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12 Night Denali Explorer Tour IB5 Cruise and Land Tour from Fairbanks

Ship: Grand Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Friday, Jul 22, 2022 from Fairbanks, United States
Ended: Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jul 22, 2022 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 - Friday - Jul 22, 2022
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 - Saturday - Jul 23, 2022
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Bus Travel      
Denali National Park, United States      
A cruise along the Chena River on a sternwheeler riverboat is about as authentic as it gets. Later, you'll head for Denali National Park via a scenic motorcoach trip to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali 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.
Day 3 - Sunday - Jul 24, 2022
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 4 - Monday - Jul 25, 2022
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Bus Travel      
Mount McKinley, United States      
This morning, you'll travel by motorcoach to Denali State Park for two nights at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Take in the sensational views of Denali and the Alaska Range with a glass of wine in the Great Room or on the expansive deck. Hear stories about climbing Denali in the Hudson Theater or roast a marshmallow at the fireside patio.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Jul 26, 2022
Mount McKinley, United States
Mount McKinley, United States      
You have a full day to plan however you choose. Stop by the Tour Desk to book a variety of optional excursions. Walk the nature trails around the lodge or sit and gaze at the majesty of "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse, designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Jul 27, 2022
Mount McKinley, United States
Mount McKinley, United States      
Bus Travel      
Talkeetna, United States      
Direct-to-the-Wilderness Train Travel      
Whittier, United States      
After a morning enjoying the lodge, you'll transfer to the historic town of Talkeetna to board our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service for the journey to Whittier and your waiting ship.
Cruise Begins      
Whittier, United States     Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 7 - Thursday - Jul 28, 2022
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States   Arrive: 3:00 pm Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 8 - Friday - Jul 29, 2022
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States   Arrive: 9:15 am Depart: 7:30 pm
Day 9 - Saturday - Jul 30, 2022
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 10 - Sunday - Jul 31, 2022
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 6:30 am Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 11 - Monday - Aug 1, 2022
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 10:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 12 - Tuesday - Aug 2, 2022
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 13 - Wednesday - Aug 3, 2022
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada   Arrive: 7:30 am