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11 Night Denali Explorer Tour GA4 Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver

Ship: Sapphire Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023 from Vancouver, Canada
Ended: Sunday, Sep 17, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023 departure of the Sapphire Princess. If Princess Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Wednesday - Sep 6, 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada     Depart: 4:30 pm
Day 2 - Thursday - Sep 7, 2023
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 3 - Friday - Sep 8, 2023
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 2:00 pm
Day 4 - Saturday - Sep 9, 2023
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 9:15 pm
Day 5 - Sunday - Sep 10, 2023
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 6 - Monday - Sep 11, 2023
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States   Arrive: 3:00 pm Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 7 - Tuesday - Sep 12, 2023
College Fjord, United States
College Fjord, United States   Arrive: 6:00 pm Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 8 - Wednesday - Sep 13, 2023
Whittier, United States
Whittier, United States   Arrive: 12:30 am  
Cruise Ends      
Whittier, United States      
Direct-to-the-Wilderness Train Travel      
Denali National Park, United States      
Step off your ship into a waiting railcar for the exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Get settled, and perhaps participate in an optional excursion. Or, you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader, or sit outside at a fireside patio.
Day 9 - Thursday - Sep 14, 2023
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
You have a full day to get out into one of America's best national parks. This morning, choose an optional excursion from the Tour Desk or just relax at the lodge. This afternoon, take a Natural History Tour into Denali National Park watching for glimpses of Denali and Denali's "Big Five": moose, bears, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves.
Day 10 - Friday - Sep 15, 2023
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Bus Travel      
Fairbanks, United States      
This morning, journey by motorcoach to Fairbanks, the "Golden Heart City". The remainder of the day is yours to explore the area.
Day 11 - Saturday - Sep 16, 2023
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
A full day in Fairbanks gives you time to get a feel for the unique culture and history of the region. You'll take a cruise on an authentic sternwheeler riverboat down the Chena River, then enjoy a Gold Dredge No.8 tour with the chance to pan for your own gold. A hearty miner's lunch is included. The evening is at leisure.
Day 12 - Sunday - Sep 17, 2023
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Your tour ends this morning in Fairbanks.