06/07/2026
Serious question.
Truly thinking of Alaska again. If we do go, it would be in July or August and it would be a cruise tour (part land and part sea).
2028 because 2027 is our Hawaii group cruise and our Ireland group trip (not officially announced, I will announce in September/October).
Would anyone want to join us??? It would be a little bit pricier, because we would be going during peak season AND land/sea.
An example itinerary!
Part 1: The 7-Day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
Sailing between Vancouver, B.C. and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska.
Day 1: Embarkation – Depart from Vancouver, B.C.
Day 2: Sea Day – Cruising the scenic Inside Passage.
Day 3: Ketchikan – Known for its rich Tlingit totem pole culture and salmon fishing.
Day 4: Juneau – Alaska’s capital city, offering popular excursions like dog sledding or exploring Mendenhall Glacier.
Day 5: Skagway – A historic gold rush town where guests can ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad.
Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park – A full day of scenic cruising with park rangers onboard to provide commentary as the ship maneuvers right up to massive tidewater glaciers.
Day 7: Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord – A second dramatic glacier viewing day before heading to port.
Day 8: Disembarkation – Arrive early morning in Whittier to transition seamlessly to the land portion.
Part 2: The Land Tour (Example: 4 Nights Inland)
Princess utilizes its Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service, allowing guests to step right off the ship in Whittier and board luxury, glass-domed train cars straight to the interior.
Day 8: Whittier to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge * Board the train from the ship through the scenic Alaska wilderness.
Check into the Mt. McKinley Lodge, which features panoramic views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) from the Great Room and outdoor decks.
Day 9: McKinley to Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Travel via motorcoach or rail to the main Denali lodge, located just one mile from the entrance of Denali National Park.
Evening at leisure to enjoy the lodge's riverside trails, restaurants, or local dinner theater.
Day 10: Denali National Park Exploration
Included Tour: A guided bus tour into the protected wilderness of Denali National Park. Standard packages typically include the Natural History Tour (focusing on history and culture), while premium packages upgrade to the deeper Tundra Wilderness Tour (optimized for wildlife viewing like grizzly bears, moose, and wolves).
Day 11: Denali to Fairbanks
Travel north via motorcoach or rail to the historic gold rush city of Fairbanks.
Included Tours: A cruise on the Riverboat Discovery (a authentic sternwheeler riverboat) down the Chena River, and often a visit to the historic Gold Dredge 8 to pan for real gold.
Overnight at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge.
Day 12: Tour Conclusion
Transfer to the Fairbanks airport for your flight home.
Balconies could be around $4,000-$5,000/person. I will keep you all updated if this is a bucketlist for you! Of course interior and ocean view are available, as well.
Passports will be needed for this one.