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12 Night Denali Explorer with Seattle Tour XB5 Cruise and Land Tour from Seattle

Ship: Sapphire Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Monday, May 13, 2024 from Seattle, United States
Ended: Saturday, May 25, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, May 13, 2024 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 - Monday - May 13, 2024
Seattle, United States
Seattle, United States      
Fly into Seattle (on your own) and overnight at the Crowne Plaza Sea-Tac Airport.
Day 2 - Tuesday - May 14, 2024
Seattle, United States
Seattle, United States      
Air Travel      
Fairbanks, United States      
Fly to Fairbanks, Alaska's "Golden Heart City", and check into your hotel.
Day 3 - Wednesday - May 15, 2024
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 will 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 4 - Thursday - May 16, 2024
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 will be welcomed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a two-night retreat. Check in with the Guest Services 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 5 - Friday - May 17, 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": bear, moose, caribou, wolf, 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 the Lynx Creek Pizza.
Day 6 - Saturday - May 18, 2024
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 an exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service. Once in Whittier, you will step from the train onto your ship for the beginning of your unforgettable cruise.
Cruise Begins      
Whittier, United States     Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 7 - Sunday - May 19, 2024
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States   Arrive: 3:00 pm Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 8 - Monday - May 20, 2024
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States   Arrive: 9:15 am Depart: 7:30 pm
Day 9 - Tuesday - May 21, 2024
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 10 - Wednesday - May 22, 2024
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 6:30 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 11 - Thursday - May 23, 2024
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 10:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 12 - Friday - May 24, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 13 - Saturday - May 25, 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada   Arrive: 7:30 am