Shannon Lamarche
Premiere Luxury Travel
NCM Cruise Alaska 2023
Jul 11, 2023 to Jul 22, 2023
Alaska
Join the National Corvette Museum on an Alaska Cruise on the Majestic Princess!!
Please note: Our group inventory on the cruise tour is technically sold out, but if you are interested in the cruise tour, please sign up for the cruise-only and send me an email at Shannon@PremiereLuxuryTravel.com and let me know that you want to be moved into the cruise tour (land tour plus cruise), and I'll call Princess to book that spot and move it into the group. As long as there is space left on the cruise tour, they will allow me to do this (but it may not be at the group rate). I'll hold the space for you and then contact you to make sure you are OK with the price before placing your deposit.
Sail aboard Majestic Princess® and enjoy the signature favorites you’ve always loved as well as exciting additions including two specialty restaurants with dinner menus crafted by two Michelin-star awarded chefs. Come aboard and find out what makes this ship so special! Make your vacation truly yours on a Princess MedallionClass® cruise that features next-level technology, now on all ships. Enjoy fast, reliable Wi-Fi, TrulyTouchless™ experiences, food and drinks delivered wherever you are and so much more.
What's included in this trip:
* Spacious accommodations in at least BD Balcony stateroom
* Princess perks: Premium Beverage Package, wi-fi, and prepaid gratuities. (restrictions apply)
* Private shore excursion just for our group
* More surprises to come!
* Princess perks: Premium Beverage Package, wi-fi, and prepaid gratuities. (restrictions apply)
* Private shore excursion just for our group
* More surprises to come!
What's not included:
- Flights from your local airport
- Travel Insurance
Itinerary:
July 11, 2023 – Anchorage CRUISE TOUR BEGINS
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 metropolitan city.
July 12 – Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
Board a motorcoach for your journey along the George Parks Highway to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. You may catch your first views of incredible Denali
along the way. 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. You can
choose optional excursions or simply enjoy the grounds of your lovely lodge.
July 13 – Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
This morning is free to relax or opt for an excursion. Witness the majestic scenery en route to your next stop, the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge - set above the Nenana
River Canyon. Once settled in, visit the tour desk to help you choose from an array of excursions. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local
homesteader, or sit outside at a fireside patio.
July 14 – Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Start your morning with a quick stop at Fannie Q's saloon for a hearty buffet breakfast. Explore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour, watching for glimpses of Denali
as well as Denali's "Big Five"; moose, caribou, bears, wolves and Dall sheep. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana
River.
July 15 – Train to Anchorage (Whittier) - EMBARKATION
Enjoy the scenic rail journey through some of the best wilderness in the Great Land on our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service. Once in Whittier, you'll step from the
train onto your ship for the beginning of your unforgettable cruise.
Whittier, approximately 65 miles southeast of Anchorage, lies nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountains bordering Passage Canal. Established as a World War II port for cargo and troops of the Alaska Command, Whittier remained activated until 1960. Today, Whittier's economy and its 290 residents rely largely on the fishing industry, the port and, increasingly, on tourism.
Once accessible only by boat or via a war-era railway tunnel, The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel was recently enhanced to accommodate highway traffic as well, making it the longest highway/rail tunnel in North America at 2.5 miles.
Named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, the community is also the gateway to spectacular Prince William Sound, with its magnificent tidewater glaciers and abundant marine life.
Whittier tours are available to passengers on back-to-back voyages who will stay onboard the ship and cruise back to Vancouver as well as guests ending their cruise in Whittier wiith an evening flight out of Anchorage on the day of disembarkation or an overnight in Anchorage after their cruise. Whittier tours are only available to cruisetour guests who spend the first night of their package in Anchorage. Other cruisetour guests cannot take an excursion as they would miss the transfer their next destination.
Once accessible only by boat or via a war-era railway tunnel, The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel was recently enhanced to accommodate highway traffic as well, making it the longest highway/rail tunnel in North America at 2.5 miles.
Named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, the community is also the gateway to spectacular Prince William Sound, with its magnificent tidewater glaciers and abundant marine life.
Whittier tours are available to passengers on back-to-back voyages who will stay onboard the ship and cruise back to Vancouver as well as guests ending their cruise in Whittier wiith an evening flight out of Anchorage on the day of disembarkation or an overnight in Anchorage after their cruise. Whittier tours are only available to cruisetour guests who spend the first night of their package in Anchorage. Other cruisetour guests cannot take an excursion as they would miss the transfer their next destination.
July 16 – Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
Nicknamed the "Galloping Glacier," this east Alaskan glacier is rapidly advancing toward the Gulf of Alaska into a pristine area known as Disenchantment Bay. In fact, its movement temporarily formed a natural dam that twice closed off nearby Russell Fjord from the bay, but the intense water pressure building within the fjord-turned-lake has thus far been enough to explode through the wall of ice.
The largest tidewater glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier measures 76 miles long and plunges 1,200 feet into the depths of the bay. Its immense beauty and phenomenal blue hues are enchanting, even from afar. But it's when your cruise ship draws closer that its towering surface really impresses, dwarfing even the uppermost deck on your ship at a whopping 40 stories high. There, with the snowcapped mountains serving as a glorious backdrop, you'll have a prime viewing spot from which to witness the glacier calving, as it often expels icebergs the size of 10-story buildings-imagine the splash!
The area around Hubbard Glacier is also renowned for its wildlife, where whales, harbor seals and otters swim, brown bears, moose and black-tailed deer roam ashore, and a wide variety of seabirds soar gracefully across the sky.
The largest tidewater glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier measures 76 miles long and plunges 1,200 feet into the depths of the bay. Its immense beauty and phenomenal blue hues are enchanting, even from afar. But it's when your cruise ship draws closer that its towering surface really impresses, dwarfing even the uppermost deck on your ship at a whopping 40 stories high. There, with the snowcapped mountains serving as a glorious backdrop, you'll have a prime viewing spot from which to witness the glacier calving, as it often expels icebergs the size of 10-story buildings-imagine the splash!
The area around Hubbard Glacier is also renowned for its wildlife, where whales, harbor seals and otters swim, brown bears, moose and black-tailed deer roam ashore, and a wide variety of seabirds soar gracefully across the sky.
July 17 – Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
Princess is one of a select few cruise lines permitted to cruise the pristine waters of Glacier Bay, the highlight of our 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise. Just west of Juneau, this breathtaking national park and preserve boasts some of the world's most spectacular tidewater glaciers, such as Margerie Glacier, which often drops colossal chunks of ice into the sea. Not surprisingly, Glacier Bay National Park and its epic ice giants are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising Alaska's magnificent park system.
During your scenic cruise, friendly Park Rangers will join the ship to share their knowledge of this amazing place and host a fun Junior Ranger program for kids. They may even be able to help you identify Glacier Bay's abundant wildlife, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises, harbor seals, black bears, mountain goats, bald eagles and large colonies of seabirds.
Take in the awe-inspiring scenery as you enjoy an unforgettable day of sailing through this dazzling park, where you'll glide along emerald waters and past calving icebergs, and can breathe in the crisp, fresh air to your heart's content.
During your scenic cruise, friendly Park Rangers will join the ship to share their knowledge of this amazing place and host a fun Junior Ranger program for kids. They may even be able to help you identify Glacier Bay's abundant wildlife, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises, harbor seals, black bears, mountain goats, bald eagles and large colonies of seabirds.
Take in the awe-inspiring scenery as you enjoy an unforgettable day of sailing through this dazzling park, where you'll glide along emerald waters and past calving icebergs, and can breathe in the crisp, fresh air to your heart's content.
July 18 – Skagway, Alaska
Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest.
Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail.
The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome.
Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.
Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail.
The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome.
Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.
July 19 - Juneau, Alaska
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans."
From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government.
Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles.
Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.
From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government.
Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles.
Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.
July 20 - Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town.
In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city.
Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sportfishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.
In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city.
Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sportfishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.
July 21 - At Sea
We will have a special onboard private group activity on this day.
July 22 - Vancouver, B.C. DISEMBARKATION
It seems unlikely that a character named "Gassy Jack" Deighton would be responsible for one of the most beautiful cities on the continent. But that's history for you.
During the gold rush, Gassy Jack saw a chance to make money from the hordes of miners on their way to the Yukon. The saloon he built became the focus of the shanty town known as Gastown. From that ragtag group of shacks, modern Vancouver was born. The provincial government persuaded settlers to change the name of the town to Vancouver, after Captain George Vancouver, who sailed the region's waters in 1792.
Canada's third-largest city, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan place with a European feel and a personality all its own. It's a community with a rich ethnic mix - including the second-largest Chinatown in North America - and stunningly beautiful parks.
During the gold rush, Gassy Jack saw a chance to make money from the hordes of miners on their way to the Yukon. The saloon he built became the focus of the shanty town known as Gastown. From that ragtag group of shacks, modern Vancouver was born. The provincial government persuaded settlers to change the name of the town to Vancouver, after Captain George Vancouver, who sailed the region's waters in 1792.
Canada's third-largest city, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan place with a European feel and a personality all its own. It's a community with a rich ethnic mix - including the second-largest Chinatown in North America - and stunningly beautiful parks.
EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Other surprises (details to come)
Terms and Conditions:
Your deposit will be made to the National Corvette Museum and will include additional funds to cover expenses incurred by the museum to put on this cruise. These additional funds are fully refundable up to final payment should you choose to cancel. The NCM will make your deposit to Princess Cruises on your behalf. Final payment will be made to Princess Cruises directly on the day listed in your invoice.
*Please note that prices are listed per person, non-air cruise-only and based on double occupancy. Third and Fourth guest fares apply to the 3rd and 4th guests booked in the same stateroom as the First and Second guests. Launch Fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are subject to change and Princess reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. Prices are subject to change based on availability. Stateroom views are considered unobstructed unless noted otherwise. Photos, floor plan diagrams, and amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom. Actual stateroom may not be furnished as shown. Certain staterooms may vary in size, decor and configuration. Please note, accessible mini-suites have accessible showers only/no tub. Obstructions do not include certain nautical items like handrails, dividers or ship hardware. For balcony staterooms, the view is determined from the perspective of the balcony railing. Prices shown in USD. Please review Passage Contract for Cancellation Policy.
Available Packages
CruiseTour with BD Balcony Stateroom on Cruise
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2022
Starting At: $4,545.26
11-night Cruisetour includes 4-nights land and 7-night cruise
(single occupancy requires a deposit of $710)
Price includes $286.26/pp in Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses
Land portion includes:
July 11, 2023 – Anchorage CRUISE TOUR BEGINS
July 12 – Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
July 13 – Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
July 14 – Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
July 15 – Train to Anchorage (Whittier) - EMBARKATION
July 12 – Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
July 13 – Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
July 14 – Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
July 15 – Train to Anchorage (Whittier) - EMBARKATION
Cruise portion includes:
July 15 – Train to Anchorage (Whittier) - EMBARKATION
July 16 – Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
July 17 – Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
July 18 – Skagway, Alaska
July 19 - Juneau, Alaska
July 20 - Ketchikan, Alaska
July 21 - At Sea
July 22 - Vancouver, B.C. DISEMBARKATION
EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Other surprises (details to come)
July 16 – Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
July 17 – Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
July 18 – Skagway, Alaska
July 19 - Juneau, Alaska
July 20 - Ketchikan, Alaska
July 21 - At Sea
July 22 - Vancouver, B.C. DISEMBARKATION
EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Other surprises (details to come)
CruiseTour with BB Balcony Stateroom (mid-ship) on Cruise
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
Starting At: $4,645.26
Deposit: $460.00 per person
11-night Cruisetour includes 4-nights land and 7-night cruise
All other elements are the same as the BD package above
(single occupancy requires a deposit of $710)
CruiseTour with MC Mini-Suite on Cruise
Unavailable as of
September 30, 2022
Starting At: $5,010.26
Deposit: $460.00 per person
11-night Cruisetour includes 4-nights land and 7-night cruise
All other elements are the same as the BD package above
(single occupancy requires a deposit of $710)
CruiseTour with MB Mini-Suite (mid-ship) on Cruise
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
Starting At: $5,065.26
Deposit: $460.00 per person
11-night Cruisetour includes 4-nights land and 7-night cruise
All other elements are the same as the BD package above
(single occupancy requires a deposit of $710)
Cruise only in BB Balcony Stateroom (mid-ship)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
Starting At: $2,999.00
Deposit: $460.00 per person
7-night cruise only (Southbound)
(single occupancy requires a deposit of $710)
Price includes an additional $240/pp in Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses
Cruise portion includes:
July 15 – Train to Anchorage (Whittier) - EMBARKATION
July 16 – Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
July 17 – Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
July 18 – Skagway, Alaska
July 19 - Juneau, Alaska
July 20 - Ketchikan, Alaska
July 21 - At Sea
July 22 - Vancouver, B.C. DISEMBARKATION
EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Other surprises (details to come)
July 16 – Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
July 17 – Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
July 18 – Skagway, Alaska
July 19 - Juneau, Alaska
July 20 - Ketchikan, Alaska
July 21 - At Sea
July 22 - Vancouver, B.C. DISEMBARKATION
EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Other surprises (details to come)
Cruise-only with MB Mini-Suite (mid-ship)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
Starting At: $3,419.00
Deposit: $460.00 per person
7-night cruise
All other elements are the same as the BD package above
(single occupancy requires a deposit of $710)
Extra Options
Pre-Cruise Hotel pre/post transfers in Anchorage (for Cruisetour only)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$212.00
So far, everyone on this cruise tour has added this to make sure we are there when the tour starts on 7/11/23
Price is per person
One night pre-tour at Hotel Captain Cook (7/10/22)
pre-tour and post-cruise airport transfers
939 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
(tax included)
Pre-Cruise Hotel and Transfers (cruise-only via coach)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$283.52
Price is per person (tax included) and includes:
- One night pre-tour at Hotel Captain Cook (7/14/23)
939 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
- Pre-cruise transfer via motorcoach to the embarkation point in Whittier, AK on 7/15/23
- Post-cruise transfer from ship to airport in Vancouver, B.C. on 7/22/23
Pre-Cruise Hotel and Transfers (cruise-only via rail)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$333.52
Price is per person (tax included) and includes:
- One night pre-tour at Hotel Captain Cook (7/14/23)
939 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
- Pre-cruise transfer via rail to the embarkation point in Whittier, AK on 7/15/23
- Post-cruise transfer via coach from ship to airport in Vancouver, B.C. on 7/22/23
Princess Vacation Protection (Cruisetour - Standard for BB Balcony)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$331.92
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. You can add it at the time of booking, but you don't have to pay for it until the final payment is due in 2023.
Price is per person
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Princess Vacation Protection (Cruisetour - Premium for BB Balcony)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$497.88
Princess Vacation Protection (Cruisetour - Standard for MB Mini Suite)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$361.12
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. You can add it at the time of booking, but you don't have to pay for it until the final payment is due in 2023.
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Princess Vacation Protection (Cruisetour - Premium for MB Mini Suite)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$541.68
Princess Vacation Protection (Cruise only - Standard for BB Balcony)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$203.92
Price is per person
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Princess Vacation Protection (Cruise only - Premium for BB Balcony)
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$305.88
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Princess Vacation Protection (Cruise only - Standard for MB Mini Suite)
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January 1, 2023
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Princess Vacation Protection (Cruise only - Premium for MB Mini Suite)
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January 1, 2023
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Pre- and Post-Cruise Transfers Only
Unavailable as of
January 1, 2023
$45.00
Transfer from Anchorage Airport to Hotel Captain Cook on 7/10 or 7/11.
Transfer from Ship to Vancouver Airport on 7/22
Price is per person