Wild Sights from the Deck

Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is the nation’s largest water area park! Imagine, 3.2 million acres or water and a treasure trove of scenic coastal islands, fjords, and the home to diverse migrating animals. Hold on tight to your cup of coffee or hot chocolate and plan to spend the day on deck!

Most people experience:

Iceberg Calving: Within Glacier Bay are 12 tidewater glaciers where you will witness the birth of one massive iceberg after another crashing into the frigid waters. Once you have heard this sound, you’ll never forget it.

Marine Life: Humpback whales can be seen heaving their massive 50 ft. and 37 ton body into the air into a spectacular leap called “breaching”. A bit smaller whale, but equally as thrilling are sei, fin, minke, and killer whales. On board naturalists will point these out as well as Steller sea lions, harbor seals, porpoises and the sea comical otters.

Coastal Life: Watch for black bears along the beaches and brown bears fishing when the salmon are spawing, mountain goats, moose, and wolves. And above you, over 200 species of seabirds summer in the region including marbled murrelets, black-legged kittiwakes, a glaucous-winged gulls, and the majestic bald eagle.

Whittier, where trains, ships, and luxury coaches meet

Gateway to Prince William Sound, Whittier lies 65 miles southeast of Anchorage and is one of two major cruise ports. Through a tunnel roadway completed in 2000, the western Prince William Sound community of Whittier is the embarkation point to this marine wilderness.

Built as a WWII port for cargo and troops, Whittier remained active military until 1960. Now this tiny community of 290 people welcomes small and large ships and lots of fishermen. And, yes, it was named for the famous poet and naturalist, John Greenleaf Whittier.

Military Benefit for Veterans
& Active/Retired Personnel

Up to $250 Onboard Spending Money

Princess Cruises offers up to $250 free onboard spending money* for military veterans and active, retired or disabled military personnel. This benefit is eligible on all cruises and can be used to purchase a wide variety of amenities and experiences including Lotus Spa treatments; specialty restaurant dining; gifts, jewelry and clothing in the onboard boutiques; and Princess Cruises shore excursions.

7-Day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
with Glacier Bay

7-Day Cruise from $964* (Interior Stateroom)

Vancouver, British Columbia to Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

Ship: Coral Princess
Sailing May 22 , 2013
(Other dates available at varying prices)

Ports: Vancouver, British Columbia | Ketchikan, Alaska | Juneau, Alaska | Skagway, Alaska | Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

10-Day Inside Passage Cruise
with Tracy Arm Fjord

10-Day Cruise from $1544* (Interior Stateroom)

Ship: Grand Princess
Departing June 29, 2013 (Other dates available at varying prices)

Roundtrip from San Francisco, California
Ship: Grand Princess

Ports: San Francisco, California | Ketchikan, Alaska | Icy Strait Point, Alaska | Juneau, Alaska | Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | Victoria, British Columbia | San Francisco, California

12-Day Connoisseur Cruisetour

12-Day Cruisetour from $3263* (Interior Stateroom)

5-Day Tour / 7-Day Cruise

Ship: Coral Princess
Departing June 26, 2013 (Other dates available at varying prices)

Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia

Tundra Wilderness Tour is included on all Connoisseurs cruisetours. With two nights in Fairbanks, you'll also experience the Sternwheeler Riverboat cruise and a Gold Mine Tour.

Land Tour: Anchorage/Mt. McKinley | Mt. McKinley/Denali | Denali | Anchorage | Denali/Whittier | Mt. McKinley

Cruise Ports: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska | Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | Skagway, Alaska | Juneau, Alaska | Ketchikan, Alaska | Vancouver, British Columbia

11-Day Denali Explorer Cruisetour

11-Day Cruisetour from $2274* (Interior Stateroom)

7-Day Cruise / 4-Day Tour

Ship: Sapphire Princess
Departing June 29, 2013 (Other dates available at varying prices)

From Vancouver, British Columbia to Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

Denali Natural History Tour is included on all Denali Explorer cruisetours. Sternwheeler Riverboard cruise is included iwth one night stays in Fairbanks.

Land Tour: Denali/Mt. McKinley | Denali | Mt. McKinley/Anchorage | Whittier/Denali

Cruise Ports: Vancouver, British Columbia | Ketchikan, Alaska | Juneau, Alaska | Skagway, Alaska | Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) | Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska