Alaska's Inside Passage

Day 1 – Bon Voyage!

The big day has arrived! The embarcation process begins at 12 p.m. with the ship departing the Port of Seattle at 3 p.m. Bon voyage! Enjoy the evening at leisure with a multitude of dining options and activities onboard.

Day 2 – At Sea

Enjoy the entire day at leisure to take advantage of the variety of onboard activities including a sports deck, a Vegas-style casino and more. Take part in one of the 'Discovery at Sea' enrichment programs or destination-themed activities. Relax in one of two deep-tank pools, the infinity-style Wakeview pool or a soothing hot tub. You'll have access to The Sanctuary – an adults only top deck retreat, Lotus Spa, Lotus Spa Fitness Center as well as Zumba, Yoga and Tai Chi classes. Enjoy acclaimed cuisine in multiple venues with in-room dining available and access to 'Specialty Dining.' In the evening you'll be entertained by Broadway-caliber production shows, world-class magicians and illusionists, top headliner comedians, street entertainers in the Piazza, game shows, live music, 'Movies Under the Stars' and more!

Day 3 – Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" as it's the first major community that 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.

Enjoy the day (6:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) in Alaska's "First City" with a variety of shore excursions available as add-ons including Totem Bight State Park & Ketchikan Highlights, Lumberjack Show, Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show & Crab Feast, Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari and more.

Day 4 – Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Juneau

This morning, cruise through Endicott Arm, located approximately 50 miles southeast of Juneau and part of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. This breathtaking narrow fjord extends over 30 miles long, with nearly one-fifth of its area covered in ice. At the head of the fjord, tidewater glaciers, such as the Dawes Glacier, regularly expel enormous chunks of ice into the waters below in a magnificent process known as calving. During the summer when Princess ships visit, icebergs float along the surface of the glistening water in an array of sizes, from just a few inches up to three stories wide. Protected within the Tongass National Forest, Endicott Arm is a haven for wildlife. Black and brown bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, mountain goats and a variety of seabirds have been spotted in the area. As you glide through the pristine fjord, you'll first pass by a lush forest where a number of beautiful waterfalls cascade down, and then you'll be treated to views of snowcapped mountains and blue-tinged glaciers more spectacular than you could ever imagine.

Arrive in Juneau this afternoon to enjoy the day (1 p.m.-9 p.m.) at leisure with a variety of shore excursions available as add-ons including Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching, Mount Roberts Tramway and more!. 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 5 – Skagway, Alaska

Located on the Alaskan Panhandle, Skagway was originally considered a city before being incorporated as a borough in 2007. The town sprung up in the late 1800s at the height of the Yukon Gold Rush and has since become the hub of tourism in the region thanks to its lush mountain scenery and numerous historical attractions.

Enjoy the day (6 a.m.-5 p.m.) at leisure in Skagway with a variety of shore excursions available as add-ons including White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, Klondike Summit, Bald Eagle Preserve, Red Onion Saloon and more.

Day 6 – At Sea

Enjoy the entire day at leisure to relax in one of two deep-tank pools, the infinity-style Wakeview pool or a soothing hot tub. Discovery at Sea,' destination-themed activities. Take advantage of the variety of onboard activities including a sports deck, a Vegas-style casino and more. You'll have access to The Sanctuary – an adults only top deck retreat, Lotus Spa, Lotus Spa Fitness Center as well as Zumba, Yoga and Tai Chi classes. Enjoy acclaimed cuisine in multiple venues with in-room dining available and access to 'Specialty Dining.' In the evening you'll be entertained by Broadway-caliber production shows, world-class magicians and illusionists, top headliner comedians, street entertainers in the Piazza, game shows, live music, 'Movies Under the Stars' and more!

Day 7 – Victoria, Canada

Victoria is best known for its old world charm and the fragrant and colorful flowers that can be found 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.

Enjoy the evening at leisure (7 p.m.-11:59 p.m.) in Victoria with a variety of shore excursions available as add-ons including Double-Decker City Highlights Tour, Victoria by Horse-Drawn Trolley, Craigdarroch Castle, Mt. Tolmie & City Highlights and more.

Day 8 – Return to Seattle, Washington

Your cruise comes to an end with a morning disembarkation.