Alaska Off the Beaten Path: Cruise, Rail & Tour Experience (Jul 2024)

Your fare excludes:

Day 1: Upon arrival in Vancouver you will be transferred to the ship for embarkation. Set sail at 4pm.

Day 2: At Sea

Day 3: Ketchikan, Alaska - 6am to 2pm

Day 4: Juneau, Alaska - 8am to 9pm

Day 5: Skagway, Alaska - 7am to 8:30pm

Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising)

Day 7: College Fjord (Scenic Cruising)

Day 8: Disembark the ship in Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska and board a catamaran for a scenic journey to Valdez. Continue via motorcoach to the Copper River Wilderness Lodge.

D​ay 9: Enjoy a full day of leisure. Choose from many optional excursions that let you explore America's largest National Park - Wrangell-St. Elias. At day's end, you can drop-in to the Whistle Stop Bar & Grill for a burger and refreshing beverage.

D​ay 10: The Richardson and Parks Highway’s takes you through unparalleled scenery as you head toward Denali National Park. The Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is your home for the next two nights. Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali adventure. Or you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader.

D​ay 11: Start your morning with a quick stop at Fannie Q's saloon for a hearty buffet breakfast. Explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as Denali's "Big Five"; bears, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana River. Visit the Grizzly Burger to indulge in the Ernesto Burger, or grab a slice at Lynx Creek Pizza.

D​ay 12: This morning you'll travel by motorcoach to Denali State Park for one night at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Take in the sensational views of Denali and the Alaska Range with a glass of wine in the Great Room or on the expansive deck. Hear stories about climbing Denali in the Hudson Theater or roast a marshmallow at the fireside patio.

D​ay 13: Excel Sit and gaze at the majesty of "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse, designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters. Later this afternoon, transfer to Talkeetna for your Princess Rail journey to Anchorage. The evening is yours to get to know this unique city. Overnight at the Hotel Captain Cook.

D​ay 14: Your tour ends this morning in Anchorage.

Package prices for 06 July 2024 departure

• Inside from $3,803 pp twin share / $5,853 pp sole use*
• Oceanview from $5,043 pp twin share / $8,836 pp sole use*
• Balcony from $6,223 pp twin share / $11,196 pp sole use*
• M​ini suite from $6,683 pp twin share / $12,116 pp sole use*

Package prices for 20 July 2024 departure

• Inside from $4,119 pp twin share / $6,988 pp sole use*
• Oceanview from $5,133 pp twin share / $9,016 pp sole use*
• Balcony from $6,223 pp twin share / $11,196 pp sole use*
• M​ini suite from $6,683 pp twin share / $12,116 pp sole use*
• S​uite from $9,550 pp twin share / $17,850 pp sole use*

Please call our travel team on 1300 414 198 for more information.

Upgrade to Princess Plus (for just $65 pp/day) to enjoy:

• Wi-Fi (one device per guest)
• Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $22 each)
• Unlimited juice bar
• Premium Desserts (2 per day)
• Fitness Classes (2 per cruise)
• NEW 2 casual dining meals per guest
• NEW OceanNow delivery
• NEW Room service delivery
• Overall savings of over 60%!

*Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

S​apphire Princess Cruise Ship

As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa®.

• R​efurbished: March 2018
• Guest Cabins: 1,337
• Guest Capacity: 2,670
• Number of Decks: 18
• Tonnage: 115,875
• Length: 952 feet

C​opper River Wilderness Lodge: A dreamy Alaska lodge where the rivers meet and wilderness begins. Forged between two rivers and sitting on the edge of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park lies Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge®. Being so close to some of Alaska’s most abundant waterways and the largest national park in the United States, this unique Alaska lodge offers you unprecedented access to the untamed wilderness of the Great Land.

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge: Imagine a charming Alaska lodge settled near the heart of wilderness, wildlife and six million acres of untouched lands. Meet Denali Wilderness Lodge®, your ticket to exploration just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park – one of the world’s most incredible locations. With comfortable accommodations and a breathtaking location, the Denali lodge serves as the perfect home base for any adventure.

Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge: Situated within Denali State Park near the Chulitna River, the Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge® offers unparalleled views of Denali from the treehouse as well as the Great Room and expansive deck in the main lodge. Tour a working Alaska homestead and learn how the Great Land’s residents have become so self-sufficient

Suggested Flight Arrival Time:

No later than 2:30 p.m domestic / 2:00 p.m. international on embarkation day. Flights become available to be booked 300 days prior to departure. Travel at 60 can assist you with booking flights. Please call us on 1300 414 198 for more information.

What to Bring?

Clothing Suggestions:

Alaska is very casual both in the evenings, as well as the day. Casual, active sportswear is the best option, as you will likely be enjoying tours and activities outdoors. You'll want comfortable clothes and good walking shoes, and the ability to be layered for everything from sunny afternoons to chilly nights. As the weather can be unpredictable, a warm jacket is advisable.

Here is a brief listing of suggested items:

Daytime:

• Water repellent coat or jacket
• Rain hat
• Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
• Lightweight windbreaker
• Sweaters
• Pants or shorts

Evening:

• Warm coat (temperatures can get lower in the evening)
• Same attire as worn during the day - casual

Other Recommended Items

• Cameras
• Binoculars
• Travel alarm clock
• Insect repellent
• Collapsible umbrella
• Sunglasses

Coach Transportation

• Coach segments between all points tend to be shorter in duration than rail.
• Seating aboard the coaches is not assigned, but guests may be asked to rotate throughout each day to allow everyone access to the forward seats.
• Ample stops are made for photo and rest breaks.
• Coaches are equipped with restrooms.
• All sightseeing tours inside Denali National Park are operated by the National Park Service concessionaire. Sightseeing tours inside of Denali National Park use school buses.