Adventure is around every corner in Alaska. From Tongass National Forest to Glacier Bay National Park, explore the most popular places you can visit on a Princess cruise or extend your journey inland on a cruisetour.
Sail with Princess to get up close to glaciers, journey through breathtaking fjords and watch wildlife in their natural habitat.
Admire snow-capped mountains and towering tidewater glaciers during a day of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park. Park rangers often come aboard to share stories and insights about this protected area while you keep an eye out for sea otters, whales and seabirds — all from the comfort of your ship.
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Anchorage blends modern city life with late Victorian and Tudor Revival touches — and easy access to wild Alaska. Locals fish for salmon right in town while moose sometimes wander city streets. Nearby lakes, peaks and calving glaciers are perfect for flightseeing, rail journeys and guided tours. Drift past glacial ice on Spencer Lake, or take a narrated trolley ride to explore the city’s past and present.
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Covering over 17 million acres, the Tongass is the largest national forest in the U.S. Walk boardwalk trails through mossy, fern-lined rainforest beneath towering Sitka spruce and hemlock. Scan rivers for bears fishing salmon and look skyward for bald eagles riding coastal thermals.
Explore: Tongass Rainforest hikes and tours
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Add more Alaska to your vacation with a Princess cruisetour — a seamless combination of a 7-day voyage and guided land exploration. Sail through fjords, then head inland by rail or coach to national parks and stay at Princess Wilderness Lodges for easy access to iconic sights.
Denali’s single park road winds through six million acres of wilderness shaped by glaciers and braided rivers. Watch for the “Big Five” — grizzly bears, caribou, moose, wolves and Dall sheep — and learn from expert guides who bring the landscape to life.
Explore: Denali tours from Princess Wilderness Lodge
The 700-square-mile Harding Icefield feeds dozens of glaciers that spill into Kenai Fjords’ turquoise bays. Cruise among icebergs, scan rocky outcrops for harbor seals and watch for humpbacks and orcas in one of Alaska’s most dramatic marine environments.
Explore: Kenai excursions from Princess Wilderness Lodge
America’s largest national park is home to nine of the 16 highest U.S. peaks and several of North America’s biggest volcanoes. Raft or fish the salmon-rich Copper River and take in sweeping views of powder-blue glaciers and vast alpine valleys.
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Known as the Golden Heart City, Fairbanks showcases living Gold Rush history. Float the Chena River by kayak or sternwheeler, visit working gold mines and meet sled dogs in training at Trail Breaker Kennel. Families can enjoy Pioneer Park with its rides, games and local flavors like fresh Alaska salmon.
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Inside Passage (roundtrip): Sails roundtrip from major Northwest ports with scenic cruising through the Inside Passage. Typical highlights include wildlife viewing, rainforest towns and glacier experiences such as Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier or Glacier Bay (on select sailings).
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Voyage of the Glaciers (one-way): Travels between Vancouver and Whittier (for Anchorage) with two glacier-viewing experiences on many sailings — often including Glacier Bay plus Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord. Ideal for pairing with a land tour to Denali and the interior.
Learn about land options: Princess Alaska cruisetours
When you’re ready, start comparing dates, routes and ships to find the right fit — whether that’s a glacier-filled Inside Passage sailing, a one-way Voyage of the Glaciers, or a cruisetour that adds Denali and more.
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