Arrive for your pre-night in Vancouver. Get checked in and settled into your hotel for the evening and enjoy some free time in Vancouver. 

Today we embark on the beautiful Coral Princess.

Coral Princess, with more than 700 balcony staterooms, was custom built to navigate the historic Panama Canal. Be sure to try the Crown Grill Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood, join friends for cocktails and Movies Under the Stars® by the pool or try some decadent treats at the International Café.

Take in the sights from the ship and enjoy the vessel today as we enjoy a relaxing day at sea!

Today you will have the ability to enjoy the wonderful town of Ketchikan, Alaska. You can choose to purchase excursions at this stop. It is recommended to purchase them prior to sailing.

Ketchikan, Alaska, is a charming coastal town known as "Alaska's First City" due to its location at the southern entrance to the Inside Passage. It's famous for its rich Native Alaskan culture, stunning scenery, and abundant salmon. Visitors often arrive by cruise ship or ferry, and the town offers a mix of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and local shops. 

Key Features of Ketchikan:

• Location:.Opens in new tabSituated on Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is the first major port of call for many Alaskan Inside Passage cruises. 
• Culture:.Opens in new tabIt boasts a vibrant Native Alaskan culture, with numerous totem poles and historical sites. 
• Nature:.Opens in new tabSurrounded by the Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, including bears, eagles, and whales. 
• Salmon Capital:.Opens in new tabKetchikan is known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," with all five Pacific salmon species spawning in its waters. 

Today we will port in Juneau. You can purchase shore excursions to get a wonderful experience here. It is recommended to purchase those in advance.

Juneau is the capital city of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state along the Gastineau Channel. It's known for its stunning natural beauty, including Mendenhall Glacier and the Tongass National Forest. Juneau is unique as it is not accessible by road, requiring travel by plane or ferry. Here's a more detailed look at Juneau:

Key Features:

• Capital City: Juneau has been the capital of Alaska since 1900. 
• No Road Access: It's the only U.S. state capital not reachable by road. 
• Natural Beauty: Juneau is surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and the Inside Passage, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities. 
• Mendenhall Glacier: A major attraction, located just 13 miles from downtown, is easily accessible for viewing and activities. 
• Wildlife Viewing: Juneau offers opportunities to see whales, bears, eagles, and other wildlife. 
• Hiking and Trails: The city boasts over 250 miles of hiking trails, catering to various skill levels. 

History:

• Gold Rush Origins:Juneau's history is rooted in the 1880 gold rush, when Joe Juneau and Richard Harris discovered gold. 
• Tlingit Heritage:The area was originally inhabited by the Tlingit people, and their culture is still present in the city. 

Enjoy a day at this quaint town. You can purchase excursions to enjoy at this port. It is recommended to purchase them in advance.

Skagway is a small city in Southeast Alaska, known for its preserved gold rush history and stunning natural scenery. It's a popular cruise ship destination, located at the northern end of the Inside Passage. The town offers a glimpse into the Klondike Gold Rush era with its historic buildings and the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Here's a more detailed look at Skagway:

History:

• Skagway was a key gateway for gold prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898. 
• The town's historic downtown area is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. 
• Visitors can explore preserved buildings, museums, and historic sites that showcase the gold rush era. 

Enjoy the sights as we cruise near Hubbard Glacier. Take time to relax and enjoy the ship as well!

A Hubbard Glacier cruise offers a spectacular view of North America's largest tidewater glacier, often described as an awe-inspiring experience. The glacier is known for its impressive size, with a terminal face that dwarfs cruise ships, and for its calving events, where massive chunks of ice crash into the water. Cruises typically involve sailing into Disenchantment Bay to witness the glacier up close, and many itineraries include opportunities to see wildlife like whales and seals. Here's a more detailed look at what makes a Hubbard Glacier cruise special:

• Magnificent Size and Views:Hubbard Glacier is 76 miles long and 7 miles wide, with its terminal face rising 350 feet above the waterline. The sheer scale of the glacier is breathtaking, and many cruises offer opportunities to view it from various vantage points on the ship, including private balconies. 
• Calving Events:Hubbard is known as a "galloping glacier" for its active calving, where large pieces of ice break off and fall into the water, creating a thunderous roar and sending waves across the bay. 
• Wildlife Encounters:The waters surrounding Hubbard Glacier are rich with wildlife, including orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals, and bald eagles. 
• Exclusive Access:While many Alaskan glaciers are accessible by land, Hubbard is primarily viewed by ship, making it a unique destination for cruise passengers. 
• Potential for Smaller Vessel Excursions:Some cruises offer the option to disembark the larger ship and explore the glacier's edge on smaller, more nimble vessels that can navigate closer to the ice. 
• Unique Landscape:The glacier is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and icy waters, creating a stunning and unforgettable backdrop for your Alaskan adventure. 

Today enjoy another relaxing day of cruising the scenic College Fjord!

College Fjord, located in Prince William Sound, Alaska, is renowned for its scenic cruising and abundant glaciers. It's a popular destination on Alaska cruises, offering close-up views of tidewater and valley glaciers, including the opportunity to witness dramatic ice calving events. The fjord is named for the famous colleges whose names were given to some of its glaciers by the Harriman expedition in 1899. Key features of College Fjord scenic cruising: 

• Glaciers:College Fjord is home to five tidewater glaciers (those that terminate in the water) and five large valley glaciers, plus numerous smaller ones. 
• Calving:Active calving (ice breaking off from the glacier) is a common sight, especially at the Harvard Glacier, making for spectacular viewing. 
• Scenery:The fjord is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, adding to the dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery. 
• Wildlife:Whales, seals, and other wildlife can also be spotted in the area. 
• Cruise Options:Many cruise lines include College Fjord in their Alaska itineraries, often as a day of scenic cruising. 
• Smaller Boat Tours:Some tours, particularly those departing from Whittier, offer more intimate glacier experiences on smaller boats, allowing for closer proximity to the ice and wildlife. 

Step off your ship into a waiting railcar for our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 2-night retreat. Here you'll settle in with Denali never far from view. Take in the sensational views with a glass of wine in the great room or on the expansive deck.

Anchorage, Alaska, is the state's largest city and a major transportation hub, offering a unique blend of urban amenities and access to stunning natural landscapes. Known for its access to glaciers, wildlife viewing, and outdoor activities like hiking and flightseeing, it's also a cultural center with museums, art galleries, and a vibrant arts scene. 

You have a full day to plan however you choose. Stop by the Tour Desk for a variety of optional excursions. Walk the nature trails around the lodge 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.

Mount McKinley, officially known as Denali, is the highest mountain peak in North America. It is located in the Alaska Range within Denali National Park and Preserve. The mountain is renowned for its immense height, rising 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level. 

Here's a more detailed look:

• Name:.Opens in new tabWhile officially designated as Mount McKinley, the mountain has been known as Denali for generations by the Athabascan people, meaning "the tall one" or "the great one". 
• Location:.Opens in new tabIt's situated in south-central Alaska, roughly 130 miles (210 km) north-northwest of Anchorage and 170 miles (275 km) southwest of Fairbanks. 
• Height:.Opens in new tabThe southern peak is the highest, reaching 20,310 feet (6,190 meters). 
• Geology:.Opens in new tabThe mountain is primarily composed of granite and was uplifted by tectonic activity millions of years ago. 
• Climbing:.Opens in new tabDenali is a popular destination for mountaineers, with various routes, including the West Buttress, West Rib, and Cassin Ridge, offering challenges and stunning views. 
• Park:.Opens in new tabThe mountain is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve, a vast area of wilderness and wildlife. 
• Recent History:.Opens in new tabIn 2015, the mountain was officially renamed Denali by the Obama administration. However, in 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to revert the name to Mount McKinley. The name of the national park and preserve, however, remains unchanged, according to the National Park Service. 

Enjoy a scenic motorcoach drive to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, located just outside the national park entrance. Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali adventure. 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.

Denali National Park and Preserve encompasses 6 million acres of Alaska’s interior wilderness. Its centerpiece is 20,310-ft.-high Denali (fka Mount McKinley), North America’s tallest peak. With terrain of tundra, spruce forest and glaciers, the park is home to wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and Dall sheep. Popular activities in summer include biking, backpacking, hiking and mountaineering. 

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

Travel via motorcoach along the George Parks Highway to Fairbanks, Alaska's "Golden Heart" city. Spend the evening immersing yourself in the Gold Rush history, Native culture and authentic hospitality of the city.

Fairbanks is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. Fairbanks is the largest city in the interior region of Alaska and the second largest in the state.

A full day in Fairbanks gives you time to get a feel for the unique culture and history of the region. You'll take a cruise on an authentic Sternwheeler Riverboat down the Chena River then enjoy a Gold Dredge 8 tour with the chance to pan for your own gold. A hearty miner's lunch is included. The evening is at leisure

Your tour ends today in Fairbanks.

Today we head to the airport to head home on our overnight flight. We'll arrive home July 1, 2026.