Tourism to Alaska dates back more than a century, when Canadian steamships brought curious visitors for sightseeing tours of the interior of America’s 49th state. However, the phenomenon of Alaska cruises - where ships ply the Inside Passage – only gained popularity in the 1960s. Extending 500 miles from Puget Sound to the Alaska Panhandle, the Inside Passage sea route is home to indigenous Tlingit tribes, plus grizzly bears fishing for salmon and bald eagles soaring high above. Secreted within this hauntingly beautiful labyrinth is Glacier Bay. With its amphitheatre of tidewater glaciers and granite peaks, this National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Passengers are captivated by some of the world’s most spectacular tidewater glaciers, such as Margerie Glacier and Johns Hopkins Glacier. Monumental chunks of ice calve
from the glaciers in slow-motion before crashing into the sea. Occasionally, humpback whales appear, bringing an even greater sense of awe to this extraordinary haven. To help preserve the wonders of Glacier Bay National Park, the National Park Service only permits admission to certain cruise lines; this includes Princess Cruises®. As your ship travels into the heart of the Fairweather Mountains for a trip into the ice ages, a National Park Service ranger provides a narrative about important aspects of your visit. Even youngsters can experience all that this natural treasure has to offer through the Junior Ranger programme.
Princess Cruises®’ most popular itinerary is ‘Voyage to the Glaciers.’ Whether you depart from the mountainous region of Whittier (close to Anchorage) or bustling Vancouver, this 7-day, one-way route features Glacier Bay National Park on most departures, as well as either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord. Other Princess sailings that travel to Glacier Bay National Park include 7-Day round-trip sailings from Seattle and 10-Day round-trip voyages from San Francisco. Princess Cruises® will have six ships in Alaska for the 2023 summer season: Sapphire Princess®, Ruby Princess®, Grand Princess®, Majestic Princess®, Discovery Princess® and Crown Princess®. _____ 1 night 4* room only in Seattle, 1 night 4* room only in Fairbanks, 2 nights 4* room only in Denali National Park plus 7 night all-inclusive cruise on board Majestic Princess®. Flying from regional airports on the 27 June 2023, sailing with Princess Cruises®. Interior stateroom from £3,139 per person. Scan the code or contact us for more information and to book.
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