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13 NIGHTS DENALI EXPLORER
\nwith Glacier Bay
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ON THE GRAND PRINCESS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 26-August 8, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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When you’re making your Alaska vacation decision, this is all you really need to know…to do Alaska justice, a Gulf of Alaska cruise tour combining a cruise with a land tour featuring Princess Wilderness Lodges and a luxury dome rail car should be your first and only choice.<\/p>\n

COMMITMENT TO THE LAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

Princess Cruise Lines has devoted over 60 years to developing the perfect cruise\u00a0and\u00a0has spent millions of dollars creating the Princess tradition on land.\u00a0 You’ll find that service and personal attention extends well beyond your cruise ship.\u00a0 In fact, Princess operates its own lodges, rail cars and motorcoaches to make sure that for every minute of attentive Princess service at sea, there’s just as much waiting for you ashore.<\/p>\n

YOUR HOSTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gannons have been escorting tours for over 30 years and have hosted groups to Alaska on 28 different occasions.\u00a0 What better way to cruise than with someone who knows the ins and outs of Princess.\u00a0 They can make recommendations on tour opportunities, and if you have a concern they are there to take care of it on the spot so you can travel worry free.<\/p>\n

Cruise Itinerary Map:<\/p>\n

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Tour Itinerary:<\/p>\n

July 26:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Motor coach to Omaha for our flight to Alaska’s “Golden Heart City” of Fairbanks for two nights at Princess Riverside Lodge.<\/p>\n

July 27:\u00a0\u00a0This morning enjoy a Riverboat Cruise on an authentic sternwheeler and this afternoon pan for Gold. \u00a0Sour dough lunch is included.\u00a0 This evening the Salmon Bake is included.<\/p>\n

July 28:\u00a0 Board your deluxe motor coach to Denali.\u00a0 Afternoon at your leisure.\u00a0 Overnight at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for two nights.<\/p>\n

July 29:\u00a0 This morning take the Tundra full day tour into Denali National Park.<\/p>\n

July 30: You will motor coach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge for a two night stay and what we hope will be beautiful views of Mount Denali.<\/p>\n

July 31:\u00a0 Day at Leisure to enjoy the surroundings.<\/p>\n

Aug 1:\u00a0 \u00a0We will travel by rail on an Ultra Dome Car to Whittier and board the Grand Princess.\u00a0 Embark and sail this evening.<\/p>\n

Aug 2: \u00a0Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 {3:00 pm to 8:00 pm}<\/p>\n

Aug 3:\u00a0 Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 {9:15 am to 6:15 pm}<\/p>\n

Aug 4:\u00a0 Skagway\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 {7:00 am to 8:30 pm}<\/p>\n

Aug 5:\u00a0 Juneau\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 {6:30 am to 4:00 pm}<\/p>\n

Aug 6:\u00a0 Ketchikan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 {10:00 am to 6:00 pm}<\/p>\n

Aug 7:\u00a0 At sea<\/p>\n

Aug 8:\u00a0 Arrive in Vancouver for our transfer to the airport for our flight back to Omaha.\u00a0 Upon arrival in Omaha, you will motor coach back home.<\/p>\n

13 Night Cruise Tour Cost* (per person based on double occupancy)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n