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Inside Passage (Roundtrip San Francisco)

Sail the scenic Inside Passage
Discover Alaska's rich Native heritage
Enjoy the comforts of the Ruby Princess

$1,924 pp twin share

10 nights

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Ruby Princess®

San Francisco, California

Ketchikan, Alaska

Juneau, Alaska

Skagway, Alaska

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Inside Passage (Roundtrip San Francisco) — Itinerary Map

Cruise Snapshot

10 Nights

Discover the natural wonders of Alaska's Inside Passage on a 10-night roundtrip cruise from San Francisco aboard the Ruby Princess

Explore the historic towns of Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway
Marvel at the breathtaking glaciers and stunning mountain vistas
Experience the MedallionClass® service and Broadway-style entertainment

Trip Details

Departs: 20 May 2028
Returns: 30 May 2028
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Operator: Princess Cruises

10-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise from San Francisco, California to San Francisco, California aboard Ruby Princess

$1,924

pp twin share

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Refundable until 90 days before departure. No pressure.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

20 May 2028

Returns

30 May 2028

Duration

10 nights

From pp twin share

$1,924 pp

20 May 2028 - 30 May 2028
from $1,924.43 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

Interior from $1,924.43 pp twin share
Balcony from $3,064.43 pp twin share
Mini-Suite from $3,979.43 pp twin share
Suite from $6,979.43 pp twin share

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
San Francisco, California
Departs 03:00 pm.
Cable cars, the Golden Gate rising from the fog - welcome to San Francisco, arguably the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the United States. San Francisco has it all: a colorful history, superb restaurants, sophisticated museums, world-class shopping, and that elusive air of romance and abandon that's part of the tang of the city.
2
At Sea
3
At Sea
4
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town. In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city. Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sport-fishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.
5
Juneau, Alaska
Arrives 10:00 am, departs 09:15 pm.
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans." From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government. Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles. Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.
6
Skagway, Alaska
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 08:30 pm.
Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest. Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail. The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome. Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.
Day 7
Arrives 05:00 am, departs 09:00 am.
8
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 02:00 pm.
Historic Prince Rupert captivates both mind and heart with its maritime history and awe-inspiring scenery. Located near the Alaska panhandle, Prince Rupert was established in 1910 as the intersection of commerce and trade for First Nations people and continued to develop as a town when selected as the western terminus for the Grand Turk Pacific Railway. Nestled within a temperate rainforest, it experiences 220 days of rain each year, earning it the poetic nickname "The City of Rainbows." But from within the raindrops, Prince Rupert shines with heritage charms best seen in its Kwinitsa Railway Station Museum, The Museum of Northern British Columbia and the historic North Pacific Cannery compound. Its stunning vistas captured in flight from the window of a seaplane adventure amaze travelers. Abundant wildlife can be observed on land at the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. And seen from the deck of a wildlife cruise on the chilly waters, breeching humpback whales and soaring eagles inspire. Hike through the Butze Rainforest or the Exchamsiks River Provincial Park, then end the day with a stroll among the colorful gift shops stopping in a charming bistro to sample the freshest catch of the day.
9
At Sea
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At Sea
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San Francisco, California
Arrives 07:00 am.
Cable cars, the Golden Gate rising from the fog - welcome to San Francisco, arguably the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the United States. San Francisco has it all: a colorful history, superb restaurants, sophisticated museums, world-class shopping, and that elusive air of romance and abandon that's part of the tang of the city.