Cruisetour Princess 2027 Group
July 23 - August 4, 2027 Denali Explorer and Island Princess Through Princess Cruises
Overview
I put this trip together for the couples and families who keep saying "we've always wanted to do Alaska" but never got past the research stage.
This isn't a cruise alone and it isn't a land tour alone. It's the full journey: five nights across Fairbanks, Denali, and Mt. McKinley, a ride on the Alaska Railroad through country you can only see by rail or plane, then seven nights aboard Island Princess sailing past Hubbard Glacier and through Glacier Bay National Park.
I'm holding a special rate of space on this exact departure so I can manage every detail for the group personally, from your stateroom category to your pre-cruise hotel to your final payment date.
Trip Snapshot
Cruise Line : Princess
Ship: Princess Cruises, Island Princess
Dates: July 23 to August 4, 2027
Length: 13 days (5 nights land, 7 nights cruise)
Trip Starts: Fairbanks, Alaska
Embarkation for Cruise: Whittier, Alaska
Disembarkation: Vancouver, Canada
Land Route: Fairbanks to Denali to Mt. McKinley to Whittier
Deposit: $250 (non-refundable)
Final Payment Due: April 20, 2027
Full Itinerary
Day 1, Friday July 23: Arrive Fairbanks. Transfer to your hotel, evening at leisure.
Day 2, Saturday July 24: Fairbanks to Denali. Sternwheel riverboat cruise on the Chena River, motorcoach to Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Day 3, Sunday July 25: Full day in Denali National Park with a guided Natural History Tour into the park.
Day 4, Monday July 26: Motorcoach to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, arguably the most dramatic setting of the entire land portion.
Day 5, Tuesday July 27: Full day at leisure at Mt. McKinley Lodge. This is your last night in the wilderness before boarding the ship.
Day 6, Wednesday July 28: Alaska Railroad from Talkeetna to Whittier through remote wilderness accessible only by rail or plane. Board Island Princess that evening.
Day 7, Thursday July 29: Scenic cruising past Hubbard Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in North America.
Day 8, Friday July 30: Full day scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 9, Saturday July 31: In port, Skagway. Full day to explore this Gold Rush town.
Day 10, Sunday August 1: In port, Juneau, Alaska's capital.
Day 11, Monday August 2: In port, Ketchikan, known for totem poles and Creek Street.
Day 12, Tuesday August 3: Full day at sea.
Day 13, Wednesday August 4: Disembark in Vancouver.
What is Included:
Land (5 nights):
- 1 night Fairbanks Hotel
- 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
- Strenwheel Riverboat cruise
- Natural History Tour into Denali Naitonal Park
- All motorcoach transfers between destinations
- Direct-to-the-Wilderness Alaska Railroad to port
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Luggage handling your bages travel from hotel to hotel to your stateroom, you never touch them until the ship
Cruise (7 nights aboard Island Princess):
- Princess Plus package: drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and dining included
- All meals onboard
- Hubbard Glacier scenic cruising
- Glacier Bay National Park scenic cruising
- Ports of call: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan
- All government taxes and fees
Additional expenses to plan for: - Travel insurance (I can help you find the right policy)
- Optional land excursions (flightseeing, rafting, ATV tours, and more)
- Shore excursions at cruise ports
- Airfare to Fairbanks and home from Vancouver or Seattle
- Personal spending and souvenirs
Stateroom Options
Balcony
Balcony Stateroom starting at $12,000 per couple with everything below included.
Reserve Mini-Suite
Get special access on the ship by booking in these special Reserve Mini-Suites. Only 4 more avaliable starting at $13,000 per couple.
Suites and Beyond
For the most elevated service, book a suite that comes with many benefits including the largest stateroom on the ship. Please inquire as pricing does vary.
Meet Your Advisor
I'm Lauren Williams, an Authorized Alaska Expert with Princess Cruises and an Alaska Destination Specialist. I've done the research trips myself, walked these lodges, and ridden this exact rail route so I know what to tell you before you ask. I handle the planning end to end: stateroom selection, pre and post night stays, flights, and every logistic in between.
Why Book into this group?
I'm holding this space so I can manage the group as one unit, which means better visibility on stateroom availability, one point of contact for every detail from deposit to disembarkation, and the ability to coordinate excursions or dining if multiple cabins want to travel together. If you're bringing extended family or traveling with another couple, let me know when you inquire and I'll look at grouping your cabins near each other.
FAQs for Alaska Cruisetour Group
Can I add pre or post nights?
Yes. I can build in extra time in Fairbanks before the trip or Vancouver afterward.
What if I want a different stateroom category?
Let me know your preference when you inquire and I'll price it out for you.
Is airfare included?
No, airfare to Fairbanks and home from Vancouver or Seattle is separate. I can help you book it.
What's the cancellation policy?
I'll walk you through the specific cancellation terms for this sailing when we talk, since they're tied to your final payment date.
Can I bring my kids or extended family?
Absolutely. Let me know how many are joining and I'll look at cabin placement for your group. Not all categories take more than 2 people per cabin so let's talk to see what is best for your group!
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