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17 Night Connoisseur Escorted Tour VB1 Cruise and Land Tour from Fairbanks

Ship: Sapphire Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Sailed:  Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from Fairbanks, United States
Ended: Saturday, Jun 8, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, May 22, 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 - Wednesday - May 22, 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 in to the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge and get ready for the beginning of your adventure. Meet your tour director and fellow traveling companions this evening.
Day 2 - Thursday - May 23, 2024
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Bus Travel      
Gold Dredge No 8, United States      
Bus Travel      
Fairbanks, United States      
This morning, 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 3 - Friday - May 24, 2024
Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks, United States      
Bus Travel      
Denali National Park, United States      
This morning, you say goodbye to Fairbanks for the spectacular trip to Denali National Park via motorcoach. You'll be welcomed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a two-night retreat. Why not get to know the park with one of a variety of activities including a husky homestead tour, fly fishing, or a glacier landing via helicopter. Dinner tonight is at Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a local homesteader. (B, D)
Day 4 - Saturday - May 25, 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 Tundra Wilderness Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali as well as Denali's "Big Five": bears, moose, caribou, wolves, and Dall sheep. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Sunday - May 26, 2024
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park, United States      
Train Travel      
Talkeetna, United States      
Bus Travel      
Mount McKinley, United States      
The journey by Princess Rail to Talkeetna is unforgettable. Once you've arrived there, transfer by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. After getting settled in, have a glass of wine out on the deck 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. (L, D)
Day 6 - Monday - May 27, 2024
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 7 - Tuesday - May 28, 2024
Mount McKinley, United States
Mount McKinley, United States      
Bus Travel      
Kenai Fjords National Park      
Next, you'll head by motorcoach across the stunning Kenai peninsula to Cooper Landing and the charming Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge. (B, D)
Day 8 - Wednesday - May 29, 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. (B, D)
Day 9 - Thursday - May 30, 2024
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park      
Bus Travel      
Anchorage, United States      
Bus Travel      
Cruising the Copper River, United States      
This morning, a spectacular motorcoach journey awaits. You'll travel along the Kenai Peninsula to Anchorage and onto Copper River. Our Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge welcomes you with incredible views of Mt. Drum, Mt. Wrangell, and Mt. Blackburn. (B, D)
Day 10 - Friday - May 31, 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. (B, D)
Day 11 - Saturday - Jun 1, 2024
Cruising the Copper River, United States
Cruising the Copper River, United States      
Bus Travel      
Valdez, USA      
High-Speed Catamaran Travel      
Whittier, United States      
Travel by motorcoach to Valdez and board a catamaran for a scenic journey to Whittier where your ship awaits. (B)
Cruise Begins      
Whittier, United States     Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 12 - Sunday - Jun 2, 2024
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States
Cruising Hubbard Glacier, United States   Arrive: 3:00 pm Depart: 8:00 pm
Day 13 - Monday - Jun 3, 2024
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States   Arrive: 9:15 am Depart: 7:30 pm
Day 14 - Tuesday - Jun 4, 2024
Skagway, United States
Skagway, United States   Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 8:30 pm
Day 15 - Wednesday - Jun 5, 2024
Juneau, United States
Juneau, United States   Arrive: 6:30 am Depart: 4:00 pm
Day 16 - Thursday - Jun 6, 2024
Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, United States   Arrive: 10:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 17 - Friday - Jun 7, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 18 - Saturday - Jun 8, 2024
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada   Arrive: 7:30 am