Spectacular 13-Day All Inclusive Alaska Cruise & Denali Explorer Vacation

Alaska Cruise & Denali Explorer Overview

Combine a Princess Alaska land tour with a southbound Voyage of the Glaciers cruise — begin in Anchorage, stay at Mt. McKinley and Denali Princess wilderness lodges, then ride Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail to Whittier and sail to Vancouver with Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay scenic days, plus an extra overnight in Vancouver before departure.

• Cruise line: Princess Cruises
• Length: 13 days (land + cruise + Vancouver overnight)
• Featured cabin: Balcony stateroom
• Highlights: Anchorage, Mt. McKinley lodge, Denali National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Ketchikan, Vancouver overnight

Popular Cruise Highlights on Princess

All accommodations feature:

• Approx. 232 to 383 sq. ft., including balcony (featured Balcony category)
• Balcony with 2 chairs and table, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Comfortable queen or two twin beds
• Private bathroom with shower
• Sitting area, hair dryer, refrigerator, TV, and closet
• 24-hour room service
• Princess® complimentary dining and entertainment, MedallionClass® experience

Cruise Tour Lodging

• Anchorage — Overnight at Hotel Captain Cook before the land tour
• Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge — Lodge grounds with Denali views and the Pete Nelson treehouse
• Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge — Base for exploring Denali National Park with river-view decks and Fannie Q’s Saloon
• Vancouver — One night downtown hotel after disembarkation

Itinerary

13-day Anchorage-to-Vancouver Denali Explorer cruise tour (Princess tour style EB4) with an extra overnight in Vancouver. Port times can vary by sailing and ship.

• Day 1 — Anchorage, Alaska — Arrive and overnight at Hotel Captain Cook; evening at leisure to explore the city
• Day 2 — Anchorage to Mt. McKinley — Motorcoach along the George Parks Highway to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge; Denali views from the lodge and Pete Nelson treehouse (weather permitting)
• Day 3 — Mt. McKinley to Denali — Scenic transfer to Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge above the Nenana River Canyon; evening at leisure (Fannie Q’s Saloon and lodge grounds)
• Day 4 — Denali National Park — Natural History Tour; watch for Denali’s “Big Five” (moose, caribou, bears, wolves, and Dall sheep); overnight at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Day 5 — Rail to Whittier & Embark — Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail from Denali to Whittier; embark ship; typically departs 8:30 PM
• Day 6 — Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising) — Approximately 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Day 7 — Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising) — Approximately 9:15 AM – 6:15 PM
• Day 8 — Icy Strait Point, Alaska — Approximately 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Day 9 — Juneau, Alaska — Approximately 6:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Day 10 — Ketchikan, Alaska — Approximately 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Day 11 — At Sea — Inside Passage cruising toward Canada
• Day 12 — Vancouver, Canada — Arrive morning; disembark and transfer to a downtown Vancouver hotel for an overnight stay
• Day 13 — Vancouver, Canada — Morning at leisure; tour ends

Staterooms & Suites

Princess stateroom options for this Alaska sailing. Our sample rate features a Balcony stateroom — ask us to price upgrades.

Balcony

A cozy, comfortable room with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with sweeping views. Some cabins can connect so your group can enjoy the seascape together.

• Up to 3 guests
• 178 – 285 sq. ft. total
• Balcony with 2 chairs and table
• Private bathroom with shower

Large Balcony

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to ocean views, with plenty of room for taking in the seascape together and a private bathroom with shower.

• Up to 3 guests
• 217 – 233 sq. ft. total

Oceanview with Picture Window

A spacious picture window for memorable views, comfortable queen or two twin beds, and a private bathroom with shower.

• Up to 4 guests
• Approx. 146 to 212 sq. ft.

Mini-Suite

Comfortable queen or two twin beds, bathroom with tub and massage shower head, separate sitting area with sofa bed and coffee table, plus a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly.

• Up to 4 guests
• Approximately 323 sq. ft., including balcony

Family Club Balcony Suite

Ideal if you want to bring the kids — room for up to four with two lower beds that convert to a queen, a sofa bed, sitting area, and a private balcony for the whole family.

• Up to 4 guests
• 389 sq. ft. total

Inside

Budget-friendly option with a comfortable queen or two twin beds and a private bathroom with shower. Pick your preferred room location when you book.

• Up to 4 guests
• Approx. 160 sq. ft.

Complimentary and Casual Dining

• Main dining rooms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Reserve Collection Restaurant — complimentary for Reserve Collection guests
• World Fresh Marketplace buffet — breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner
• Salty Dog Gastropub
• Vines Wine Bar
• Afternoon Tea
• 24/7 International Café — snacks and light meals

Specialty Dining

Add Princess Premier to your dining package for specialty venues.

• Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
• Crown Grill — American steakhouse
• Alfredo’s Pizzeria
• Good Spirits at Sea
• Wheelhouse Bar
• Crab Shack
• Chef’s Table — exclusive multicourse dining and wine experience
• Ultimate Balcony Dining — customizable breakfast and dinner on your stateroom balcony

Free Activities

• Princess Theater — Broadway-style shows, original productions, magic shows, and guest comedians
• Movies Under the Stars — outdoor poolside big screen
• Live music and dancing — Piazza, Explorers Lounge, Wheelhouse Bar, and more
• Enrichment — seminars on art, photography, health, and cooking demonstrations with galley tours
• Games and contests — daily trivia, bingo, and game shows
• Fitness and sports — pools, hot tubs, fitness center, sports court, mini-golf, croquet, and bocce ball
• Kids, teens & family — youth programs, basketball, ping pong, miniature golf, and shuffleboard

Extra Charge

• Lotus Spa — spa treatments and wellness experiences
• The Sanctuary — adults-only retreat
• Casino — slots and table games
• Optional shore excursions and Denali activities — rafting, flightseeing, and more