Alaska: Escape completely with Princess Cruises. With over 29 unique Alaska cruise and cruise tour itineraries. See all the best of Alaska by land and by sea, as we bring you to towering glaciers, unspoiled wilderness, spectacular wildlife and charming ports. The best of Alaska by ship, rail and lodge. Let us help you find the perfect Alaska adventure. Look below for a wonderful sampling of cruises as well as the many land and sea vacations available from Princess® to Alaska in 2011, and then call one of our Certified Alaska Cruise Experts at Alaska Cruise Tours Online ( 800.365.1445 ) today to plan the trip of a lifetime. Get the best deals on Alaska cruises and land & sea vacations when you book today!

          Princess Alaska Cruise Tours 2011: 10-16 Day Alaska Cruise Tours

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Alaska is the ultimate wilderness destination. More than 1,400 miles north to south and 2,400 miles east to west, it boasts a vast expanse of unspoiled wilderness that staggers the imagination. Trade freeways for forests and street shoes for hiking boots. Alaska's wide-open spaces are just what you have been missing. Her mountains, glaciers and wildlife are exactly what you need. Stand in awe before nature's spectacle in Alaska's great national parks and wildlife preserves. Here are a series of interesting articles to help you discover Alaska's great parks and destinations.

National Parks in Alaska


What's in a Name?


Alaska is Glacier Heaven


Wrangell-St. Elias Park

Exploring the famous Copper valley and Wrangell-St. Elias


A Tour of Fairbanks


Denali National Park


Chicago Tribune

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Denali Explorer

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Highlights

3-night land tour, before or after your

7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise

• 1 night at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge®

• 2 nights at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge®

• Natural History Tour in Denali National Park

• Direct-to-the-Wilderness® Rail Service

Optional activities to enhance your vacation

• Take a wilderness jet boat safari

• Catch the “Music of Denali” dinner show

at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

• Visit sled dog kennels

• Go Tundra mountain golfing

• Visit a rainforest wildlife sanctuary in Ketchikan

• Try your hand at sportfishing

• Go humpback whale watching

• Attend an authentic Alaskan

salmon bake

• Hike on a glacier

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On Your Own — Tours AAX/ABX

This itinerary is also available as an On Your Own option that does not include pre-scheduled

sightseeing activities or Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service. With more free time, you can tailor your vacation to your interests with an array of optional excursions.

 

Denali National Park
From the moment you step off the Alaska Railroad at the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, you'll be surrounded soaring snowcapped mountain peaks and endless wilderness teeming with amazing wildlife, from bear to moose, eagles, Dall sheep and more. This park defines the Alaskan experience so Princess Cruises includes it on every Alaska land and sea vacation. And you can see it up close on a variety of Optional Denali National Park Tours or explore the best of the region on optional land excursions.

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 Explorer – 10 nights

Tour AA3 – Land tour, after cruise (northbound)

Tour AB3 – Land tour, before cruise

(southbound shown below)


Day 1

Anchorage/Mt. McKinley

Arrive in Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, where you’ll depart via motorcoach for the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Along the way, you’ll travel the scenic George Parks Highway — an Alaska scenic byway. After arriving at the lodge, a drink and dinner beckons at the 20,320 Alaskan Bar & Grill.

Day 2

Mt. McKinley

You’ll be immersed in comfort and surrounded by some of Alaska’s most inspiring views — North America’s largest mountain is the star attraction — during a full day at our Mt. McKinley lodge. A selection of optional activities are available from backcountry wilderness adventures to nature walks.

Day 3

Mt. McKinley/Denali

After a restful evening at our Mt. McKinley lodge, you’ll be treated to yet another spectacular drive to Denali National Park and our Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. An afternoon Natural History Tour introduces you to the park’s flora and fauna.

Day 4

Denali/Whittier

Transfer to the rail station for a stunning train journey through some of Alaska’s most picturesque wilderness on the Denali Express.

Arriving in Whittier, you’ll board your ship for your voyage.

By Sea

Day 5

Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising)

Visit one of your voyage’s highlights — massive Hubbard Glacier.

Day 6

Glacier Bay National Park (scenic cruising)

In Glacier Bay, you’ll see glaciers, wildlife and dazzling scenery.

Day 7

Skagway

Skagway’s main street features colorful Gold Rush-era buildings.

Day 8

Juneau

The capital of Alaska is a quaint stop full of history and culture.

Day 9

Ketchikan

Fish for salmon, visit a totem park or shop along Creek Street.

Day 10

Inside Passage (scenic cruising)

Filled with wildlife and mountains, the Inside Passage is a wonder.

Day 11

Arrive Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Today your voyage ends in Vancouver, British Columbia


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Rates and Departure Dates                        Land Tour accommodations are all standard / non-smoking and are included in the price listed.

Cruise tour rates shown are per person for a single May or September departure. ( be sure to read the fine print below ) for an inside cabin based on double occupancy and do not include government fees and taxes. Ocean view, balcony, mini-suite and suite accommodations are priced higher. Prices vary by departure date. See available dates below. The further into the summer you go the higher the price, with July and August having the highest rates. Rates, Cabins Choices, Sailings and Cruise Tours are subject to availability at time of booking. This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Prices are subject to change based on availability. The price may go up or down depending upon how well the tour is selling. Princess adjusts prices according to market conditions , sometimes daily, so check with us about the latest prices and availability. 

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^Not every sailing, not every cruise tour departure is discounted. Call us to find out about your cruise or cruise tour selection. Bonus Extras such as shipboard credit, or reduced deposits, or free upgrades vary by departure and not every departure includes these bonus extras. Call us to find out if your departure includes these extra benefits.


Guest Comments

"Raye and Marty did a STELLAR job ( Our Group's Alaska Cruise ). Everything went so smooth and she even had pull with a higher authority as the weather was great and the seas were calm. She's an angel!  Nancy and I want to do another cruise ASAP. We had the time of life on this one.....Don. Cameracraftsmen of America  - Star Princess - 90 Guests Read More About It

"We came back from our Alaska cruise tour and we are very happy for your services. Our trip was wonderful. We had no problems at all. We are truly impressed with Princess. They are very organized so that everything runs very smoothly. Thanks again to you and your company."

 

"Our May18th Coral Princess Copper River Alaska Cruise tour was great! Thanks for all your help, especially for getting us that bump-out balcony starboard room. We had warm sunny days for almost the entire trip. The whole Alaska itinerary and our excursions were perfect for us. We had such a good cruise that we think it will be difficult to find another that we will enjoy as much as we did this one, but we decided to try anyway. Can you make some recommendations for us? Preferably something kind of adventurous. Thanks again."


John & Priscilla

John and Pricilla:

Juneau Glacier Trekking

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As  Alaska Cruise Tours Experts we not only have the largest selection of Alaska Cruise tours available, we've been there. We know how to show you the great wonders of this land. Our staff is ready to share their expertise with you. You can compare itineraries, ships and sailing dates from four major-brand cruise lines that have 96% off all Alaska Cruise Tours. So, if you want to see more, learn more and experience a more memorable side of Alaska, call us and ask all the questions, find out all the details.
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At Alaska Cruisetours Online, we specialize in Alaska cruising. We have the knowledge and expertise to answer all your questions so that your Alaska holiday is the best cruise vacation you have ever experienced. It is often said that Alaska is too big to see and experience in one lifetime, let alone a single vacation. All the more important to enlist the help of experts. The best of Alaska with knowledge and expert advice from people who've been there. At  Alaska Cruise Tours Online we  not only have the largest selection of Alaska Cruise tours available, we've been there. We know how to show you the great wonders of this land. Our people are experts in Alaskan activities and adventure.

So, whether you are landing on a glacier or kayaking across a tranquil bay surrounded by snow-capped peaks, you will find more of the Alaska you came to see. So, take advantage of our experience and know-how, beyond what is commonly available on the Internet. Read more About Us


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Choose Your Own Park Tour!

Only we offer Denali National Park with your choice of one of four exciting tours of the park. Which exciting National Park tour experience is for you!

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Experience Denali with Alaska Geographic
Natural History Tour
Tundra Wilderness Tour
Kantishna Experience

Activities & Adventure in Alaska

Take a look at our collection of articles about activities and adventures. Perhaps one of them may inspire you.

Alaska's Wild Kingdom

The Angling Experience of a Lifetime

Kenai Fishing

Fairbanks- Alaska's Golden Heart City

The Kenai Peninsula

Dog Sledding Lingo

Dog Sledding Tips

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four land & sea cruisetour options listed below:

Denali Explorer

Our most popular land and sea vacation option features multiple nights at Denali, exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service, overnights at Princess wilderness lodges and a 7-day cruise highlighted by a trip to Glacier Bay National Park.

On Your Own

Ideal for the independent traveler and our most affordable option. With no scheduled sightseeing activities, you’ll have the freedom to personalize your time at Denali with a wide range of optional excursions, or explore on your own.

Off the Beaten Path

These land and sea vacations 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.

Connoisseur

Enjoy our highest level of service on these deluxe escorted itineraries, with 5 to 8 nights on land exploring Denali, plus options to incredible destinations like Wrangell-St. Elias or the Kenai Peninsula. A tour director joins you on land and most meals are included.


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Youth & Teen Programs


Dining & Nightlife


Keeping In Touch


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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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Shot exclusively in high-definition on the Princess cruise tour program, this documentary will take you deep into the Alaska interior.

 


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