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May 2012 to September 2013
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Top 25 Princess Alaska Cruises & Cruise Tours of 2012-2013

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Connoisseur
These deluxe escorted cruisetours represent our highest level of service with a tour director on land and most meals included. They include up to four nights at a combination of both Mt. McKinley and Denali Princess wilderness lodges, with enhanced sightseeing experiences, such as the longer Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park. Plus, there are options to visit the Kenai Peninsula and Wrangell–St. Elias National Park.  Find out More About Them Here.

 

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Denali Explorer & On Your Own

Our signature Denali Explorer cruisetours include up to four nights at our Princess wilderness lodges at Denali. Most tours include our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service and all include the Natural History Tour into Denali National Park. 

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On Your Own options have no scheduled activities so you can customize how you want to spend your free time.°

 

2. Off The Beaten Path

These cruisetours include key benefits of our Denali Explorer itineraries, plus visits to less-frequented regions like Copper River and Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, the Kenai Peninsula or Prudhoe Bay above the Arctic Circle.  Find out More About Them Here.

Alaska Land & Sea Vacations

• Expanded cruisetour lineup for more choices – over 20 to choose from
• Every land & sea vacation features both Glacier Bay and Denali National Parks – Alaska’s top two attractions
• Enjoy exclusive Princess lodges and comfortable Princess rail service
• Four types of land and sea vacations offered, each including a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise:

Denali Explorer (12 options, 3 new for 2012)
Our most popular and best-value cruisetour gives you an up-close experience of Denali
On Your Own (3 options, 1 new)

A more affordable option offering the freedom to plan your own activities
Off the Beaten Path (5 options, 2 new)
Adventures to the Kenai Peninsula, Wrangell– St Elias National Park and Prudhoe Bay
Connoisseur (4 options, 1 new)

Deluxe escorted tours providing the highest level of  service, with most meals on land included

 

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Connoisseur

Escorted by a tour director and most meals included

This is the ultimate Alaska experience! For starters, most of your meals are included and a professional tour director will accompany you on your land tour. You’ll also enjoy time at Denali, with some options also visiting the Kenai Peninsula or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Enhanced sightseeing such as the in-depth Tundra Wilderness Tour, scenic rail travel through the heart of the Alaskan Wilderness and a 7-day cruise that includes two glacier-viewing opportunities make this our most immersive option with the highest level of service.

 

 
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Alaska land & sea vacations – Connoisseur

These deluxe escorted cruisetours represent the highest level of service with a tour director on land and most meals included.  They include up to four nights at a combination of both Mt. McKinley and Denali Princess wilderness lodges, with enhanced sightseeing experiences, such as the longer Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park. Plus, there are options to visit the  Kenai Peninsula and Wrangell–St. Elias National Park.

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Here are the main highlights for the 2012 ALASKA sailing season:

CONNOISSEUR ESCORTED CRUISETOURS

Tour Director on land and most meals included.

Cruisetour Highlights      2012 Departure Dates

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12 Nights
• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park
• 2 nights Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Anchorage
• Tour Director and up to 11 meals included on land

 

 
RA5
After Cruise
Island Princess: May 23; Jun 6, 20; Jul 4, 18; Aug 1, 15, 29; Sep 12
Coral Princess: May 14, 28; Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3
Diamond Princess: May 26; Jun 9, 23; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18; Sep 1
Sapphire Princess: May 19; Jun 2, 16, 30; Jul 14, 28; Aug 11, 25; Sep 8
RB5
Before Cruise
Island Princess: May 25; Jun 8, 22; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17, 31; Sep 14
Coral Princess: May 30; Jun 13, 27; Jul 11, 25; Aug 8, 22; Sep 5
Diamond Princess: May 28; Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3
Sapphire Princess: May 21; Jun 4, 18; Jul 2, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Sep 10

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Outside

Balcony

Mini-Suite

$2,048 $2,198 $2,648 $2,728

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13 Nights
• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
• 2 nights Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park
• 2 nights Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge®
• Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise & Gold Mine Tour
• Tour Director and up to 14 meals included on land
 
SA6
After Cruise
Coral Princess: May 14, 28; Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3
SB6
Before Cruise
Island Princess: May 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 13
Diamond Princess: May 27; Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2
Sapphire Princess: May 20; Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Sep 9

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Inside

Outside

Balcony

Mini-Suite

$2,348 $2,498 $2,948 $3,028

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15 Nights
• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
• 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park
• 2 nights Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
• Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise & Gold Mine Tour
• Tour Director and up to 17 meals included on land 

TA8
After Cruise
Island Princess: May 23; Jun 6, 20; Jul 4, 18; Aug 1, 15, 29
TB8
Before Cruise
Coral Princess: May 27; Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2
Sapphire  Princess: Jun 1, 15,29; Jul13, 27; Aug 10, 24,  Sep 7

Rates** start at:

Inside

Outside

Balcony

Mini-Suite

$2,723 $3,173 $3,323 $3,403

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15 Nights
• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
• 3 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park
• 2 nights Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
• Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise & Gold Mine Tour
• Tour Director and up to 17 meals included on land
UA8
After Cruise
Coral Princess: May 28; Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 23; Aug 6, 20; Sep 3
UB8 Before Cruise
Island Princess: May 22; Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28
Coral Princess: May 27; Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2
Diamond Princess: May 25; Jun 8, 22; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3,17, 31
 

Rates** start at:

Inside

Outside

Balcony

Mini-Suite

$3,073 $3,298 $3,798 $3,888

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