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15 Night Off the Beaten Path Tour QB8 Cruise and Land Tour from Anchorage

Ship: Grand Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Tuesday, Jul 30, 2024 from Anchorage, United States
Ended: Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Jul 30, 2024 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 30, 2024
Anchorage, United States
Anchorage, United States      
Arrive in Anchorage and get settled in the Hotel Captain Cook for an overnight stay. You might enjoy getting out to see the shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions of this surprisingly cosmopolitan city.
Day 2 - Wednesday - Jul 31, 2024
Anchorage, United States
Anchorage, United States      
Bus Travel      
Mount McKinley, United States      
Motorcoach service takes you from Anchorage deep into the wilderness. Enjoy the scenic transfer to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, featuring incredible views of Denali. Sit and gaze at "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse, hear stories about climbing Denali in the Hudson Theater, or roast marshmallows at the fireside patio.
Day 3 - Thursday - Aug 1, 2024
Mount McKinley, United States
Mount McKinley, United States      
Bus Travel      
Talkeetna, United States      
Train Travel      
Denali National Park, United States      
Between the two Denali-area Princess lodges is some of Alaska's most beautiful scenery. Sightsee by motorcoach to Talkeetna then enjoy Princess Rail service 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 4 - Friday - Aug 2, 2024
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
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.
Day 5 - Saturday - Aug 3, 2024
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Bus Travel      
Cruising the Copper River, United States      
This morning, board your motorcoach and settle in for a scenic drive to the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge. The lodge welcomes you with incredible views of Mt. Drum, Mt. Wrangell, and Mt. Blackburn. End your day with a relaxing dinner at the Two Rivers Restaurant.
Day 6 - Sunday - Aug 4, 2024
Cruising the Copper River, United States
Cruising the Copper River, United States      
Enjoy a full day of leisure. Choose from many optional excursions that let you explore America's largest national park - Wrangell-St. Elias.
Day 7 - Monday - Aug 5, 2024
Cruising the Copper River, United States
Cruising the Copper River, United States      
Bus Travel      
Kenai Fjords National Park      
Next, you'll head by motorcoach across the stunning Kenai peninsula to Cooper Landing and the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Day 8 - Tuesday - Aug 6, 2024
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park      
A full day in the beauty of the Kenai Peninsula awaits you. Perhaps you'll explore Kenai Fjords National Park, spend the afternoon river rafting, or go fishing. Later, return to your bungalow-style room with its wood-burning stove and sun porch for an evening of pure relaxation.
Day 9 - Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park      
Bus Travel      
Whittier, United States      
Travel by motorcoach to Whittier and your awaiting ship. Embark and sail this evening.
Cruise Begins      
Whittier, United States     Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 10 - Thursday - Aug 8, 2024
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States   Arrive: 3:00 pm Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 11 - Friday - Aug 9, 2024
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States   Arrive: 9:15 am Depart: 7:30 pm
Day 12 - Saturday - Aug 10, 2024
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 13 - Sunday - Aug 11, 2024
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 6:30 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 14 - Monday - Aug 12, 2024
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 10:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 15 - Tuesday - Aug 13, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 16 - Wednesday - Aug 14, 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada   Arrive: 7:30 am