The Alaska Experience

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The

Alaska

Experience

The Alaskan experience is as rustic and romantic as you've ever imagined: vast, untouched stretches of land, teeming with natural wonders and beauty; sparkling glaciers calving mountainous chunks into the icy waters; a delicate flower blooming at the edge of a roaring gorge.

This is a land you must explore to appreciate, and there's no better way to explore Alaska than on a Cruisetour. Cruisetours offer you the best of both worlds: a spectacular cruise along the coast of Canada and Alaska combined with a 100-percent-escorted tour into the breathtaking Alaskan interior.

This is Alaska as you've always dreamed of experiencing it -- all the rugged grandeur, natural wonders, history and culture -- along with the attentive service, exquisite cuisine and grand style for which Cruises are known.

Inside the Anchorage airport terminal, you easily spot your Cruisetour Director. She looks professional and approachable, so you don't hesitate to walk up and introduce yourself. She's been expecting you. It seems as if she already knows you. You wait a moment while the other guests assemble.

As you walk through the airport, you chat with the other guests, while your Cruisetour Director answers questions about the climate, local culture, the recent weather and the journey ahead.

You chose a Cruisetour that takes you into the rugged Alaskan interior first, so instead of going to the ship, your evening's accommodations are an elegant downtown hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of Anchorage's thriving downtown excitement, and you soon sample the shops, then dine on uniquely Alaskan cuisine at a local eatery.

Later you join a few fellow travelers, sharing stories of past travels and your anticipation of the Cruisetour to come.

Alaskan Lodges are the perfect keeping with the natural beauty of the majestic Mt. McKinley. Natural woodwork, immense windows and the signature stone fireplaces make you feel in harmony with the wilderness all around you -- yet you are surrounded by the luxurious amenities of a great hotel.

All of the cruise lines land-based lodgings are carefully selected with you in mind. Throughout your wilderness journey, rooms have been reserved for you at resort lodges, hotels and charming, rustic cottages. And you can rest assured knowing that all the accommodations on the mainland portion of your Cruisetour are held to the highest standards.

Alaskan Lodges perfectly captures the grand style in the wilds of Alaska. As with the rest of your cruise experience, every detail has been taken care of and every expectation has been exceeded.

Here's a description of Celebrity and Royal Caribbean's traincars. Princess has similar services ( see note below ).

The designers didn't miss a thing. You stretch out in the plush seat, slip your personal headphones on and choose a digital music selection. The car is immaculate, smoke-free and features dome-level seating for the physically challenged. And if you've made friends already, you can rotate your pair of seats 180 degrees and enjoy each other's company.

The train pulls out of the station while an expert tour guide describes the passing scenery. She offers information on everything from the natural forces that shaped this wondrous land to the animals that make it their home.

You move to the open-air observation platform, scanning the countryside for the grizzlies that live here. Back inside, you are escorted to the bistro-style restaurant and seated at a well-appointed, window-view table, where you enjoy breakfast without missing a single magical view.

With so much to do and see, the morning trip passes by quickly. Before you know it, the train rolls into Talkeetna, the town that acts as a base camp for many Mt. McKinley climbers. 

Princess  Exclusives
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, fine china and a menu of delectable entrees prepared to your order or a bistro car serving delicious snacks and beverages in a more casual setting. Add reserved seating, plenty of legroom and friendly, attentive service and the choice is clear.

Breathtaking  Scenery
Wrap-around glass domed ceilings ensure unobstructed views of Alaska's spectacular scenery while you relax and enjoy the full beverage service and informative commentary provided by our on-board Hosts.

Two new rail services allow you more time at Denali exclusively from Princess.

Denali Express
Direct to Denali. Travel between Whittier and the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.

McKinley Express
Direct to McKinley.

Travel between Whittier and Talkeetna, then by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

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