COURTESY PRINCESS CRUISES: SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2023) –
#1 Cruise Line in Alaska Showcases Glaciers, Wildlife, Mountains, Fresh Alaska Seafood, Glacier Bay & Denali National Parks and Scenic Rail Travel
Now is the time to begin planning the journey of a lifetime to Alaska with the just lately introduced summer time 2024 season from Princess Cruises, the main cruise line within the Great Land. Whether mapping out a primary go to or a repeat trip as a result of Alaska is beckoning once more, 2024 cruises and cruisetours are actually on sale.
When visiting Alaska, company select Princess greater than every other cruise line to set their sights on untamed wilderness, majestic glaciers, close-up wildlife and Denali, the tallest mountain in North America (hiya picture alternatives!). And, Princess takes extra company to Glacier Bay National Park than every other cruise line. With seamless trip choices and personalised service on MedallionClass cruise ships, to wilderness lodges situated steps away from nationwide parks—decisions abound for all budgets, ages and desired locations to go to Alaska.
The 2024 season marks the fifty fifth anniversary for Princess Cruises crusing in Alaska and 7 ships are scheduled to depart from 4 handy dwelling ports, together with San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C., and Anchorage (Whittier). In addition, company can expertise extra of Alaska by combining the road’s signature “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruise itinerary with varied land tour choices, staying at unique Princess Wilderness Lodges.
“As the leading cruise line in Alaska, we deliver unforgettable vacations and we’re also the most recommended line by travel advisors to their trusted clients,” mentioned John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “We’re celebrating our 55th anniversary in 2024 cruising to this must-see destination, so whether it’s your first or fifth time visiting Alaska, we are ready to help guests make inspiring memories to last a lifetime.”
Highlights of the 2024 Alaska season embody:
Cruises
The Alaska 2024 season contains 158 departures on 14 distinctive itineraries with 17 locations, together with 5 glacier viewing experiences on seven ships.
The season options 86 visits to Glacier Bay National Park, together with most “Voyage of the Glaciers” itineraries between Anchorage (Whittier) and Vancouver, B.C., and plenty of Inside Passage voyages roundtrip from Seattle, San Francisco and Vancouver, B.C.
Three ships – Royal Princess, Sapphire Princess (departing Saturdays) and Grand Princess (departing Wednesdays) – sail the “Voyage of the Glaciers” itinerary that includes two glacier-viewing experiences on every cruise. In addition, northbound voyages embody a “More Ashore” late-night keep in Juneau.
Two ships – Discovery Princess (latest ship) and Majestic Princess – depart from Seattle on Saturdays and Sundays for seven-day “Inside Passage” cruises and embody “More Ashore” late-night stays in Juneau.
Crown Princess departs from San Francisco on 11-day “Inside Passage” cruises and provide company the distinctive alternative of crusing underneath the enduring Golden Gate Bridge.
Ruby Princess sails from Vancouver on seven-day “Inside Passage” cruises, with many departures together with crusing Glacier Bay National Park.
Cruisetours
For company trying to discover extra of Alaska, Princess affords a wide range of cruisetours combining a seven-day “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruise with an prolonged three to 10 nights on land, staying on the cruise line’s unique Princess Wilderness Lodges. All cruisetours embody a go to to Alaska’s top-two sights – Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park.
Cruisetours additionally provide the scenic alternative to expertise Princess’ “Direct-to-Wilderness” rail service, departing straight from the ship in Whittier all the best way to the Denali space for extra time within the wilderness.
Back by in style demand, the 17-night Ultimate Princess Connoisseur cruisetour, options two nights at every one of many 5 Princess Wilderness Lodges, on the doorsteps of legendary nationwide parks together with Kenai Fjords and Wrangell St. Elias and Denali National Park.
Award-Winning, Authentic Experiences Onboard, Ashore and On Land
Onboard and ashore, the award-winning “North to Alaska” enrichment program brings collectively native personalities, tradition and Alaska seafood to immerse company within the historical past and traditions of the Great Land. Highlights embody:
Puppies within the Piazza (Skagway) – company rise up shut and private with sled canine puppies.
“Wild for Alaska Seafood” – industry-first, location-based seafood initiative in partnership with three fisheries with a dedication to environmentally accountable practices, making them a number of the most sustainable fisheries on the planet. Guests can choose from 30 Alaska seafood dishes with featured objects each evening in all primary eating rooms, serving forms of salmon, cod, halibut, Dungeness crab wild spot prawns and razor clams.
Exclusive Treehouse – Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge encompasses a rustic treehouse on the property, featured on Treehouse Masters, the place company can discover and catch a glimpse of Denali.
Top shore excursions embody flightseeing and touchdown on glaciers, musher’s camp and dog-sledding expertise, whale watching, discovering glaciers by helicopter, fishing with the chance to “Cook My Catch” onboard or on the lodges and a distant wildlife and brown bear search.
Onboard Jr. Ranger Program for youth and Glacier Bay Park Rangers and Naturalists to supply colourful commentary to carry scenic magnificence to life.
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