Island Princess

12-Night Denali Explorer - Tour Ia5 Cruise from Vancouver

Coral Class · Island Princess

Vancouver, Canada, Ketchikan, Alaska, and Juneau, Alaska

Sails Wed, Jun 10, 202612 nightsCruiseTour
One-wayVancouver, CanadaFairbanks · 8 ports

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Day by day

Your 12-night itinerary

11 ports and 3 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map
Vancouver, Canada → Ketchikan, Alaska → Juneau, Alaska → Skagway, Alaska → Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska → Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge → Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge → Fairbanks
  1. Day 11
    Vancouver, CanadaEmbark

    Departs 4:00 PM

    Port guide
  2. Day 22
    At seaSea day

    Day At Sea

  3. Day 33
    Ketchikan, Alaska

    Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 2:00 PM

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  4. Day 44
    Juneau, Alaska

    Arrives 8:30 AM · Departs 9:15 PM

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  5. Day 55
    Skagway, Alaska

    Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 8:30 PM

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  6. Day 66
    At seaSea day

    Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska

  7. Day 77
    At seaSea day

    College Fjord (Scenic Cruising), Alaska

  8. Day 88
    Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

    Arrives 12:30 AM

    Port guide
  9. Day 88
    Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

    Arrives 12:30 AM

    Step off your ship into a waiting railcar for our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 2-night retreat. Here you'll settle in with Denali never far from view. Take in the sensational views with a glass of wine in the great room or on the expansive deck.

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  10. Day 99
    Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

    You have a full day to plan however you choose. Stop by the Tour Desk for a variety of optional excursions. Walk the nature trails around the lodge or sit and gaze at the majesty of "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse, designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters.

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  11. Day 1010
    Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

    Enjoy a scenic motorcoach drive to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, located just outside the national park entrance. Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali adventure. Or you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader, or sit outside at a fireside patio.

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  12. Day 1111
    Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

    Start your morning with a quick stop at Fannie Q's saloon for a hearty buffet breakfast. Explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as Denali's "Big Five"; moose, caribou, bears, wolves and Dall sheep. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana River.

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  13. Day 1212
    Fairbanks

    You'll have the morning to relax, then travel by scenic motorcoach to Fairbanks. This afternoon, take a sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise down the Chena River. You'll get to experience Gold Rush history, Native culture and colorful Alaska lifestyle of bush pilots, dog sledders and Native artisans.

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  14. Day 1313
    FairbanksDisembark

    Your memorable vacation ends this morning in Fairbanks.

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Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

Island Princess is your own private retreat on the sea. Whether you crave relaxation or exhilaration, you'll find the soothing Lotus Spa®, live entertainment, gourmet cuisine, casino gaming and more. And for a special treat, try the Bayou Café and Steakhouse, which features New Orleans-inspired Cajun and Creole cuisine.

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Included

  • Main dining rooms Traditional complimentary dining
  • Pools & fitness Ship amenities vary by vessel

Extra cost

  • Dining Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess. Every hour, the chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing
  • La Patisserie For cappuccino, espresso, and other coffee specialties, as well as fresh pastries throughout the day
  • The Bar & Grill Follow your nose to the Deck Barbecue where the burgers are flipping and the hot dogs roasting, serv
  • Princess Pizzeria The Princess Pizzeria is conveniently located poolside for a casual bite while relaxing on the deck
  • Sabatini's Italian Trattoria The Italian specialty restaurant has been voted one of the "Best Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurants"
  • Bayou Cafe & Steakhouse The first New Orleans-inspired specialty restaurant at sea, Bayou Cafe & Steakhouse offers fresh and
  • Pizzeria It is located poolside for a casual bite while relaxing on the deck or while watching Movies Under t
  • Dine My Way Make reservations for the main dining room or specialty restaurants at your preferred time each day.

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges
7
Beam
204 ft (62.2 m)
Crew Nationality
International
Dining / Restaurants
13
Elevator / Lift
14
Fitness Center
Yes
Gross Tonnage
92,822
Kids Friendly
Yes
Last Refurbished
September, 2024
Maiden Voyage
July, 2003
Maximum Speed
21.5 knots
Number of Crew
900
Number of Decks
16
Number of Pools
3
Number of Staterooms
987
Number of Suites
227
Officer's Nationality
British / Italian
Passenger Capacity
2,200
Registry
Bermuda
Ship Class
Coral Class
Ship Length
964 ft (293.8 m)
Spa
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.

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