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Today you'll depart from Australia (or New Zealand) for Las Vegas, Nevada. On arrival, make your own way to your accommodation, located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip.
Please note:
• Standard check-in time is 15:00, and if you arrive early luggage storage will be available at reception until check-in.
• Some flights may depart Day 0, and some flights may involve a layover of up to 8 hours with lounge passes purchased at own expense.
Overnight: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals included: In-Flight
Today is a free day to explore Las Vegas at leisure.
Overnight: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals included: None
This morning, you'll depart Las Vegas to travel across the state and cross the border to Sedona in Arizona.
Sedona has been revered as a magnificent spiritual haven since prehistoric times as Native Americans have been coming here for their religious ceremonies, spiritual awakenings, rites of passage and weddings for hundreds of years. The area is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique geological features such as its impressive red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. Here you will enjoy sightseeing and photo opportunities that allow you to take in the majestic beauty of this unique landscape. You will also enjoy time at leisure in the town of Sedona where you can have lunch (not included) and indulge in shopping.
In the afternoon, you'll depart Sedona and continue onwards to Flagstaff where you will check in to your hotel accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 500-kilometre day.
Overnight: Days Hotel or similar
Meals included: None
This morning you'll drive to the iconic Grand Canyon, a superb geological phenomenon and one of the seven wonders of the world. This is bound to be one of the highlights of your trip as the Grand Canyon is the result of millions of years of wind and water erosion which has created an endless expanse of shapes and colours with its layered bands of red rock. The Colorado River flows over 1.5 kilometres below so from here, you'll have the opportunity to walk along the South Rim and make use of the complimentary park shuttles to various viewpoints.
In the afternoon, you'll embark on a scenic train journey aboard the Grand Canyon Railway. Since 1901, the Grand Canyon Railway has been taking passengers on a fabled journey to the heart of one of the seven wonders of the world. It's more than just a mode of transportation, it’s a trip back in time on a lovingly restored rail car with entertaining musicians who have the antics of cowboy characters. Out the window, you'll watch the terrain change from high desert to prairie and then to pine. Afterwards, you'll arrive in the town of Williams and continue back to Flagstaff for an evening at leisure after an approximately 200-kilometre travel day (not including the rail trip).
Please note: Depending on the schedule, you may take the morning train from Williams to the Grand Canyon and drive back on the bus.
Overnight: Days Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, you'll depart Flagstaff and travel onwards to Page, Arizona. Along the way, you'll stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post to shop for Native American souvenirs before venturing on an easy 2.4-kilometre return hike to Horseshoe Bend. This is a geologic masterpiece that's been sculpted by the Colorado River, showcasing what happens when water takes the path of least resistance and goes around an immovable sandstone escarpment. The result is the 270° bend in the river which makes for an impressive photo.
Upon arrival in Page, you'll visit the nearby Antelope Canyon which has been gently carved from Navajo sandstone over the course of countless millennia. You'll find that the slot canyons are majestic and there are narrow passages with just enough space for a small group to walk the sandy floor. Here, you'll enjoy a guided walk with a Navajo guide to learn more about the history and significance of this amazing formation.
You'll then finish the day at your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 210-kilometre travel day.
Overnight: Best Western View of Lake Powell or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
A beautiful drive lies ahead this morning as you cross the plains to Bryce Canyon, one of the most fascinating natural parks in Utah. Filled with vertical rock pillars of orange sandstone, the area is affectionately known as 'hoodoos' which you can see descending into a natural amphitheatre to create a spectacle of rock that looks almost otherworldly. You will have time here to explore one of the park's endless trails on your own and take in the breathtaking sights of the unique Utah landscape.
Afterwards, you'll continue onwards to Kanab, often referred to as ‘Little Hollywood’ due to its history as a filming location for Western movies and television series such as 'Daniel Boone', 'Gunsmoke' and 'The Lone Ranger'. Upon arrival, you'll check into your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 380-kilometre travel day.
Overnight: Quality Inn Kanab or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today you'll leave Kanab behind as you head for the oldest National Park in Utah, Zion Canyon. This is your chance to gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs and cathedral-shaped rocks that soar over 900 metres high. There's an incredible diversity of plant and animal life here due to the park’s unique geography so make the most of exploring the park on your own or using the complimentary park shuttle. The shuttle service will take you from the visitor's centre to the various trails and vista points so you can choose your own adventure.
In the afternoon, you'll depart Zion and transfer back to Las Vegas for one more night at leisure after an approximately 325-kilometre travel day.
Overnight: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today is a free day to explore Las Vegas at leisure.
Overnight: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals included: None
This morning, you'll cross the Nevada desert on your way to Pahrump and Shoshone. Upon entering the state of California, you'll descend to the impressive Death Valley which is 97 metres below sea level. This area is so desolate that the first cowboys who ventured here described it as ‘no stream to drink from, no tree to hang from’. You'll discover Badwater Point (if weather permits) which is the lowest spot in the valley, Furnace Creek and the Stovepipe dunes. Visit the Borax Museum featuring displays about the history of borax mining in Death Valley before continuing to Bakersfield and checking in for an evening at leisure after an approximately 600-kilometre travel day.
Please note: July to September departure dates will overnight in Mammoth Lakes in place of Bakersfield, accessing Yosemite National Park via Tioga Pass which is clear of snow and opens in July.
Overnight: Hourglass Hotel or similar, Bakersfield OR Mammoth Mountain Inn or similar, Mammoth Lakes
Meals included: None
This morning, you'll depart Bakersfield and drive to the majestic Yosemite National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the state of California. You might find that Yosemite surprises you with its fresh Alpine landscapes, pine forests, magnificent waterfalls and sheer white monolithic cliffs that tower over the valley. You'll discover Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Falls and Yosemite Falls, as well as visit a pioneer village in the southern part of the park.
You'll then drive down the mountains and across the fertile agricultural lands of Central Valley to arrive in Sonora where you will check in for an evening at leisure after an approximately 450-kilometre travel day.
Please note: July to September departure dates will overnight in Mammoth Lakes in place of Bakersfield, accessing Yosemite National Park via Tioga Pass which is clear of snow and opens in July.
Overnight: Sonora Inn or similar, Sonora
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning, depart for San Francisco which offers a tantalising mixture of history and modern sophistication and is one of the most photographed, filmed and documented cities in the world. Built on several hills, the city is the gem of the magnificent bay at the foot of these hills. On a guided sightseeing tour you will see the business district, Union Square and Chinatown before crossing the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge to the picturesque town of Sausalito across the bay.
Afterwards, you'll check into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 210-kilometre travel day.
Overnight: Comfort Inn by the Bay or similar, San Francisco
Meals included: Breakfast
Depart 16:00
Enjoy a morning at leisure before making your own way to the nearby Port of San Francisco to begin your 11-night Alaska cruise onboard the 'Ruby Princess' ship.
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 07:00
Depart: 16:00
Cruise to Ketchikan, named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage. You'll notice that the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows and is flanked by green forests which are nurtured by abundant rain. Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon fishing and packing industries so visitors can try their luck sport-fishing or simply savour the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants (charges apply).
Ketchikan is one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park (fees apply), while the attractions of Saxman Village just outside of Ketchikan offer the chance to see Tlingit culture in action with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house (not included).
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 10:00
Depart: 21:00
Cruise to misty Juneau and visit one of the most remote, beautiful and strangest state capitals in the United States. Surrounded by water, forests and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau can hike a glacier, eat freshly caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building, all in one day.
The city itself is pleasant but the real highlight is tracking down some wildlife so why not hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles? You can also take a whale-watching tour north to Auke Bay, just bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures (ask the crew on board about available tours and excursions, charges apply).
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 07:00
Depart: 20:30
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. Skagway faded with the gold rush in the 1900s but it's now been reinvigorated as a gateway for those looking to explore Alaska’s colourful history, pristine wildlife and unrivalled natural beauty.
You’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore from the infamous Red Onion Saloon to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains, passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon.
Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park so you'll find rangers offering free walking tours around the historic district. You’ll also discover a vibrant local community, home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters.
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Cruising: 06:00 - 15:00
Princess is one of a select few cruise lines permitted to cruise the pristine waters of Glacier Bay, the highlight of your Alaska cruise. Just west of Juneau, this breathtaking national park 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, harbour 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.
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 15:00
Depart: 23:59
Victoria exudes old-world charm after being founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson's Bay Company. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital. Victoria then became the base for some 25,000 prospectors on their way to the Fraser River gold fields in 1858. When Vancouver Island was later incorporated with mainland British Columbia in 1868, Victoria became the capital of the entire province. Although it's a port city, Victoria is not as industrially oriented as Vancouver. You'll find that the harbours, especially Inner Harbour, are dotted with pleasure craft, ferries and floatplanes. The city is renowned for its beautiful gardens, charming houses and very British feel.
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 07:00
After breakfast, disembark and make your own way to the airport for your flight home.
Please note: Some flights will depart late in the evening. Luggage storage is available at both the cruise port and San Francisco International Airport (fees apply).
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Today you'll depart from Australia (or New Zealand) for Las Vegas, Nevada. On arrival, make your own way to your accommodation, located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip.
Please note:
• Standard check-in time is 15:00, and if you arrive early luggage storage will be available at reception until check-in.
• Some flights may depart Day 0, and some flights may involve a layover of up to 8 hours with lounge passes purchased at own expense.
Overnight: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals included: In-Flight
Today is a free day to explore Las Vegas at leisure.
Overnight: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals included: None
This morning, you'll depart Las Vegas to travel across the state and cross the border to Sedona in Arizona.
Sedona has been revered as a magnificent spiritual haven since prehistoric times as Native Americans have been coming here for their religious ceremonies, spiritual awakenings, rites of passage and weddings for hundreds of years. The area is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique geological features such as its impressive red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. Here you will enjoy sightseeing and photo opportunities that allow you to take in the majestic beauty of this unique landscape. You will also enjoy time at leisure in the town of Sedona where you can have lunch (not included) and indulge in shopping.
In the afternoon, you'll depart Sedona and continue onwards to Flagstaff where you will check in to your hotel accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 500-kilometre day.
Overnight: Days Hotel or similar
Meals included: None
This morning you'll drive to the iconic Grand Canyon, a superb geological phenomenon and one of the seven wonders of the world. This is bound to be one of the highlights of your trip as the Grand Canyon is the result of millions of years of wind and water erosion which has created an endless expanse of shapes and colours with its layered bands of red rock. The Colorado River flows over 1.5 kilometres below so from here, you'll have the opportunity to walk along the South Rim and make use of the complimentary park shuttles to various viewpoints.
In the afternoon, you'll embark on a scenic train journey aboard the Grand Canyon Railway. Since 1901, the Grand Canyon Railway has been taking passengers on a fabled journey to the heart of one of the seven wonders of the world. It's more than just a mode of transportation, it’s a trip back in time on a lovingly restored rail car with entertaining musicians who have the antics of cowboy characters. Out the window, you'll watch the terrain change from high desert to prairie and then to pine. Afterwards, you'll arrive in the town of Williams and continue back to Flagstaff for an evening at leisure after an approximately 200-kilometre travel day (not including the rail trip).
Please note: Depending on the schedule, you may take the morning train from Williams to the Grand Canyon and drive back on the bus.
Overnight: Days Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, you'll depart Flagstaff and travel onwards to Page, Arizona. Along the way, you'll stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post to shop for Native American souvenirs before venturing on an easy 2.4-kilometre return hike to Horseshoe Bend. This is a geologic masterpiece that's been sculpted by the Colorado River, showcasing what happens when water takes the path of least resistance and goes around an immovable sandstone escarpment. The result is the 270° bend in the river which makes for an impressive photo.
Upon arrival in Page, you'll visit the nearby Antelope Canyon which has been gently carved from Navajo sandstone over the course of countless millennia. You'll find that the slot canyons are majestic and there are narrow passages with just enough space for a small group to walk the sandy floor. Here, you'll enjoy a guided walk with a Navajo guide to learn more about the history and significance of this amazing formation.
You'll then finish the day at your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 210-kilometre travel day.
Overnight: Best Western View of Lake Powell or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
A beautiful drive lies ahead this morning as you cross the plains to Bryce Canyon, one of the most fascinating natural parks in Utah. Filled with vertical rock pillars of orange sandstone, the area is affectionately known as 'hoodoos' which you can see descending into a natural amphitheatre to create a spectacle of rock that looks almost otherworldly. You will have time here to explore one of the park's endless trails on your own and take in the breathtaking sights of the unique Utah landscape.
Afterwards, you'll continue onwards to Kanab, often referred to as ‘Little Hollywood’ due to its history as a filming location for Western movies and television series such as 'Daniel Boone', 'Gunsmoke' and 'The Lone Ranger'. Upon arrival, you'll check into your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 380-kilometre travel day.
Overnight: Quality Inn Kanab or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today you'll leave Kanab behind as you head for the oldest National Park in Utah, Zion Canyon. This is your chance to gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs and cathedral-shaped rocks that soar over 900 metres high. There's an incredible diversity of plant and animal life here due to the park’s unique geography so make the most of exploring the park on your own or using the complimentary park shuttle. The shuttle service will take you from the visitor's centre to the various trails and vista points so you can choose your own adventure.
In the afternoon, you'll depart Zion and transfer back to Las Vegas for one more night at leisure after an approximately 325-kilometre travel day.
Overnight: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today is a free day to explore Las Vegas at leisure.
Overnight: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals included: None
This morning, you'll cross the Nevada desert on your way to Pahrump and Shoshone. Upon entering the state of California, you'll descend to the impressive Death Valley which is 97 metres below sea level. This area is so desolate that the first cowboys who ventured here described it as ‘no stream to drink from, no tree to hang from’. You'll discover Badwater Point (if weather permits) which is the lowest spot in the valley, Furnace Creek and the Stovepipe dunes. Visit the Borax Museum featuring displays about the history of borax mining in Death Valley before continuing to Bakersfield and checking in for an evening at leisure after an approximately 600-kilometre travel day.
Please note: July to September departure dates will overnight in Mammoth Lakes in place of Bakersfield, accessing Yosemite National Park via Tioga Pass which is clear of snow and opens in July.
Overnight: Hourglass Hotel or similar, Bakersfield OR Mammoth Mountain Inn or similar, Mammoth Lakes
Meals included: None
This morning, you'll depart Bakersfield and drive to the majestic Yosemite National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the state of California. You might find that Yosemite surprises you with its fresh Alpine landscapes, pine forests, magnificent waterfalls and sheer white monolithic cliffs that tower over the valley. You'll discover Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Falls and Yosemite Falls, as well as visit a pioneer village in the southern part of the park.
You'll then drive down the mountains and across the fertile agricultural lands of Central Valley to arrive in Sonora where you will check in for an evening at leisure after an approximately 450-kilometre travel day.
Please note: July to September departure dates will overnight in Mammoth Lakes in place of Bakersfield, accessing Yosemite National Park via Tioga Pass which is clear of snow and opens in July.
Overnight: Sonora Inn or similar, Sonora
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning, depart for San Francisco which offers a tantalising mixture of history and modern sophistication and is one of the most photographed, filmed and documented cities in the world. Built on several hills, the city is the gem of the magnificent bay at the foot of these hills. On a guided sightseeing tour you will see the business district, Union Square and Chinatown before crossing the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge to the picturesque town of Sausalito across the bay.
Afterwards, you'll check into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure after an approximately 210-kilometre travel day.
Overnight: Comfort Inn by the Bay or similar, San Francisco
Meals included: Breakfast
Depart 16:00
Enjoy a morning at leisure before making your own way to the nearby Port of San Francisco to begin your 11-night Alaska cruise onboard the 'Ruby Princess' ship.
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 07:00
Depart: 20:30
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, the port town of Skagway served as the primary gateway to the legendary gold fields and quickly grew into Alaska’s largest settlement. It was then a raucous frontier hub packed with trading posts, saloons and guesthouses. Skagway faded with the gold rush in the 1900s but it's now been reinvigorated as a gateway for those looking to explore Alaska’s colourful history, pristine wildlife and unrivalled natural beauty.
You’ll find yourself immersed in gold rush lore from the infamous Red Onion Saloon to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, a classic narrow-gauge railway that traverses rugged mountains, passes cascading waterfalls and towering glaciers as it connects Skagway to Whitehorse deep in the Yukon.
Much of the town has been preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park so you'll find rangers offering free walking tours around the historic district. You’ll also discover a vibrant local community, home to a rich collection of local galleries, curio shops and restaurants serving seafood plucked fresh from nearby waters.
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
The scenic cruising location visited today will differ depending on your departure date.
Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising) - 4 May 2025 Departure Date
Cruising 06:00 - 15:00
Princess is one of a select few cruise lines permitted to cruise the pristine waters of Glacier Bay, the highlight of your Alaska cruise. Just west of Juneau, this breathtaking national park 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, harbour 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.
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier (Scenic Cruising) - 22 August 2025 Departure Date
Cruising 07:00 - 12:00
This narrow fjord is located approximately 80 kilometres southeast of Juneau and is part of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. The breathtaking Endicott Arm extends over 48 kilometres long with nearly one-fifth of its area covered in ice. At the head of the fjord, tidewater glaciers, such as the Dawes Glacier, regularly expel enormous chunks of ice into the waters below in a magnificent process known as calving. During the summer, icebergs float along the surface of the glistening water in an array of sizes from just a few inches up to three stories wide.
Protected within the Tongass National Forest, Endicott Arm is a haven for wildlife so keep an eye out for black and brown bears, deer, wolves, harbour seals, mountain goats and a variety of seabirds have been spotted in the area.
As you glide through the pristine fjord, you'll also pass by a lush forest where a number of beautiful waterfalls cascade down before being treated to spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and blue-tinged glaciers.
Please note: Ports visited on Day 17 and 18 may be swapped around depending on your sailing.
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 07:00
Depart: 16:00
Cruise to misty Juneau and visit one of the most remote, beautiful and strangest state capitals in the United States. Surrounded by water, forests and mountain sights, visitors seeking things to do in Juneau can hike a glacier, eat freshly caught fish on a seaside patio and tour a grand capitol building, all in one day.
The city itself is pleasant but the real highlight is tracking down some wildlife so why not hike up Mount Roberts to chance upon wild deer and bald eagles? You can also take a whale-watching tour north to Auke Bay, just bring a good pair of binoculars to get the best view of these majestic and surprisingly graceful creatures (ask the crew on board about available tours and excursions, charges apply).
Please note: The order of ports visited and timing may vary between departure dates. Ports visited on Day 17 and 18 may be swapped around depending on your sailing.
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 10:00
Depart 18:00
Cruise to Ketchikan, named because it’s the first major landfall for most cruisers as they enter the picturesque fjords of the Inside Passage. You'll notice that the town clings to the banks of the Tongass Narrows and is flanked by green forests which are nurtured by abundant rain. Ketchikan has long been an important hub of the salmon fishing and packing industries so visitors can try their luck sport-fishing or simply savour the fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants (charges apply).
Ketchikan is one of the best spots along the Inside Passage to explore the rich cultural sights of Native Alaskan nations like the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. You can see intricately carved totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Park (fees apply), while the attractions of Saxman Village just outside of Ketchikan offer the chance to see Tlingit culture in action with working carvers and a dance show in the clan house (not included).
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 07:00
Depart: 16:00
Historic Prince Rupert captivates your mind and heart with its maritime history and awe-inspiring scenery.
Located near the Alaska panhandle, Prince Rupert was established in 1910 and continued to develop as a town when selected as the western terminus for the Grand Turk Pacific Railway. Nestled within a temperate rainforest, it experiences 220 days of rain each year, earning it the poetic nickname "The City of Rainbows." Discover this destination's historic charm from its Kwinitsa Railway Station Museum, The Museum of Northern British Columbia and the historic North Pacific Cannery compound (charges may apply).
Abundant wildlife can be observed on land at the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary and seen from the deck of a wildlife cruise (charges apply). You might also like to hike through the Butze Rainforest or the Exchamsiks River Provincial Park before ending the day with a stroll among the colourful gift shops, stopping at a charming bistro to sample the freshest catch of the day (charges may apply).
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Princess Cruises ‘Ruby Princess’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive 07:00
After breakfast, disembark and make your own way to the airport for your flight home.
Please note: Some flights will depart late in the evening. Luggage storage is available at both the cruise port and San Francisco International Airport (fees apply).
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
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