Join us in Alaska for a Land & Sea Adventure to see Mother Nature's masterpiece with spectacular front-row encounters of glaciers, mountains and wildlife July 2021!
Check out your two perfectly planned group trip options:
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7- Nt Voyage of the Glaciers (Southbound Cruise only)
Anchorage to Vancouver July 24-31, 2021 Anchorage (Whittier) | Hubbard Glacier | Glacier Bay | Skagway | Juneau | Ketchikan | Vancouver  |
11- Nt land/Sea tour combines a 4-nt motor-coach/rail land tour with the same 7-day voyage of the Glaciers
July 20-31, 2021 Anchorage | Mt. McKinley | Denali National Park | Whittier | Hubbard Glacier | Glacier Bay | Skagway | Juneau | Ketchikan | Vancouver  |
- Royal Princess - Ship Statistics
- Built: June, 2013, Refurbished: Dec, 2018
- Gross Tonnage: 142,000
- Guest Capacity: 3,560
- Crew: 1,350
- Length: 1,083 feet / Height: 217 feet
- Service Speed: 22 knots
- Guest Cabins: 1,780 total / # of Decks: 19
- Built in Italy
- What's Included in the Cruise price?Inclusive Pricing: Thanks to valuable guest feedback and preferences for "not being nickeled and dimed onboard," we offer more inclusive pricing and always superior personal service than what is advertised directly from the cruise lines or mass market online cruise shops. Our inclusive pricing allows you to accurately budget and "know your true costs from the start". Don't be mislead by online cruise promotions, pitches and gimmicks that change constantly with hidden restrictions and exclusions. Our upfront inclusive pricing offers better value with more "extras" and always superior personal service from booking till you smoothly arrive back home.
Cruise Only Exclusive Group Inclusions:
-Professionally managed event with ongoing/onboard personal care and attention from your group travel hosts (will never receive this personal service anywhere)
-*Pre-Paid Onboard Gratuities of $101.50 per person (never included in online cruise pricing)
-Gov't Taxes & Port charges of $223.94 per person (often not included in online cruise pricing)
-*All guests sharing a cabin receive either a premier beverage package for adults age 21 years and older or coffee and soda beverage package for minors (onboard value over $495 per person and never included in online cruise pricing )
-Onboard Wi-Fi for one device per person
-Personal selection/placement of your cruise cabin so can be by your friends and family
-Exclusive Onboard/Onshore networking and get togethers
-Cruisetour paid guests will receive all inclusions noted on their land package
-Ongoing communication, travel tips and advice to get you fully prepared and ready to travel
-Onboard Hospitality Desk exclusive to group guests
-Making new family friends and connections (priceless)
*Special promotion that is capacity controlled and subject to change by cruise line
You'll also enjoy:
-Shipboard Accommodations for 7 nights
-All Meals and snacks onboard in Ship's main restaurants and cafes as noted
-Princess Medallion Class
-Nightly Guest Room Turndown Service
-Ocean Transportation
-Shipboard Entertainment & Daily Activities
-Onboard Children and Teen Programs
-Exciting Ports of CallWhat's not included in the Cruise price?- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- Shore Excursions
- Onboard spa services (onboard fitness facility is free)
- Personal Expenses
- Ground Transfers to Cruise / Cruise Terminal Parking (cruisetour does include some ship and hotel transfers
- Pre/post hotels and tours if cruise only
Are there special prices for children or infants?Per the Cruise Line’s rules; The first two guests sharing a cabin regardless of age are charged at the noted per person rate. Additional guests (regardless of age) sharing the same cabin are charged at a discounted rate. Most cabins have a maximum occupancy of 4 guests, but some suites can accommodate up to 6 guests. All cabins must have a guest 21 years old or older registered in the cabin. If you have more than 4 guests in your party, we suggest booking adjoining cabins or cabins across from each other (i.e. balcony cabin for parents and inside cabin across the hallway or adjoining/adjacent cabins for children). On some balcony cabins the doors on the balconies can be opened creating a long balcony for a family or travel party to enjoy easy access to everyone’s cabins. Highly recommend booking early for best selection of cabins that fit your family or travel party as family cabins always are in high demand on this ship and sell first.
why should I book early?- Better Cabin Selection - Yes, for best selection of cabins, locations and pricing. Unlike a hotel vacation when guests are checking in and out for multiple stays and dates, on a cruise vacation everyone checks in and out on the same dates. This allows us to reserve a specific cabin for you and your guests according to your preference(s). Suites, specialty and family cabins, mid-ship cabin locations, adjoining balcony cabins and inside cabins across from balcony cabins are always in high demand and get booked quickly. Also, these are big ships so when traveling with friends and family it is always more fun to have your “tribe” close together in the same hallway and location so booking early makes it easier for us to secure cabins close together
- Better Pricing – We have a limited number of cabins at our current group pricing. Once our allotment is sold cabin prices will be at the prevailing prices and these prices always increase as it gets closer to departure date as most ships sail at 100% occupancy. We check pricing frequently so if prices do decrease after booking we can usually reprice your cabin to match the new promotion or discounted pricing and pass on these savings.
- Better Promotion - Current promotion includes onboard beverage package, onboard Wi-Fi and onboard gratuities. This promotion is capacity controlled by cruise line and subject to change or be withdrawn at their discretion.
is a balcony stateroom worth it?Yes, definitely! The sights, shorelines and landscapes of Alaska are inspiring and what better way to enjoy them than from the privacy of your own private balcony stateroom. Alaska is the one cruise you will absolutely want a balcony cabin. With the nickname of "The Land of the Midnight Sun" and over 16 hours of sunlight in the summer your view is always fantastic and will often see whales, dolphin, seals, bald eagles and more wildlife outside your balcony. Think of a resort, is it not always better to have a guest room facing the ocean with a balcony than to have a room with just a window or even no window and no view?
Private balconies are also a great way to escape the crowds. It is your own front row reserved seat to enjoy the same view from your own deck chair while having a cup of coffee or glass of wine- but without the crowds on the main decks. Balcony cabins are bigger as well since the balcony adds an additional dedicated seating area and the balcony sliding doors provide a floor to ceiling view of some of the best scenery in the world. The fresh sea air along with the soothing sounds of the ocean make for restful sleep. If you're already spending the money and taking time to cruise, then treat yourself to a balcony...you will not be disappointed and will be glad you did. We have been in the travel business for a long time and have never heard of anyone that purchased a balcony cabin later say they wish they had bought an inside cabin. So, the answer is "YES."
FYI, due to the popularity and demand of balcony cabins, all newer cruise ships are built with close to 75% or higher of cabins and suites with balconies.can I cruise if I am pregnant or have an infant?Cruise lines will not allow infants under 6 months of age at time of sailing to board as well as women that are pregnant and have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire at check-in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy.
what type of children's programs are onboard?Princess Cruises is famous for their Family and children programs and based on our own experience your kids will have the best time of anyone and not want to leave the ship.
As a courtesy, this information was taken from the Princess Cruises
Webpage for your reference. Once your cruise is booked, please reference this information from your online
cruise planner for current information and policies.
Infants must be at least 6 months old at time of sailing or family or may be denied boarding and lose their cruise fare.
In partnership with Discovery Communications, Princess has developed engaging new youth programming and wonder-filled center designs for cruisers ages 3 to 17.
Places for young explorers to learn about the world and discover new interests.
Invitations to meet new friends and enjoy memorable experiences while sailing.
JUST FOR KIDS AGES 3-12
Camp Discovery (formerly The Fun Zone)
The Treehouse - Ages 3-7 (Formerly Pelicans)
This bright, whimsical, forest-themed center for children features hands-on activities and programs surrounded by captivating creatures.
At the Treehouse they'll design Klutz art projects like paper airplanes and charm bracelets, learn how to protect furry creatures through Animal Planet and our Endangered Species program, and uncover their inner buccaneer on Pirate Night.
The Lodge - Ages 8-12 (Formerly Shockwaves)
Inspired by the great outdoors, this cozy center is filled with sports activities and comfortable places for kids to explore, hang out and lounge.
While visiting the Lodge, they will engage their minds and muscles while building rockets, experimenting through MythBusters challenges, taking part in Miniature Olympics, and diving into destinations with programs like Shark Hunters, an interactive scavenger hunt to uncover the mystery of sharks living in the Caribbean.
JUST FOR TEENS - AGES 13-17
The Beach House - Ages 13 - 17 (Formerly Remix)
This contemporary beach-themed lounge is "the" place for teens to hang out, socialize and connect.
There are plenty of options to enjoy - video game tournaments, movie nights, skeeball fun, dance classes, a VIP party complete with red carpet, or (a teen favorite) just hanging out.
Camp Discovery reimagines our youth centers, formerly known as The Fun Zone, while The Beach House refreshes our teen lounges. These new spaces build on our already existing family activities, providing more opportunities for guests to create moments they will always remember. In addition to the new changes, families can sign their crew up for trivia and talent shows, try new regional foods together during dinnertime, play games at carnival in the Piazza, and head to Movies Under the Stars for Family Movie Night. With Camp Discovery, The Beach House, and our enriching programs and entertainment, Princess makes family-friendly sailing easy.what if I get seasick?Seasickness may hit one person hard, while others don’t feel a thing. So, what’s the deal?
Experts say there no way to prevent motion sickness 100 percent. However, the chances are far less now with sizes and new technology of modern cruise ships along with medications and proper precautions.
Motion sickness occurs when what you see conflicts with what your inner ear senses. In other words, if you’re sitting in a car (not moving) but your inner ear detects movement (the car just hit 70 mph on the highway), the two signals being sent to your brain don’t match. Those mixed signals confuse the brain, and the resulting sensations and symptoms (dizziness, nausea) are the result.
Modern ocean cruising is all about having fun while visiting many exciting ports smoothly, safely and in good health. To this end there has never been a better time than now to enjoy cruising while minimizing any discomfort or sea sickness.
Information, Tips and advice are below to help you get your sea legs while onboard:- Cruise Ship Stabilizers - Built off a ship’s port and starboard sides along the water line, they reduce side-to-side motion or pitch and roll for a smoother ride, which helps cut down on feelings of seasickness. Stabilizers make a large ocean cruise ship much more stable than any small pleasure or fishing boat you may have been on before.
- Smooth Seas - With good weather forecasting and itinerary planning it is rare for a ship to encounter severe storms and very rough seas for an extended period as the Captain can simply steer clear. Additionally, unless you’re on a trans-ocean cruise most cruise itineraries seldom have multiple sea days in a row so even if you experience some sea sickness you will feel much better once in port and on land the next day.
- Medications – Consult your doctor or pharmacist before boarding as medications like Dramamine and Meclizine (we suggest the non-drowsy versions if available) are very effective for motion sickness when taken as directed (some medications require being taken 1 or 2 days before cruising). Other helpful options like Scopolamine patches placed behind the ear and acupressure wristbands, which stimulate a pressure point that can relieve nausea. We suggest buying any medications, patches or bands before cruising as they can sell out on the ship quickly or in port.
- Cabin Location – Lower level cabins located Mid-Ship or towards the Aft (rear) tend to have less motion than higher level cabins and being towards the stern (front of the ship). Balcony cabins with open access to fresh sea air and floor to ceiling sliding door windows are also recommended.
- Avoid Key Triggers - There are several factors that can contribute to the not-so-great feeling of being off balance. It is a good idea to avoid fatty foods or those high in salt and sugar, avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to sailing, and poor ventilation as strong smells can overwhelm the senses. Also, it is best to avoid reading. If you must, read small passages at one time and take frequent breaks to look up and find the horizon.
- Stay Cool - You do want to stay cool and eat small, plain meals throughout the day. Green apples, saltines and ginger (in the form of a pill, powder, tea) are all-natural stomach soothers.
- Avoid being inside - To acclimate to shipboard life and get those sea legs working, it is best to spend as much time as possible outside walking on deck or on your balcony. Use the horizon as a point to maintain your equilibrium. Your senses will be happy – visual input will agree with inner ear.
- Physicians onboard – If do feel or get sick your cruise ship has a fully staffed medical facility with Physicians and nurses onboard to help take care of you. Commonly used medications are kept on board and may be prescribed by the ship's doctor.
what travel documentation do I need?Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise and is the responsibility of the guest. Any guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.
Required Travel Documentation:
You’re required to carry:
A Valid Passport (expiration date should be at least 6 months past your travel dates)
OR
Proof of Citizenship (see below) AND Government-issued photo ID- State certified U.S. birth certificate
(Baptismal paper, hospital certificates of birth, and Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to 7/1/10 are not acceptable.) - Original certificate of U.S. naturalization
- Original certificate of U.S. citizenship
- U.S. Consular report of your birth abroad
OR
WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative)-compliant documents (click here to for more information.)
*A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 does not require a government-issued photo ID.
The Cruise Line strongly recommends all guests to obtain a passport for their cruise vacation for the following reasons: - If you miss your ship at its scheduled U.S. departure port and need to travel outside the U.S. to meet your ship.
- You unexpectedly need to depart the ship from a foreign port prior to the end of sailing, a passport would be required to leave or re-enter the U.S. by air.
Our Suggestions:
We highly suggest for everyone (even infants) to have a valid passport that does not expire until at least 6 months past your travel dates. Passports for guests under 16 years old are valid for 5 years and for 16 years and older are good for 10 years so if you don’t have a passport it is a great investment for you and your family as it is required for all international travel and can be always be used as another accepted government approved ID for many other uses besides travel. It is important that guest names on travel documents be identical to those on the cruise booking.
Otherwise, proof of name change (i.e. marriage license), etc. must be presented. Please check with your country of citizenship's consulate or state department for current information and travel requirements. For more information on the proper travel documentation check out the Cruise Line’s website or the resources below. - If minors are traveling without their one or both parents they must have a notorized letter from their parents allowing permission to cruise (please ask us for more information)
Resources:
U.S. Department of State Passport Information
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
CIBT Passport & Visa Services (Third party company that is very helpful with passports and visa)
Why take A CruiseTour and what is included?What is a Cruisetour?
A Cruisetour or Land/Sea vacation combines a 7-night cruise with a 4- Night land vacation for a truly immersive experience. All the planning and details are already done so you can focus on the fun and interaction for a seamless vacation.
Why take a Cruise Tour?
Seeing North America’s tallest mountain and namesake of Denali National Park is one of those pinch-me moments you’ll remember forever. Your cruisetour is the ultimate Alaska experience — a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise plus four nights in the Alaska wilderness, including scenic rail travel and stays at Princess-owned wilderness lodges. It is the best way to get inland and have an immersive experience to see the interior of the Great Land. Alaska is a huge state with vast distances so a cruisetour is a much easier, efficient and seamless way to see Alaska's "Top Hits" by rail, coach and ship with authentic experiences and interactions.
Your cruisetour includes two of the most popular Alaska attractions: Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring towering Margerie Glacier, as well as picturesque six million-acre Denali National Park, home to North America’s tallest peak and teeming with bear, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves.
Only Princess offers Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service that takes you from your ship through the heart of Alaska to our exclusive Denali area wilderness lodges — in the same day for more time exploring nature. No other cruise line offers this service.
What is included?
4- Night Land Package:
• Night accommodations at Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage
• Night accommodations at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Nights accommodations Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Breakfasts at each Princess lodge (extra included for you)
• Dinner at Fannie Q's Saloon (extra included for you)
• Tundra Wilderness Tour Upgrade (extra included for you)
• Husky Homestead Excursion (extra included for you)
• Direct rail service on Alaskan Railroad in private car from Denali Lodge to Cruise ship
• Motor coach transfers from Anchorage and to Wilderness Lodges
• All ground transfers from/to airport, hotels and ship
• Personal care and attention of your own Tour Director and Travel Advisor
Cruise Package:
• Shipboard Accommodations for 7 nights
• All Meals and snacks onboard in Ship's main restaurants and cafes as noted
• Princess Medallion Class
• Nightly Guest Room Turndown Service
• Ocean Transportation
• Shipboard Entertainment, Games, Lectures & Daily Activities
• Onboard Children and Teen Programs
• Exciting Ports of Call including 2 days of glacier viewings
• Professionally managed event with ongoing/onboard personal care and attention from your group travel hosts (will never receive this personal service anywhere)
• *Pre-Paid Onboard Gratuities of $101.50 per person (often not included in online cruise pricing)
• Gov't Taxes & Port charges of $223.94 per person (often not included in online cruise pricing)
• *All guests sharing a cabin receive either a premier beverage package for adults age 21 years and older or coffee and soda beverage package for minors (onboard value over $495 per person and never included in online cruise pricing )
• Onboard Wi-Fi for one device per person
• Onboard and ongoing activities, lectures, games and entertainment
• Onboard children and teenager programs
• Personal selection/placement of your cruise cabin so can be by your friends and family
• Exclusive Onboard/Onshore networking and get togethers
• Ongoing communication, travel tips and advice to get you fully prepared and ready to travel
*Special Promotion and may change or end at any time according to Cruise Line
What is not included?- Airfare
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- Meals and beverages not listed in land portion
- Additional tours and activities in Anchorage and at Princess lodges
- Shore Excursions
- Spa Services, Onboard specialty dining and other extra onboard purchases
Attention Group Leaders
Calling all School PTA members, Alumni Coordinators, Administrators, Student leaders, Coaches, Sports Teams, Family Planners and other Group Leaders.
If you have a group of at least 16 cabins or more, contact us directly to discuss additional perks, promotions and even fund raising opportunities that can be tailored and exclusive to your group.
Cabins and Reservations
- 7- Day Cruise Only - starting @ $1,623 pp
11-Day Cruisetour - starting @ $3,426 pp
Inside StateroomCabin Information:
Two twin beds or 1 queen-size, budget friendly and great for kids (you still arrive at destination at the same time as everyone else).
No window or balcony. (158-162 sq. ft.)
Includes:- Full Bev package
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Onboard gratuities
- Gov't Taxes/Port Charges
- Ongoing / Onboard Travel Host
- 7- Day Cruise Only - starting @ $2,703 pp
11-Day Cruisetour - starting @ $4,426 pp
Oceanview BalconyCabin Information:
Floor to ceiling windows open to a private balcony and amazing ocean views. Two twin beds or 1 queen-size and sitting area.
(214-222 sq. ft. includes balcony)
Includes:- Full Bev package
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Onboard gratuities
- Gov't Taxes/Port Charges
- Ongoing / Onboard Travel Host
- 7- Day Cruise Only - starting @ $3,023 pp
11-Day Cruisetour - starting @ $4,776 pp
Mini-Suite with BalconyCabin Information:
Welcome glass of champagne and larger cabin with two Tv's for couples and families wanting more space. Floor to ceiling windows open to a private balcony and amazing ocean views. Two twin beds or 1 queen-size and separate sitting area for more space. (270 - 335 sq. ft. includes balcony)
Includes:- Full Bev package
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Onboard gratuities
- Gov't Taxes/Port Charges
- Ongoing / Onboard Travel Host
Royal Class SuiteThis ship offer many different cabin categories including larger VIP deluxe suites with exclusive access to lounges and dining. Thank you for contacting us directly via the links below so we can chat and discuss the best available options for your family.
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