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ALASKAN EXPERIENCE cannot
be captured in one single image or moment. For our guests,
the journey north is a nonstop odyssey of glorious landscapes,
majestic
wildlife and exploration of some of the most remarkable
points on the planet. And with Princess as your guide,
you can count on seeing nothing but the best this amazing
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GLACIERS
Like frozen sentries standing
guard along the glistening coastline, these massive bodies
of ice offer some of the most spectacular sights and sounds
you'll experience on your Alaskan adventure.
Regularly shedding enormous chunks of ice into the sea,
these wonders of nature can be found in pristine Glacier
Bay, along the wandering banks of College Fjord, and amid
the cascading waterfalls of Tracy Arm - all of which can
be savored from the deck of a Princess cruise ship. More >> |
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| For the ultimate glacier-viewing
adventure, take advantage of the many opportunities
Princess makes available, such as heli-hiking or
dog mushing. |
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NATIONAL PARKS
When you consider that one-half of all U.S. national
park land is in Alaska, you begin to understand the scope
and diversity of this vast expanse. Stretching across a staggering
13.2 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and
Preserve may be the largest, but its sister parks share in
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Set on the state's southeastern coast, this glacier-rich territory is equally
abundant in snowcaps, fjords and wildlife.
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Mt. McKinley keeps a watchful eye on the caribou, moose, bear and gray
wolves that roam this 6 million acre wilderness.
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The highest coastal mountains in the world can be found here, near the
Canadian border in south central Alaska.
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This rocky southeastern coast of the Kenai Peninsula in south central Alaska
is home to more than 100 bird species.
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Located north of the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Range, this wide swath
of tundra is unparalleled in its beauty.
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WILDLIFE
While we prefer our warm, comfortable
cruise ships and lodges, Alaska's diverse animal population
finds the rugged
conditions outdoors to be just right. From the docile puffin
to the majestic bald eagle, these fascinating creatures
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| Depending on the time of year,
you might spot a grizzly bear doing a little salmon fishing,
a pod of humpback whales migrating south, or roaming
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Visit Denali National Park and witness
the famous Denali "Big Five". Bears, caribou, gray
wolves, moose and Dall sheep all living in nature's perfect
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PORTS OF CALL
Nestled among the glaciers and forests
that surround Alaska's Coastline are diverse communities steeped
in culture and tradition.
Each has its own story to tell, from the Gold Rush days of
Skagway to the modern art scene in Vancouver. |
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Gold prospectors once staked their claims here, now this capital city
is laying claim to some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery. More >> |
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From St. Michael's Cathedral to the log mansion known as Baranof's Castle,
this island enclave is rich in Russian history. More >> |
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Built on steep hillsides along the water, this former fishing camp is
known as the salmon capital of the world. More >> |
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Boasting one of the oldest narrow-gauge railroads in existence, this "Gateway
to the Klondike" lies at the head of Lynn Canal. More >> |
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Set on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, this sophisticated seaside city is full of historic sites, parks and gardens.
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East meets West in this bustling Canadian metropolis, home to North
America's second-largest Chinatown and a thriving art center. More >> |
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