Discover the Great Land on board and ashore with Princess. The Gold Magellan award‑winning North to Alaska program brings local personalities, culture and Alaska seafood to you—so you can see, feel and taste the best of the 49th state. From fresh‑caught dinners to talks with real Alaskans and unique, Alaska‑only activities, your cruise is designed to deepen your connection to Alaska.
Availability notes: - North to Alaska offerings can vary by ship, date, voyage and lodge; select activities occur at Princess Wilderness Lodges on cruisetours. - Cook My Catch is available only on select Princess‑approved excursions (including options in Juneau and Ketchikan) and at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge and Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge; preparation is for dinner service. - Stargazing Nights are offered on select ships when night skies are at their darkest. - Glacier Bay National Park ranger programs and commentary occur on voyages that include Glacier Bay.
North to Alaska is Princess’ award‑winning program that immerses you in Alaska’s culture, cuisine and stories on board and ashore. Expect fresh Alaska seafood, exclusive culinary events, talks with local Alaskans and destination‑rich activities.
Look for destination‑themed dinners, unique Alaska seafood menus in specialty restaurants, the Cook My Catch program on select excursions and lodges, and a Salmon Cooking Demonstration hosted by expert chefs on your last sea day.
On select Princess‑approved excursions (including options in Juneau and Ketchikan) and at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge and Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, you can fish for salmon or halibut with a local expert; Princess chefs will then prepare your catch for dinner.
Depending on your sailing, you may meet an Alaskan lumberjack, photographers Calvin Hall and Daryl Pederson, author Nick Jans, and Captain David Lethin from The Aleutian Ballad, among others.
Yes. Families love Puppies in the Piazza, the Jr. Ranger Program (created with Glacier Bay National Park Rangers), The great Alaskan expedition for kids and teens, and Stargazing Nights on select ships.
The custom‑built Princess treehouse is at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge and is featured on select cruisetours.
Many, but not all, Alaska itineraries include Glacier Bay. When your voyage visits Glacier Bay National Park, expect expert narration, ranger commentary and special viewing opportunities as part of The Glacier Experience.
Experiences can vary by ship, sailing date, itinerary and whether your vacation includes a Princess Wilderness Lodge on a cruisetour. Check your specific voyage for the most up‑to‑date lineup.
Use the Princess search to view real‑time availability and fares. Find cruises and cruisetours and browse Alaska cruise deals.
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