Princess Cruises will feature a new “Katmai National Park Cruisetour” for the 2024 season, providing guests with a deeper and closer encounter with Alaskan wildlife.
Now on sale, the 9-day Katmai National Park Cruisetour includes two nights in Anchorage, where guests have the opportunity to embark on a bear-watching experience at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.
This experience will give travelers the opportunity to delve into the heart of Alaska's wilderness, allowing them to witness these creatures in their natural habitat, before or after sailing on a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise that includes a visit to Glacier Bay National Park and viewing the glaciers at College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier.
The cruise also offers the opportunity to visit Alaska's premier Wildlife Conservation Center, located just outside Whittier. This sanctuary is dedicated to preserving Alaskan wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality care. Here, guests will encounter elk, musk oxen, reindeer, wolves, lynx, caribou, and much more.
“This extraordinary cruise will offer guests a deeper connection to the natural wonders of Alaska and the opportunity to explore the region’s pristine wilderness and majestic landscapes,” said Terry Thornton, Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises. “This exclusive experience reflects our commitment to providing unique and enriching voyages that allow our guests to explore more of Alaska while creating lasting memories.”
Itineraries
With 32 cruise tours departing between June 8 and August 29, 2024, guests can choose from 16 northbound Vancouver to Whittier (for Anchorage) and 16 southbound Whittier (for Anchorage) to Vancouver vacations that combine three days in Anchorage with a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers scenic cruise aboard Grand Princess, Royal Princess or Sapphire Princess.
Cruise guests will fly to King Salmon from Anchorage to reach Brooks Lodge and spend a day watching grizzly bears and dominant male bears competing for the best hunting spots.
Guests can enjoy hikes along trails that wind through natural grizzly bear habitats and salmon feeding grounds, including the iconic Brooks Falls. A luncheon and exclusive souvenir designed just for Princess guests are offered at midday.
Also new for 2024, the previously announced National Parks Cruise Tour debuts with a 15-night adventure to five of Alaska’s most iconic parks. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias, and Kenai Fjords National Parks, as well as the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway. This experience combines a seven-day cruise, a scenic train journey, and eight nights ashore, with stays at four nature lodges owned by the Princess.
The 2024 season marks Princess Cruises' 55th anniversary of sailing in Alaska, and seven ships are scheduled to depart from five convenient homeports, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, BC, and Anchorage (Whittier).
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