Alaska Cruise Tour

Your Alaska adventure includes a week-long cruise followed by a land tour of the interior to visit to U.S. National parks on the Discovery Princess trip June 12-23, 2027 hosted by Fox Travel/Castaways Travel.
This is a “vanilla cruise” offered to the public and is not nude.

Description
Embark on a luxurious voyage aboard the Discovery Princess, sailing for a week from Vancouver, Canada through the inside passage waterways of Canada and Alaska.  Your adventure includes a land tour to the interior including luxury Princess lodge accommodations, guided tours to U.S. National Parks and free time to relax and explore.

Cruise Escorts

Enjoy your hosts Jennifer, General Manager at Fox Travel/Castaways Travel, and her husband, Chris who will be on board throughout your adventure.  They have visited Alaska several times and are ready to show you a good time.

Choose your cabin with Debbie at:   [email protected]

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Dates of Travel
June 12-23, 2027 – 12 days cruise/tour

Ship Highlights

Discovery Princess blends modern flair and Alaskan spirit aboard sleek vessel amenities. Enjoy the expansive SeaWalk glass walkway, multiple pools and spa sanctuaries, outdoor decks with panoramic views, lively theaters, specialty dining venues, and immersive “North to Alaska” programming throughout the voyage.

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What’s Included

Your cruise fare covers your stateroom, all meals, entertainment, fitness center use, most shipboard lectures, and access to public areas. The land tour portion includes a wilderness lodge accommodations, rail and coach transfers, guided excursions, and select meals during the overland days.

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Onboard Activities

Attend Alaska-themed lectures, glacier viewing from your balcony stateroom, wildlife spotting from decks, interactive cooking demos, film screenings, trivia contests, art auctions, or soak in the spa. Evening options include live theater, musical performances, lounges, casino, and outdoor deck parties.

Land Tour

Trek tundra trails, join guided nature walks, spot moose and caribou, ride the glass-domed rail, cruise rivers, pan for gold, visit museums in Fairbanks, and enjoy Princess Wilderness    lodge cultural evenings.  Even try your hand at optional dogsledding.

Cabin Categories

• Oceanview (picture window)
• Balcony stateroom (step-out deck)
• Mini-suite (larger, sitting area)
• Sky Suite (top-deck, wraparound terrace)

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Discovery Princess Deck Plan Link

Choose the deck plan for Discovery Princess: Deck Plan-Princess Cruises

Itinerary & Ports of Call

(Ship segment: June 12–18; then 5-night land tour June 18–23)

Alaska by Sea & Summit: Discovery Princess Cruise & Land Tour

June 12 – 24, 2027

Itinerary and Port Descriptions

Day 1 – June 12 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Set sail from Vancouver’s sparkling harbor, framed by snow-draped mountains and coastal rainforest. Explore Stanley Park or Gastown before cruising the scenic Inside Passage toward Alaska’s glacier-carved wilderness.

Day 2 – June 13 | Ketchikan, Alaska
Nicknamed the “Salmon Capital of the World,” Ketchikan delights with totem poles, Creek Street’s stilted boardwalks, and lush Tongass rainforest trails alive with eagles, salmon, and frontier spirit.

Day 3 – June 14 | Juneau, Alaska
Alaska’s capital city pairs Mendenhall Glacier adventure with downtown charm. Ride the Mount Roberts Tramway, spot humpback whales in Auke Bay, or enjoy fresh halibut in this ruggedly beautiful port.

Day 4 – June 15 | Skagway, Alaska
Step into the Klondike Gold Rush era. Board the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway climbing through mountain passes or stroll among restored saloons and frontier-era wooden sidewalks.

Day 5 – June 16 | Glacier Bay National Park (Cruising)
Marvel at immense tidewater glaciers calving icebergs into turquoise bays. National Park Rangers narrate this natural wonder teeming with sea lions, puffins, and humpback whales.

Day 6 – June 17 | College Fjord Cruising
Surrounded by towering peaks and glacial rivers, College Fjord dazzles with its “Ivy League” glaciers—Harvard, Yale, and Smith—each cascading dramatically into mirror-bright Alaskan waters.

Day 7 – June 18 | Whittier, Alaska (Disembarkation Port)
Nestled between mountains and sea, Whittier serves as the gateway to your inland journey. Board Princess Rail northbound for the start of your unforgettable land adventure.

6-Night Land Tour and Princess Wilderness Lodges

Day 8 – June 19 | Rail Whittier to Talkeetna – Princess Wilderness Lodge

Travel in luxury on the glass-domed Princess Rail from Whittier to Talkeetna. Witness glaciers, alpine meadows, and rivers carving through mountain valleys before arriving at the Princess Wilderness Lodge beneath Denali’s shadow.

Day 9 – June 20 | Talkeetna – Day at Leisure

Relax amid Talkeetna’s rustic charm or explore flightseeing tours over Denali’s peaks. Enjoy fishing, river rafting, or scenic strolls around this artistic, adventure-filled village at Alaska’s heart.

Day 10 – June 21 | Coach Transfer McKinley to Denali – Princess Wilderness Lodge

Journey by deluxe coach from McKinley Princess Lodge to Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Afternoon at leisure to explore trails, relax along the Nenana River, or enjoy ranger-led talks near Denali’s entrance.

Day 11 – June 22 | Denali Park Tour & Natural History Tour Embark on the Denali Natural History Tour, highlighting tundra landscapes and wildlife such as moose, bears, lynx and caribou. Afternoon free for optional rafting, ATV rides, or scenic flights

Day 12 – June 23 | Coach Denali to Fairbanks – Riverboat Discovery Tour Travel by motorcoach through Alaska’s interior to Fairbanks. Board an authentic sternwheeler for the Riverboat Discovery Tour, exploring Athabascan culture and frontier life along the Chena River.

Day 13 – June 24 | Fairbanks to Airport – Departure

Enjoy breakfast and a final morning in the “Golden Heart City.” Transfer by coach to Fairbanks Airport for your return flight, carrying unforgettable memories of Alaska’s sea-to-summit adventure.

Cruise Tips & FAQs

Pack layers, waterproof outerwear, binoculars, and sturdy shoes for wet terrain. Book shore excursions early. Wi-Fi is available at additional cost. Expect sea days between ports. Transit ferry or air bookings at trip ends may be required.

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This June 12–23, 2027 cruise plus land tour delivers glacier majesty, wildlife immersion, frontier towns, and Alaska’s interior wonders—all in one unforgettable journey.

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