THE ALASKAN EXPERIENCE cannot be captured
in one single image or moment. For our guests, the journey north is a
nonstop odyssey of glorious landscapes, majestic wildlife and exploration
of some of the most remarkable points on the planet. And with Princess
as your guide, you can count on seeing nothing but the best this amazing
land has to offer.
GLACIERS
Like frozen sentries standing guard along the glistening coastline,
these massive bodies of ice offer some of the most spectacular sights
and sounds you'll experience on your Alaskan adventure.
Regularly shedding enormous chunks of ice into
the sea, these wonders of nature can be found in pristine Glacier
Bay, along the wandering banks of College Fjord, and amid the cascading
waterfalls of Tracy Arm - all of which can be savored from the deck
of a Princess cruise ship.
NATIONAL
PARKS
When you consider that one-half of all U.S. national park land is
in Alaska, you begin to understand the scope and diversity of this
vast expanse. Stretching across a staggering 13.2 million acres,
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve may be the largest,
but its sister parks share in the beauty and wonder.
WILDLIFE While
we prefer our warm, comfortable cruise ships and lodges, Alaska's diverse
animal population finds the rugged conditions outdoors to be just right.
From the docile puffin to the majestic bald eagle, these fascinating creatures
pique our curiosity and delight with their grandeur
PORTS
OF CALL Nestled
among the glaciers and forests that surround Alaska's Coastline are diverse
communities steeped in culture and tradition. Each has its own story to
tell, from the Gold Rush days of Skagway to the modern art scene in Vancouver.
CRUISETOURS
offer the best of both worlds, combining
the seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with a three- to eight-night
stay on land. All you have to do is decide where you'd like to go. Choose
a Heart of Alaska cruisetour and venture to the center of this great land,
or go off the beaten track with one of our Wilderness tours - Copper River,
Kenai or Explorer. With so many cruisetours available, Princess is sure
to have an itinerary that's just right for you.
THE
MIDNIGHT SUN EXPRESS passes through some of Alaska's most spectacular
scenery, and you'll see it all from our roomy railcars, which feature
some of the largest domed windows ever built for a train. Savor fresh
Alaskan cuisine in the dining room or enjoy the view from one of our outdoor
viewing platforms.