
Alaska: Denali Explorer - Cruisetour F - Tour #FB4

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Sailing Itinerary

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Overview
Amid the wild countryside that crowds around it on all sides, Anchorage has grown into a spirited, cosmopolitan city - by far Alaska's largest and most sophisticated. The relative affluence of its largely white-collar population - with a sprinkling of olive drab from nearby military bases - attracts fine restaurants and pricey shops, first-rate entertainment, and world-class sporting events. Flashy modern towers punctuate the skyline, and colorful flowers spill from hundreds of baskets on downtown lampposts. Traffic from the city's busy international airport, served by more than 15 international and domestic airlines, lends a more cosmopolitan air than you might expect from a city with only 258,000 residents - nearly half the people in the state. Yet despite the 14 McDonald's, 2 Wal-Marts, and a 16-plex movie theater, the city has not entirely lost touch with its frontier spirit. Sled dog races are still revered, and moose and bear sightings in downtown Anchorage or on the Coastal Trail that rims the water are not uncommon. First incorporated in 1920, Anchorage is still a young city. Its citizens' median age of 30 and aggressive style make this - and not the capital city of Juneau - the state's power center. In addition to acting as the state's oil development center, Anchorage hustles its living as a government, banking, transportation, and communications hub. Anchorage residents are primarily from elsewhere in America - they include oil workers from such conservative oil-patch states as Oklahoma and Texas - and the attitudes they bring have fueled the conservative, pro-development mentality that characterizes the city and Alaska as a whole. Although representing less than 8% of the population, Alaskan Native peoples add an important cultural dimension. A growing Asian population is also having an impact, with well-stocked Asian food stores and restaurants an increasingly familiar sight. Boom and bust periods followed major events: an influx of military bases during World War II; a massive buildup of Arctic missile-warning stations during the Cold War; reconstruction following the devastating Good Friday earthquake of 1964; and in the late 1960s the biggest bonanza of all - the discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay and the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline. Not surprisingly, Anchorage positioned itself as the perfect home for the new pipeline administrators and support industries, and it attracts a large share of the state's oil tax dollars. In the last decade, Anchorage has become an increasingly important focus of travelers to Alaska. The central location, relatively mild climate, and excellent transportation system make it a natural place to begin or end a trip.
Overview
Located only one mile from the Park entrance, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the premium riverside accommodation in the Denali area. An expansive deck overlooks Denali National Park and the Nenana River - the ideal spot to relax, visit with friends, and savor the exquisite landscape. The Denali Princess Lodge features a luxurious lobby, an extensive viewing deck with hot tubs, and a highly rated dining experience on the bluff above the Nenana River, looking out towards Denali National Park. All Park tours and activities depart from the Denali Princess Lodge. In addition to fine dining, there are also casual dining options and an entertaining dinner theater performance each evening. Whether you are visiting in spring, summer, or fall, the Denali Princess Lodge offers exceptional quality and value.
Overview
Located only one mile from the Park entrance, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the premium riverside accommodation in the Denali area. An expansive deck overlooks Denali National Park and the Nenana River - the ideal spot to relax, visit with friends, and savor the exquisite landscape. The Denali Princess Lodge features a luxurious lobby, an extensive viewing deck with hot tubs, and a highly rated dining experience on the bluff above the Nenana River, looking out towards Denali National Park. All Park tours and activities depart from the Denali Princess Lodge. In addition to fine dining, there are also casual dining options and an entertaining dinner theater performance each evening. Whether you are visiting in spring, summer, or fall, the Denali Princess Lodge offers exceptional quality and value.
Overview
Located only one mile from the Park entrance, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the premium riverside accommodation in the Denali area. An expansive deck overlooks Denali National Park and the Nenana River - the ideal spot to relax, visit with friends, and savor the exquisite landscape. The Denali Princess Lodge features a luxurious lobby, an extensive viewing deck with hot tubs, and a highly rated dining experience on the bluff above the Nenana River, looking out towards Denali National Park. All Park tours and activities depart from the Denali Princess Lodge. In addition to fine dining, there are also casual dining options and an entertaining dinner theater performance each evening. Whether you are visiting in spring, summer, or fall, the Denali Princess Lodge offers exceptional quality and value.
Overview
Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. The city is within the Valdez–Cordova Census Area.
Overview
Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. The city is within the Valdez–Cordova Census Area.
Overview
Stretching over 90 miles long and covering over 1,350 square miles in area, Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. It is also one of the most impressive, a 300-foot wall of ice rising sheer and jagged from the ocean. You may hear the rumble and see the monumental splash as the glacier severs into great ice chunks, known as "calves."
Overview
It grinds, cracks, and moans as massive pieces of ice split off and crash down. This is not your automatic icemaker on the blink. This is Glacier Bay doing what it's been doing for two centuries. The bay, once covered by sheets of glacial ice, is now a bay revealed. As the glaciers continue to recede, the bay enlarges. Back in 1879, naturalist John Muir was the first to note the glacial movement. Comparing charts from European explorers made 85 years earlier, he determined that the glacial ice had receded by more than 30 miles. Designated a National Park in 1910, today Glacier Bay is a 3.3 million-acre expanse that was buried under a mile-wide wall of ice only 200 years ago. Its natural environment includes five major land ecosystems including wet tundra, coastal western hemlock and spruce forest, alpine tundra, glaciers and icefields, and post-glacial meadows. Each week, dozens of ships traveling the Inside Passage spend the day cruising the 65-mile-long bay. As each ship arrives, a National Park Service ranger boards the cruise vessel to provide a running commentary of the treeless mountains, icy fjords, hidden inlets, and glacial landscapes as the ship passes by. Glacier Bay isn't just about ice. The ranger will also point out the killer and gray whales, sea otters, porpoises, moose, coyotes, wolves, and bears visible in the sea or on the land. Leave your ice pick at home. But don't forget your binoculars.
Overview
Skagway, with a population of 862, is located in the Upper Lynn Canal at the northernmost point on the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, 100 air miles north of Juneau and 110 road miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. The City of Skagway is geographically the largest city in Alaska with 455 square land miles.Skagway's history and spectacular natural setting combine to create unparalleled sightseeing and recreation opportunities. Poke around on your own, or select from a variety of commercial tours. Either way, you will be amply rewarded with the sights and activities in and around Skagway.
Overview
Considered the "gem" of Southeast Alaska, the city is nestled against the ocean, tucked tight against the mountains, and back-dropped by the lush green of the largest national forest in the United States, Tonga's. Visitors will find that Juneau is not only the state's capital, but it's also a melting pot of history, unique topography, and jaw-dropping scenery found nowhere else on the planet. Whether it's wildlife viewing, glacier trekking, ziplining or just shopping for locally created artwork, visitors to this remote yet extraordinary region will certainly find a bit of "Alaska" to take home.
Overview
A city in southeast Alaska on an island in the Alexander Archipelago. A supply point for miners during the gold rush of the 1890s, it is now a major port and tourist center on the Inside Passage. Population: 7,450.
Overview
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains and also has thriving art, theatre, and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
Tour Highlights
Arrive in Anchorage and get settled in for an overnight stay. You might enjoy getting out to see the shops, restaurants and cultural attractions of Alaska's largest city (additional fees apply).
This morning, you'll head for the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge® via a scenic motorcoach drive along the Parks Highway. Located just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park, the lodge is the perfect base camp for exploring the area.
Explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour watching for glimpses of Denali and 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. Visit the Grizzly Burger or grab a slice at Lynx Creek Pizza (additional fees apply).
Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali adventure. You have a full day to enjoy a variety of excursions like a husky homestead tour, river rafting, hiking, glacier flightseeing and an off-road ATV adventure (additional fees apply). 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 (additional fees apply).
Enjoy a scenic rail journey through some of the best wilderness on an exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service toward Whittier, where your cruise ship awaits.
Onboard the Crown Princess
Crown Princess
Year Built: 2006
Year Refurbished: 2025
Double Occupancy Capacity: 3,082
Highlights of the Crown Princess® include the piazza style atrium, Crown Grill, modeled after a classic steakhouse, the Sanctuary deck area, reserved just for adults, and Movies Under the Stars, the poolside movie theater.
Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Movies
- Art Gallery
- Bars/Lounges
- Business Center
- Card Room
- Casino
- Children's Indoor Play Area
- Children's Outdoor Play Area
- Conference Center
- Disco/Nightclub
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Elevators
- Fitness Center
- Game Arcade
- Infirmary/Medical Center
- Library
- Miniature Golf
- Movies Under the Stars®
- Organized Age-Specific Activities
- Pool - Adults Only
- Pool - Children's
- Pool - Indoor
- Pool - Indoor/Covered
- Pool - Outdoor
- Religious Services
- Self-Service Laundromat
- Sports Facilities
- Teen Center or Disco
- Teen Programs
- Theaters/Show Lounge
- Wedding/Vow Renewal
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Full-Service Spa
- Babysitting
- Beauty Salon
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
- Educational Classes
- Educational Programs
- Full-Service Spa
- Internet Center
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Spa Services/Massage

Dining Room
Main Dining
Botticelli Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions, and dietary needs.
Da Vinci Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions, and dietary needs.
Michelangelo Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions, and dietary needs.

Sabatini's
Specialty Dining
Chef's Table Experience: A multi-course menu that is specially created by the chef, and is not offered anywhere else on the ship. Specially selected wines complement the meal, and each couple at the Chef's Table will receive a personalized autographed copy of Courses, A Culinary Journey. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Crown Grill℠: This upscale dining venue has an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs custom-prepare steamed shellfish – such as lobster, scallops, clams, and mussels – and cooked-to-order steaks and chops. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Sabatini's℠ Italian Trattoria: An upscale authentic Italian dining experience in a remarkable eight-course meal. The menu features both local seafood specialties and other regional favorites. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
The Salty Dog Gastropub: A warm, inviting gastropub experience developed with Ernesto Uchimura, a founding chef of the original Umami Burger. Offering a unique variety of beer, whisky, and cocktail selections, plus live music, there's something for everyone at this hip, friendly twist on traditional pub fare. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Ultimate Balcony Dining: A luxurious breakfast experience at sea all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by our dedicated waitstaff. Treat yourself to this unparalleled indulgence and savor food, views, and memories that will never be forgotten. This option is available for an additional cost.
Vines Wine Bar: Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, like Opus One, Super Tuscans, fine sparkling wines, and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of wines by the glass. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Slice Pizzeria
Casual Dining
Afternoon Tea: Afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, cookies, music, and white-glove service.
Coffee & Cones: Complimentary ice cream cones await you at our top-deck creamery venue. Pick up a chocolate cone, a vanilla, or a combination. Or treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich, with a tempting choice of flavors. We’ve added specialty New Grounds Crafted Coffee, too. Energize with an Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Chai Tea. If you want to cool down, opt for a refreshing Frappe
Horizon Court: 24-hour casual buffet dining.
International Café: Café dining venue with rotating themes throughout the day offering a variety of snacks.
The Salty Dog Grill: Enjoy a 100% handmade gourmet burger. The Salty Dog Grill also offers Street Tacos, Classic Hot Dogs, and loaded fries.
Slice Pizzeria: The top-deck pizzeria features a bold new look that sets the stage for tempting offerings that include specialties inspired by local favorites from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Try a Deep Dish Focaccia or a slice of award-winning signature Neapolitan-style classics.
Room Service: Call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess MedallionClass® app any time of the day or night. Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, this dining option is available for an additional cost. To order, guests can press the "Room Service" button on their stateroom phone, or order through OceanNow.
Staterooms feature a refrigerator, spacious closet and bathroom with shower.

Category: IA
Approximately 162 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

Category: IC
Approximately 162 to 182 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

Category: IB
Approximately 162 to 182 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

Category: IE
Approximately 162 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

Category: ID
Approximately 162 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

Category: IF
Approximately 162 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.
Nicely-appointed staterooms feature a picture window and bathroom with shower.

Category: OC
Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

Category: OB
Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

Category: OE
Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features either a picture window or rear facing porthole for memorable views.

Category: OW
Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

Category: OF
Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

Category: OV
Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

Category: OY
Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

Category: OZ
Approximately 158 to 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.
Staterooms feature a private balcony, spacious walk-in closet, desk and bathroom with shower.

Category: B2
Approximately 271 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Category: BB
Approximately 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Category: B1
Approximately 271 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Category: BA
Approximately 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Category: B4
Approximately 240 to 298 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides dramatic wake views from a rear-facing private balcony.

Category: BD
Approximately 231 to 271 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Category: BC
Approximately 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Category: BF
Approximately 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Category: BE
Approximately 231 to 271 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.
Features separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk, refrigerator, wet bar, tub with shower and balcony or window.

Category: S3
Approximately 524 to 531 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Category: S2
Approximately 687 sq. ft. including balcony, the Owner's Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Category: S5
Approximately 568 sq. ft. including balcony, the Premium Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Category: S4
Approximately 533 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Category: M1
Approximately 323 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious stateroom provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

Category: S6
Approximately 460 to 495 sq. ft. including balcony, the Vista Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Category: MB
Approximately 323 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

Category: S8
Approximately 606 sq. ft. including balcony, the Two Bedroom Family Suite features 2 bedrooms to accommodate up to 8 passengers. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Category: ME
Approximately 323 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

Category: MD
Approximately 323 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
![]() | Fully accessible stateroom, roll-in shower only |
![]() | Will accommodate third and fourth person |
![]() | Portholes |
![]() | Two-bedroom family suite (connecting staterooms with private balcony, accommodate up to eight persons) |
![]() | Ambulatory accessible stateroom, accessible features may include grab bars and/or fold-down shower seats |
![]() | Will accommodate third person |
![]() | Will accommodate a rollaway |

- Ship Name: Crown Princess
- Ship Name: Crown Princess
- Year Built: 2006
- Year Refurbished: 2025
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2006
- Ship Class: Crown
- Maximum Capacity: 3,763
- Number of Passenger Decks: 15
- Number of Crew: 1,200
- Officers' Nationality: British/Italian
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 222
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 678
- Total Inside Staterooms: 433
- Tonnage (GRT): 113,561
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 3,082
- Country of Registry: Bermuda
- Total Staterooms: 1,541
- Suites with Balcony: 208
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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