Explore the heart of Alaska on a Princess® Cruisetour
See the Great Land from a new angle — or three — by sea, by train and by land.
Book by Sep 30, 2025
Be immersed in the heart of Alaska's awe-inspiring interior.
Alaska cruisetours combine a seven day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with scenic rail travel and multiple days on land, all while taking you to iconic spots like Glacier Bay and Denali national parks. Choose to cruise first and explore on land later (or the other way around), sailing past glaciers and stopping at iconic ports before boarding the exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service bound for the Denali area. There, with a Princess-owned wilderness lodge as your home base, sit back and relax just steps from Alaska’s best national park.
NORTHBOUND CRUISETOUR
CRUISE: Start with glaciers and frontier towns on a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise.
TRAIN: Enjoy scenic travel via exclusive Princess Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service.
LODGE: Spend three or more nights on land at Princess wilderness lodges.
SOUTHBOUND CRUISETOUR
LODGE: Start with three or more nights on land at Princess wilderness lodges.
TRAIN: Enjoy scenic travel via exclusive Princess Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service.
CRUISE: End with glaciers and frontier towns on a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise.
WHICH CRUISETOUR STYLE SUITS YOU BEST?
Denali Explorer
Simply streamlined, perfectly executed. Pair your glacier-viewing voyage with three to six nights on land, connected by Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service.
Off the Beaten Path
Venture deeper into Alaska’s wilderness with five to eight nights on land and all of the best features of the Denali Explorer cruisetours, plus time in remote lands like Kenai Fjords National Park and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
On Your Own
Designed for independent explorers, tailormade cruisetours include all of the highlights — including seven days of cruising, Denali-area lodges and Princess Alaska rail service — without any pre-scheduled activities.
Connoisseur
Indulge your thirst for adventure and your craving for comfort with these Tour Director led journeys. Experience up to five wilderness lodges in one monumental adventure, with most meals included during five to 10 nights on land.
PRINCESS WILDERNESS LODGES
When you’re whisked from the waterfront and arrive in the heart of Alaska, it’s easy to fall in love with the Great Land. Princess wilderness lodges were custom built near Alaska’s most treasured national parks. All cruisetours include at least one night in the Denali area as well as the choice to experience authentic excursions in Copper River/Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, the Kenai Peninsula and historic Fairbanks.
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge®
At the doorstep of Denali
Just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park, this comfortable lodge is an idyllic spot to unwind with friends and family. This is your personal gateway to six million acres of pristine wilderness and the Big 5 wildlife — grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves.
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge®
Your front-row view of Denali
From this lodge in Denali State Park, awe-inspiring moments are everywhere you look. Gaze out at Denali from the Great Room with its floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized fireplace and roast marshmallows on the fireside patio.
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge®
Cozy up in a riverside retreat
Stay at the edge of the Kenai River and let the discoveries unfold. In this base camp for adventure, enjoy wilderness activities from Kenai Fjords National Park to historic Seward and other excursions along the way.
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge®
Take in the breathtaking beauty of Wrangell–St. Elias National Park
There’s no limit to the adventures you’ll find just four miles from the largest national park in the country. Set on 200 acres near the Klutina and Copper rivers, the mountains and valley are always within sight as you dine and relax in your comfortable lodge setting.
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge®
In the heart of historic Fairbanks
At the edge of Alaska’s rugged wilderness, this beautifully appointed lodge offers a quiet respite and warm service. Enjoy long summer days in historic Fairbanks where you can join excursions that highlight gold rush history and natural beauty.
Are you ready to discover what makes the Great Land so special?
From relaxing pursuits and enriching activities to world-class entertainment and gourmet cuisine, when you step aboard a Princess ship, you are setting a course for a world of wonderful new discoveries. Today, Princess Cruises has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options and an environment of exceptional customer service. Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 116 days, allowing you to see the world and connect to what matters most.