Alaska Off the Beaten Path: Cruise, Rail & Tour Experience (May 2025)
Go deeper into Alaska on this sensational 15 night journey taking you off the beaten path giving you the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in all things Alaska!
On this cruise/tour you'll visit Denali National Park, home to the famous Alaskan Big Five — grizzly bears, moose, wolves, Dall sheep and caribou. With only one park road, nature exists as it has for thousands of years, and your visit offers a glimpse into an era that most can’t imagine, even in their wildest dreams.
You will also have the opportunity to experience Kenai Fjords National Park — one of the most accessible ways to experience the wilderness. The Harding Ice-field includes forty glaciers which carved the fjords and continue to feed into the ocean. With forests, glaciers, mountains and rivers within this Alaska national park, it is the perfect place to experience the Great Land all at once.
Combining these National Parks, a 7 night cruise and a once-in-a-lifetime rail journey, this holiday will be one you'll never forget!
- Coach Transfer Vancouver Airport to cruise terminal*
- 7-night cruise onboard the Coral Princess
- Medallion Class experience
- All meals onboard the ship
- Select Beverages onboard the ship (Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non-Specialty Coffee)
- 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Copper River Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Denali Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Anchorage
- Alaska rail journey
- Natural History Tour
*Airport transfers are only available for flights connecting directly with the cruise on day 1.
Your fare excludes:
- Travel insurance & airfares
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 travel by motorcoach to the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 2-night retreat.
Day 9: A full day in the beauty of the Kenai Peninsula awaits you. Perhaps you'll explore Kenai Fjords National Park, spend the afternoon river rafting or go fishing. Later, return to your bungalow-style room with its wood-burning stove and sun porch for an evening of pure relaxation.
Day 10: This morning, a spectacular motorcoach journey awaits. You'll travel along the Kenai Peninsula to Anchorage and onto Copper River. Our Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge welcomes you with incredible views of Mt. Drum, Mt. Wrangell and Mt. Blackburn.
Day 11: Enjoy a full day of leisure. Choose from many optional excursions that let you explore America's largest National Park - Wrangell-St. Elias. Step outside to stroll along the Klutina Lake Trail or explore the Copper River Valley - rich in Native Alaskan culture and famous for its legendary red salmon.
Day 12: Travel via the Richardson and Parks Highways 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.
Day 13: 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.
Day 14: Between our two Denali lodges is some of Alaska's most beautiful scenery. Sightsee by Princess Rail to Talkeetna and then motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 1-night retreat. 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. Hear stories about climbing Denali in the Hudson Theater or roast a marshmallow at the fireside patio.
Day 15: Take in final views of the mountains, perhaps over a leisurely cup of coffee, before you transfer via motorcoach to Anchorage. This is Alaska's most cosmopolitan city, so get out and explore the shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. Overnight Hotel Captain Cook.
Day 16: Your tour ends in Anchorage, but your memories of this trip will last a lifetime!
Package prices departing from Vancouver 14 May, arriving in Anchorage 29 May 2025
- Inside from $4,793 pp twin share / $8,066 pp sole use*
- Oceanview from $4,986 pp twin share / $8,452 pp sole use*
- Balcony from $5,804 pp twin share / $10,088 pp sole use*
- Mini suite from $6,460 pp twin share / $11,400 pp sole use*
- Suite from $8,293 pp twin share / $15,066 pp sole use*
Please call our travel team on 1300 414 198 for more information. We can assist with flights and accommodation, fly with Air Canada from $2,600 return, call now to get an up to date price.
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.
Coral Princess Cruise Ship
Coral Princess, with more than 700 balcony staterooms, was custom built to navigate the historic Panama Canal. Be sure to try the Bayou Café and Steakhouse, which features New Orleans-inspired Cajun and Creole cuisine, join friends for cocktails and Movies Under the Stars® by the pool or try some decadent treats at the International Café.
- Refurbished: January 2019
- Guest Cabins: 1,000
- Guest Capacity: 2,000
- Number of Decks: 16
- Tonnage: 91,627
- Length: 965 feet
Kenai Wilderness Lodge: There’s a reason why this unique Alaska lodge was named one of the “Top 12 Resorts in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest” by Conde Nast Traveler readers. The Kenai Wilderness Lodge® offers direct access to Alaska’s playground — also known as the Kenai Peninsula. Sail past glaciers and fish for wild salmon. Then, return to the coziness of your Alaska wilderness lodge after a day full of adventure.
Copper 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
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.