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

Ship: Sapphire Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Friday, Jul 28, 2023 from Fairbanks, United States
Ended: Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, Jul 28, 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 - Friday - Jul 28, 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 - Saturday - Jul 29, 2023
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 30, 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 4 - Monday - Jul 31, 2023
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 - Aug 1, 2023
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 - Aug 2, 2023
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 - Aug 3, 2023
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States   Arrive: 3:00 pm Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 8 - Friday - Aug 4, 2023
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States   Arrive: 9:15 am Depart: 7:30 pm
Day 9 - Saturday - Aug 5, 2023
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 10 - Sunday - Aug 6, 2023
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 6:30 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 11 - Monday - Aug 7, 2023
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 9:30 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 12 - Tuesday - Aug 8, 2023
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 13 - Wednesday - Aug 9, 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada   Arrive: 7:30 am