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Alaska Cruises
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Hubbard Glacier
Stand in awe before Alaska's most massive tidewater glacier. This dazzling ice-blue behemoth fills your view and extends for miles at either side. It originates on the slopes of Mt. Logan 76 miles away in Kluane National Park, and spreads across a valley 40 miles wide. By the time it reaches Disenchantment Bay, its architecture towers 40 stories high, dwarfing even the largest cruise ships.
Nicknamed the "Galloping Glacier," Hubbard moves faster than almost any other glacier on the continent. It advanced so fast in 1986 it dammed Russell Fjord. And now it threatens a repeat performance. As your ship sails along its looming mass, listen for the loud, deep rumble. Wait for the mighty crack and the thunderous crash. Then marvel as icebergs the size of large buildings crash into the sea.
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Anchorage
Anchorage is a big city in a secluded state; it remains true to its heritage while forging ahead with revolutionary new sites and museums. Some of the facilities are top-notch establishments technologically, while others continue to provide an authentic look at the area's ancient past, and have remained unchanged for decades. Alaskans have a strong sense of culture, and they want to stay faithful to the traditions of their ancestors. And yet, this is a tourist area, and with tourism comes growth and expansion.
You don't have to go looking for breathtaking scenery in Anchorage; it is everywhere, and will surprise you at every turn. The horizon is glorious, and the mountains and ocean create magnificent backdrops.
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Glacier Bay National Park
The highest concentration of tidewater glaciers on the planet can be found at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Access to this natural wonderland is extremely limited and not all cruise lines can offer this highlight. But as a leader in the business, Princess is proud to include Glacier Bay on every one of our exclusive Gulf of Alaska cruises and cruise tours.
Spread across an impressive 3.2 million acres in southeastern Alaska, this treasure trove of scenic coastal islands, narrow fjords and substantial wildlife offers an inspirational glimpse of what Mother Nature does best.
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Skagway
Skagway is the main port of call for Alaska and the gateway to the Klondike Goldrush National Historic Park. Notorious as the place through which prospectus passed on the goldrush trail of 1898, the town retains much of its charm today and still resembles the lawless boomtown it was during the goldrush when thousands of fortune hunters stormed the town. It has much character including saloon s and wooden sidewalks. Highlights include the Trail of 89 Museum, the Goldrush Cemetery and Corrington Museum of National History. Visitors can travel around the town in an antique streetcar or take the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway to see stunning views, including Glacier Gorge, Sawtooth Mountain, Dead Horse and Bridal Veil Falls.
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Ketchikan
Ketchikan has rainforests, fjords, glaciers and numerous waterfalls. The Alaskan city of Ketchikan is famous for three things: salmon, totem poles and rain (around 4m (14ft) of rain falls each year). Visitors should not be put off by all this rain however, as Ketchikan boasts the Saxman and Totem Bight Parks, which contain the world's largest collection of totem poles.
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