Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

Plan your Alaska stay in the Golden Heart City. Set along the Chena River in Fairbanks, Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is a comfortable base for exploring Alaska’s wild interior — from early-morning reindeer sausage to afternoons meeting sled dogs and discovering gold rush history. The lodge is commonly included as part of a Princess Alaska Cruisetour, with easy access to top local experiences, on-site dining, and complimentary Wi‑Fi.

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Lodge amenities

• Riverfront setting on the Chena River, with a spacious common area and panoramic views
• Large riverview deck for relaxing with a glass of wine, beer, or coffee
• Chef-prepared meals featuring ingredients from the lodge’s own garden
• Complimentary Wi‑Fi across the property

Activities and nearby experiences

• Stroll riverside nature trails and paths to local historic sites
• Visit the Alaska Salmon Bake in historic Pioneer Park
• Explore Fairbanks highlights on guided outings:
• Board a traditional sternwheeler for a Riverboat Discovery cruise on the Chena and Tanana rivers, with a stop at an Athabascan village and a sled dog kennel
• Tour Gold Dredge 8, learn about mining heritage, and try your hand at gold panning

See available options in Fairbanks. Explore Fairbanks excursions.

Dining

1) Edgewater Dining Room
Expansive breakfast buffet and comforting dinner favorites with floor-to-ceiling views of the Chena River.
- View dinner menu
- Cocktail menu

2) Trackers Bar & Grill
Relaxed setting for local brews, cocktails, wild-caught seafood, burgers, and specialty sandwiches.
- View Trackers menu
- Cocktail menu

3) Riverview Deck
Unobstructed river views with comforting classics featuring regional twists, plus craft beers, curated wines, and cocktails.
- Lunch menu
- Dinner menu

4) Seasons Gifts & Coffee House
Specialty coffees and snacks, plus local arts and crafts.

Getting there

• Cruise Plus Hotel Packages
  Extend your vacation with a pre- or post-cruise hotel stay. Packages include hotel cost, transportation, luggage handling, and representative services.
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• Princess EZAir flights
  Flexible booking with competitive airfares and built-in protection if flights are delayed or canceled. Book early and pay later (where available).
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• Airport-to-ship or hotel transfers
  A uniformed Princess representative meets you after baggage claim and provides direct transportation to your ship or hotel.
  Learn about transfers

Directory and map

Quickly find amenities, dining, services, and nearby experiences with these handy resources:
- Lodge Directory (PDF)
- Lodge Map (PDF)

Availability and pricing

• This lodge is typically part of a Princess Alaska Cruisetour. To see dates, availability, and current pricing, start here:
• Browse Alaska Cruisetour options
• Search Cruisetours
• You can also view Alaska cruises and add a land portion that includes time at Princess wilderness lodges.

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FAQs

• Can I get Wi‑Fi at the lodge?
  Yes. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available across the property.

• How do I book the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge?
  Most guests stay here as part of a Princess Alaska Cruisetour. To see availability and pricing, start with Alaska Cruisetour options or search Cruisetours. Pre/post-cruise hotel stays may also be available through Cruise Plus Hotel Packages.

• What on-site dining is available?
  Edgewater Dining Room, Trackers Bar & Grill, the Riverview Deck, and Seasons Gifts & Coffee House. Menus are linked above.

• What excursions are nearby?
  Popular options include the Riverboat Discovery cruise on the Chena and Tanana rivers (with stops at an Athabascan village and sled dog kennel) and Gold Dredge 8 with hands-on gold panning. See current offerings under Fairbanks excursions.

• How do I arrange transportation between the airport, lodge, and ship?
  Princess offers convenient airport-to-ship or hotel transfers. You can also bundle a hotel stay and transfers with Cruise Plus Hotel Packages. For flights, consider Princess EZAir.