In 2012 Princess Cruises will offer seven ships to choose from. The Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess, Coral Princess and Island Princess will offer 7 night one-way Vancouver to Whittier/Anchorage cruises. The Golden Princess and Star Princess will offer 7 night roundtrip Seattle cruises. The Sea Princess will offer 10 nights roundtrip San Francisco cruises.
In Alaska there are places so unique and rare, their natural beauty is everlasting. Glacier Bay National Park is such a place and only Princess Cruises features this area on virtually every 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, which sail one-way between Vancouver and Whittier. This is our most popular itinerary which also includes the alluring Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan plus 16 dramatic glaciers while cruising College Fjord in pristine Prince William Sound.
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View Princess Cruises Alaska Cruises for 2012:
7 Day Alaska Cruises Roundtrip Seattle on Star Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises Roundtrip Seattle on Golden Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises One-Way Vancouver to Anchorage on Diamond Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises One-Way Vancouver to Anchorage on Sapphire Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises One-Way Vancouver to Anchorage on Coral Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises One-Way Vancouver to Anchorage on Island Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises One-Way Anchorage to Vancouver on Diamond Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises One-Way Anchorage to Vancouver on Sapphire Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises One-Way Anchorage to Vancouver on Coral Princess
7 Day Alaska Cruises One-Way Anchorage to Vancouver on Island Princess
10 to 16 Day Alaska Cruisetour Packages
"Best Cruise Line in Alaska" Award - 5 times running!
By Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards
Seven Ships To Choose From in Alaska for 2012
A Princess Cruises ship is more than your home away from home - it's a floating retreat filled with entertaining, engaging options for enjoying each and every hour. Choose to settle in on a deck lounge by our sparkling freshwater pools, or fill your schedule with wonderful activities. Best of all, how you spend your day is up to no one but you.
An Affordable Balcony Staterooms
What coule be better than your own personal balcony from which to sit back and watch the world pass by? Princess pioneered the affordable balcony, and you'll find an array of these enticing staterooms on every ship in Alaska.
Alaska Cruisetour Packages with Princess Cruises
Glacier
Bay and Denali National Parks: Only Princess Cruises
includes both of Alaska's inspiring and monumental attractions on
virtually every Gulf of Alaska Cruisetour.
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Wilderness Lodges: Only Princess Cruises has built five
magnificent riverside lodges showcasing the unspoiled natural beauty
of the real Alaskan wilderness. Enjoy spectacular views and optional
activities - plus renowned Princess service and style.
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Rail Service: Rail buffs and nature lovers come from all over the world to travel the celebrated Alaska Railroad corridor. Princess include this quintessential journey on each their cruisetour vacation to enhance your visit to Alaska.
Direct To The Wilderness: Princess signature rail service is now offered direct from Whittier to Denali, all in one day! They match stunning scenery with spacious glass-domed railcars. Offered only by Princess, this rail connection provides at least two nights in Denali in a Princess wilderness lodge.
Princess Service
Our credo is Courtesy, Respect, Unfailing In Service Excellence-C.R.U.I.S.E. From your stateroom steward who warmly greets you by name, to your evening waiter who remembers your favorite dish, Princess service is simply unparalleled.
Onboard Activities
Every day is a blank slate on a Princess cruise. There are so many things to do, from taking a yoga class to participating in an art auction. But, the most thrilling activity of all may be total inactivity - the chance to do absolutely nothing whatsoever for as long as you want.
There are plenty of health and fitness options onboard. You might take Pilates, swim laps, or hit the gym. For those who love to learn, there's the Princess ScholarShip@Sea program with lectures on Italian cooking, digital travel photography, pottery and more.
If you need a little retail therapy, you can shop in one of out duty-free boutiques. And for those days when you're in dire need of downtime, you can retreat to the Lotus Spa for a soothing facial or massage. Exclusively on Princess, this world-class spa is the perfect place to relax your mind and body.
What are you in the mood for today?
Imagine days filled with enrichment courses, lectures, art auctions, shopping and activities, and nights that unfold with enticing options ranging from lavish musicals to movies by the pool. On a Princess ship, you'll be able to choose from all this and much more.
- Movies Under the Stars
A Princess original - enjoy feature films, concerts, sporting events and other entertainment on a giant screen poolside with a drink and a complimentary bag of popcorn.
- The Lotus Spa
Have a massage, facial or other treatment at our relaxing spa, or get a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center.
- Princess ScholarShip@Sea
Attend courses ranging from scrapbooking, ceramics and cooking to wine tasting, ship navigation and art history.
- Musical productions
Head to the Princess Theater for an extravagant musical production, performances by comedians and magicians and much more.
- Bars and Lounges
Live music and other entertainment can be found each evening in bars and lounges throughout the ship.
- Casino
Games of chance worthy of Las Vegas beckon in the Princess Casino, including blackjack, roulette, craps and, of course, slot machines.
The Sanctuary
Leave stress at the door when you enter The Sanctuary, our blissful signature haven just for adults. Enjoy a soothing massage, recline in a lounge chair with headphones and let our Serenity Stewards serve you spa fare and refreshing fruit drinks.
Thrilling
Alaskan Tales: Libby Riddles joins every Princess cruise
in Juneau to share her exciting adventures as the first women to win
the Iditarod sled dog race. An Alaskan storyteller spins tales and
recites the poetry of Robert W. Service during the rollicking presentation
onboard in Skagway. And a special orientation aboard ship in Ketchikan
introduces the magnificent Tongass National Forest .
Alaskan
Experts: National park rangers come aboard in Glacier
Bay and onboard naturalists sail with you from beginning to end. These
highly trained experts share their love of Alaska , pointing out wildlife
and making history and culture a fascinating complement to your cruise.
Alaska
Cruise Companion: Princess commissioned award-winning
author Joe Upton to create a book and map set keyed to a mile-marker
system that follows your cruise or cruisetour route. Packed with photography,
it's a great way to follow along when cruising Alaska.
Onboard Dining
Whether you feel like a multi-course meal in a formal fining room or hand-tossed Naples-style pizza by the pool, Princess Cruises obliges your every mood. From elegant specialty restaurants to themed buffets on deck, the variety of venuces and dining options is certainto satisfy no matter the time of day.
- Anytime Dining
Choose your dining style whether you prefer to dine alone of with new-found friends, between 5:30pm and 10pm. You'll enjoy the excellent service Princess is known for, and have a more flexible dining experience.
- Traditional Dining
Have dinner with your friends and family at the same time each night, either 6:15pm or 8:30pm. Traditional Fixed Seating offers award-winning Princess cuisine and attentive service provided by the same waiter throughout your cruise.
Freshly grilled burgers, a 24-hour buffet, panins at the International Cafe, wine and sushi at Vines - a selection of casual options abound on each ship.
Our renowned Italian restaurant presents a fabulous dinner that will transport you to Italy, served in a procession of authentic courses.
Another of our popular specialty restaurants, Crown Grill offers steaks and seafood cooked to your liking in a polished, sophisticated ambience.
Princess Fun Zone - Grown-ups Not Required
With Princess Cruises, young kids and teens have their own kind of fun and their own place to hang out. Our youth and teen centers are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to splash pools, ping-pong tables, jukeboxes and game tables. Princess Pelicans (ages 3-7), Princess Pirateers (ages 8-12) and Off Limits (ages 13-17) will keep your kids busy while you have that romantic dinner for two or just need a little spa time.
Princess Access
A Princess cruise is a complete escape for all passengers, including those with disabilities. Every Princess ship has a wheelchair accessible staterooms, All in One Kits including TTY, Assistive Listening Devices and Braille signage. We also welcome service animals. Visit our website, call a Princess cruise consultant or ask your travel agent for complete information on facilities and services. And don't hesitate to tell us how we can make your Princess cruise more accessible for you.
