Denali Explorer Alaska Cruisetours
Venture into the heart of Alaska on our Denali Explorer Tours & Vacation Packages
It’s our most popular Alaska cruisetour vacation. Choose from a variety of options to match your interests.
Here are some things you can expect on a Denali Explorer Cruisetour:
- 7 day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
- Up to 4 nights in the Denali area
- Direct-to-the-Wilderness® or Princess Alaska rail service
- Stays in our exclusive Princess Wilderness Lodges
- Options to Fairbanks and/or Anchorage
- Natural History Tour into Denali National Park (option to upgrade to Tundra Wilderness Tour at an additional cost)
- Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise and Gold Dredge 8 Tour in Fairbanks (if applicable)
| # | Nights | Itinerary Features |
|---|---|---|
| A | 10 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Anchorage |
| B | 10 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Fairbanks |
| C | 10 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Fairbanks Fairbanks |
| D | 11 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Anchorage |
| E | 11 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Fairbanks |
| F | 11 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Fairbanks Fairbanks |
| G | 12 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Anchorage Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Fairbanks Fairbanks |
| H | 12 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Anchorage |
| I | 12 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Fairbanks |
| J | 13 |
7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Fairbanks Fairbanks |
Denali Explorer Alaska Cruisetours Itinerary Highlights
*Port order and content may vary by tour number. Please check specific departure date for details.
7 Day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
Things to do and see
- Glacier Bay National Park
- Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord
- Alaska & British Columbia portions of Inside Passage
- Alaska enrichment programs
- National Park Rangers in Glacier Bay
- Juneau, state capital
- Historic Ketchikan
- Frontier-flavored Skagway
Direct-to-the-Wilderness® Alaska Rail Service
Things to do and see
- A Princess exclusive
- Same-day, ship-to-lodge transit
- Offers more time in Alaska wilderness
- Glass-domed rail cars
- Open-air viewing platforms
- Onboard rail guides
- Signature Alaska cuisine
- Trademark Princess service
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Things to do and see
- Denali
- Denali National Park and Preserve
- Glaciers
- Nenana River Gorge
- Stampede Trail
- Sled Dog Experience
- Alaska Tundra
- Black Diamond Peak
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (Talkeetna)
Things to do and see
- Denali
- Talkeetna
- Denali State Park
- Rivers - Talkeetna, Susitna & Chulitna
- Glaciers
- Sled Dog Experience
- Alaska Homesteading
- Gold Panning
Princess Alaska Rail
Things to do and see
- Glass-domed rail cars
- Open-air viewing platforms
- Onboard rail guides
- Signature Alaska cuisine
- Trademark Princess service
Anchorage, Alaska
Things to do and see
- Prince William Sound
- Glaciers
- Bear Viewing
- Kenai Fjords National Park
- Anchorage Museum
- Chugach National Forest
Fairbanks
Things to do and see
- Arctic Circle
- Riverboat Discovery
- Trans-Alaska Pipeline
- Gold Dredge # 8
- Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
- Chena Hot Springs & Ice Museum
- Pioneer Park
- Native Cultures
North To Alaska Enrichment Programs
Things to do and see
- Iditarod champion Libby Riddles
- Lumberjack presentation
- Puppies in the Piazza
- Gold Rush Klondike Festival
- Fresh Alaska seafood
- National Park Rangers and naturalists
- Alaska storytellers & authors
CONVENIENT TRANSFER OPTIONS FROM YOUR AIRPLANE TO THE SHIP
We want to make your cruise as smooth as possible so you can relax, and explore the world. That's why we offer Princess airport-to-ship transfers, a secure and worry-free way to start and end your vacation with reliable and courteous Princess staff transporting you and your luggage via comfortable motorcoach.
Cruise Plus Hotel Packages
Add peace of mind and a sense of security to your vacation with a Cruise Plus® Hotel Package. Give yourself a few days to relax either before or after your Alaskan cruise and take in the sights of a sensational city. Princess handles all the details – including transfers and baggage handling – with accommodations selected for their incredible locations and excellent service.
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