Rocky Mountaineer & Grand Alaska
- Departure DateMay - Aug 2024
- Princess Cruises Ruby Princess
- 16 Nights Cruise & Stay
- Prices From £4,199 per person
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Big, bold and impossibly beautiful, Alaska stretches beyond the imagination. Starting with a 3 night stay in Banff before heading to on sensational rail journey through majestic Canadian Rockies aboard luxurious Rocky Mountaineer, wind through awe-inspiring landscapes, taste exquisite local cuisine and hear captivating stories. Experience 4 nights in cool Vancouver, the culture and culinary capital of Canada. Meander around the beautiful Stanley Park and take in spectacular views from the mountains. Then set sail on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage, see ancient glaciers glint majestically, as snow-mantled mountains soar into the sky. Visit historic frontier towns from the gold-rush era and gaze in awe at the fascinating marine life such as the humpback whale. This extraordinary trip is a real feast for the senses.
Vancouver
Juneau
Endicott Arm
Ketchikan
| Departure Date | Interior | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | £4,199 | £4,389 | £4,869 | £4,869 |
| Jun 2024 | £4,499 | £4,649 | £5,349 | £5,349 |
| Jul 2024 | £4,799 | £4,979 | £5,589 | £6,659 |
| Aug 2024 | £4,979 | £5,199 | £5,759 | £6,869 |
Price based on 06 May, 03 Jun, 15 Jul & 05 Aug 2024 flying from London. Itinerary varies depending on date. ^Subject to date and availability. ^^Transfers are not included in Vancouver. Prices are subject to availability and may change out with our control. Flight supplements from regional airports will apply. For a live price for your chosen date, airport & hotels please call our Cruise Experts.
Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, Ruby Princess is a luminous jewel on the seas and a romantic destination in itself.
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
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.
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.
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.
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