Special Inside Passage Alaska Cruises with Princess!
These are serene waters, where one moment you can be sailing a wide bay of barrier islands and the next you're cruising through a narrow waterway flanked by towering forested walls. That's the splendid spectacle of the Inside Passage - the scenery is constantly changing, from picturesque shores to friendly coastal towns. Princess Cruises will offer three special Inside Passage Alaska cruises in May 2016 sailing roundtrip Vancouver. Explore native villages, learn about the triumphs and tragedies of Alaska's Gold Rush. The Inside Passage is your gateway to the fascinating and colorful culture, history and sights of the Great Land.
7 Day Inside Passage Alaska Cruises Round trip Vancouver
onboard Crown Princess or Star Princess
Alaska Cruise Itinerary:
Day 1 - Vancouver, BC
Day 2 - Inside Passage Cruising
Day 3 - Glacier Bay National Park Cruising
Day 4 - Juneau
Day 5 - Skagway
Day 6 - Ketchikan
Day 7 - Inside Passage Cruising
Day 8 - Vancouver, BC
2016 Dates:
May 6, 13, 14
From $599 US
Princess Summer On Sale! Receive Up To $300 Onboard Spending Money & Free Pre-Paid Gratuities on select departures!
Alaska Cruise Highlights:
Ketchikan - 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.
Juneau - 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.
Skagway - 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.
At any hour, wherever you go on your Princess ship, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sauteing the ingredients of your next meal. Bread and pastries are baked fresh three times a day, and sauces are prepared by hand. On tonight's menu? A signature Princess pasta - served with freshly-prepared sauces. Or perhaps a lean cut steak, perfectly complemented by a glass of pinot noir. Another night, it could be homemade Italian pizza by the pool. That's the beauty of dining on a Princess ship - there's always something to match whatever your mood might be.
Discover more about yourself as well as the world around you with a variety of onboard activities. Take an enriching class on cooking, ceramics, photography and more. Shop our Duty-Free Boutiques or log on to the Web with your wireless laptop. For something physical, take an exercise class at the gym, practice your putt on the green, or get a massage at the Lotus Spa. It's all here, exclusively on Princess.
There are endless ways to spend the day on a Princess cruise. Even if you never leave the ship during our days in port, you can always find something new to do onboard. Our ships offer multiple entertainment venues and performances, allowing you the flexibility to go see a show before or after dinner, or on another night entirely. Revitalize from head to toe with a blissful treatment or message at the Lotus Spa, named "Best on a Cruise Ship" by the Spafinder Wellness 365. Or visit our state-of-the-art fitness center for an invigorating workout with our expert trainers. Everyone is welcome to join us for an exciting, entertaining and fun time with your friendly casino staff. Join us for Bingo, slots activity, card games and much more, please see our interactive guide. Discover the world of art onboard Princess. Every ship has art experts and world-class caliber artwork to enrich your cruise experience, or perhaps, even to take home. Plus, our fully equipped Youth Centers and Teen Lounges are staffed with experienced counselors, ready to entertain kids and teens all day and evening.
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 May 13th 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!
