Upgrade Away Sale!
It’s true what they say, it’s all about location, location, location! While all the staterooms on Princess Cruises are beautiful, it’s even better staying in a prime location. Voila! Say hello to the Upgrade Away Sale. For a limited time only, you can enjoy a FREE stateroom location upgrade with either the Princess Plus fare that includes the premier drink package, Wi-Fi, and gratuities, or the Princess Savers fare, the lowest, no-frills price.
- Offer is valid through November 2, 2020 and applied to cruises and crusietours departing March 2021 and beyond.
Featured Itinerary: 7-Day Alaska Inside Passage (With Glacier Bay National Park)
Roundtrip from Seattle, Washington - Sailing May 2021
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is a young city with a rich history. Settlers first landed at Alki Point in 1851 and named the area after Sealth, the Suquamish Indian chief who befriended them. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1889, "The Emerald City" has a legacy of vision and strength. Seattle has hosted two World's Fairs (1909 and 1962) and is the birthplace of two modern marvels, Boeing and Microsoft.
Points of Interest:
- Pike Place Market
- Space Needle
- Pioneer Square
- Wine Tasting
- Boeing's Future of Flight Aviation Center
- Hiram Chittenden Locks
- International District
- Lake Union
Juneau, Alaska
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans." From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government.
Points of Interest:
- Mendenhall Glacier
- Outdoor Adventures
- Whale Watching
- Glacier Flightseeing
- Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
- Glacier Gardens
- Dog Sledding
- Juneau Tram
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest. Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome. Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents and still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.
Points of Interest:
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Outdoor Adventures
- Klondike Summit
- Gold Rush History
- Yukon (Canada)
- Haines
- Red Onion Saloon
- Dog Sledding
Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
Princess is one of a select few cruise lines permitted to cruise the pristine waters of Glacier Bay. Just west of Juneau, this breathtaking national park and preserve 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.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town. In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city.
Points of Interest:
- Outdoor Adventures
- Totem Bight State Park
- Saxman Native Village
- Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
- Misty Fjords National Monument
- Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
- George Inlet Lodge
- Creek Street
Victoria, Canada
Victoria exudes old-world charm and fragrant, colorful flowers are everywhere. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson's Bay Company, the city was first known as Fort Victoria. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital. In 1858, Victoria was a tent city and the base for some 25,000 prospectors on their way to the Frasier River gold fields. When Vancouver Island was incorporated with mainland British Columbia in 1868, Victoria became the capital of the entire province.
Points of Interest:
- Butchart Gardens
- Legislative Buildings
- Fairmont Empress Hotel
- Beacon Hill Park
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Local Flavors
- Whale Watching
Onboard Emerald Princess®
Your adventure begins the moment you step aboard. With nearly 900 staterooms with balconies, you'll awaken each day to a new horizon. Experience the relaxed ambience onboard and tantalizing cuisine in the elegant dining rooms. Enrich yourself with Discovery at SEA™ programs and unwind at The Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults.
