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Your family can revel in Alaska's most charming towns and set sight on Alaska's abundant wildlife in their natural habitats, from breaching 40-ton humpback whales, roaming bears and soaring bald eagles. See Majestic Glaciers & Denali on a Land & Sea Vacation! It's a journey equal parts exhilarating and inspiring. Consider the ultimate Alaska land and sea vacation, featuring a tour director escort, personal service and most meals on land included. Spend 5 to 8 nights on land at Princess wilderness lodges visiting Denali and perhaps, sensational places like Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and/or the Kenai Peninsula. Plus great advice for family travel from Certified Alaska Cruise Experts. A land of rugged hills, rushing waters and undisturbed wildlife, Alaska is as big as it is wild. Whether you're watching whales splash in the Pacific Ocean, gazing up at towering ice formations like the Hubbard Glacier or journeying by train deep into the last frontier on Anchorage's Coastal Classic Railroad, Alaska is sure to quench any explorer's thirst.
Family & Multigenerational Travel In Alaska
A Journey for All Ages - Dining Options for Everyone - Perfect for Reunions & Small Group Getaways - Staterooms & Suites to Fit Your Family
Create
your
Great
Land
Family
Adventure
with
Alaska
Cruises
Direct,
the
Alaska
experts.
With
so
much
to
explore,
their
are
distinct
collections
to
help
you
customize
your
perfect
Alaska
experience.
Iconic
Alaska
Cruises
feature
the
famed
Inside
Passage
and
more
options
for
visiting
Glacier
Bay
National
Park.
If
Denali
is
on
your
must-see
list,
choose
a
Denali
Land+Sea
Journey
that
combines
your
cruise
with
the
most
immersive
experiences
at
Denali
National
Park.
For
the
ultimate
journey
step
off
the
beaten
path
and
add
Cooper
River,
Kenai
or
the
Yukon's
wild
frontier
to
your
cruise
and
Denali
itinerary
on a
Alaskan
Cruisetour.
We
look
forward
to
welcoming
your
family
to
the
Alaska
we
have
known
and
cherished
for
years.
When you embark on a family cruise trip, you'll enjoy the thrills of an unforgettable vacation before you even get to your destination. Easy-to-plan, fun onboard activities are an enticing reason to choose a cruise instead of a land-based vacation for your family getaway. There are a variety of incredible options that the whole family can enjoy, most of which are included in your trip. Each activity is designed with your family's relaxation in mind. On a family cruise, every detail is carefully tended to by staff, so you are free to focus on collecting brag-worthy and life-changing moments.
Feel
the
freedom
of
Alaska's
wildlife.
You
don't
have
to
look
hard
to
find
wild,
untamed
beauty
in
Alaska.
Even
the
sky
dances
when
the
Northern
Lights
come
out
to
play,
and
each
of
the
glaciers
have
their
own
personality.
Your
family
may
witness
the
wonders
of
breaching
whales
at
Kenai
Fjords
National
Park,
or
play
with
brightly
colored
puffins
as
you
explore
the
harmony
of
the
Alaskan
ecosystem.
From
the
mighty
caribou
that
meander
on
land
at
Denali
National
Park
to
the
seals
that
own
the
ocean
in
Kuskokwim
Bay,
the
web
of
life
is a
delicate
balance
here,
and
it
plays
out
in
front
of
your
families
eyes.
Cheer
on
your
favorite
dog
sledding
team,
or
take
the
family
on a
crabbing
expedition
in
Ketchikan.
No
matter
your
choice
of
adventure,
you'll
be
amazed
by
all
that
Alaska
has
to
offer.
Witness the majesty of new lands from a stunning perspective.
Sailing up to a brand new place and knowing you're about to step into a whole new world is an experience like no other. And to get the most of your Alaska onshore excursions, take advantage of our Certified Alaska Cruise Advisors, an expert traveler who can design bespoke experiences for you and the family based on your preferences. Let your family get in touch with Alaska's heartbeat by way of its cultural heritage. True cultural immersion happens when you open up to a place and allow its rich history to guide you - all you have to do is look around and follow the off-beaten paths You'll leave Alaska knowing, at a deeper level, what it means to be a local - what it really means to be an Alaskan. The best of all is that your family will be exposed to different cultures and ways of living, broadening their understanding of the world. Everywhere you look, there's a chance to learn something about Alaska's history, so make your family getaway a hunt for knowledge, culture and understanding.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
About
Family
Travel
For
Alaska
Q.
IS
THERE
A
MINIMUM
AGE
FOR
CRUISING
ON
HOLLAND
AMERICA
LINE
A.
Infants
must
be
at
least
six
months
of
age
at
the
time
of
embarkation.
On
longer
cruises,
infants
must
be a
minimum
of
12
months
of
age
at
the
time
of
embarkation.
Guests
under
21
years
of
age
must
be
accompanied
by a
parent,
guardian
or
chaperone
who
is
at
least
21
years
old.
One
adult
chaperone
is
required
for
every
five
people
under
the
age
of
21.
To
confirm
the
minimum
age
for
your
cruise,
please
call
us
at
800.365.1445
Q.
DO
YOU
OFFER
ANY
DISCOUNTS
FOR
KIDS?
A.
For
parties
larger
than
two
adults
planning
to
travel
in
the
same
stateroom,
there
are
reduced
fares
for
kids
or
extra
guests
beyond
the
first
and
second
guest
per
room
offer
an
exceptional
value.
Fares
vary
by
departure
date
and
stateroom
category
purchased,
and
during
select
promotions
they
may
be
free.
(Whether
cruise
fares
are
reduced
or
free
for
these
additional
guests
per
stateroom,
the
cost
of
taxes,
fees
and
port
expenses
per
person
still
applies.)
On
select
cruises,
children
12
or
under
receive
half
off
in
onboard
specialty
dining
restaurants
or
can
select
items
from
a
special
kids'
menu
for
free.
Many
of
family-focused
shore
excursions
also
offer
reduced
pricing
for
kids.
Q.
ARE
THERE
STATEROOMS
THAT
ACCOMMODATE
FAMILIES?
A.
Staterooms
and
suites
come
in
an
array
of
sizes
and
configurations
to
fit
your
family.
Family-friendly
options
include
sofa
beds,
Murphy
beds
and
connecting
rooms.
Some
ships
feature
dedicated
family
staterooms
with
beds
for
five
guests,
extra
closet
space
and
two
bathrooms
-
one
with
a
bathtub,
shower,
sink
and
toilet
and
one
with
a
shower
and
sink.
For
help
finding
your
ideal
stateroom,
please
call
us
at
800.365.1445
Q.
ARE
THERE
CRIBS,
HIGH
CHAIRS
AND
OTHER
INFANT/
TODDLER
ITEMS
AVAILABLE
ON
BOARD?
A. A
limited
number
of
cribs,
high
chairs
and
booster
chairs
are
available
on
board.
Call
us
to
learn
about
safety
concerns
and
more
at
800.365.1445,
We
recommend
requesting
a
crib
at
booking
or
by
contacting
the
cruise
line
directly
Q.
IS
BABYSITTING
AVAILABLE
ON
BOARD?
A.
On
sea
days,
limited
babysitting
may
be
available
through
Guest
Services
for
children
five
years
of
age
and
under.
Cost
varies
by
cruise
line
but
expect
to
pay
at
least
$10
per
hour
for
the
first
child
and
$7
per
hour
for
each
additional
child.
This
service
is
provided
by
staff
on a
volunteer
basis
and
may
not
always
be
available.
Babysitting
service
is
not
offered
while
the
ship
is
in
port,
although
your
ship
may
offer
activities
for
children
ages
3-12
between
8:00am
and
4:00pm
on
port
days.
Babysitting
will
not
be
allowed
while
the
parents
are
off
the
ship,
and
in-cabin
babysitting
is
not
available.
Q.
DOES
THE
SHIP
OFFER
ONBOARD
PROGRAMS
FOR
KIDS
OR
TEENS?
A.
On
most
large
cruise
ships,
supervised,
age-appropriate
games,
sports
and
activities
on
board
for
kids
and
'tweens,
while
teens
can
enjoy
an
exclusive
venue
and
special
events.
Small
ships
do
not
have
kid
or
teen
venues
and
may
not
offers
onboard
activities.
For
help
finding
what
onboard
programs
are
available
for
your
cruise
please
call
us
at
800.365.144
Viking
cruises
do
not
allow
children
under
18
years
old
and
do
not
have
any
facilities
onboard
to
accommodate
children.
It's
a
true
adults
only
experience.
Q.
WHERE
ARE
KIDS
ALLOWED
ON
BOARD
THE
SHIP?
A.
Their
are
a
variety
of
entertainment
options,
daily
activities
and
dining
venues
for
everyone
in
your
family
to
craft
their
ideal
day.
However,
there
a
few
age
restrictions
on
board.
Guests
must
be
18
or
older
to
use
the
designated
"adult"
pool
and
18
or
older
to
use
the
fitness
center,
hot
tubs
and
steam
rooms.
Children
wearing
any
type
of
diaper,
including
swimming
diapers,
or
who
are
not
toilet
trained
are
not
allowed
into
the
swimming
pool
and
whirlpool
areas.
Children
are
welcome
at
performances
and
shows
but
must
be
accompanied
by a
parent/guardian
and
must
be
18
or
older
to
sit
in
the
first
three
rows.
Q.
WHAT
DINING
OPTIONS
ARE
AVAILABLE
FOR
KIDS?
A.
Children
are
welcome
in
any
of
the
dining
venues.
A
special
kids'
menu
may
be
available
at
each
venue,
and
can
accommodate
a
variety
of
dining
restrictions
and
preferences.
A
kids'
menu
typically
includes
favorites
such
as
pizza,
chicken
strips
and
mac
and
cheese,
as
well
as
salads,
soups
and
fresh
fruit.
For
your
convenience,
your
cruise
line
may
offer
a
variety
of
optional
beverage
packages
that
are
available
for
sale
to
accommodate
the
varied
needs
of
your
family.
Q.
WILL
MY
KIDS
BE
ABLE
TO
GO
ON
SHORE
EXCURSIONS?
A.
Yes,
you'll
find
a
range
of
experiences
to
suit
the
interests
and
activity
levels
of
everyone
in
your
family.
Family-friendly
shore
excursions
give
you
new
ways
to
discover
destinations
together.
You
can
book
shore
excursions
directly
with
the
cruise
line
or
to
save
money,
book
with
a
tour
company
such
as
Shore
Excursions
Group.
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Often,
visiting
Alaska
has
as
much
to
do
with
what
people
may
feel
as
with
what
they
will
see.
There
is a
mystique
that
surrounds
Alaska.
To
some
it
represents
a
dream,
a
trip
of a
life
time,
a
life
altering
event,
a
chance
to
reach
out
and
touch
something
inside
themselves
that
is
wild
and
beautiful
like
they
imagine
Alaska
to
be.
Our
job
is
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that
dream
- or
as
much
as
possible
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it -
within
reach
of
you.
Alaskan
cruising
is
affordable,
only
the
memories
are
priceless!
When
it
comes
to
planning
your
trip,
Alaskan
Cruises
&
Land
and
Sea
Vacations
are
more
economical
than
you
might
think.
With
a
wide
range
of
options
and
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there's
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cruise
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On a
Princess
Alaska
Cruise....
Local Guest Speakers - From naturalists, to a "Deadliest Catch" fisherman captain, to a world champion lumberjack and the first female winner of the Iditarod, guests will meet with local experts and hear first-hand how Alaska's unique environment has fueled their lifestyles, passions and professions.
A
Taste
of
Alaska
-
With
fresh
menu
offerings
in
the
main
dining
rooms,
guests
will
delight
in
seafood,
such
as
salmon
and
crab,
and
locally
inspired
dishes.
"Glacier
Tea"
&
Beer
Tastings
- A
new
celebratory
cocktail
will
also
be
served
up -
a
take
on a
Long
Island
Ice
Tea,
topped
off
with
Blue
Curacao,
similar
to
the
brilliant
glacier
blue
color
found
in
Alaska.
For
beer
lovers,
a
special
Alaska
beer
tasting
flight
will
be
offered,
featuring
blends
from
Juneau-based
Alaskan
Brewing
Company.
Historical
Alaska
Display
in
the
Piazza
-
Guests
will
enjoy
a
mini
museum
exhibit
featuring
notable
images
throughout
the
50
years
Princess
Cruises
has
sailed
to
Alaska.
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more
information
and
current
sale
offerings
to
Alaska
visit
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at
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Connect with a like-minded Alaska cruise travelers that are actually experienced ...been there, and done that! They are eager to share their own stories about visiting Alaska, both from the sea and on the land. If you need help, have questions or want more information, talk to them. They are advocates who love Alaska, it's people, wildlife, wonders and wilderness.
We're all about real people. Having real conversations. Real time. With real results. That's why our guests feel speaking to us is so awesome! What could be better than to have someone who could speak with passion about Alaska. To get started, just give us a call at 800.365.1445. The call is free, and so is the advice, with never an obligation to book. Ask all your questions, take all the time you need. If you do decide to travel with us, that's great. But, if not, it's still ok. We enjoy sharing our life's travel experiences with you and like-minded travelers, none the less.
Want an example? Read our latest Alaska Land & Sea Vacation Review of our last trip to Alaska, then give us a call.
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BEAR NECESSITIES
Everyone loves fresh wild Alaska salmon - including Alaska's bears. Here are
a few exceptional places to see bears bringing in the catch of the day. Seeing
the bears in their natural habitat is a dream activity for many Alaska visitors.
And this time of year, as salmon are making their way upstream in rivers across
Alaska, is a perfect time to do it. Why? Bears - especially along Alaska's
coasts - are congregating to catch a few tasty meals before heading into
hibernation later this fall.
Bears + Salmon = Catch of the Day
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "first city" due to its location at the southern tip of the Inside Passage - it is the first city you reach as you cruise north, and for many visitors, their first introduction to the beauty and majesty of Alaska.
Top 7 Things To Do in Ketchikan
SEEK THE SUMMIT
The snowcapped summit of Denali can be seen from more than 100 miles away, dwarfing the other mountains of the Alaska Range with its enormity. Fortunately, there are a number of great spots to catch a glimpse of the mountain named The Great One by the Dena'ina Athabascan people. One of the most popular places to go to experience Denali is Denali National Park.
Denali is home to Alaska's Big Five - bears, moose, Dall sheep, wolves, and caribou
GOLD-RUSH STAMPEDERS
Skagway rarely disappoints visitors. A seven-block corridor along Broadway features historic false-front shops and restaurants, wooden sidewalks, locals in period costumes and restored buildings, many of which are part of the National Park Service-managed Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Beginning in 1897, Skagway and the nearby ghost town of Dyea was the starting place for more than 40,000 gold-rush stampeders who headed to the Yukon primarily by way of the Chilkoot Trail. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass & Yukon Route is a marvel of engineering despite the harsh weather and challenging geography faced by thousands of railroad construction workers. 121 years later we can take you on a journey to see Skagway splendid panorama of mountains, glaciers and gorges; waterfalls, tunnels and trestles. Along the way, you will climb nearly 3,000 feet in elevation in just 20 miles!
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Often, visiting Alaska has as much to do with what people may feel as with what they will see. There is a mystique that surrounds Alaska. To some it represents a dream, a trip of a life time, a life altering event, a chance to reach out and touch something inside themselves that is wild and beautiful like they imagine Alaska to be. Our job is to put that dream - or as much as possible of it - within reach of you.
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savings available
for peak season
departures ( June,
July August ) Not
every ship, not
every sailing is
discounted. Call us
to find out about
your cruise
selection.
800.365.1445. The
prices and
descriptions of
cruises and tours
shown, are
suggestions to give
you an idea of how
much you can do on
land and on the sea
in Alaska within
your budget. The
prices shown are
just a guide, as
there are over 90
combinations of land
and/or sea tours to
choose from and the
cost varies
depending upon what
cruise line, cruise
ship, destination,
sailing or departure
date you choose.
They are meant to
serve as a starting
point for trip
planning, with a
variety of options
to fit your needs.
For example, you can
easily combine Gulf
of Alaska/Inside
Passage 7-day cruise
itineraries with a 3
to 7 day land tour
to make a 14-day
itinerary, from
Vancouver to
Fairbanks, or
reverse the route
for most trips.
*Princess Cruises Captain's Circle Launch Savings of up to $200 per person discount is applicable in all categories and combinable only with Launch Fares and Group Fares. Specific discount amounts vary by itinerary and cruise length. Regional and other past guest promotions or "new booking only" promotions are not combinable with the discount. Princess Cruises Captain's Circle Launch Savings is not applicable to third and fourth berth guests.
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