Nature's Showcase

Mighty Glaciers

Many people travel to Alaska just for a chance to see her famous glaciers. And with good reason. There's no other natural spectacle like witnessing a towering river of otherworldly blue ice and hearing the thunderous crack when an iceberg calves into the tidewater. Imagine sailing past towering peaks of snowy white glaciers, miles wide. Only the sounds of wind and seagulls disturb the silence. Then a massive crackling and a thunderous roar echo across the pristine bay. The icescape rumbles and quakes as the glacier splinters and calves' sending ice and snow cascading into the sea. There's no spectacle in the world that surpasses these towering frozen masses and best displays the fierce majesty of the region. 

Alaska 2020

Once in a Lifetime Experience

This year's aurora viewers, hikers, dogsledders, glacier landers and train riders have a full slate of Alaska Summer Season options. The largest state in the United States, Alaska is home to 17 of the 20 highest peaks in North America, more than 100,000 glaciers, 3 million lakes, 6,640 miles of coastline, 33,904 miles of shoreline, and more than 70 potentially active volcanoes. From Alaska's majestic beauty to its staggering array of wildlife, it is truly a unique destination.  Sailing on a cruise ship is just the beginning of any Alaskan adventure. The absolute magnificence and splendor of Alaska can only be fully realized by experiencing an Alaska shore excursion. Whether it's by air, land or sea, exploring the wonders of Alaska will be a once in a lifetime experience.

Spectacular Views

Majestic Mountains

Take a moment to pause and gaze up. Massive, eternally snow-capped mountains rise majestically against the bright blue sky, which darkens to a majestic indigo at twilight. Wild, untamed and exquisitely unique, this astounding landscape dwarfs your wildest imagination. No other place offers such untouched beauty. Home to almost 3,000 peaks and Denali, North America's tallest mountain, Alaska's summits are a feast for your eyes. And one you'll never forget.

Alaska Rail Journeys

Direct to the Wilderness

Alaska rail service takes you between your ship and the Denali area the very same day for more time to enjoy the wilderness. This private pull by the Alaska Railroad, available on select land & sea vacations, gets you to Denali a full day earlier without an overnight hotel stay en route and all your luggage transfers are conveniently handled. Rail travel is offered on most land & sea vacations, featuring glass-domed rail cars, open-air observation platforms to take in all the wilderness, onboard rail guides providing expert commentary and trademark Princess service. There is also full beverage service and delicious cuisine is available for purchase while onboard.

Jeff King's

Alaska Husky Homestead

Now there's a unique shore excursion that is both a nature lovers' and dog lovers' dream. You can get exclusive access to Husky Homestead - home of Iditarod Champion, Jeff King. Jeff is an acclaimed expert, with 35 years of dog sled racing and freight hauling on the great white expanses of America's last frontier. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship Iditarod dog sledding team. Jeff will share his personal stories from the trail and show you the racing sleds, survival gear and equipment he used to endure crossing 1,100 miles of Alaska's most rugged arctic terrain. Hear the excited pants of precious Alaskan Husky puppies as they rush to greet you at the start of your tour. Play, pet and have your photo taken with the cute and energetic young pups.

Whales, Wonders and Wildlife

Alaska's Wildlife

How many times in life have you had the opportunity to see moose grazing in meadows, eagles nesting in treetops, whales frolicking in glistening waters and bears roaming in their native habitat? On an Alaska vacation, all that is possible - including glimpsing Denali National Park's Big Five: brown bears, wolves, moose, dall sheep and caribou on a cruisetour. Eagles nesting in treetops. Moose grazing through lush meadows surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges. A breaching whale crashing down into the tranquil sea. On a Princess Alaska vacation, you'll also have plenty of chances to enjoy the sights of humpback, beluga and orca whales, along with harbor seals, sea lions and sea otters frolicking in the water.

Coming Together

Family & Multigenerational Travel To Alaska

Your family can revel in Alaska's most charming towns and set sight on Alaska's abundant wildlife in their natural habitats, from breaching 40-ton humpback whales, roaming bears and soaring bald eagles. See Majestic Glaciers & Denali on a Land & Sea Vacation! It's a journey equal parts exhilarating and inspiring. Consider the ultimate Alaska land and sea vacation, featuring a tour director escort, personal service and most meals on land included. Spend 5 to 8 nights on land at Princess wilderness lodges visiting Denali and perhaps, sensational places like Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and/or the Kenai Peninsula. Plus great advice for family travel from Certified Alaska Cruise Experts. 

When you embark on a family cruise trip, you'll enjoy the thrills of an unforgettable vacation before you even get to your destination. Easy-to-plan, fun onboard activities are an enticing reason to choose a cruise instead of a land-based vacation for your family getaway. There are a variety of incredible options that the whole family can enjoy, most of which are included in your trip. Each activity is designed with your family's relaxation in mind. On a family cruise, every detail is carefully tended to by staff, so you are free to focus on collecting brag-worthy and life-changing moments.

Alaska's Icons

Meet The Real Alaskans

Ever wonder what it's like to climb North America's tallest peak? Hear first-hand accounts from mountain climbers who have conquered Denali as they share their exhilarating stories in the Hudson Theater at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge^®. On board, chat with award-winning photographers as they highlight their Alaska photography experiences and offer tips. Or meet Alaska icons like dog musher Libby Riddles, the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Even live like a logger head during an exciting axe-throwing competition with an Alaskan lumberjack, or learn about totem pole carving.

A land of rugged hills, rushing waters and undisturbed wildlife, Alaska is as big as it is wild. Whether you're watching whales splash in the Pacific Ocean, gazing up at towering ice formations like the Hubbard Glacier or journeying by train deep into the last frontier on Anchorage's Coastal Classic Railroad, Alaska is sure to quench any explorer's thirst.