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17 Night Connoisseur Escorted Tour TA1 Cruise and Land Tour from Vancouver

Ship: Sapphire Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from Vancouver, Canada
Ended: Saturday, Jun 17, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, May 31, 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 - Wednesday - May 31, 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada     Depart: 4:30 pm
Day 2 - Thursday - Jun 1, 2023
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 3 - Friday - Jun 2, 2023
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 2:00 pm
Day 4 - Saturday - Jun 3, 2023
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 9:00 pm
Day 5 - Sunday - Jun 4, 2023
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 6 - Monday - Jun 5, 2023
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States   Arrive: 6:00 am Depart: 3:00 pm
Day 7 - Tuesday - Jun 6, 2023
College Fjord, United States
College Fjord, United States   Arrive: 6:00 pm Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 8 - Wednesday - Jun 7, 2023
Whittier, United States
Whittier, United States   Arrive: 12:30 am  
Cruise Ends      
Whittier, United States      
Bus Travel      
Palmer, Alaska      
Bus Travel      
Matanuska Glacier, Alaska      
Bus Travel      
Cruising the Copper River, United States      
Step off your ship and board a motorcoach for a scenic journey to Copper River. Stop in Palmer for lunch on your own and see Matanuska Glacier en route. Then, our Copper River Princess Wilderness 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. (D)
Day 9 - Thursday - Jun 8, 2023
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. (B, D)
Day 10 - Friday - Jun 9, 2023
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. (B, D)
Day 11 - Saturday - Jun 10, 2023
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. (B, D)
Day 12 - Sunday - Jun 11, 2023
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park      
Bus Travel      
Mount McKinley, United States      
Sightsee by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for two nights. Here you'll settle in with Denali never far from view. 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. Dinner tonight is at the North Fork Restaurant. (B, D)
Day 13 - Monday - Jun 12, 2023
Mount McKinley, United States
Mount McKinley, United States      
A full day at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge means you'll have ample time to both relax and explore. Hear stories about climbing Denali in the Hudson Theater or roast a marshmallow at the fireside patio. The Princess staff can help you choose from a generous offering of outdoor activities. (B, D)
Day 14 - Tuesday - Jun 13, 2023
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, your home for the next two nights. Located just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park, the lodge is the perfect base camp for exploring the area. Enjoy dinner this evening at the King Salmon Restaurant. (L, D)
Day 15 - Wednesday - Jun 14, 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 Tundra Wilderness Tour watching for Denali's "Big Five": moose, bears, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana River. Tonight you'll enjoy dinner at Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader. (B,L,D)
Day 16 - Thursday - Jun 15, 2023
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Bus Travel      
Fairbanks, United States      
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your motorcoach trip to Fairbanks for two nights at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge. This frontier-flavored city offers one of the best windows into Alaska's past, combining Gold Rush history with Native culture and modern amenities. (B, D)
Day 17 - Friday - Jun 16, 2023
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Take a Gold Dredge No.8 tour with the chance to pan for your own gold. Enjoy a hearty miner's lunch before taking a cruise on an authentic sternwheeler riverboat down the Chena River. The evening is at leisure in Fairbanks. (B,L,D)
Day 18 - Saturday - Jun 17, 2023
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Your memorable vacation ends this morning in Fairbanks.