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11 Night Denali Explorer Tour GB4 Cruise and Land Tour from Fairbanks

Ship: Grand Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023 from Fairbanks, United States
Ended: Saturday, Jul 29, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Jul 18, 2023 departure of the Grand 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 - Tuesday - Jul 18, 2023
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Alaska's "Golden Heart City" of Fairbanks is a great introduction to the heart of this unique state. Check into your hotel and get ready for the beginning of your adventure.
Day 2 - Wednesday - Jul 19, 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 3 - Thursday - Jul 20, 2023
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Bus Travel      
Denali National Park, United States      
This morning, say goodbye to Fairbanks for the spectacular trip to Denali National Park via motorcoach. You'll be welcomed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a two-night retreat. Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali adventure like a husky homestead tour, river rafting, glacier flightseeing, or an off-road ATV adventure. 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 4 - Friday - Jul 21, 2023
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Start your morning with a quick stop at Fannie Q's Saloon for a hearty buffet breakfast. Explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as Denali's "Big Five": bears, moose, caribou, wolves, and Dall sheep. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana River. Visit the Grizzly Burger to indulge in the Ernesto Burger, or grab a slice at Lynx Creek Pizza.
Day 5 - Saturday - Jul 22, 2023
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Direct-to-the-Wilderness Train Travel      
Whittier, United States      
Enjoy a scenic rail journey through some of the best wilderness in the Great Land on our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service. Once in Whittier, you'll step from the train onto your ship for the beginning of your unforgettable cruise.
Cruise Begins      
Whittier, United States     Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 6 - Sunday - Jul 23, 2023
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States   Arrive: 3:00 pm Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 7 - Monday - Jul 24, 2023
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States   Arrive: 9:15 am Depart: 7:30 pm
Day 8 - Tuesday - Jul 25, 2023
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 5:30 am Depart: 8:45 pm
Day 9 - Wednesday - Jul 26, 2023
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 6:30 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 10 - Thursday - Jul 27, 2023
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 10:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 11 - Friday - Jul 28, 2023
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 12 - Saturday - Jul 29, 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada   Arrive: 7:30 am