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Inside Passage (with Glacier Bay National Park)

Princess Cruises

Join Princess Cruises for a 11-night cruise departing from Vancouver, Canada, visiting Sitka, Skagway, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Alaska, Hubbard Glacier and Ketchikan. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Departure date

08 May 2026

Cabins

Inside from

1,457pp

Outside from

1,745pp

Balcony from

2,771pp

Suite from

3,404pp

Prices do not include flights.
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Quote Reference number: 361538-2174358

All prices are subject to availability

Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
08 May 2026 - 19 May 2026
Duration
12 days, 11 nights
Sailing
4 sea days
Departure Port
Vancouver, Canada
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Vancouver, Canada

Departure: at 16:00

Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.

Day 2
At Sea

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 3
Sitka

Arrival: at 10:00
Departure: at 19:00

In 1799, the Russian explorer Alexander Baranof founded New Archangel next to the Tlingit village of Sitka. This was the beginning of permanent Russian settlement in North America. But New Archangel was destroyed three years later by the Tlingit Indians in an attempt to reclaim their ancestral home. Their brief victory ended in 1804, when Baranof returned with warships and retook Sitka in the Battle of Alaska. Sitka was now the captial of Russian America. In 1867, the Imperial Russian flag was replaced by the Stars and Stripes when the United States purchased Alaska. With the discovery of gold, and the rapid population growth that followed, Alaska's capital was moved north to Juneau in 1906. Today, picturesque Sitka, sitting opposite snow-capped Mount Edgecumbe, is known for its fishing, its annual summer classical-music festival and, of course, its many historic visitor attractions.

Day 4
Glacier Bay (Scenic Cruising)

Arrival: at 06:00
Departure: at 15:00

Day 5
Skagway

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 20:00

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. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail. 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. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.

Day 6
Juneau

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 19:00

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. Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles. Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.

Day 7
Icy Strait Point

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 17:00

Nearby Alaska's largest Tlingit village exists a uniquely Alaskan place - lcy Strait Point. Hoonah, meaning "village by the cliff," is home to the Huna Tlingit who have occupied this area for thousands of years. Local legend tells how they were forced from their ancestral home in Glacier Bay by advancing glaciers, resulting in their relocation to and settlement of Hoonah. In 1912, the Hoonah Packing Co. built a large cannery one mile north of town. After only five years of operation, the cannery at Icy Strait Point turned out 152,505 cases of one-pound cans of salmon, the largest pack ever achieved in Alaska. Today, Hoonah is home to nearly 750 residents. Visitors will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, opportunities to see wildlife and the vast wilderness that surrounds this unique village. Icy Strait's waters have yielded record-breaking halibut and salmon catches and provide summer-long access to all five species of salmon. Chichagof Island, on which Icy Strait Point is located, supports one of the largest concentrations of brown bears in the world and sightings are common.

Day 8
Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska

Arrival: at 15:00
Departure: at 20:00

Nicknamed the "Galloping Glacier," this east Alaskan glacier is rapidly advancing toward the Gulf of Alaska into a pristine area known as Disenchantment Bay. In fact, its movement temporarily formed a natural dam that twice closed off nearby Russell Fjord from the bay, but the intense water pressure building within the fjord-turned-lake has thus far been enough to explode through the wall of ice. The largest tidewater glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier measures 76 miles long and plunges 1,200 feet into the depths of the bay. Its immense beauty and phenomenal blue hues are enchanting, even from afar. But it's when your cruise ship draws closer that its towering surface really impresses, dwarfing even the uppermost deck on your ship at a whopping 40 stories high. There, with the snowcapped mountains serving as a glorious backdrop, you'll have a prime viewing spot from which to witness the glacier calving, as it often expels icebergs the size of 10-story buildings-imagine the splash! The area around Hubbard Glacier is also renowned for its wildlife, where whales, harbor seals and otters swim, brown bears, moose and black-tailed deer roam ashore, and a wide variety of seabirds soar gracefully across the sky.

Day 9
At Sea

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 10
Ketchikan

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 15:00

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. Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sportfishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.

Day 11
At Sea

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 12
Vancouver, Canada

Arrival: at 07:30

As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.

Emerald Princess

Your culinary journey at sea reaches new heights with an abundance of fresh restaurant choices and dining options aboard Emerald Princess. From revitalized top deck venues like Salty Dog Grill, Slice Pizzeria and Coffee & Cones to brand new casual restaurants Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQ there’s something for every palate. Let the kids play, explore, huddle and create at the newly re-imagined Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Centers and unwind at the refreshed Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults.

General characteristics

Ship name: Emerald Princess
Length: 289.86 m (951 ft)
Capacity: 3,080 passengers
Total cabins: 1,539
Tonnage: 113,561 GT

Emerald Princess

What’s on Board

Relaxation
Recreational
Fitness
Food and Drink
Entertainment
Other
Decks
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Lotus Spa
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Splash Pool
  • Swimming Pool
  • Terrace Pool
  • The Sanctuary(adults only)
recreational

Recreational

  • Golf Simulator
  • Library
  • Shuffle Board
  • Swim-against-the-current lap pool
fitness

Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Gym
  • Jogging Track
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Adagio Bar
  • Bar
  • Botticelli Dining Room
  • Cafe Caribe
  • Crooners Bar
  • Crown Grill
  • Da Vinci Dining Room
  • Dining Room
  • Explorers' Lounge
  • Grill
  • Horizon Court
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • International Cafe
  • Lounge Bar
  • Michelangelo Dining Room
  • Pizzeria
  • Sabatini’s Italian restaurant
  • Speakeasy cigar lounge
  • Trident Grill
  • Vines Wine & Seafood Bar
  • Wheelhouse Bar
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Children's Play Area
  • Club Fusion
  • Dance Floor
  • Explorers Lounge
  • Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
  • Photo Gallery
  • Princess Theatre
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Theatre

Decks

Aloha Deck Deck 12 - Aloha
Baja Deck Deck 11 - Baja
Caribe Deck Deck 10 - Caribe
Dolphin Deck Deck 9 - Dolphin
Emerald Deck Deck 8 - Emerald
Fiesta Deck Deck 6 - Fiesta
Gala Deck Deck 4 - Gala
Lido Deck Deck 15 - Lido
Plaza Deck Deck 5 - Plaza
Promenade Deck Deck 7 - Promenade
Riviera Deck Deck 14 - Riviera
Sky Deck Deck 18 - Sky
Sports Deck Deck 17 - Sports
Sun Deck Deck 16 - Sun
Star Deck Deck 19 - Star
entertainment

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Boutique
  • Chapel
  • Conference Facilities
  • Duty-free shop
  • Future Cruise Sales
  • Shore Excursion Office
  • Wedding Chapel

Staff Tips

  • Astrid Bell

    Most lines allow you to pre-book shore excursions on their websites months before your cruise; doing this saves time waiting in line once on board and it also gives you first dibs on tours that may get sold out later.

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Adrienne Keogh

    Planning for a special occasion on board? You may purchase wine, or bon voyage gifts, such as fruit baskets, champagne, birthday cakes, canapés, flowers or other gifts for your stateroom.

    Adrienne KeoghSales and Operations Manager
  • Astrid Bell

    Remember to pack your adaptor! Onboard voltage is 110/220 ac (This would be the average on most ships).

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Claire Somers

    The most popular tours sometimes sell out and spas can be very busy during sea days, so your first stop should be the Shore Excursion Desk to book tours and the Spa to make appointments.

    Claire SomersPersonal Travel Planner
  • Astrid Bell

    Unless things get particularly dicey, shore excursions will run rain or shine. Pack a rain jacket!

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Karen Sheals Hoy

    With most cruise companies, there is 24 hour a day room service, Room service is complimentary although you may want to offer a gratuity to room service staff.

    Karen Sheals HoyManager

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