Voyage of the Glaciers

7 Nights | Vancouver to Anchorage

Deal Details

Travel Dates

16 Aug 2025

Sale Ends

Oct 21, 2024

Priced From

$2,250 per person

SAVE up to 25%

PLUS

Receive up to US$250 On board credit per stateroom*

& Reduced half price deposit!

Valid for bookings between 16 Sep & 21 Oct 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through the Pacific Northwest with this scenic cruise itinerary. Begin in Vancouver, Canada, where the city’s rich history and modern charm await. Sail north to Ketchikan, Alaska’s "First City," where you can explore Native heritage and stunning landscapes.

Continue to Juneau, Alaska's capital, renowned for its gold rush legacy and breathtaking glaciers. Discover Skagway, a historic gold rush gateway, and enjoy scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord. Conclude your adventure in Whittier, Alaska, a unique town and gateway to the majestic Prince William Sound. This itinerary combines cultural exploration, natural wonders, and historical intrigue for an unforgettable experience.

Pricing

Inside Stateroom (Category IB)

From

$2,250*

per person, twin share

Oceanview Stateroom (Category OC)

From

$4,035*

per person, twin share

What's Included

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7 nights in your choice of stateroom onboard Caribbean Princess

Most meals onboard including a range of dining options from multicourse meals to buffet selections, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, soft-serve ice cream, pastries, and desserts.

Entertainment onboard including Broadway-style shows, live music, movies, themed events, game shows, and diverse performances.

Fitness Facilities

Dedicated youth and teen clubs for ages 3-17.

Unlimited Wi-Fi

Princess Plus Beverage Packages

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Vancouver, Canada

It's hard to imagine that a character named "Gassy Jack" Deighton could be linked to one of the continent's most stunning cities. But that’s how history unfolds.

During the gold rush era, Gassy Jack seized the opportunity to profit from the miners heading to the Yukon. The saloon he built became the heart of the makeshift town known as Gastown. From this humble beginning of shacks, modern Vancouver emerged. The provincial government later persuaded settlers to rename the town Vancouver, honouring Captain George Vancouver who explored the area in 1792.

As Canada’s third-largest city, Vancouver offers a cosmopolitan vibe with a touch of European charm. It boasts a diverse ethnic mix—including North America’s second-largest Chinatown—and is renowned for its breathtaking parks.

Day 2: At Sea

Day 3: Ketchikan, Alaska, USA

Known as Alaska's "First City," Ketchikan is the first major community travelers encounter as they head north. Situated on an island, Ketchikan began as a Native fishing camp. The name Ketchikan originates from a Tlingit phrase meaning "eagle with spread-out wings," referencing a local waterfall.

In the early 1900s, the gold rush prompted the establishment of fishing and timber industries in Ketchikan. These industries helped the town grow into Alaska's fourth-largest city.

Visitors to Ketchikan can explore its rich Native heritage, including the world’s oldest collection of totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center. The city’s history includes the Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian tribes. Ketchikan is also a haven for sportfishing enthusiasts and offers stunning views of Misty Fjords National Monument.

Day 4: Juneau, Alaska, USA

In 1880, Joe Juneau and Richard Harris faced numerous hardships while searching for gold with the aid of Native guides. Their perseverance paid off when they discovered nuggets "as large as beans."

This discovery led to the creation of three of the world’s largest gold mines. By the end of World War II, over $150 million worth of gold had been mined. Though the mines eventually closed, the town founded by Juneau became Alaska’s capital, shifting from gold mining to government.

With around 30,000 residents, Juneau is one of the largest cities by area, surpassed only by Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska. Today, it’s celebrated not just for its gold and governmental significance but also for its spectacular glaciers and scenic vistas of water and mountains.

Day 5: Skagway, Alaska, USA

Skagway served as the gateway to the Klondike gold fields for thousands of hopeful prospectors. Although it offered the shortest route to the gold fields, it was also the most challenging.

Over a century ago, prospectors used the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the steeper Chilkoot Trail. Many did not survive the treacherous Chilkoot Trail.

The gold rush turned Skagway into Alaska’s largest town by 1898, with a population of about 20,000 and bustling hotels, saloons, dance halls, and gambling houses. However, as gold yields dwindled in 1900, the population declined as miners moved on to new discoveries in Nome.

Today, Skagway has fewer than 1,000 residents but retains its gold rush-era charm.

Day 6: Scenic Cruising Glacier Bay National Park

Day 7: Scenic Cruising College Fjord

Day 8: Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska, USA

Located about 65 miles southeast of Anchorage, Whittier is nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountains along Passage Canal. Originally established as a World War II port for cargo and troops, Whittier remained a military port until 1960. Today, the town of 290 residents primarily relies on fishing, the port, and increasingly, tourism.

Once accessible only by boat or a wartime railway tunnel, the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel has been upgraded to accommodate highway traffic, making it the longest highway/rail tunnel in North America at 2.5 miles.

Named after poet John Greenleaf Whittier, the town is the gateway to Prince William Sound, renowned for its impressive tidewater glaciers and rich marine life.

Tours of Whittier are available for passengers on back-to-back voyages who will stay onboard for the return to Vancouver, as well as for guests ending their cruise in Whittier with an evening flight from Anchorage on the disembarkation day or an overnight stay in Anchorage. Whittier tours are reserved for cruisetour guests who spend the first night of their package in Anchorage, as other guests would miss transfers to their next destination.

Your Ship

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Exciting adventures await on the Caribbean Princess, now upgraded with a multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. Enjoy newly designed staterooms for a more restful sleep, a variety of enticing new dining options, fresh experiences for kids and teens, and numerous other improvements.

Terms & Conditions

Unless stated otherwise, all prices are in NZD, per person, based on complete twin/double share room in categories advertised. Pricing variations may occur due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Prices include savings/discounts where applicable and all taxes/charges (which are subject to change). Limited cabins, staterooms and suites are available for each offer, which are subject to availability at time of booking, are capacity controlled and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Valid for new bookings only until sold out. In most cases a non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking, this varies by cruise line and product. In some instances, full payment is required at time of booking, or by a certain time for offer to apply. Please check with your World Travellers advisor. Airfares, transfers and pre/post-cruise accommodation is additional unless specified. Some staterooms/suites are sold on a 'guarantee' basis. The exact stateroom grade, number and location on the ship will be allocated at the discretion of the respective cruise line. Some staterooms/suites may have obstructed views. Onboard Credit/Onboard Spending Money/Shipboard Credit, where applicable is applied to the first two persons in each room, in the onboard currency of the ship and expires at the conclusion of your cruise. It is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and may be subject to certain restrictions. Where gratuities are not included in your fare, the cruise line may add an automatic daily Crew Appreciation/Hotel Service Charge/Daily Gratuity etc to your onboard account. Some of these charges can be removed by request. Please check at the time of booking what is applicable. Prices are based on cash, Eftpos or Direct Credit payment only. We accept all major credit cards, however a credit card processing fee applies. For all non-NZD bookings, your international cruise fare will be converted using the best available exchange rate on the day of payment. World Travellers reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. To be read in conjunction with the booking and passage conditions of the cruise lines featured. Airfares & transfers are additional. Savings offer has been already applied to advertised pricing. Reduced half price deposit. Onboard Spending Money amount varies by cruise duration & category booked. Onboard credit is per cabin & is applied to the first 2 passengers only. Credit is non-refundable, non-redeemable for cash & cannot be used in the medical centre or casino. Princess Plus bonuses include Wi-fi (1 device pp), Premium desserts (2 per day), Fitness classes (2 per cruise) & Princess Plus beverage packages for first two guests in each stateroom. Princess Plus Beverage package Includes up to AUD$22/USD$15 per drink value. Age restrictions and beverage exclusions apply. Some staterooms are based on a 'guarantee' stateroom. The exact stateroom grade, number and location on the ship will be allocated at the discretion of the cruise line. Professional service fees may apply.

Prices are in NZD (unless specified otherwise) per person, in complete twin/double share accommodation (or single occupancy or family share where specified), valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Offers are capacity-controlled and may be reduced, changed, extended or withdrawn at any time, without notice. Unless specified, airfares (and often transfers) are additional. Pricing variations may occur due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Prices include savings/discounts where applicable and all taxes/charges (which are subject to change). Offers valid for travel originating in New Zealand only. Required deposit amounts and deposit/final payment dates vary. Deposits may or may not be refundable. Amendment and cancellation fees apply. All products and itineraries are subject to change at the discretion of the supplier. Prices are based on cash, Eftpos, or Direct Credit payment only. We accept all major credit cards, however, processing fees apply. World Travellers reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. To be read in conjunction with the booking terms and conditions applicable to Princess Cruises. Travel documents & vaccination requirements are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Professional service fees may apply. Airfares & transfers are additional (unless specified otherwise). Some staterooms are based on a 'guarantee' stateroom. The exact stateroom grade, number and location on the ship will be allocated at the discretion of the cruise line. Some staterooms have obstructed views.