Escape the August Texas heat and join UT RFSA in Alaska
Denali Explorer Cruise Tour
Princess Cruises Northbound from Vancouver to Fairbanks
August 1, 2026 - August 12, 2026
$250 per person deposit to Reserve Your Vacation
Final Payment Due April 26, 2026
Price Starts at $3,184 per person, double occupancy
Includes $50 Onboard Credit (OBC), Prepaid Gratuities and UT RFSA Fundraiser
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ITINERARY
Cruise Tour: 7 Night Northbound Inside Passage Cruise followed by 4 Night Land Tour
1-Night, McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
2-Nights, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
1 Night, Fairbanks Hotel
There is the option to just do the 8-Day, 7-Night Cruise Only
Day
Date
Description
Arrive
Depart
Day 1
Sat, Aug 1
Vancouver - Embark Cruise
4:00 PM
Day 2
Sun, Aug 2
at sea - inside passage
Day 3
Mon, Aug 3
Ketchikan
6:00 AM
2:00 PM
Day 4
Tue, Aug 4
Juneau
8:00 AM
9:00 PM
Day 5
Wed, Aug 5
Skagway
7:00 AM
8:30 PM
Day 6
Thu, Aug 6
Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising
8:00 AM
3:00 PM
Day 7
Fri, Aug 7
College Fjord Scenic Cruising
6:00 PM
8:30 PM
Day 8
Sat, Aug 8
Whittier - Disembark Cruise
Rail: Whittier to Talkeetna
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
12:30 AM
Day 9
Sun, Aug 9
Coach to Denali
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Day 10
Mon, Aug 10
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Denali Natural History Tour
Day 11
Tue, Aug 11
Coach to Fairbanks
Fairbanks Riverboat Cruise
Fairbanks Hotel
Day 12
Wed, Aug 12
Transfer from Hotel to Fairbanks Airport
ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WHAT'S INCLUDED
7-night Northbound Inland Passage Alaska cruise beginning in Vancouver and ending in Whittier
Meals in the complimentary dining venues while on the cruise
Entertainment on the cruise
Pre-Paid Cruise Gratuities
Direct to the Wilderness Train from Whittier to Talkeetna
Coach from Talkeetna Rail Depot to McKinley Wilderness Lodge
1 Night in Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
Coach transfer from Mt. McKinley Lodge to Denali
2 Nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Natural History Tour of Denali National Park
Coach transfer from Denali to Fairbanks
Fairbanks Riverboat Cruise
1 Night in Fairbanks Hotel
Transfer from Fairbanks Hotel to Fairbanks Hotel
First-class service by an English-speaking crew
Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients in multiple venues.
All Port Charges and taxes
OPTIONAL OFFERS
Airfare through Princess EZ Air
Vancouver Pre-Cruise Hotel Package (1, 2 or 3 nights pre-cruise accommodations), subject to availability.
Princess Plus or Princess Premium package
Land package meal plan (i.e. meal plan for land portion of tour) - 8 (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners)
You have the option to do the 7-day cruise only (Aug 1 - Aug 8, 2026) - call for more information
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended and available. Contact Relaxed Escapes for more information.
Airfare and airline baggage fees if applicable
Optional Land Packages
Specialty dining on Princess Cruise
Beverages on cruise other than regular coffee and tea
Meals while on the train and during the land tour
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Discovery Princess has 5 different categories of staterooms: Inside, Balcony, Deluxe Balcony, Mini Suites, and Suites. The stateroom categories and deck plan can be viewed here Additional information about the ship can be viewed here: https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/ships/xp-discovery-princess
Cabin request is not guaranteed and will be confirmed when the reservation is made.
CANCELLATION FEES
$75 per person cancellation fee payable to Relaxed Escapes in addition to any Princess Cruise cancellation penalties.
No refund on unused portions of the cruise and land package if you leave early.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
The stateroom price depends on the location on the ship. This is the starting price. You will be contacted with the actual price and location of the stateroom before your credit card is charged.
If you will have a roommate and you will each pay separately, contact lori@relaxedescapes.com to receive correct balance on invoice.
Princess Premium Package - $100 per day, per person
Available until
April 26, 2026
- available
$700.00
Wi-Fi Medallion Net Max (4 devices per guest in the stateroom)
Premium Beverage Package (non-alcoholic soft drinks and premium Lavazza coffees. top shelf spirits, craft cocktails, wine and beer up to $20 each. 25% off bottles of wine. Power shots from the unlimited juice bar to boost your immunity and energy).
12 bottles of water (Up to 500 ML) per day
Crew Gratuities
Unlimited Specialty and Casual Restaurant Meals
Unlimited digital professional images, plus 3 prints
You can book your airfare through Princess Cruises, The airfare will not be due until the cruise final payment date. All classes of airfare are available.
Please note, airfare schedules and prices will not be available until early October. If you select this option, I will contact you in October and discuss which flight options are available.
The land portion of the cruise tour does not include meals. However, you can purchase a meal plan. The meal plan consists of 8 meals (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners).