About this trip
JOIN OUR hosted cruise/tour to Alaska and be there during the longest day of the year! To assure all goes well, Mary Beth Kurasek will be with you throughout from Central Illinois and back home again. Fly nonstop from Chicago to Alaska (so you arrive without getting tired due to a wee hour departure plus plane changes). You will see Mt. McKinley, glaciers calving, ride a train in the scenic wilderness and cruise through the Inside Passage. Do all the land touring first then cruise south along the Panhandle of Alaska to Vancouver and fly home from Seattle. And all tips and fees are included!
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Highlights
• Anchorage • Talkeetna & Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge • Denali National Park • Ultra Dome rail journey • Whittier • Yakutat Bay’s Hubbard Glacier • Glacier Bay National Park • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • Seattle • Most meals • Includes many things that are extra on other tours
GOLDEN PRINCESS®
An inviting world of wonder awaits your arrival on Golden Princess. Connect with family and friends over world-class cuisine, gaze out at sea from one of 700 balcony staterooms or share new experiences with our Discovery at SEA programs. From entertainment to relaxing options like the Lotus Spa®, you'll find an array of ways to renew body and soul.
- Four dining seatings, "Anytime" (flexible)* & three fixed times:
• 1st: 5:30 PM • 2nd: 6:00 PM • 3rd: 8:15 PM - Inaugural Cruise: May 16, 2001
- Christener: Merlisa George, the reigning Miss U.S. Virgin Islands
- Guest Cabins: 1,318
- Number of Decks: 17
- Tonnage: 108,865
- Length: 950 feet
- Height: 177 feet
As of August 7, the majority who have booked so far have requested "Anytime" dining and the rest the 2nd fixed dining time (6:00 PM). No one has yet chosen the 1st (5:30 PM) or 3rd (8:00 PM). On the booking form we ask for "Special dietary or dining requests, like names of friends you want to dine with or table size." The tour is 33% booked and could easily sell out before fall.
Learn more about Golden Princess®
*Evening dining time: the first 3 fixed seating times will, each night, be at a pre-assigned table, with the same companions, same waiter and time. However, those on a fixed seating (or Anytime) may make reservations at an alternative dining location whenever they wish.** With "Anytime" you are flexible and may vary time between 5:30-10:00 PM; a different table, waiter and/or companions each evening; reservations are available.
Main Dining Room & Crafted by Curtis Stone
- Horizon Court Buffet & Crab Shack
- 24-hour room service
- Trident Grill
- Crown Grill
- Chef's Table Experience
- Vines
- Sabatini's Trattoria
- International Cafe
- Chocolate Journeys
- Prego Pizzeria
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
**Alternative Dining: is optional consisting of other dining venues that may require a reservation or cover charge.
Details
Cruise-tour operated by Princess Cruises. Click for print-friendly brochure.
All prices are per person, based on occupancy, subject to room configuration and current prices. • Documents required for US Citizens is a valid Passport; no visa or shots at this time. Other citizens should consult their consulate. • Insurance coverage included is Deluxe Group Plan from Travel Guard and for coverage details see steviejaytravel.com/insurance covering cancellation charges; other terms at steviejaytravel.com/terms which are incorporated by reference. • Price and details are subject to change. Stateroom sizes are approximate include balcony (if Balcony/Minisuite). Deck plans available as are example menus for included lodge meals.
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Central Illinois Departures
Join us from • Champaign • Bloomington • Chicago O’Hare • Decatur • Springfield IL or call for a quote from other cities
SIngle & Triple Rooms
Package prices are shown based on double occupancy, two sharing a room.
If you want a single room to yourself, then choose the Option for the category of cruise stateroom you want which will add your single supplement and increase your deposit.
On the other hand, if you are a single and are planning to share that room with someone booking separately, note that in the Occupancy section adding the name of your roommate in the Notes To Organizer section.
Likewise note in Occupancy if you want us to watch for a roommate to share a room with. If we cannot find a roommate, we will refund your deposit.
Triple rooms are for three people in a room. In that case Apply the following discount codes in the three persons’ booking(s). The savings (per each of 3) is shown after the code:
TRIPLE-INSIDE ($254)
TRIPLE-OUTSIDE ($604)
TRIPLE-BALCONY ($624)
TRIPLE-MINISUITE ($742)
Princess Promotion - On Board Credit!
For a limited time, per person (pp) for the first 2 in cabin only:
• $50 pp OBC* for Inside & Outside cabins or
• $100 pp OBC for Balcony & Above
Both with possible upgraded accommodations which are subject to availability.
As usual, we will compare other sales as they start and offer it to you also since the features may be different. You may you value one offer as more beneficial than the other.
*With this Princess Cruises promotion you get "On Board Credit" for to apply towards shore excursions, drinks, gift shop purchases etc. on board the ship.
What’s included
- Central IL DepartureRound trip transportation by private motor coach from Champaign, Bloomington, Decatur & Springfield to Chicago.
- Baggage handlingTips for bellmen at each hotel and stevedores at the cruise ship for one checked bag per person.
- Airline checked bag feeFor both flights, one checked bag per person.
- Round trip flightsChicago-Anchorage & Seattle-Chicago.
- TransfersRound trip transportation to hotels, ship and back to the airport.
- Most meals31 Meals: 13 Breakfasts 7 Lunches 11 Dinners (including breakfasts & dinners in the lodges & lunch on the train—the most expensive meals in Alaska).
- Hotel accommodations6 total nights in 4 hotels & lodges.
- Choice of cruise accomm.7 night southbound cruise: in a choice of several different types of cruise staterooms and suites to choose from aboard the ship.
- Gratuities, cruise staffWaiter, assistant waiter, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards & housekeepers.
- All other tipsDrivers, porters, stevedores, guides—all included features!
- Taxes and fees$826 current total taxes & fees, subject to change.
- Travel insuranceVia the Travel Guard Deluxe Group Plan.
- Tour hostMary Beth Kurasek, travels with you from Central Illinois to Alaska and back again. We're with you all the way!
- OptionsOptional land tours and activities, shore excursions and meals not noted in itinerary.
- Alcoholic beveragesNote soft drinks on the cruise are not included being considered “bar drinks” but soft drinks are included on the land portion's included meals.
Available Packages
PER PERSON, DOUBLE RATE. Inside is aboard ship . All travelers stay in the same room types in the hotels.
The Inside stateroom has no window, is approximately 160 square feet and richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers. These features and fine amenities are standard in the Interior stateroom:
- Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V, 60-cycle (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Evening bed turn-down
Availability is shown in # of berths.
PER PERSON, DOUBLE RATE. Outside is aboard ship . All travelers stay in the same room types in the hotels.
The Outside stateroom has a picture window for memorable views and is approximately 163 to 171 square feet. The Oceanview stateroom is richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers. These features and fine amenities are standard in the Oceanview stateroom:
- Picture window
- Twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V, 60-cycle (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
Availability is shown in # of berths.
PER PERSON, DOUBLE RATE. Balcony is aboard ship . All travelers stay in the same room types in the hotels.
The spacious approximately 237-square-foot Balcony stateroom is appointed with fine amenities and outstanding views from an approximately 46-square-foot private balcony. Some staterooms also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Balcony stateroom:
- Balcony with patio furniture
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V, 60-cycle (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
Availability is shown in # of berths. First 10 parties to book balconies will get a 3 category upgrade to "BC". After that "BD" category will apply.
PER PERSON, DOUBLE RATE. Mini-Suite is aboard ship . All travelers stay in the same room types in the hotels.
The luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 323 square feet of comfort and a separate seating area with a sofa bed for lounging or sleeping a third passenger. The spacious balcony is approximately 80 square feet and the bathroom offers a combination tub and shower. Some Mini-Suites also have a pullman bed to accommodate a 4th passenger. These features and fine amenities are standard in a Mini-Suite stateroom:
- Welcome glass of champagne
- Separate seating area with a sofabed
- Balcony with patio furniture
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V, 60-cycle (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
Availability is shown in # of berths.
Available options
Itinerary
Mary Beth welcomes you aboard our private motor coach to Chicago where she will be happy to hire a skycap for those that need help with your luggage. We fly nonstop to Alaska! Arrive in Anchorage and get settled in the historic 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.
