Why to Embark to Alaska on a Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise

On an Alaska cruise, unpack once and explore glaciers, wildlife and national parks.

Sail 500 miles deeper into the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound on our top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise. Spend seven days traveling from Anchorage (Whittier) to Vancouver, B.C., stopping in historic port cities like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Enjoy two glacier-viewing experiences on every itinerary — including Glacier Bay National Park, and Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord.

The Voyage: A one-way, 7-day Alaska glacier cruise between Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier)

On a Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, encounter unique ports of call that are rich in history, culture and natural beauty.

Anchorage (Whittier)

Only an hour and a half from the cruise port of Whittier lies the largest city in Alaska – Anchorage. Visit the Chugach National Forest, the second largest national forest in the United States. Spend the day absorbing history at the Anchorage Museum. Or visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and see brown bears, moose and bison living in a protected habitat that perfectly emulates the wild.

College Fjord

The Harriman Expedition discovered College Fjord in 1899 and named the towering glaciers after the great East Coast universities of the United States, like the Harvard Glacier. With the largest collection of tidewater glaciers in the world, your scenic Alaska cruise through the fjord will make a lasting memory.

Glacier Bay National Park

When you cruise to Alaska with Princess, sail through one of the most iconic locations in the Great Land — Glacier Bay National Park. Listen to Margerie Glacier’s signature crack and boom rumble across the waves. Bring binoculars and scan both the shore and the waves for wildlife like brown bears and migrating whales while Park Rangers teach you the history and geology of the park.

Hubbard Glacier

The largest tidewater glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier has been moving its mass towards the ocean at a rate faster than most of its kind. Towering above the water over 30 stories, the glacier often calves 100-foot chunks of ice into the ocean. What lies beneath the waves is almost as impressive, where ice plunges 1,200 feet beneath the surface. See it for yourself on an Alaska cruise with Princess.

Icy Straight Point

Icy Strait Point is home to the remote Tlingit village of Hoonah, home to fewer than 800 people and a deep Native history. The nearby Spasski River Valley holds one of the world’s largest populations of brown bears, who are often found hunting for salmon in the rivers. Zipline over the wilderness, watch a tribal dance or kayak in coastal waters to see the wildlife up close during your Alaska cruise vacation.

Juneau

Juneau is unlike any other city in the United States. With no roads connecting it to the rest of Alaska or North America, it is truly a protected destination. Founded as a gold mining town and now the state’s capital, Juneau has one foot in history and one in the future. Embark on a whale watching tour, or sail past Mendenhall Glacier on an Alaska cruise.

Ketchikan

Known for its timber, Ketchikan hosts the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, where athletes throw, race and chop their way to victory. Explore one of the world’s oldest collection of totem poles at the Totem Pole Heritage Center, or stroll along Creek Street. As the salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan’s waters make for incredible fishing. Cast your rod into a sea of opportunity on a cruise to Alaska.

Skagway

Once the gateway to Alaska’s Gold Rush, Skagway strikes a dramatic image nestled between the water’s edge and mountains. Follow in the footsteps of miners with a ride on a scenic train along the famous White Pass route through coastal mountains. During your Alaska cruise, explore the Yukon’s pristine wilderness, pan for gold with professionals or meet sled dog puppies in training.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada’s third largest city feels like a North American metropolis mixed with a small European town. Explore the rainforest within Vancouver, B.C. — Stanley Park — and visit the continent’s second largest Chinatown during your Alaska cruise vacation. Soar above the city’s lush natural environment in a sky gondola for panoramic views, or get up close to the local sea life at the Vancouver Aquarium.

Why Set Sail to Alaska with Princess?

Two Incredible Glacier Viewing Experiences
Get up close to not one, but two of Mother Nature’s masterpieces on our Voyage of the Glaciers cruise.
A Visit to Prince William Sound
During your Voyage of the Glaciers cruise, travel 500 miles farther north across the Gulf of Alaska to see Prince William Sound, prized for its abundance of marine and coastal life.
Three Historic Ports of Call
Unpack once and visit three of Alaska’s best cities — gold-laden Skagway, salmon-rich Ketchikan and the capital city of Juneau.
Many Voyages
With multiple Voyage of the Glaciers sailings on three ships throughout the summer, choose your preferred date and ship.
Access to Alaska’s Interior
Add extra nights to your Voyage of the Glaciers vacation with a cruisetour that takes you to Denali National Park.
Additional time in Vancouver, B.C.
From Gastown to Grouse Mountain, dive deeper into the ever-evolving city of Vancouver before or after your Voyage of the Glaciers cruise.

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