LATEST LIFESTYLE ARTICLES HERE<\/a><\/h3>\nThe treehouse will open its doors to guests looking to take part in unique activities including “Tales from the Sourdough Expedition,” a historic walking tour led by\u00a0Todd Huston<\/span>, the first disabled person to break an able-bodied world record in sports by climbing to the highest elevations in each of the 50 United States faster than anyone else.<\/p>\nDuring the walk guests will hear first-hand stories from his journey as well as that of the historic first summit by Pioneer Alaskans in 1910. Guests will also be able to meet with a local Birch tree sap harvesters and enjoy Sappy Hour, a “sweet” look into the process of harvesting this natural product of the boreal forests and products developed from it.<\/p>\n
“This year, our guests will be delighted by the newly designed guest experiences highlighting the history of\u00a0Alaska<\/span>\u00a0and its people that adds a unique layer to an already unbelievable cruise vacation,” said\u00a0Lisa Syme<\/span>, Princess Cruises vice president.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nIn addition to new programming on land, Princess debuts a new dining venue at the line’s Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, Rod & Reel. The restaurant renovation is the latest enhancement to the lodge located on the\u00a0Kenai Peninsula<\/span>, and will offer new menu items for both lunch and dinner.<\/p>\nGuests will also enjoy newly updated Princess-owned rail cars operating on the\u00a0Alaska<\/span>\u00a0railroad, taking travelers between their cruise ship and Princess Wilderness Lodges on the line’s exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service, giving them more time to enjoy the Denali-area. The rail journey will now feature forward facing seats in the upper level dome for all guests, and updated interiors allowing guests to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery surrounding them.<\/p>\nDetails of the 2018 Princess offerings include:<\/p>\n
Alaska Cruises<\/u><\/b><\/h3>\n
With 130 departures from\u00a0Seattle<\/span>,\u00a0San Francisco<\/span>,\u00a0Los Angeles<\/span>,\u00a0Vancouver, B.C.<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0Whittier<\/span>\u00a0featuring unique ports, there are options abound for exploring\u00a0Alaska<\/span>\u00a0in 2018 aboard Princess ships, including:<\/p>\n\n- Voyage of the Glaciers<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 the most popular Gulf of\u00a0Alaska<\/span>\u00a0sailings between\u00a0Vancouver, B.C.<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0Anchorage<\/span>\u00a0(Whittier<\/span>) offered by Princess Cruises features two glacier-viewing experiences on every voyage, with visits to the UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay National Park plus either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord. These cruises are offered aboard Island Princess, Coral Princess, Star Princess and Golden Princess.<\/li>\n
- Inside Passage<\/b>\u00a0\u2013This awe-inspiring part of\u00a0Alaska<\/span>, known for its lush scenery and pristine fjords, will be featured on seven-, 10- and 12-day roundtrip voyages from\u00a0Seattle<\/span>,\u00a0San Francisco<\/span>\u00a0and for the first time ever,\u00a0Los Angeles<\/span>.\u00a0Ruby and Emerald Princess<\/span>\u00a0sail on seven-day cruises roundtrip from\u00a0Seattle<\/span>\u00a0with all Ruby Princess cruises featuring a visit to Glacier Bay National Park. Grand Princess sails out of\u00a0San Francisco<\/span>, featuring five departures visiting Glacier Bay. Two 12-day cruises roundtrip from\u00a0Los Angeles<\/span>\u00a0aboard Emerald Princess and Golden Princess will also include Glacier Bay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alaska Cruisetours<\/u><\/h3>\n
In addition, cruisetours offer a more immersive experience and the opportunity to visit\u00a0Denali National Park<\/span>. Land tours are combined with a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise and include the company’s premier wilderness lodges, exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service, plus visits to the top two attractions in\u00a0Alaska<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Glacier Bay National Park and\u00a0Denali National Park<\/span>.<\/p>\nPrincess offers guests more than 22 cruisetour options in 2018, most featuring multiple nights at Princess-owned and operated wilderness lodges to experience the grandeur of Denali. Guests will once again be able to purchase a pre-paid meal package for the land portion of their vacation in 2018. Options include:<\/p>\n
\n- Denali Explorer<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The line’s most popular cruisetour option, these itineraries feature multiple nights at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and\/or Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Most offer Princess exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service between the ship in\u00a0Whittier<\/span>and the Denali area all in one day, plus the opportunity to explore\u00a0Fairbanks<\/span>\u00a0and\/or\u00a0Anchorage<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- On Your Own<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 An affordable option for independent-minded travelers, these itineraries offer a flexible way to see the heart of\u00a0Alaska<\/span>. Tours follow similar routes as Denali Explorer options, but do not include any pre-planned excursions, giving travelers the opportunity to customize their own experience.<\/li>\n
- Off the Beaten Path<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 These itineraries are designed to take travelers beyond Denali to sought-after, remote regions of the state such as the\u00a0Kenai Peninsula<\/span>\u00a0and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.<\/li>\n
- Connoisseur<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The line’s highest level of service, these cruisetours provide a truly immersive experience. With a professional tour director, most meals included on land and enhanced sightseeing, guests experience the best of the Great Land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company’s website at\u00a0princess.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nSOURCE Princess Cruises<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Princess Cruises\u00a0has welcomed the start of the\u00a02018\u00a0Alaska\u00a0cruise season,\u00a0offering guests more options to experience the best of the Great Land. Princess Cruises takes more guests to the 49th\u00a0state than any other cruise line, offering unique itineraries, cruisetour options and new guest experiences that bring the history, people and culture of\u00a0Alaska\u00a0to life both on land and at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,6],"tags":[6668,6667,2496,6664,6665,6666,2842],"class_list":{"0":"post-12694","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-do","7":"category-hollywood","8":"tag-2018-alaska-cruise-season","9":"tag-alaska-cruise-season","10":"tag-featured","11":"tag-golden-princess","12":"tag-movies-under-the-stars","13":"tag-princess-cruise-tour","14":"tag-princess-cruises"},"yoast_head":"\n
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