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Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska Cruises
Northbound 7-Day Vancouver to Whittier
aboard Sapphire Princess

This itinerary features a 7-day cruise with ports of call in Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway plus glacier-viewing in Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord.

  • Cruise highlights: Full time Onboard Naturalist. Park Ranger program in Glacier Bay. Signature Alaskan Cuisine onboard. Junior Ranger & Teen Explorer Program for kids.
  • 2008: Sep 6.
  • 2009: May 16, May 30, Jun 13, Jun 27, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 22, Sep 5.


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    Cruise Itinerary
    Day Port Arrival Departure
    1 Vancouver, British Columbia 4:30 PM
    2 At Sea
    3 Ketchikan, Alaska 6:30 AM 2:00 PM
    4 Juneau, Alaska 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
    5 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 AM 8:30 PM
    6 Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) 6:00 AM 3:00 PM
    7 College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) 5:30 PM 8:30 PM
    8 Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska 12:30 AM
    - Information above subject to change, please confirm details at time of booking.
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    Princess Alaska Onboard
      The difference between seeing Alaska and understanding Alaska is what Princess Cruises brings to life on your Alaska cruise. Our onboard enrichment programs introduce the real Alaska for a personalized perspective of America's last frontier.
    • Rangers and Naturalists. Alaska's intriguing flora, fauna and geology come to life by the full-time onboard naturalists who sails with you the entire length of the cruise. While in Glacier Bay National Park, rangers from the National Park Service will board the ship to serve as tour guides and answer questions about this national treasure. Rangers also lead our Junior Ranger and Teen Explorer programs in Glacier Bay, which teach kids about the wildlife and scenery in a fun and entertaining way.
    • Insider's View of Alaska. Libby Riddles comes aboard in Juneau to share her adventures as the first woman to win the grueling 1,100-mile Iditarod sled dog race. In Skagway, you'll enjoy the entertainment of an Alaskan storyteller. And in Ketchikan, a U.S. Forest Service naturalist will present a program about the largest forest in the country, Tongass National Forest.
    • Alaska Signature Specialties. Our Signature Alaskan Cuisine showcases local specialties like fresh Alaskan Seafood. We also treat you to a Taste of Alaska Buffet, a festive on-deck Fish Barbeque and a Reindeer Chili and Rockfish Chowder Cook-Off. The Chef's Alaskan Dinner and Glacier Bay Gala Buffet are highlights not to be missed. Or indulge in our Glacier Bay Champagne Breakfast served on your own balcony onboard Princess Cruises.

    Sample Ports of Call/Shore Excursions
    Vancouver, British Columbia

      Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and an archipelago of offshore islands, Vancouver has one of the most beautiful settings in the world. This chic, photogenic city has a stimulating mix of cultures, artists and intellectuals. The city itself is just as lovely with beautiful Stanley Park, the dramatic Lion's Gate Bridge and a thriving downtown shopping district.
      Sample Shore Excursions:
    • Capilano Canyon's Natural Beauty: This personally guided tour offers a unique, in-depth look at Vancouver's natural beauty and history...
    • Vancouver Lookout & Scenic Trolley Tour: You won't miss a thing on this tour combining Vancouver's best sightseeing value and views.
    • Views Of Vancouver & Grouse Mountain Tour: See the top attractions in Vancouver as you journey from sea level to mountain top.
    • Vancouver, Capilano & Grouse Mountain Tour: Experience Vancouver on a sweeping tour of the city's most popular attractions.

    Juneau, Alaska

      This Alaska's capital city was once part of Alaska's Gold Rush. The most cosmopolitan city along the Inside Passage, Juneau is also packed with history, a delightful shopping district, and beautiful scenery. You can go on a glacier expedition via helicopter, walk on Mendenhall glacier or take a floatplane trip over the Juneau Icefield. Nearby Admiralty Island has the world's highest concentration of brown bears.
      Sample Shore Excursions:
    • Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Adventure: Paddle a stable, 12-person, traditional Native-style canoe past icebergs to the face of dramatic Mendenhall Glacier.
    • Underground Juneau Gold: Relive Juneau's mining heritage on a unique tour of what was once the world's largest gold-producing...
    • Glacier View Sea Kayaking: Travel in the style of Native Alaskans and explore the coastal waterways and wetlands of beautiful Auke Bay by kayak.
    • Authentic Alaska Salmon Bake: Enjoy wild Alaska salmon barbecued over an open alderwood fire at a feast for all your senses.
    • Dog Sledding On The Mendenhall Glacier: Join one of the originators of helicopter glacier flightseeing and experience the thrill of dog sledding during this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

    Skagway, Alaska

      Called the Gateway to the Klondike, this site is preserved as a national historic park and has retained the flavor of the boomtown Gold Rush days. The downtown Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park District is filled with local lore. Explore it on foot or by street car with a customed conductor who'll weave spellbinding tales of Skagway's cast of colorful characters.
      Sample Shore Excursions:
    • Experience The Yukon & Suspension Bridge: Enhance your Experience the Yukon tour with a visit to the Klondike's newest attraction - the Yukon Suspension Bridge.
    • White Pass Scenic Railway: Take an unforgettable journey aboard the "Scenic Railway of the World" to the White Pass summit.
    • Sculpture Garden & Glassblowing Theater: Come away with an appreciation of Alaskan artistic vision on a visit to two attractions unique to Skagway.
    • White Pass Bennett Lake Adventure: Journey to a historic outpost of the Klondike Gold Rush on a one-of-a-kind adventure limited to small groups.
    • Garden City Culinary Tour: Delight your senses with Skagway's gold rush history accompanied by a culinary experience at the Historic Skagway Inn. Harvest "Last Frontier" edibles, help prepare them and wild Alaska seafood and savor the results.
    • Horseback Riding Adventure: Visit the former site of a gold rush boom town as you explore one of Alaska's most breathtaking valleys on horseback.
    • Klondike Bicycle Tour: Retrace the path of the historic Klondike Gold Rush while coasting down from the White Pass summit on a mountain bike.
    • Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float Adventure: Relive the Klondike adventure with a hike along the famous Chilkoot Trail followed by a float trip down the Taiya River!

    Ketchikan, Alaska

      Originally a fishing camp, this city is built on steep hillsides along the water. Saxman Native Village boasts a vibrant Tlingit Indian culture featuring spectacular totem poles. Picturesque Ketchikan is built on piles out over the water and clings to the slopes of Deer Mountain. Explore by kayak for a different perspective on southeast Alaska's "First City".
      Sample Shore Excursions:
    • Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour: Set out for adventure aboard the F/V Aleutian Ballad, a vessel featured on the Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch program and modified with your comfort, enjoyment and safety in mind.
    • Orca Beach Rainforest Adventure: Join an experienced trail guide for a walk through the unspoiled natural beauty of the coastal forest.
    • Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary: Immerse yourself in a pristine, protected environment for a chance to view wildlife in their natural habitat, interact with live reindeer and observe a totem pole carver at work.
    • Alaskan Chef's Table: Enjoy a sumptuous five-course tasting menu featuring fresh Alaska seafood prepared in classic and innovative ways.
    • Back Country Jeep & Canoe Safari: Drive a four-wheel drive automatic Jeep Wrangler* over Ketchikan's backroads, paddle a canoe on a tranquil alpine lake and enjoy a short walk through the rainforest.
    • Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion: Board a comfortable vessel for an award-winning voyage of discovery that guarantees an abundance of eagles and a waterfront view of Totem Bight State Park and the historic Guard Island Lighthouse.
    • Tatoosh Islands Kayak Adventure: Get out of town and into the Tongass National Forest on this guided adventure. Learn to paddle a sea kayak and explore the Tatoosh Islands.

    Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

      At the base of the Chugach Mountains in the shadow of a towering glacier and surrounded by snowcapped peaks, the tiny town of Whittier is the gateway to the spectacular Prince William Sound and the city of Anchorage. Whittier exists on thriving fishing and tourism industries. Its 290 residents enjoy a near wilderness state, as it was inaccessible by road until 2000.
      Sample Shore Excursions:
    • Turnagain Arm History & Tram Tour: Experience glaciers, mountains and Alaska history on this tour of Turnagain Arm.
    • Blackstone Glacier Adventure Cruise: Experience the majesty of Prince William Sound from the comfort of a cozy cruising vessel.
    • Kayaking In Prince William Sound: Experience the natural beauty of a deepwater fjord, its waterfalls, rock formations and wildlife.
    • Portage Glacier Cruise & Wildlife Center: Get a close-up view of Portage Glacier on a one-hour cruise and view wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife...

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