Princess' Gulf of Alaska Cruise offers an eight-day, seven-night cruise highlighting Alaska's pristine glaciers and marine wildlife. The northbound cruises travel from Vancouver, British Columbia to Whittier, Alaska. You will cruise the inside passage, view massive glaciers and visit exciting ports along the way. Princess ships may be big, but they don't feel big. That's because the extra space is used to create additional guest amenities and more small intimate places for you to enjoy. Deck plans offer a wide variety of restaurants, theaters, bars, swimming pools and more. Experience "big ship choice with a small ship feel" on a Princess ship.

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Sapphire Princess Northbound Voyage of the Glaciers Itinerary

Day 1
After taking in the snow-capped mountains, offshore islands, beautiful Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge, sail from the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. Embark Vancouver.

Day 2
Listen as an Alaska naturalist discusses the marine life native to the waters off the Gulf Coast. Watch for whales, seals, porpoises, sea otters and much more as you cruise. Scenic cruising of the Inside Passage.

Day 3
Enjoy a port of call in Ketchikan, the ancestral home of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indian tribes. Consider touring the Saxman Native Village, which features the largest collection of totem poles in the world. Port of Call in Ketchikan.

Day 4
Dock in Juneau, Alaska's state capital, for a day of exploration in the most cosmopolitan city along the Inside Passage. Enjoy Juneau's rich history, delightful shopping district, and stunning views of the water and mountains that surround the city. Port of Call in Juneau.

Day 5
Enjoy the quaint town of Skagway, the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Ride the renowned White Pass and Yukon Railroad for a taste of Skagway's unique historical flavor, or study the outstanding collection of Gold Rush memorabilia. Port of Call in Skagway.

Day 6
Cruise by the massive tidewater glaciers of Glacier Bay. You'll have access to 16 calving glaciers in the 3.2 million-acre Glacier Bay National Park. Your experience is completed by an accompanying narration from a Glacier Bay Ranger. Cruise Glacier Bay.

Day 7
Today, you'll cruise the spectacular Prince William Sound, situated at the top of the Gulf of Alaska. Deep within the Sound lies the beautiful College Fjord, home of 16 glaciers named for the Ivy League colleges that sponsored the Harriman Expedition in 1899. Cruise College Fjord.

Day 8
This morning, you'll disembark the ship in the quaint seaside town of Whittier, 60 miles south of Anchorage. Disembark in Whittier.

Ship Amenities
2,670 passengers. Five dining rooms and two specialty restaurants: Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and the Sterling Steakhouse. 24 hour casual dining available in the Horizon Court and complimentary 24 hour room service. Grand casino, Club Fusion, and the Skywalkers Nightclub. 4 swimming pools as well as children’s splash pool. Conservatory consisting of a swimming pool and bar, with a balcony deck and sliding glass roof high above. Asian-themed Lotus spa with fitness center and outdoor sunken terraced pool. Hearts and Minds wedding chapel with cruise industry's only wedding-at-sea program where passengers can be married by the ship's captain. Dedicated teens' and children's area with a total of 9,686 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, plus a dedicated pool area for teens. One of largest Internet cafes at sea with 29 computer stations.

Cabin Features
All cabins feature telephone, color TV, refrigerator, clock radio, hair dryers, and safe-deposit box.

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Reservations
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