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Princess Cruises Alaska 2012
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TOP STORY: Hidden Gems of Alaska
by Raye & Marty Trencher
Cruise Traveler Magazine
Forget old standbys
and go off the beaten path. Spruce up your Alaska itinerary by
thinking outside the box and explore these secret treasures.
Up north in Alaska there's a land without fences.
Animals outnumber people, sunlight shines at midnight and
nature reigns. Life is different.
This northern frontier still
boasts pristine landscapes, majestic wildlife and a
coastline that is one of the most enthralling waterways in
the world.
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Beyond Alaska's
fortress-like glacier walls lie scenic ports of call, treasured
national parks, and abundant wildlife. And, with more than 1,400
miles north to south and 2,400 miles east to west, it's truly, a
land of epic proportions.
Alaska Cruises: Ice Age Glaciers
The glaciers of College Fjord, Tracy Arm Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and
Glacier Bay National Park offer some of the most spectacular sights
and sounds you'll experience on your Alaskan cruise vacation.
Alaska Cruises: Abundant Wildlife
Whales, sea lions, otters, eagles, bears and an incredible diversity
of seabirds can appear seemingly from out of the blue. And an
onboard naturalist is always on hand during our cruises to offer
insights into each new animal sighting.
Alaska Cruises: National Parks
Once you realize that an impressive one-half of all U.S. National
Park land is located in Alaska, only then you can begin to
understand the scope of this vast expanse.
Onboard an Alaska Cruise Vacation
The difference between seeing Alaska and understanding Alaska is
what Princess Cruises brings to life on your Alaska cruise vacation.
Our onboard enrichment programs introduce the real Alaska for a
personalized perspective of America's last frontier.
Alaska Cruises: Princess rail service
Princess Rail Service takes you through some of Alaska's most
spectacular scenery along the route of the famed Alaska Railroad.
Princess rail service
travels through some of Alaska's most spectacular
scenery. Enjoy our exclusive Denali Express and McKinley
Express service, both, which take you directly from your
cruise ship to a Princess wilderness lodge. So you can
enjoy more of your time at Denali National Park and less
time en route.
Breathtaking Alaska Scenery
Wrap-around glass domed ceilings
ensure unobstructed views of
Alaska's spectacular scenery
while you relax and enjoy the
food and beverage service and
informative commentary provided
by our onboard rail guides.
Featuring glass-domed railcars,
onboard narration and delicious
snacks and beverages, this
Princess Cruises exclusive gets
you to the Alaska wilderness
faster for more time exploring
the Great Land.
Princess Cruises Exclusive
Open-air viewing platforms allow
you to step outdoors for the
perfect snapshot or breath of
fresh air. Dining choices
include an elegant dining salon
with picture windows and a menu
of tasty Alaskan specialties or
a club car serving delicious
snacks and beverages in a more
casual setting. Add reserved
seating, plenty of legroom and
friendly, attentive service and
the number one choice for an
Alaska cruisetour is Princess
Cruises.
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Alaska Cruises: Princess Wilderness Lodges
Conveniently located near top attractions across the
state, our deluxe lodges feature the same
exceptional service you’ll find aboard our cruise
ships. Located in riverside settings at Denali,
Copper River, Mt. McKinley, Fairbanks and Kenai.
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Alaska Cruises: Denali
Princess Wilderness Lodge
Nestled in a prime location
near the entrance to Denali National Park, this gorgeous
lodge is the perfect starting point for your wilderness
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Alaska Cruises: Copper River
Princess Wilderness Lodge
On a bluff overlooking the
largest national park, this lodge has a wall of windows
featuring dramatic views of Wrangell-St. Elias. |
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Alaska Cruises: Mt. McKinley
Princess Wilderness Lodge
North America's tallest
mountain provides a stunning backdrop to the picture-perfect
setting for this wilderness retreat just south of Denali
National Park. |
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Alaska Cruises: Kenai Princess
Wilderness Lodge
Top-notch salmon fishing is
only steps away from this well-appointed lodge set in the
mountains overlooking the beautiful Kenai River. |
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Princess Cruises Alaska 2012
- Hidden Gems
Alaska Cruisetours: Off the Beaten
Path
Everything Denali, plus Kenai, Wrangell-St Elias or the Arctic.
Set out for destinations such as “Alaska’s Playground,” the Kenai
Peninsula, Wrangell-St Elias National Park or even cross the Arctic
Circle with a visit to remote Prudhoe Bay. These tours include 6 to
8 nights in the Alaskan interior, with at least two nights in the
Denali area, plus scenic rail travel through the Alaska wilderness
and a 7-day cruise that offers two spectacular glacier-viewing
opportunities.
And your Alaska cruisetour will
include an official Denali National Park tour, operated solely by
the National Park Service. Princess also offers an array of optional
land excursions, allowing you to experience the area in every way
imaginable, from river rafting and wildlife viewing to flightseeing,
fishing and more.
Hidden Gems Highlights of Off the Beaten Path
Land & Sea Vacations
Denali National Park
Breathtaking vistas, spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities and
the venerable Mt. McKinley, North American’s tallest peak, explain
why this is one of Alaska’s most popular attractions. And you’ll
enjoy it while staying at our two comfortable Princess wilderness
lodges in the area.
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.
Alaska Cruises: Kenai Fjords
National Park
Known as “Alaska’s Playground,” the Kenai Peninsula in south central
Alaska is rich with native flora, fauna and gorgeous ice -sculpted
landscapes and fjords. It’s famous for its great sports fishing,
river-rafting and more.
Filled with rugged
capes, sea arches and ice caves, magnificent
Kenai Fjords is the kind of place that stirs the
souls of artists, including some filmmakers,
whose otherworldly sets are no doubt inspired by
locations like this. Indeed, if you were in
search of Superman's Fortress of Solitude, this
would be a good place to start.
Set on the jagged
southern end of the Kenai Peninsula south of
Anchorage, the ice-sculpted land known as
"Alaska's playground" just begs to be
explored—and Princess Cruises provides a variety
of ways to do it
Alaska Cruises: Wrangell-St.
Elias National Park
Spectacular vistas and magnificent mountain ranges, winding rivers,
glaciers and miles upon miles of forest define Wrangell-St. Elias,
the nation’s largest national park.
With its grand
vistas and boundless landscapes, Alaska’s
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park exceeds even
the most imaginative expectations because of its
distinction as being the nation's largest.
Stretching along
the Canadian border in scenic south central
Alaska, this robust land is quilted with
wandering rivers, lakes, glaciers and some of
the most dramatic mountain ranges to be found in
North America. In fact, nine of the 16 highest
peaks in the country are here, including the
park's namesakes: Mount St. Elias and Mount
Wrangell — the latter an active volcano that
last erupted in 1911.
Alaska Cruises: Princess Rail
Service
Princess Rail Service takes you through some of Alaska's most
spectacular scenery along the route of the famed Alaska Railroad.
Princess Wilderness Lodges
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.
Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
Welcoming frontier towns, diverse marine wildlife and dazzling
Glacier Bay National Park highlight your cruise. Plus, National Park
Rangers, an Iditarod champion, Alaskan storyteller and our Signature
Alaskan Cuisine give you a true sense of how special this place
really is.
Fairbanks
The “Golden Heart City” offers frontier-style hospitality and Gold
Rush history deep in the heart of Alaska’s interior.
Anchorage
You’ll find a city that’s modern yet rich in Native Alaskan heritage
– and the untamed wilderness is just minutes from downtown.
Optional Excursions
The sky’s the limit with hundreds of optional excursions to choose
from. Take a zip-line adventure, go river rafting, horseback riding
or flight seeing. Visit a native village, unwind on a scenic nature
walk and much more.
Here are our
choices for "Hidden Gems of Alaska " for 2012
Click on the tour name and number for
more information.
Off the Beaten Path – Tour NA7
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Coral Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 14 , May 28 , Jun 11 , Jun 25 , Jul 9 , Jul 23 , Aug 6 ,
Aug 20 , Sep 3
Off the Beaten Path – Tour OB7
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Sapphire Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 19 , Jun 2 , Jun 16 , Jun 30 , Jul 14 , Jul 28 , Aug 11 ,
Aug 25 , Sep 8
Off the Beaten Path – Tour MA6
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Sapphire Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 19 , Jun 2 , Jun 16 , Jun 30 , Jul 14 , Jul 28 , Aug 11 ,
Aug 25 , Sep 8
Off the Beaten Path – Tour OA7
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Sapphire Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 19 , Jun 2 , Jun 16 , Jun 30 , Jul 14 , Jul 28 , Aug 11 ,
Aug 25 , Sep 8
Off the Beaten Path – Tour MB6
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Sapphire Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 20 , Jun 3 , Jun 17 , Jul 1 , Jul 15 , Jul 29 , Aug 12 ,
Aug 26 , Sep 9
Off the Beaten Path – Tour OB7
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Island Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 23 , Jun 6 , Jun 20 , Jul 4 , Jul 18 , Aug 1 , Aug 15 ,
Aug 29
Off the Beaten Path – Tour MA6
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Island Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 23 , Jun 6 , Jun 20 , Jul 4 , Jul 18 , Aug 1 , Aug 15 ,
Aug 29
Off the Beaten Path – Tour NA7
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Island Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 23 , Jun 6 , Jun 20 , Jul 4 , Jul 18 , Aug 1 , Aug 15 ,
Aug 29
Off the Beaten Path – Tour MB6
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Island Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 24 , Jun 7 , Jun 21 , Jul 5 , Jul 19 , Aug 2 , Aug 16 ,
Aug 30
Off the Beaten Path – Tour NB7
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Diamond Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 26 , Jun 9 , Jun 23 , Jul 7 , Jul 21 , Aug 4 , Aug 18 ,
Sep 1
Off the Beaten Path – Tour OB7
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Diamond Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 26 , Jun 9 , Jun 23 , Jul 7 , Jul 21 , Aug 4 , Aug 18 ,
Sep 1
Off the Beaten Path – Tour MA6
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Diamond Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 26 , Jun 9 , Jun 23 , Jul 7 , Jul 21 , Aug 4 , Aug 18 ,
Sep 1
Off the Beaten Path – Tour NA7
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Diamond Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 26 , Jun 9 , Jun 23 , Jul 7 , Jul 21 , Aug 4 , Aug 18 ,
Sep 1
Off the Beaten Path – Tour OA7
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Diamond Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 26 , Jun 9 , Jun 23 , Jul 7 , Jul 21 , Aug 4 , Aug 18 ,
Sep 1
Off the Beaten Path – Tour MB6
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Diamond Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 27 , Jun 10 , Jun 24 , Jul 8 , Jul 22 , Aug 5 , Aug 19 ,
Sep 2
Off the Beaten Path – Tour NB7
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Coral Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 14 (7 cruise, 7 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 28 , Jun 11 , Jun 25 , Jul 9 , Jul 23 , Aug 6 , Aug 20 ,
Sep 3
Off the Beaten Path – Tour MA6
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Coral Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 28 , Jun 11 , Jun 25 , Jul 9 , Jul 23 , Aug 6 , Aug 20 ,
Sep 3
Off the Beaten Path – Tour PA8
Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour
Ship: Coral Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Number of Days: 15 (7 cruise, 8 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 28 , Jun 11 , Jun 25 , Jul 9 , Jul 23 , Aug 6 , Aug 20 ,
Sep 3
Off the Beaten Path – Tour MB6
Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise
Ship: Coral Princess
Voyage Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Number of Days: 13 (7 cruise, 6 tour)
Embarkation Date(s):
2012: May 29 , Jun 12 , Jun 26 , Jul 10 , Jul 24 , Aug 7 , Aug 21 ,
Sep 4
So, the next time you feel like
“something different,” remember these Alaska hidden gems and use
them as your inspiration in planning an Alaskan cruise vacation.
Coming up with new and exciting vacation ideas can be a challenge,
but these one-of-a-kind getaways can make Alaska cruise vacation
memories, last a lifetime.
See you in Alaska this Summer...
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Princess Cruise Ships
That Sail In Alaska
Golden Princess sails round-trip
Seattle 7 Night Inside Passage cruises every week May 2012 to
September 2012.
Star Princess is sailing round-trip Seattle 7 Night Inside Passage
cruises in May 2012 to September 2012.
Coral Princess,
Sapphire Princess,
Diamond Princess, and
Island Princess sail from Vancouver ( Northbound ) and Whittier (
southbound) doing 7 Night Voyage of the Glaciers cruises
May 2012 to September 2012.
Sea Princess sails out of San Francisco on 10 Night Inside Passage
cruises May 2011 to September 2011.
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