Do more than just walk on the wild side

Take a cruise, journey by train, and stay in custom-built lodges

 Alaska, Amplified 

Princess® cruisetours take exploration to the next level

Combine a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, scenic rail travel, and multiple days touring Alaska by land with stays at Princess-owned wilderness lodges. Get ready for an adventure that’ll make even the grizzlies jealous.

AVAILABLE ON EVERY PRINCESS CRUISETOUR

CRUISE

Sail for seven days on a Voyage of the Glaciers cruise.
On your seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, take in the views of UNESCO World Heritage Site Glacier Bay National Park and the rugged shores of the Inside Passage. And you’ll also enjoy a bonus glacier-viewing experience at Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord.

TRAIN

Travel inland via exclusive Princess® rail.
Follow the legendary route of the Alaska Railroad as you travel by comfortable Princess rail on a scenic journey through the heart of Alaska. Most itineraries include exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service from the ship and the Denali area.

LODGE

Stay at Princess-owned lodge lodges near national parks.
Built specifically for cruisetours, Princess-owned-and-operated wilderness lodges sit near famous national parks. Every Princess cruisetour enables you to spend at least one night in the Denali area at one of our two lodges.

Princess Cruises is an authorized concessioner of Glacier Bay National Park.
Travel Weekly, Best Cruise Line in Alaska, 2024–2007; 2005–2003
More guests chose Princess in Alaska than any other cruise line based on the highest number of guests in 2022.
Recommend Magazine, Best Cruise Line Itineraries, 2022–2017; 2015–2014; 2012–2004

Which type of cruisetour makes your heart skip a beat?

Denali Explorer (3 to 6 nights on land)

The most popular cruisetour offers the greatest value and includes a variety of ways to explore Denali National Park.

  • Exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service*

  • Overnight stays in Fairbanks and/or Anchorage in addition to the Denali area

  • Natural History Tour into Denali National Park

  • Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise & Gold Dredge 8 Tour in Fairbanks (if applicable)

*Included on most Denali Explorer cruisetours.

On Your Own (3 to 4 nights on land)

Create your own adventure with the most economical cruisetours. Maximize your free time with optional excursions, or enjoy the wilderness from the comfort of your lodge.

  • Restaurants and dining options are available at your leisure

  • Overnight stays in Fairbanks or Anchorage in addition to the Denali area

  • Features scenic Princess® rail service

Off the Beaten Path (5 to 8 nights on land)

Off the Beaten Path cruisetours give you the chance to visit remote areas of Alaska in addition to Denali.

  • Explore the Kenai Peninsula or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

  • Features scenic Princess® rail service

  • Natural History Tour into Denali National Park

Connoisseur (5 to 10 nights on land)

This deluxe option offers the highest level of service and added convenience.

  • Professional tour director to accompany you on land

  • Includes most meals on land

  • Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park

  • Features scenic Princess® rail service or Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service

NEW Katmai National Park (2 to 6 nights on land)

Spend a day viewing brown bears at Katmai National Park and visit Alaska’s premier Wildlife Conservation Center.

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So close you can practically high-five Mother Nature

Princess® wilderness lodges bring the great outdoors to your doorstep

Princess® is the only cruise line that gives you access to Alaska like this. Get immersed in wilderness with swoon-worthy lodge stays during your cruisetour. Stay in the heart of the Great Land, without having to rough it. It’s a lot like camping, but with a touch of class and a lot less bug spray.

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge®

Located along the Nenana River Canyon, just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park.

Lodge amenities

  • King Salmon Restaurant

  • Grizzly Burger

  • Lynx Creek Pizza & Pub

  • River Run Espresso

  • Rapids Morning Express

  • Fannie Q’s Saloon

  • Sourdough Breakfast Buffet

  • Princess Village with popular Christmas Cabin and Sugarloaf

  • Guest services desk

  • Daily shuttle to Denali National Park Visitor Center

  • General Store gift shop

  • Fireside patio

Sample excursions

  • Enjoy a visit with an Iditarod musher and some cuddly puppies.

  • Explore Denali’s landscape, and learn about the flora and fauna with naturalists.

  • Experience one of Alaska’s most memorable thrills on a glacier-landing tour via helicopter.

  • Experience Denali’s backcountry on an ATV/UTV adventure.

  • Go fly-fishing for Arctic grayling.

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge®

Named one of Alaska’s top resorts by Condé Nast Traveler, this wilderness lodge is located within Denali State Park so you’ll have epic access to North America’s tallest peak.

Lodge amenities

  • North Fork Restaurant

  • Base Camp Bar

  • 20,320 Alaskan Grill

  • Coffee Bruin Espresso

  • Fireside patio

  • Mountain climber presentations in the Hudson Theater

  • Bush Pilot Cliff Hudson’s restored plane

  • Northern Lights PhotoSymphony

  • Gift shop

  • Treehouse designed and built by Pete Nelson of the Animal Planet™ show
    Treehouse Masters

  • Walking trails

  • Guest services desk

  • Denali State Park naturalist presentations

  • Daily shuttle service to Talkeetna

Sample excursions

  • Zipline through the wilderness with views of the Alaska Range.

  • Visit a sled dog kennel, and learn about the Iditarod.

  • Hike and kayak through the backcountry of Denali State Park.

  • Soar into the clouds by plane for one-of-a-kind views of Denali.

  • Board a jet boat for a river adventure.

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge®

Inspired by the architecture of the storied Kennecott Copper Mine, this lodge is perched on a bluff overlooking Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Lodge amenities

  • Two Rivers Restaurant

  • Whistle Stop Bar & Grill

  • Dragonfly Espresso

  • Shuffleboard and cornhole

  • Gift shop

  • Guest services desk

  • Walking trails

  • Shuttle service to Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center

  • Shuttle service to Ahtna Cultural Center

  • Northern Lights PhotoSymphony

Sample excursions

  • Journey through Prince William Sound on a glacier cruise.

  • Take a guided tour of the historic Kennecott Copper Mine and town.

  • Enjoy panoramic views of Wrangell-St. Elias by ATV/UTV.

  • Fish for Copper River red salmon in the rivers of the Copper Valley.

  • Get your thrills on a Class III whitewater rafting.

Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge®

Relax in your bungalow-style guest room — each comes complete with a wood-burning stove and a large deck overlooking the Kenai River valley.

Lodge amenities

  • Rod & Reel Restaurant

  • Rafter’s Lounge

  • Espresso bar

  • Walking trails

  • Guest services desk

  • Gift shop

Sample excursions

  • Sportfish for salmon or trout in the Kenai River.

  • Pan for gold with a real prospector.

  • Spend a day exploring the scenic Kenai River by raft.

  • Explore Historic Seward and the Alaska SeaLife Center.

  • Observe marine life on a cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park.

Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge®

Set on the banks of the Chena River, the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge® is just minutes away from the Fairbanks International Airport and railroad depot for easy access to all your adventures.

Lodge amenities

  • Edgewater Dining Room

  • Trackers Bar & Grill

  • Riverview Deck

  • Seasons Gifts & Coffee House

  • Farm-to-table chef’s garden

  • Guest services desk

  • Walking trails

Sample excursions

  • Pan for gold at Gold Dredge 8, a national historical monument.

  • Board the only remaining authentic Alaska sternwheeler for a cruise along the Chena and Tanana rivers.

  • Ride through moose country to Chena Hot Springs Resort.

  • Cross the Arctic Circle to visit Earth’s farthest north polar regions.

The Great Land Unleashed

Princess’ North to Alaska program features a variety of authentic Alaska culinary, educational, and entertainment experiences designed to delve deeper into the Great Land. This unique and immersive program has earned a prestigious Gold Award in Travel Weekly’s annual Magellan Awards.

Fresh Alaska seafood
The new Wild for Alaska Seafood program features sustainable seafood from Alaska’s top fisheries.

Cook My Catch
You hook it, they’ll cook it! Reel in a fish on a Princess® excursion during the day, and they’ll have one of our chefs prepare it to your liking.

Puppies in the Piazza
Some of Skagway’s newest sled dogs come aboard! Snap a picture with the puppies, and meet their dog handlers, who will be training them for a life of dog mushing.

Get to know real Alaskans
Encounter an Iditarod champion, lumberjacks, authors, and storytellers.

Alaska for kids
Princess’ Alaska Explorers youth program features activities like our Jr. Ranger program, Gold Rush panning fun, and the Deadliest Catch Crab Sort Challenge.

Meet the Mountain Climber
Hear climbers share their stories and photos from their journey to conquer Denali. Held in the Hudson Theater at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.®