We're going to Alaska again, and would love to have you join us!

You'll have plenty of time to think about it, make your plans, and save your money. 

Journey with us as we go deep inside Alaska, where the unparalleled meets the unexpected.

We begin in Fairbanks...Fairbanks emanates a quality of light, energy and warmth found nowhere else on Earth.

Experience the northern lights and the midnight sun...

When folks say the wilderness is outside their backdoor, they mean it's on their doorstep. Where else can you see such pristine, majestic nature and enjoy all the conveniences and energy of a vibrant downtown, thriving arts community, and top-notch university? 

Two nights are put aside for magnificent Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge - the premier place to stay at Denali National Park. A network of landscaped trails connect the resort's stunning centerpiece with the river-view restaurants, hot tubs and expansive decks.

We've been lucky with "The Great One"  being visible in the past, and hope to be so again...called Denali, meaning "the Great One or High One," by the Athabascan Native people, North America's highest peak at 20,320 feet is also known as Mt. McKinley and dominates the park when visible.

Experience real Alaska wilderness during our one night at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge...I'm pretty sure this lodge will be your favorite. Two-story windows frame spectacular views of North America's tallest peak. An expansive deck opens up to a panorama of mountains, river and forest with endless wilderness to explore.

Direct To The Wilderness®

You're about to find out why the Alaska Railroad is the best train in the world...

Observation platforms and huge wrap-around glass-domed windows provide awe-inspiring views of spectacular sights such as the towering Alaska Range, scenic Matanuska Valley, the monumental bridge that spans Hurricane Gulch, raging rivers and immensurable forests. You'll delight in the ride almost as much as the destination...but that's what train travel is all about!

The route from Denali to our dock in Whittier is not only spectacular - it's a National Scenic Byway. You'll ride onboard luxury railcars, enjoy exclusive amenities like an outdoor observation platform or a spacious club car and encounter the same warm, friendly Princess service you receive on their ships.

Alaska is Yours to Explore

Your trip starts here...

Day 1 - Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - Fairbanks

Depart from your home city to arrive in the frontier atmosphere of Alaska's "Golden Heart City" - Fairbanks.

At the edge of Alaska's vast wilderness a haven of warm service and exceptional comfort can be found at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge. Experience the perfect combination of a lodge atmosphere, elegant amenities and convenient location. Just steps from the Chena River, the lodge provides easy access to downtown Fairbanks and its rustic shops, restaurants, museums and attractions.

Day 2 - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - Fairbanks/Denali

Today, visit an authentic fishing camp, Tilngit village and Iditarod dog sled kennel on a Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise that glides along the city's rivers, providing a view into the past.

Then enjoy a scenic motorcoach trip to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. It's a magnificent journey with idyllic scenery unfolding along the way.

Day 3 - Thursday, May 26. 2011 - Denali

This morning you'll enjoy a Natural History Tour of the park. The remainder of the day you're free to partake in one of the many optional activities offered at the lodge such as:

• Denali Jet Boat Safari
• Alaska Adventure Walking Tour
• Husky Homestead Tour
• ATV Adventure
• Midnight Sun Golfing
• Music of Denali Dinner Theater

Day 4 - Friday, May 27, 2011 - Denali/Mt. McKinley

The views along the route from the Denali lodge to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge are indeed unforgettable. But they're nothing compared to when you get your first glimpse of the 20,320-foot mountain itself - the lodge's star attraction...

Day 5 - Saturday, May 28, 2011 - Mt. McKinley/Whittier

Transfer to the rail station at Talkeetna for your Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service to Whittier, where your ship awaits...with Princess as your host, you'll enjoy the expert commentary of guides pointing out sights of interest, and the same wonderful Princess service you experience on you voyage.

Day 6 - Sunday, May 29, 2011 - Hubbard Glacier

During the Pleistocene Age, Alaska was buried under a mantel of ice thousands of feet thick. Today, 100,000 glaciers remain, cloaking five percent of America's Last Frontier in Ice Age glory.

Today, your first full day at sea, visit Hubbard Glacier as it stretches 76 miles from Mt. Logan in Kluane to Disenchantment Bay. It is the longest tidewater glacier in Alaska and the most-visited attraction in America's largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias.

As you cruise this remnant of the Ice Age, watch for seals basking on ice floes and listen for loud, deep rumbles as lustrous shafts of ice split off the glacier. You can't help but be awestruck by an open calving face that measures over six miles wide, has icy towers standing 400 feet high, and sends icebergs the size of small buildings into the bay.

Day 7 - Monday, May 30, 2011 - Glacier Bay National Park

When an iceberg is born, the sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air and waves lap gently against your ship. You relish every moment, marveling as the sights and sounds of calving glaciers thrill you again and again. That's the lure of enchanting Glacier Bay, where the most astounding natural forces take center stage.

Glacier Bay has been an irresistible cruise attraction ever since the 1880's. That's when renowned John Muir first encountered the crown jewel of the Inside Passage and entranced the world with his glowing reports.

Part of the beauty of this wondrous place is that only a limited number of visitors get to see it. There are no roads to Glacier Bay, and entry into this pristine Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site is carefully regulated.

Be sure to pack your binoculars and your favorite camera. Never know when you'll see eagles, seals and humpback whales.

Day 8 - Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - Skagway

Historic Skagway is like a postcard from Alaska's Gold Rush past - complete with wooden sidewalks, restored store fronts and saloons with histories as colorful as the people you'll meet here. What you'll see in Skagway is mostly all authentic, as much of the town is under the auspices of the National Park Service, which is overseeing and preserving this "gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush."

You can delve into the city's past with a ride on the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. A few of the cars date back to the very beginning of the railroad in 1898...

Entertaining tours are conducted by the Skagway Streetcar Company which ferry guest through town in old-time motorcoaches. If you're real nice to the driver, he or she just might let you off at Skagway's favorite "watering hole" - the authentic Red Onion Saloon, one of Alaska's oldest.

Day 9 - Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - Juneau

Let your imagination run wild in Juneau.

Visit Mendenhall Glacier. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, whale watch, flightsee or fish.

There's an abundance of adventures in this bustling frontier capital, including the exhilarating six-minute tram ride to the 1,800 foot level of Mt. Roberts where you can hike, dine and learn about native culture.

History buffs can browse the Alaska State Museum. Gold rush fans can tour the Last Chance Mining Museum. And for those who like to shop 'till you drop - downtown Juneau is filled with colorful curio shops and art galleries.

Day 10 - Thursday, June 2, 2011 - Ketchikan

Sometimes called "The Gateway City", Ketchikan is Alaska's southern-most port of call and is also known as Alaska's Native Cultural Center and Sport Fishing Capital...It has also been recognized as one of the top 100 arts communities in America...

Native art and culture flourish here due to the large population of Native Alaskans represented by three indigenous tribes: the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. Ketchikan has the largest collection of totem poles in the world.

You'll find an outstanding variety of shops, galleries and boutiques,  including those along Creek Street - once Ketchikan's red light district. While there, make a stop at Dolly's House Museum - once the home of Madam Dolly Arthur.

Food is always such a big part of travel, and there is non better to be found in Ketchikan than at Annabelle's Famous Keg & Chowder House. Located inside The Gilmore Hotel - "The Little Hotel With a Lot of Class" - which is right across the street from where our ship docks - Annabelle's Famous Chowders are second to none...

• Smoked Salmon Chowder
• Annabell's Own Clam Chowder
• Alaska Seafood Chowder
• and - Sourdough Bread Bowl Chowder

There's tons of other stuff like Alaskan Halibut and Smoked Salmon Fettuccine, but you gotta leave room for desert. There's always room for desert -  Peanut Butter Pie, Cheese Cake and Grand Marnier Mousse to name a few...

Day 10 - Friday, June 3, 2011 - Inside Passage

Today is a day of relaxation as we sail along the Inside Passage enroute to Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

Whether you're a person who loves activity or one who craves tranquility, the Coral Princess offers everything you could need for a rejuvenating vacation - all just a short stroll from your stateroom.

Fresh, delicious cuisine cooked with passion and care. Breads and pastries are baked three times a day, sauces are prepared by hand.

"We try to put so many great choices on each menu that you'll have a hard time deciding. No matter what you order you'll love the fresh ingredients, the combination of flavors. You'll be telling all your friends about what you had for dinner the next day."....Master Chef Alfredo Marzi

Day or night, so many ways to escape....

However you want to escape onboard, every day will be a perfect one. That may mean a morning yoga class or a lecture on the history of the region you're visiting...Maybe an afternoon champagne art-auction or a good workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center or an invigorating massage in the Lotus Spa.

And come evening the ship lights up with entertainment. Step out for an evening of piano music in the bars and lounges, or a lavish original musical production.

You can head for the disco for a night of dancing, or proceed instead to the casino to try your luck in a game of chance.

The possibilities are virtually unlimited....

Day 11 - Friday, June 4, 2011 - Vancouver, B.C., Canada

One of the most beautiful cities in North America, cosmopolitan Vancouver dazzles with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, majestic mountains and a glittering skyline.

Why not plan to stay a few days after your cruise and soak in all that Vancouver has to offer...what the heck - you're already in the neighborhood!

Chosen as the host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is home to a vibrant cultural scene, rich history and abundant natural resources.

View historic Gastown - named after 1860s sailor, gold prospector - and most importantly - tavern founder "Gassy Jack" Deighton.

Visit Chinatown - the third-largest Chinatown in North America, after New York and San Francisco, it dates back to the railroad construction of the 1800s.

Walkabout Stanley Park. Stanley Park is truly a walker's paradise right in the heart of the city. It's one of the largest urban parks in North America, with 400 hectares (1,000 acres) of woodlands, gardens, flowers, trails, lakes, beaches and wildlife.

Circumnavigate the park via the seawall (a brisk two-hour walk) where highlights along the path include the 9 O'Clock Gun, Brockton Point, the much-loved "Girl in Wetsuit" sculpture, Prospect Point, Second Beach and the Rhododendron Garden. Or take the road less traveled around Lost Lagoon or Beaver Lake to view the resident geese, swans and racoons...

All good things must end...

Time for final farewells to new-found friends. Hope you took the time to exchange information...Again, there's no reason to rush...hopefully you've decided to spend an extra night or two in one of the most exciting cities in the world...

We're here to take care of all the details for you...

I'll be happy to chat with you, give you the advice you need and make sure your added time in Vancouver goes perfectly. I'll help you plan your itinerary so you get the most out of what you intend to do - where to stay; theatre tickets; dinner reservations; and sightseeing options to fit your schedule.

P.S. If our group departure date does not meet your schedule, we can find a sailing especially for you alone or as a group with your friends. Been to Alaska? We'll send you somewhere else...please remember -

"we're here to make all your travel dreams come true!" 

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