Imagine standing at the edge of a pristine wilderness, where snowcapped mountains rise against the horizon and glaciers glisten in the sun. Alaska is a land of untouched beauty — towering fjords, endless forests and wildlife at every turn.
As the #1 Alaska cruise line, Princess Cruises brings you up close to these wonders. From Denali to Glacier Bay, you’ll have a front-row seat on a Princess Alaska cruise — and even more time on land with Alaska cruisetours that pair your voyage with stays at Princess Wilderness Lodges.
Explore 16 of the most beautiful places in Alaska — and how to experience them with Princess.
Home to North America’s tallest peak at 20,310 feet, Denali National Park spans dense forests, open tundra and glacier-carved valleys. Wildlife viewing is a highlight — look for grizzly bears, caribou, wolves and moose near rivers and ponds. Learn more about the animals in Denali National Park.
How to see it with Princess: - Stay at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge on a cruisetour and join guided wildlife tours and hikes.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay is famed for tidewater glaciers and dramatic fjords. Watch for calving — when massive ice chunks crash into the sea — and keep an eye out for humpback whales, sea otters and bald eagles. See the essentials of a Glacier Bay cruise with Princess.
How to see it with Princess: - Many Princess Alaska itineraries include a full day of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay with commentary from National Park Service rangers.
One of North America’s largest tidewater glaciers (over 76 miles long) and one of the few still advancing. Expect thunderous calving and towering blue ice walls.
How to see it with Princess: - Sail close on select itineraries that call on Hubbard Glacier. Start your search with Princess cruises that visit Hubbard.
Fed by the vast Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords mixes icy landscapes with thriving marine life. Look for orcas, sea otters and puffins amid spruce and hemlock forests.
How to see it with Princess: - Choose an Alaska cruisetour with time on the Kenai Peninsula and guided tours from Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Fairbanks sits under the auroral oval, making it a top spot to view the aurora borealis from September through April. Peaks often occur around the autumnal equinox. See the best times to view the Northern Lights.
How to see it with Princess: - Join the Aurora Borealis viewing tour from Fairbanks on select cruisetours.
Seward’s harbor sits beneath rugged peaks along Resurrection Bay. Each summer, athletes test themselves on the iconic Mount Marathon Race trail — and the views from the mountain are spectacular any time of year.
How to see it with Princess: - Choose a cruisetour that includes the Kenai Peninsula and time in Seward, the gateway to Kenai Fjords.
Ketchikan — the “Salmon Capital of the World” — is rich in Alaska Native history. The Totem Heritage Center preserves 19th‑century totem poles that tell clan stories through intricate carvings.
How to see it with Princess: - Explore Ketchikan’s culture and wilderness on excursions like the Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer Cruise or the Rainforest Zip, Skybridge & Rappel Adventure.
Ride the narrow-gauge line built for the Klondike Gold Rush as it climbs nearly 3,000 feet past waterfalls, craggy peaks and glimpses of distant glaciers.
How to see it with Princess: - Board the historic train on the popular White Pass Scenic Railway excursion.
Anchorage blends urban energy with wild surroundings — think moose on city trails and views of Cook Inlet backed by the Chugach Mountains.
How to see it with Princess: - On cruisetours, discover the city and nearby Turnagain Arm with curated Anchorage excursions.
A 30‑mile granite-walled fjord strewn with icebergs, Endicott Arm culminates at Dawes Glacier — a brilliant blue tidewater glacier known for frequent calving.
How to see it with Princess: - Scenic cruise Endicott Arm on select itineraries for close-up glacier viewing and chances to spot harbor seals resting on floating ice.
Ruth Glacier flows through a dramatic granite gorge in the Alaska Range and is best appreciated from the air.
How to see it with Princess: - Take the Denali Flyer with Glacier Landing from Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge and walk on the glacier itself. Read more inspiration in this Princess blog on unique shore excursions.
Set on Baranof Island with views of volcanic Mount Edgecumbe, Sitka pairs Russian-influenced history with wild coastal scenery and Tongass National Forest trails.
How to see it with Princess: - Choose from Sitka excursions that feature marine wildlife, cultural sites and forest hikes.
Quirky Talkeetna is a launch point for Denali mountaineers and offers iconic, weather‑dependent views of the mountain. Its small-town charm and riverside setting make it a favorite stop.
How to see it with Princess: - From Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, float the Susitna watershed on the Talkeetna River Float Trip.
This powerful 377‑foot cascade tumbles into Mendenhall Lake with Mendenhall Glacier shimmering behind it. The short, flat trail rewards with misty vantage points and thunderous sound.
How to see it with Princess: - Pair the falls and glacier on the Mendenhall Glacier Explorer excursion.
Ride the Mount Roberts Tramway 1,800 feet above Gastineau Channel for sweeping views of Juneau, the Tongass and surrounding peaks. Trails and a nature center await at the top.
How to see it with Princess: - Glide skyward on the Mount Roberts Tramway excursion.
Just outside Anchorage, the Chugach range offers glacier-fed rivers, alpine meadows and jagged summits — some of Alaska’s most accessible wilderness.
How to see it with Princess: - Capture classic Alaska scenery on the guided Chugach Photo Adventure.
From Denali and Glacier Bay to Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska’s beauty is unmatched — and Princess helps you experience it by land and sea. Explore itineraries, scenic cruising days and Princess Wilderness Lodges on an Alaska cruise or combine it all on an Alaska cruisetour.
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