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

Ship: Royal Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Monday, Sep 9, 2024 from Fairbanks, United States
Ended: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Sep 9, 2024 departure of the Royal 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 - Monday - Sep 9, 2024
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 - Tuesday - Sep 10, 2024
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 - Wednesday - Sep 11, 2024
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 or grab a slice at Lynx Creek Pizza.
Day 4 - Thursday - Sep 12, 2024
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 - Friday - Sep 13, 2024
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 - Saturday - Sep 14, 2024
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 - Sunday - Sep 15, 2024
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States   Arrive: 3:00 pm Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 8 - Monday - Sep 16, 2024
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States   Arrive: 9:15 am Depart: 7:30 pm
Day 9 - Tuesday - Sep 17, 2024
Icy Strait Point, United States
Icy Strait Point, United States   Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 7:00 pm
Day 10 - Wednesday - Sep 18, 2024
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 6:30 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 11 - Thursday - Sep 19, 2024
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 9:00 am Depart: 3:30 pm
Day 12 - Friday - Sep 20, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 13 - Saturday - Sep 21, 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada   Arrive: 5:00 am