The Leading Cruise Line in the Great Land
Offers Countless Memories
to Five National Parks
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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 11,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Exploring the pristine natural
beauty of America's national parks remains a top travel trend, and
as the leading cruise line in Alaska, Princess Cruises is expanding its
renowned cruisetours catalog. The new itineraries give guests more
opportunities to discover awe-inspiring national parks, including
Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St. Elias, Kenai Fjords, and
Katmai.
Following the successful launch of the 15-night National Parks
Expedition cruisetour in 2024, Princess is offering new variations,
visiting from three to five national parks, that combine the cruise
line's award-winning "Voyage of the Glaciers" seven-day cruise with
scenic rail travel, and multiple days on land, featuring stays at
four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.
"There's no better way to experience the breathtaking expanse of
Alaska than by combining the
luxury of a cruise with an immersive journey on land. Our expanded
National Parks 2025 and 2026 cruisetours offer guests an array of
exciting options that elevate their vacation experience," said
Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises
Chief Commercial Officer. "Alaska
is a land of towering glaciers, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife,
and stunning beauty that stretches as far as the eye can see. With
our seamlessly crafted cruisetours, guests are brought directly to
the doorsteps of some of the world's most iconic national parks,
allowing them to explore and soak in the awe-inspiring natural
splendor that makes this destination truly unique."
Here is the lineup of 2025 National Parks Cruisetours, on sale
now:
National Parks Expedition – 5 Parks in 15 Days
- 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
- 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Anchorage
- National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay,
Wrangell-St. Elias, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Skagway
National Parks Explorer – 4 parks in 14 Days
- 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
- 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Fairbanks
- National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay,
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Skagway
Katmai National Park – 2 Parks in 9 Days
- 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
- 2 nights Anchorage
- National Parks: Katmai National Park, Glacier Bay
And, also on sale are 2026 National Parks Cruisetours:
National Parks Expedition – 5 Parks in 15 Days
- 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
- 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Fairbanks
- National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay,
Wrangell-St. Elias, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Skagway
National Parks Explorer – 4 parks in 14 Days
- 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
- 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Fairbanks
- National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay,
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Skagway
National Parks Adventurer – 3 Parks in 14 Days
- 2 nights Fairbanks
- 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
- 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
- National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay
Did You Know?
- At 20,310 feet, Denali is North
America's tallest peak.
- Kenai Fjords National Park is home to Harding Icefield, made up
about 40 glaciers.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Glacier Bay National Park is the
ancestral homeland of the Huna Tlingit people.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is
America's largest national park.
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park preserves the
history, structures, trails and stories of the 1890s gold
rush.
- Katmai National Park offers an intimate, in-person bear
watching experience that millions of viewers tune in to watch from
the park's web cams every year.
During the Alaska season that
runs April through September Princess will sail seven ships in 2025
and eight ships in 2026 departing from five convenient home ports,
including Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver,
B.C. and Anchorage
(Whittier). With 88 visits to
Glacier Bay, Princess visits this spectacular national park more
often than any other cruise line.
Princess' award-winning North to Alaska program enriches the onboard experience
with local lumberjacks, Iditarod champions, and storytellers
sharing their passions for Alaska.
Other offerings include fresh Alaska seafood menus, a variety of shore
excursions, and authentic commentary by Glacier Bay Park Rangers
and Naturalists.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. Sun Princess, the brand's
new, next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year, introduces the
groundbreaking Sphere Class platform and will be joined by sister
ship, Star Princess, in Fall 2025. The company is part of Carnival
Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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