your
waiting railcar. Sit
back, read, chat,
dine and marvel at
the panoramic vistas
from the domed
observation lounge.
Arrive at Denali
that same day ready
to experience the
wonders you've
traveled so far to
see.
More Time at Denali
Wake up to the
sights and sounds of
Denali National
Park. You'll bask in
the pleasure of
knowing you've
reached your
destination nearly a
full day earlier
than with any other
cruisetour company.
That means more time
to sit by the fire,
linger over grilled
salmon and soak up
the comfort and
luxury of the Denali
Princess Wilderness
Lodge and the Mt.
McKinley Princess
Wilderness Lodge.
A Princess Exclusive
Our new luxury rail
service direct to
Denali will make all
the difference in
your Alaska cruise
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The wildlife of Alaska is just one of the
thrilling aspects of this amazing frontier
land. And, on an Alaska Princess cruise
vacation, you’ll have the opportunity to
observe a wide variety of creatures, all in
their natural habitats
Giants of The Sea
For most, the concept of Alaskan
wildlife doesn't extend beyond
polar bears and salmon. But
those who venture north know
there's nothing like the sight
of a 40-ton humpback whale
breaking the surface of the
water for air. During the summer
months, more than 2,000
humpbacks are known to feed in
the waters off Alaska, offering
visitors plenty of chances to
enjoy the splendor of these
magnificent giants of the sea.
Putting on A Show
Killer (orca) and beluga whales
are equally abundant, as are the
sociable Pacific white-sided
dolphins, which often entertain
with their acrobatic leaps and
somersaults. In Prince William
Sound, seals and sea lions
congregate along the shore and
on chunks of glacier ice
floating in the water. But the
animal that seems to be enjoying
itself the most is the
irresistible sea otter, which
often can be seen swimming on
its back or hugging a friend as
they frolic together in the
water.
Salmon-Rich Waters
Another active denizen of the
sea is the salmon, famous for
its gravity-defying leaps up
waterfalls and streams in order
to spawn. While this arduous
trek only occurs at the end of
an adult salmon's life, it never
fails to coincide with feeding
time for the brown bears that
inhabit the Alaska coastline.
Denali Big Five
Grizzly and black bears can be
found farther inland, in places
like Denali National Park and
Preserve, where a plethora of
berries keeps these permanent
residents well fed. In addition
to bears, Denali is an ideal
place to observe the
wide-antlered caribou, moose,
gray wolves and Dall sheep, the
latter identified by its curled
horns. Together, these wondrous
animals constitute the "Denali
Big Five," a sightseer's dream.
A Birdwatcher's Paradise
Flying high above it all is the
majestic bald eagle, which
boasts a wingspan of up to eight
feet. Some 40,000 bald eagles
reside in Alaska today, with
most nesting near water for easy
fishing. They are one of more
than 300 species of birds that
can be found here, each a
delight to observe and
photograph. Other signature
birds include the horned and
tufted puffins, which thrive on
the western end of Prince
William Sound and along the
Kenai Peninsula; the docile
kittiwake, which nest in
colonies along Glacier Bay; and
the red-tailed hawk, a fixture
at Wrangell-St. Elias.
From the moment you step off the Alaska
Railroad at the entrance to Denali National
Park and Preserve, you'll feel as if you've
been transported back in time, where
skyscrapers and traffic jams have been
replaced by snowcapped mountain peaks and
flocks of native birds. This park defines
the Alaskan Experience so Princess Cruises
includes it on every Alaska Cruisetour
(combined cruise-and-land tour).
Towering above it all is the venerable Mt.
McKinley, the highest point in all of North
America. At 20,320 feet, its summit beckons
more than 1,000 climbers each year who brave
the elements for the chance to scale its
majestic face. Fortunately, the climate
isn't a factor for guests of Princess
Cruises, who can relax at one of our two
exclusive, custom-built lodges - the Mt.
McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge and the
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Denali Untouched
Located 240 miles north of
Anchorage, Denali encompasses
six million acres of forests,
tundra, glaciers and mountains -
that's larger than the entire
state of Massachusetts. Yet only
90 miles of main road traverses
the park, leaving the moose,
caribou, sheep and bears free to
roam a wide area of land
untouched by man.
Wildlife Sightings
A good pair of binoculars helps
with ample opportunities for
animal sightings, whether it’s a
Grizzly foraging for berries
beyond or a Golden Eagle soaring
above. In autumn, a ready supply
of blueberries, cranberries and
crowberries keeps the wildlife
active; much like the blooming
wildflowers during the summer
attracts shutterbugs in search
of that perfect shot.
Muldrow Glacier Tundra
Denali is one of the few places
where visitors can come in
contact with the Alaskan tundra.
Meaning a "vast, rolling,
treeless plain," the tundra
starts at 2,500 feet and extends
up and along the massive Alaska
Range. Crossing a portion of the
tundra is the Muldrow Glacier,
which descends 16,000 feet from
the upper slopes of Mt. McKinley
and comes to within one mile of
the park road.
Spread across an impressive
3.3-million acres, southeastern
Alaska’s coastal islands,
narrow fjords and substantial
wildlife offer an inspirational
glimpse of the pristine beauty
of Glacier Bay National Park.
The highest concentration of
tidewater glaciers on the planet
can be found here. Access to
this natural wonderland is
extremely limited and not all
cruise lines can offer this
access. But as a leader in the
business, Princess Cruises is
proud to include Glacier Bay on
every one of our exclusive
Voyage of the Glaciers,
Connoisseur cruises and Alaska
Cruisetours (combined cruise and
land tour) plus on some Inside
Passage itineraries.
A Changing Landscape
When John Muir discovered
Glacier Bay in 1879, he surveyed
the unblemished panorama and
declared it "still in the
morning of creation." Nearly a
century earlier, George
Vancouver's ships sailed right
past it because a wall of ice
sealed off the entrance to the
bay. But over the last 200
years, the ice has been steadily
receding, revealing a stark
landscape that is slowly being
taken over by vegetation unable
to resist the fresh rock and
soil. The result is a lush,
temperate rainforest of spruces
and hemlocks that carpets large
portions of the stunning
terrain.
Tarr
Inlet
At the
head of
Glacier
Bay is
the Tarr
Inlet,
where
scientists
have
found
exposed
rock
that's
believed
to be
more
than 200
million
years
old. The
Tarr
Inlet is
home to
the
Grand
Pacific
Glacier,
an
active
body of
ice
that's
slowly
making
its way
toward
the
Margerie
Glacier,
which it
last
touched
in 1912.
Johns
Hopkins
Inlet
As you
cruise
by the
northeastern
edge of
the
robust
Fairweather
Range,
you'll
enter
the
Johns
Hopkins
Inlet,
home to
no less
than
nine
glaciers.
Framed
by rocky
slopes
that
stretch
skyward
more
than
6,000
feet,
these
wondrous
glaciers
are
eclipsed
only by
the
mighty
Mount
Fairweather
itself,
which at
more
than
15,300
feet is
the
highest
point in
southeast
Alaska.
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Muir
Glacier
In the
northeastern
corner
of
Glacier
Bay, the
snow-covered
Takhinsha
Mountains
feed the
active
Muir
Glacier,
which
regularly
sheds
walls of
ice into
the bay.
The
brilliant
blue
glow of
a
calving
glacier
and the
thunderous
roar of
ice
crashing
into the
water
below
are
sights
and
sounds
that
you'll
remember
for the
rest of
your
life.
With
such a
diverse
landscape,
the park
provides
a
variety
of
habitats
for
animals,
big and
small.
Large
colonies
of
seabirds,
migrating
ducks
and
geese,
black
bears,
seals,
sea
lions,
porpoises
and
whales
are all
common
here.
Witness
it all
for
yourself
onboard
Princess
Cruises
to
Alaska.
Strategically located at Alaska’s legendary national parks, our wilderness lodges offer excellent accommodations, authentic Alaskan dining experiences, and the same warm, welcoming service that you’ve come to expect on every Princess Cruises vacation.
Alaska Lodges Video Learn about our four Princess-owned Wilderness Lodges featured on our cruisetours.
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Nestled in a prime location near the entrance to Denali National Park, this gorgeous lodge is the perfect starting point for your wilderness adventure. |
On a bluff overlooking the largest national park, this lodge has a wall of windows featuring dramatic views of Wrangell-St. Elias. |
North America's tallest mountain provides a stunning backdrop to the picture-perfect setting for this wilderness retreat just south of Denali National Park. |
Top-notch salmon fishing is only steps away from this well-appointed lodge set in the mountains |
There’s no end to the ways you can see all the best of Alaska on your thrilling cruisetour vacation. Whether you’re looking for heart pounding excitement, awe-inspiring scenery or fascinating ways to sample the culture and history, we have a wide range of land excursions to make your Alaska vacation simply unforgettable.
What Can I Do on a Land Excursion?
Just about anything you can think of -- by land, sea or air! Check out the variety of activity types listed below. Excursions range from easy going to high energy and offer in-depth experiences tailored to your interests.
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Nature Hikes & Tours:
Learn about Alaska’s amazing ecosystems, tour one of the state or national parks with a naturalist or explore the wilderness in search of bear, eagle, moose and a variety of other Alaska wildlife.
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Helicopter & Flightseeing Tours:
Soar over towering Mt. McKinley and take in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Denali. Or make a dramatic landing on a glacier and hike across these Ice Age marvels. You may even choose to fly further north for a visit to the remote Arctic Circle.
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Four-Wheel-Drive Tours:
Explore the backcountry with a guide on a JeepTM adventure or hop on a four-wheel All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and travel down creek beds, coal mining trails and through mountain passes in search of wildlife, flora and fauna.
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Rafting, Fishing & Boating:
Experience the rush of whitewater rafting, gaze at lush canyons and wildlife habitats on a float tour, or brace yourself for the thrill of a jet boat ride through winding glacier-fed rivers. Or spend a day angling for Alaska’s famous salmon or fly fish for Arctic Grayling.
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Alaskan Culture and Heritage:
Head out on a covered wagon adventure, visit a sled-dog kennel or return to Alaska’s Gold Rush past with a day of panning for gold.
Alaska’s fine museums will give you a deeper understanding of the storied history of Native Alaskans and the state’s frontier roots. |
Click on the locations below to view all excursions available:
Denali | Mt. McKinley | Copper River | Kenai | Anchorage | Fairbanks
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"Thrill to white thunder in Glacier Bay, marvel at
sunlight at midnight and close-ups of whales, eagles and
caribou. Delight in Mt. McKinley's majesty and meadows
carpeted with wildflowers. Amid unsurpassed grandeur and
serenity, the true wilderness of Denali is calling."
Catch sight of a humpback
whale or wolf pups frolicking in the snow. Alaska is as
rustic and romantic as one could ever imagine.
Whales, Wonders and Wilderness...
This is Alaska!
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