Alaska Cruisetours

Explore our Alaska land and sea cruise package

What's an Alaska Cruisetour?

Cruise: Enjoy our top-rated 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise vacation with two glacier-viewing experiences during your time on board.

Train: Immerse yourself in a scenic rail travel from the ship to the lodge via our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service for an all-encompassing Alaska cruisetour.

Lodge: Your Alaska cruisetour includes three or more nights on land near legendary national parks at beautiful riverside Princess Wilderness Lodges.

 

Explore your Cruisetour Options

Boreal woodland caribou
Boreal woodland caribou.
Alaska

10 - 13 Nights

Denali Explorer

  • Most popular
  • 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
  • 3-6 nights on land
  • Exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® Alaska rail service
  • Stay in the Denali-area
  • Natural History Tour into Denali National Park
  • Fairbanks or Anchorage
  • Select sightseeing included
Fly Fishing, Copper River - Alaska

13 - 15 Nights

Off the Beaten Path

  • Go deeper into Alaska
  • Kenai and/or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
  • Unique National Parks
  • 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
  • 6-8 nights on land
  • Princess Alaska rail service
  • Stay in the Denali-area
  • Natural History Tour into Denali National Park
  • Fairbanks and/or Anchorage
  • Select sightseeing included
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

12 - 17 Nights

Connoisseur

  • Highest level of service
  • Escorted by a Tour Director
  • 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
  • 5-10 nights on land
  • Princess Alaska rail service
  • Kenai and/or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
  • Stay in the Denali-area
  • Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park
  • Fairbanks or Anchorage
  • Select sightseeing included
  • Most meals included
Portage Glacier, Alaska

10 - 11 Nights

On Your Own

  • Most affordable option
  • For independent travelers
  • 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
  • 3-4 nights on land
  • Princess Alaska rail service
  • Stay in the Denali-area
  • Fairbanks or Anchorage
  • No pre-scheduled activities

Popular Alaska Land and Sea Cruise Options

Brown bear on Alaska.

Katmai National Park Cruisetour

Experience Alaska’s wildlife with a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, two nights in Anchorage, brown bear viewing at Katmai and a visit to the Wildlife Conservation Center.

Alaska Wildlife

Wildlife Adventure Cruisetour

This 13-night cruisetour offers whale watching in Glacier Bay, bear viewing in Katmai, and spotting Denali’s “Big 5.” Includes a visit to Alaska’s premier Wildlife Conservation Center.

Blue waters and tree covered rocks jutting out of water on a cloudy morning at Porcupine bay at Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

National Park Cruisetours

Discover five of Alaska’s national parks on this 15-night cruisetour. Cruise Glacier Bay, explore Kenai Fjords, and adventure into Denali National Park—perfect for adventure-seekers.

Alaska Cruisetour Experience

Immerse in the heart of Alaska's awe-inspiring interior.

Alaska - Denali Lodge
Alaska - Denali Lodge.

Princess Wilderness Lodges

You won’t just explore Alaska’s landscapes with Princess; you’ll stay in the heart of the region's best and most beautiful attractions. Our custom-built wilderness lodges are located riverside next to some of the most renowned national parks, allowing you to unwind after your adventures with comforting amenities and breathtaking scenery.

Voyage of the Glaciers

Sail 500 miles deeper into the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound on our top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise vacation. Spend seven days traveling from Anchorage (Whittier) to Vancouver, B.C., stopping in historic port cities like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Enjoy icy-blue viewings at spots like Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord.

Crown Princess at Glacier bay
Crown Princess at Glacier bay.
Train Exterior - Direct To The Wilderness Rail, Princess Rail
Direct To The Wilderness Rail, Princess Rail.

Direct-to-the-Wilderness® Alaska Rail Service

Spend less time worrying and more time exploring — no confusing transfers or multiple tickets required. Our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service features glass-domed railcars that take you into the heart of Alaska. Enjoy convenience and comfort as you move easily from ship to train, then directly to your Princess Wilderness Lodge in the Denali area.

Visit Denali National Park on Every Alaska Cruisetour

Venture into a land like no other. With some of the most stunning and iconic wildlife and wilderness in the world, Denali National Park is part of the definitive experience of an Alaska adventure. No matter which Alaska cruisetour you choose, Princess takes you into the Great Land’s breathtaking interior.

Alaska - Denali Park
Alaska - Denali Park.

Princess Lodges & Alaska Cities

Comfortable riverside lodges surrounded by natural beauty.

A couple walking on the grounds of Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
A couple walking on the grounds of Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

Embark on an unforgettable Alaska cruisetour to the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge®, where you can take in the beauty of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest national park in the United States. Snow-covered mountains dominate the skyline while rivers feed the earth below. Explore your surroundings on a Copper River rafting trip, or fish for Alaska salmon in the mesmerizing waters.

Denali Park Lodge in Alaska
Denali Park Lodge in Alaska

All of our Alaska cruisetours include a stay at our premier Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge®, just one mile from the entrance of Denali National Park overlooking the Nenana River. Access some of the most stunning sights on earth — wilderness, wildlife and untamed land. Go flightseeing by Denali’s snow-covered peak, fly-fish for Arctic grayling, raft the Nenana River or venture into Denali on a park tour.

Fairbanks Riverside lodge on an Alaska cruise
Fairbanks Riverside lodge on an Alaska cruise

On the banks of the Chena River lies the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge®. With riverside dining and frontier décor, the Fairbanks Lodge is the perfect excuse to extend your Alaska cruise vacation and dive deeper into your surroundings. Cruise down the Chena River on a sternwheeler riverboat, pan for gold at Gold Dredge 8 or ride ATVs through surrounding forests underneath the midnight sun.

Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge exterior in Alaska
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge exterior in Alaska

Situated on the Kenai Peninsula overlooking the Kenai River, the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge® is surrounded by mountains, rivers and wilderness inviting you to explore. Adventure through Chugach National Forest, cruise past Kenai Fjords National Parks’ glaciers or fish along the Kenai River. Take in the sights of this natural masterpiece at a leisurely pace only on an Alaska cruisetour.

Mountain and National Park visible behind Mt McKinley Lodge in Alaska
Mountain and National Park visible behind Mt McKinley Lodge in Alaska

Situated within Denali State Park near the Chulitna River, the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge® offers unparalleled views of Denali from the treehouse as well as the Great Room and expansive deck in the main lodge. Tour a working Alaska homestead and learn how the Great Land’s residents have become so self-sufficient. Or land in a helicopter on a glacier beneath the tallest peak in North America on your Alaska cruisetour.

Anchorage, Alaska as seen on a Princess Cruise
Anchorage, Alaska as seen on a Princess Cruise

Only an hour and a half from the cruise port of Whittier lies the largest city in Alaska – Anchorage. Visit the Chugach National Forest, the second largest national forest in the United States. Spend the day absorbing history at the Anchorage Museum. Or visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and see brown bears, moose and bison living in a protected habitat that perfectly emulates the wild.

Explore the Great Land

Every part of Alaska tells an extraordinary story, whether it's through the beauty of the region's natural masterpieces or the animated personalities of its locals. During an Alaska cruisetour with Princess, you'll discover what makes the Great Land so special and craft tales of your time on land and sea.

Unforgettable Alaska Cruisetour Excursions

Don't just visit Alaska — live it with Alaska excursions that expand your cruise experience. Rush across the snow on a dog sled with a professional musher, fly-fish for salmon in breathtaking rivers and soar over miles of glacial tundra in a helicopter. Watch migrating humpback whales from the deck of a catamaran or see Native craftsman carve a traditional totem pole.

Alaska

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the perfect base camp for exploring Denali National Park.
The name ''Denali'' means ''The Great One'' in the native Athabascan language. 

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Alaska

Juneau, Alaska

Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.

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Alaska

Skagway, Alaska

Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest.

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Alaska

Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

The lodge is located approximately one hour from the town of Talkeetna, which is nestled at the base of Denali and is also home to the Talkeetna, Chulitna & Susitna Rivers. 

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Star Princess ship sailing by Dewas glacier in Alaska.

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