Wine Country Cruises!
Princess Cruises will offer two special Wine Country coastal cruises in April and May 2015. You'll sail 7 nights from Los Angeles, California to Vancouver, British Columbia. Enjoy an overnight stay in San Francisco where you can enjoy an excursion to the Sonoma Wine Country. Explore Astoria with a wine & seafood tasting or visit a brewery to learn how they make local beers & ales. In Victoria you'll have the opportunity to view the art of Robert Bateman as you sip on wine at a local art gallery. Or extend your stay after the cruise and travel into the Okanagan, British Columbia's wine area!
April 25, 2015 onboard Crown Princess
or May 2, 2015 onboard Golden Princess
7 Day Wine Country Cruise
Cruise Itinerary:
Day 1 - Los Angeles, California
Day 2 - Catalina Islands, California
Day 3 - San Francisco, California
Day 4 - San Francisco, California
Day 5 - Cruising
Day 6 - Astoria, Oregon
Day 7 - Victoria, British Columbia
Day 8 - Vancouver, British Columbia
From $549 US
Cruising along the coast you'll also enjoy these great cities:
Catalina Island - Santa Catalina Island has drawn Southern Californians for since the mid-1820s. That's when the Pimungan tribe settled there, attracted by the island's rich marine life. But Catalina's true popularity dates from 1919, the year Chicago chewing gum tycoon William Wrigley purchased the island development. Overnight Catalina secured its reputation as a playground for wealthy magnates and movie stars.
San Francisco - 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.
Astoria - As the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, Astoria offers a rich history for your exploration. It was first visited by Captain Robert Gray in 1792, by the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery in 1805, then adventuresome pioneers by the thousands. Now its your turn to experience the excitement of exploring Astoria. Within a 20 mile radius, one can see dozens of exciting attractions including Fort Stevens State Park, Fort Astoria, Heritage Center Museum, Flavel House Museum, Uppertown Fire Fighters Museum, Astoria Column and the Columbia River Maritime Museum, home to one of the nation's finest displays of model ships and nautical artifacts. Astoria offers other fun discoveries, such as historic Victorian homes and the beautiful 4.1 mile-long Astoria Bridge.
Victoria - Victoria exudes old-world charm and fragrant and colorful flowers are everywhere. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson's Bay Company, the city was first known as Fort Victoria. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital. In 1858, Victoria was a tent city and the base for some 25,000 prospectors on their way to the Frasier River gold fields. When Vancouver Island was incorporated with mainland British Columbia in 1868, Victoria became the capital of the entire province. Although it's a port city, Victoria is not as industrially oriented as Vancouver. The harbors, especially Inner Harbour, are dotted with pleasure craft, ferries and floatplanes. The city is renowned for its beautiful gardens, charming houses and very British feel.
Princess Dining - It's never easy to choose from the variety of tempting fare, lovingly made from scratch. Freshly-baked bread and pastries, signature pastas, cooked-to-order steaks and hand-tossed pizza, voted Best Pizza at Sea by USA Today. And with regional specialties made with fresh local ingredients, you can truly taste it all.
Princess Activities - You've been dreaming of this - hours and days to spend exactly as you please. And with so many choices like The Sanctuary, a soothing on-deck retreat just for adults, the Lotus Spa, offering revitalizing massages and other treatments, or the Piazza with live entertainment and music from around the world. Immerse yourself in the local culture with a variety of engaging activities such as hands-on events, special guest presentations and more.
Princess Entertainment - Spend the evening enthralled by extravagant original production shows, top headliner comedians and mystifying magicians. Curl up in a lounge chair and take in a blockbuster movie, concert or sports event on deck with Movies Under the Stars, a Princess original. Dance the night away, hold your breath at the blackjack table, or enjoy live cultural performances reflective of the region you’re sailing.
Princess Cruises and Discovery Communications are teaming up to create new memorable vacation experiences for the whole family to enjoy. A new Stargazing At Sea experience; activities featuring Discovery hit shows such as MythBusters, Gold Rush and Shark Week; and Discovery and Animal Planet shore excursions. Debuting on Princess Cruises' ships in early 2015, the interactive experiences are designed to bring to life the nature, wildlife and history of the regions guests are sailing.
All pricing above is in US Dollars, per person. Port charges & taxes are additional. Pricing is based on two people sharing and subject to availability. The "From" price listed on our website is for the April 25th departure date; other dates may have different pricing, please inquire. All pricing is based on availability and subject to change by the cruise line at any time. For more information please contact one of our Alaska Specialists!