Voyage of the Glaciers: On a top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, it's all about the glaciers, some of nature's greatest spectacles. You'll see these colossal frozen rivers in all their thundering, calving glory at beautiful Glacier Bay National Park and either College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier. On these voyages, you'll sail 500 miles farther north across the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound and enjoy a full day cruising spectacular Glacier Bay National Park featuring park rangers and onboard naturalists. You'll also get a second glacier viewing experience among the 16 glaciers at either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord. In addition, you'll explore the history and culture of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan as you cruise through the inside passage.
During your scenic cruise, friendly Park Rangers will join the ship to share their knowledge of this amazing place and host a fun Junior Ranger program for kids. They may even be able to help you identify Glacier Bay's abundant wildlife, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises, harbor seals, black bears, mountain goats, bald eagles, and large colonies of seabirds.
Ports: During your cruise through the Inside Passage, you'll visit the charming towns of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Rich in native history, these former gold rush towns offer plentiful options for sightseeing and exploration during your port call. Dog sled on a glacier, journey into the Yukon to retrace the paths of pioneers, indulge in local flavors, pan for gold or peruse the local handicrafts. Whatever you choose, these fascinating ports will not soon be forgotten. See our Ports page for more information.
Gateways: Your Voyage of the Glaciers cruise will sail for 7-days northbound from Vancouver BC, Canada to Anchorage (Whittier), AK or southbound from Anchorage (Whittier), AK to Vancouver BC, Canada. Along the way, you'll enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Inside Passage, including the fascinating ports of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.
During your scenic cruise, friendly Park Rangers will join the ship to share their knowledge of this amazing place and host a fun Junior Ranger program for kids. They may even be able to help you identify Glacier Bay's abundant wildlife, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises, harbor seals, black bears, mountain goats, bald eagles, and large colonies of seabirds.
Ports: During your cruise through the Inside Passage, you'll visit the charming towns of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Rich in native history, these former gold rush towns offer plentiful options for sightseeing and exploration during your port call. Dog sled on a glacier, journey into the Yukon to retrace the paths of pioneers, indulge in local flavors, pan for gold or peruse the local handicrafts. Whatever you choose, these fascinating ports will not soon be forgotten. See our Ports page for more information.
Gateways: Your Voyage of the Glaciers cruise will sail for 7-days northbound from Vancouver BC, Canada to Anchorage (Whittier), AK or southbound from Anchorage (Whittier), AK to Vancouver BC, Canada. Along the way, you'll enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Inside Passage, including the fascinating ports of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.
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*Itineraries may vary slightly depending on sail date.
While all the major cruise lines offer Inside Passage Alaskan Cruises, only Princess features "North to Alaska" onboard every sailing. This award winning program brings local entertainment, culture, and cuisine onboard and ashore to immerse you in all things Alaska. Princess has been voted the #1 cruise line in Alaska for the past 9 years. Princess brings more Alaska onboard than any other cruise line. This makes them our first recommendation for Alaskan cruises. Below are some of the things included in this program:
Fresh Alaska Seafood! In the spirit of the wild, untamed Great Land, Princess is providing a variety of fresh Alaska Seafood onboard including King Crab, King Salmon and Halibut. Not only will there be a dedicated Alaska cuisine themed night in the main dining rooms, but there will also be a special Alaska Cuisine menu in the Crown Grill and Bayou Cafe restaurants. |
Puppies in the Piazza
Meet some of Skagway’s newest sled dogs onboard as they prepare for a life of dog mushing! Get to know their handlers and snap a picture with these adorable pups in the piazza! Logger Heads
Guests will be treated to a stimulating and exciting presentation that reveals the life and adventures of your host, an actual Alaskan Lumberjack, and will include an authentic axe-throwing competition with selected guests. Discovery at Sea
In partnership with the Discovery Networks, Alaska cruises will feature content from the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet on the wildlife, terrain, history, and adventures from Alaska. |
Meet the Mountain Climber
Hear first-hand from mountain climbers who have conquered Denali as they tell the exhilarating stories of their journey and present thrilling photos in the new Hudson Theater at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Libby Riddles & Steve Hites
Meet renowned dog musher Libby Riddles, the first woman to win the grueling 1,100-mile Iditarod sled dog race. Or enjoy a “North to Alaska” show by Alaskan storyteller and musician Steve Hites as he brings the regions folklore and history to life. Klondike Festival
Fun for the whole family, the festival includes performances depicting the glory days of the gold rush, Alaska icon & sled racing presentations, harmonica music classes, Tlingit art projects and North to Alaska dance performances. |
Tales from the Deadliest Catch
From the popular Discovery Channel program, “Deadliest Catch”, Captain David Lethin and his shipmates from The Aleutian Ballad relate their true-life adventures and experiences in the Bering Sea in pursuit of crab. Tales from the Wild
New York Times best-selling author, and renowned storyteller Nick Jans comes aboard to tell his compelling, emotional story of Romeo, the wolf, and the effect he had on the people of Juneau, as told in his book, “A Wolf Called Romeo.” Alaska Explorers Youth Program
In partnership with the Glacier Bay Rangers and the Discovery Channel, kids and teens will explore their adventurous side with activities such as our Jr. Ranger Program, Panning for Gold, and the Deadliest Catch Crab Sorting Game. |