Visit Saxman Native Village in Ketchikan for a view into how the area’s native peoples once lived... and take a floatplane to Talkeetna for views you won’t believe!
9. HUBBARD GLACIER A day of scenic cruising aboard your Princess ship takes you to Alaska’s Hubbard Glacier, arriving roughly mid-afternoon. Known as the “Galloping Glacier,” this is North America’s largest tidewater glacier. As you approach the glacier up close, its immensity (40 storeys high) and phenomenal blue hues will amaze you. Enjoy a prime spot to watch for calving icebergs, wildlife and seabirds. Join the ship’s captain for a welcome reception this evening. Meals BLD
10. CRUISE TO GLACIER BAY Sail Glacier Bay along shorelines and islands that were covered by ice some 200 years ago. When naturalist John Muir – whose conservation work and advocacy were so crucial to the creation of America’s national parks – visited the area in 1879, the ice had retreated some 48 kilometres to form the bay you’re exploring today. Rugged mountains, spruce and hemlock forests, and deep fjords are the day’s companions, possibly along with sea otters, porpoises, and seals. This evening, join your fellow Tauck cruisers at a private cocktail party aboard your Princess ship. Meals BLD
11. SKAGWAY... RAFTING AND RAIL Disembark this morning in Skagway, gateway to the Klondike region during the Gold Rush days of the 1890s. Tour this once lawless town, then travel by ferry on the Lynn Canal – the deepest, longest fjord in North America – to Haines. Enjoy a quiet raft trip* through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to the world’s largest congregation of bald eagles. Later prepare for the excitement of this evening’s cliff-hanging rail ride up a mountain pass of nearly 1,000 metres on the narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Meals BLD
12. JUNEAU AND TLINGIT CULTURE Arrive in Juneau, famous for its historic gold mines and mountain and water views. Sightseeing includes the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, situated just 20 kilometres from downtown. While it may appear to be perfectly still, it is on the move, flowing downhill to shape the landscapes along the way. Back in town, a presentation on the native Tlingit
communities reveals the links between their culture and the bounty of the forests, seas and animal life of coastal Alaska. Free time follows, including tickets for breathtaking views on the Mt. Roberts Tramway which climbs from downtown Juneau to 550-metre-high Mt. Roberts. Meals BLD
13. KETCHIKAN AND VILLAGE LIFE Dock in Ketchikan, an island town with a boisterous history connected with timber, gold and fishing. With forested slopes as the backdrop, Ketchikan’s waterfront hops with floatplane, fishing boat and ferry activity. The town also has a rich native cultural heritage; learn more about what life was like for Alaska’s native peoples a century ago at Saxman Native
CORAL, STAR, & ISLAND PRINCESS SHIPS
These Princess ships are featured on Grand Alaska as noted in the cruise departure dates. Aboard each, staterooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, hair dryer, safe, phone, private bathroom with shower, refrigerator and 24-hour room service.
Each ship features a 24-hour Internet Café, a Lotus Spa®, hot tubs, a gym and fitness area, a swim-against-the-current lap pool and swimming pools.
Entertainment aboard ship includes a theatre for live performances by musicians, singers and dancers, Movies Under the Stars® showing first-run feature-length films, a casino, and themed bars and lounges that range from a cosy space to sip cocktails to a dance floor and nightclub-style entertainment.
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