Now available for booking, the 9-day Katmai National Park Cruisetour encompasses a two-night stay in Anchorage. Here, guests are presented with the unique opportunity to engage in an intimate bear-watching experience at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park. This distinctive encounter immerses travelers in the heart of Alaska’s untamed wilderness, enabling them to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The cruisetour seamlessly blends this land adventure with a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, featuring a coveted visit to Glacier Bay National Park and breathtaking glacier views at College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier.
In addition to the bear-watching experience, the itinerary includes a visit to Alaska’s premier Wildlife Conservation Center, situated just outside Whittier. This dedicated sanctuary plays a vital role in conserving Alaska’s wildlife through education, research, and quality care. Guests will have the chance to encounter a diverse array of wildlife, including moose, muskox, reindeer, wolves, lynx, caribou, and more.
Terry Thornton, Chief Commercial Officer for Princess Cruises, expressed, “This extraordinary cruisetour will provide guests with a deeper connection to the natural wonders of Alaska and the opportunity to explore the pristine wilderness and majestic landscapes of the region. This exclusive experience reflects our commitment to delivering unique and enriching journeys that allow our guests to explore more of Alaska while creating lasting memories.”
Scheduled to depart between June 8 and August 29, 2024, a total of 32 cruise tours are available. Guests can opt for either 16 northbound Vancouver to Whittier or 16 southbound Whittier to Vancouver vacations, each combining three days in Anchorage with a scenic seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise onboard Grand Princess, Royal Princess, or Sapphire Princess.
Cruisetour participants will fly to King Salmon from Anchorage to reach Brooks Lodge, where they can spend a day observing large brown bears engaging in the annual ritual of welcoming returning sockeye salmon. Hiking opportunities on scenic trails, crossing natural brown bear habitats and salmon feeding locations, including the iconic Brooks Falls, are also part of the experience. A midday lunch and an exclusive souvenir designed for Princess guests are included.
Starting at $2,429 per person, Katmai National Park Cruisetours encompass a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, two hotel nights in Anchorage, flights to and from Katmai National Park, and all necessary transfers.
In addition to the Katmai National Park Cruisetour, a new offering for 2024 is the National Parks Cruisetour, featuring a 15-night adventure covering five of Alaska’s most breathtaking parks. This immersive experience includes exploration of Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias, Kenai Fjords National Parks, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway. Combining a seven-day cruise, scenic rail travel, and eight nights on land, including stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges, this itinerary promises an unparalleled Alaskan adventure.
Celebrating its 55th anniversary in Alaska, Princess Cruises is set to dispatch seven ships from five convenient home ports: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C., and Anchorage (Whittier).
When it comes to Alaskan exploration, Princess remains the preferred choice for guests seeking untamed wilderness, majestic glaciers, up-close wildlife encounters, and the iconic Denali, North America’s tallest mountain. Princess Cruises also leads in taking more guests to Glacier Bay National Park than any other cruise line.
For those eager to delve deeper into the Alaskan wilderness, Princess offers a range of cruisetours that combine a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with extended land stays ranging from three to 10 nights at the cruise line’s exclusive Princess Wilderness Lodges.
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