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Princess has distinguished itself by sailing to more worldwide cruise destinations than any other major line. Offering more than 150 itineraries ranging from seven to 72 days, Princess sails to six continents and calls at nearly 260 ports around the world. Princess offers a total experience with more unique itineraries, affordable balconies, Personal Choice Dining, Big Ship Choice, Small Ship Feel and Princess service.

The readers of Travel Weekly Magazine voted Princess Cruises the Best Cruise Line in Alaska, marking the sixth such award for Princess in the past seven years. Princess Cruises recently became the recipient of the prestigious award for Best Luxury Line at the British Travel Awards in London, voted by frequent travelers throughout the UK. Princess also received the Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Art Shopping and Best Onboard Shopping from the readers of Porthole, a popular cruise enthusiast magazine.

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Alaska the last great frontier. From the majestic glaciers and breathtaking vistas to the abundant wildlife and historical sites, Alaska is an unforgettable adventure.

Exploring the great land Located 240 miles north of Anchorage, Denali National Park and Preserve is one of the most spectacular national parks in the United States. Highlighted by the magnificent Mt. McKinley, Denali is a vast, untouched wilderness home to a spectacular diversity of wildlife. Grab your camera and try to spot “The Big Five” — moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and grizzly bears — that call the park their home. With such an incredible array of activities, one of the best ways to enjoy all that Alaska has to offer is with a Princess cruise tour. Exceptional vacation packages, cruise tours combine our popular 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with a comprehensive land tour allowing you the opportunity to fully explore the majesty of Alaska with at least two nights in the Denali area at Princess wilderness lodges. While at Denali, you’ll have the opportunity to travel into the park on your choice of one of four guided tours. Take the Experience Denali with Alaska Geographic tour and you’ll observe the Denali ecosystem in an intimate, hands-on adventure which includes a short hike to the historic Savage River Camp. The Denali Natural History Tour is a terrific opportunity to learn the heritage and folklore of the land. A stop at a rustic, backcountry shelter and a screening of “Across Time and Tundra,” a fi lm depicting the development of Denali, are just a few of the highlights. Shutterbugs will enjoy a comprehensive, fully narrated tour, which goes deep into Denali by motor coach for unprecedented views of the animals in their natural habitats on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. And for true explorers, the Kantisha Experience takes you 91 miles to the end of the park road, visiting an old mining town along the way.
Princess Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service On select Princess cruise tours, you’ll spend more time at Denali with our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service, taking you from your ship to Denali in just one day. Enjoy awe-inspiring views in every direction, live in-depth, narration and delicious cuisine on the train as you head toward your destination one day earlier than other cruise lines, affording you more time to explore this stunning national park and its inhabitants. Alaska’s playground Whether your taste runs from the calm to the wild, Princess offers a host of optional excursions for you to explore Alaska. Bring your camera and fl oat along the Nenana River where you’ll glide by eagle’s nests, salmon streams and other wildlife habitats. Meet champion Iditarod musher Jeff King and his 75 friendly husky dogs on the Husky Homestead Tour. Learn what it takes to raise champion dogs and what life is really like on the grueling Iditarod trail. Take a high-flying adventure over breathtaking Mt. McKinley and the spectacular south face of the Alaska Range. This flightseeing experience culminates with an actual landing on spectacular Ruth Glacier! These are just a few of the exciting adventures available on your Alaska cruise tour to enhance your experience and make it unique to you!

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Discover Glacier Bay National Park, Mt. McKinley and Denali National Park on an unforgettable Alaska vacation with Princess. Choose from spectacular 7-14 day cruises, starting at just $549, plus a balcony stateroom for the price of an ocean view or immersive cruise tours starting at $999*

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Get the shot! Tips for photographing wildlife Capturing wildlife with your camera can be challenging. You never know when you might glimpse graceful whales from the deck of your ship — or encounter sheep or grizzly bears roaming Denali National Park. But one thing is for sure — they won’t wait patiently for you to set up your shot! Here are some simple guidelines to help you take the wildlife “home” with you:

1) Be ready! When a moose wanders into view you won’t have time to hunt for film. Always have your camera handy, with fresh batteries, fi lm or memory cards. Make sure you are familiar with your camera’s features beforehand — you won’t want to be fumbling for the right button at that crucial moment.

2) Use a telephoto lens. You want to get close to the action while staying a safe distance from the animal. You’ll also want the animal to take up as much of the frame as possible — you don’t want a picture where you have to “hunt” for the wolf in the frame.

3) Use a tripod. It can be especially tricky to keep your camera steady when shooting with a telephoto lens. A tripod — even a very simple one — will make a huge difference in keeping your photos crisp and clear.

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Princess Announces 2011 Alaska Cruise and Cruisetour Program
Six Ships to Offer Gulf of Alaska and Inside Passage Sailings
Cruisetour Choices Give Travelers Many Ways to Enjoy the Wilderness; Affordable Options Start at Just $299 for Three Days at Denali

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- Princess Cruises' 2011 Alaska program offers travelers a full range of cruise and cruisetour options whether they want to explore Denali in depth, plan independently, enjoy the attention of an expert guide, or venture off the beaten path. The season opens for sale May 13 with special rates that include adding three days at Denali to a cruise for just $299.

The 2011 lineup will offer passengers the company's hallmark Alaska experience, whether at sea on board amenity-filled ships or on land with Princess' signature wilderness lodges and exclusive Direct to the Wilderness program, where guests step right from their ship onto luxury railcars that transport them directly to the Denali area.

The season includes a total of 104 Alaska departures aboard six ships sailing on three itinerary options during the May to September season. The lineup includes Diamond Princess, Coral Princess, and Island Princess traveling on the line's popular "Voyage of the Glaciers" route through the scenic Gulf of Alaska; Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess sailing the Inside Passage from Seattle, and Sea Princess cruising on 10-day journeys from San Francisco.

The cruisetour program combines a seven-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" cruise with three to eight additional nights on land exploring Alaska's interior. For 2011, travelers can choose from four types of land and sea packages -- Denali Explorer, On Your Own, Off the Beaten Path and Connoisseur. All Princess cruisetours include the company's exclusive wilderness lodges, rail or motorcoach travel, plus the top two attractions in the state -- Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park, where visitors spend at least two nights exploring the wonders of this area.

"Our 2011 program retains all of the classic Princess signatures that make us the clear leader in Alaska, plus some new options," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. "And visiting the heart of Alaska has never been so affordable with three days at Denali beginning at just $299 more than a cruise alone."

Cruises -- Princess offers three itineraries to the majestic glaciers, historic towns and scenic waters of Alaska with sailings from seven to 10 days.

Voyage of the Glaciers -- The line's famed Gulf of Alaska route between Vancouver and Whittier (for Anchorage) features calls at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway with daylight cruising in Glacier Bay National Park and the 16 glaciers of College Fjord (or Hubbard Glacier on southbound sailings). Diamond Princess and Coral Princess sail on Saturdays and Island Princess offers new Wednesday departures for a total of 54 sailing choices between May 18 and September 17, 2011.

Inside Passage from Seattle -- Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess offer convenient weekend departures on seven-day roundtrip itineraries from Seattle along the scenic Inside Passage with calls at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, B.C. Passengers will enjoy dramatic glacier viewing in either Glacier Bay National Park (Golden Princess) or Tracy Arm (Sapphire Princess). The two ships will sail on 37 departures between May 14 and September 17, 2011.

Inside Passage from San Francisco -- Sea Princess again sails from the "City by the Bay" on 10-day roundtrip cruises. The ship offers 13 voyages from San Francisco featuring the scenery of Glacier Bay National Park or Tracy Arm, stops at Victoria and Juneau, plus two other calls in Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines, Sitka or Icy Strait Point. Departures sail between May 10 and September 7, 2011.

Cruisetours -- Princess cruisetours offer passengers a complete land and sea Alaska experience with vacations ranging from 10 to 15 nights. All cruisetour options include at least two nights in the Denali National Park area, stays at Princess' own riverside wilderness lodges, and a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers sailing including Glacier Bay National Park.

Denali Explorer -- Featuring multiple nights at the line's own Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and/or Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, these tours also offer the exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service between the Whittier cruise terminal and the dramatic Denali National Park area. Most also offer the opportunity to explore Fairbanks or Anchorage.

On Your Own -- A new option for independent-minded travelers, these tours offer a more affordable and flexible way to see the Heart of Alaska. Tours do not include any pre-planned excursions, giving travelers time to create their own experience.

Off the Beaten Path -- For those who want to explore Denali and beyond, these tours offer options to the Kenai Peninsula with stays at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with stays at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge. Passengers can even choose to venture to the state's far north into the Arctic Circle and Prudhoe Bay.

Connoisseur -- These cruisetour options offer the services of a professional tour director and additional time for passengers to experience the Great Land. Travelers can choose from more of these extended itineraries in 2011, with most meals and enhanced sightseeing options included as well.

Gulf of Alaska cruises and cruisetours for 2011. Launch Fares begin at $649 for seven-day voyages, and $948 for cruisetours.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through Alaska Cruisetours Online a professional travel agent, by calling 800.365.1445, or by visiting the company's website at www.alaskacruisetoursonline.com

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