Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
7-Night Alaska Glacier Route (One Way)
- One Way
- Sailing date
- Monday, 5 July 2027
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departs from
- Vancouver
- Arrives
- Whittier (Anchorage)
About this cruise
The one-way northbound voyage covers more ground than a round trip and ends at Whittier, an hour from Anchorage. Most guests extend inland to Denali afterwards rather than flying straight home.
- Two glacier days: Glacier Bay and Hubbard
- Northbound routing connects to Denali land tours
- Vancouver departure sails out through the Lions Gate
7 nights
Total duration
7
Ports and scenic days
1
Days at sea
Alaska
Region
Full itinerary
Day by day, with scheduled port times. Times are local and may be adjusted by the operator.
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1
Vancouver
Canada EmbarkMonday, 5 July 2027 · Depart 17:00
Embarkation. Boarding usually opens early afternoon; the ship sails in the early evening. Canada Place sits in the middle of downtown; northbound one-way Alaska voyages start here.
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2
At Sea
Tuesday, 6 July 2027
A full day at sea. Ship activities, dining and entertainment run at their fullest.
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3
Ketchikan
United StatesWednesday, 7 July 2027 · Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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4
Juneau
United StatesThursday, 8 July 2027 · Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
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5
Skagway
United StatesFriday, 9 July 2027 · Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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6
Glacier Bay National Park
United StatesSaturday, 10 July 2027 · Arrive 06:00 · Depart 15:00
A scenic cruising day rather than a call — the ship holds position off Margerie Glacier with park rangers aboard.
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7
Hubbard Glacier
United StatesSunday, 11 July 2027 · Arrive 06:00 · Depart 15:00
Scenic cruising. The ship holds position or transits slowly; there is no landing.
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8
Whittier (Anchorage)
United States DisembarkMonday, 12 July 2027 · Arrive 07:00
Disembarkation. Allow at least three hours between docking and a scheduled flight.
Cabin categories and pricing
Fares are per person based on two adults sharing. Ask your specialist about single supplements, third and fourth berths, and guaranteed-cabin rates.
Interior
approx. 156 sq ft · sleeps up to 4
No window. The most affordable way aboard and, for anyone who plans to be off the ship or on deck all day, entirely sufficient.
From
$1,529
Ocean View
approx. 181 sq ft · sleeps up to 4
A sealed picture window or porthole. Natural light and a horizon to wake up to, without the balcony premium.
From
$1,817
Balcony
approx. 227 sq ft · sleeps up to 4
Private veranda with seating. Worth the difference on scenic itineraries — fjords, glaciers and canal transits in particular.
From
$2,338
Suite
approx. 385 sq ft · sleeps up to 6
Separate living area, a larger veranda and, on most lines, priority embarkation, a concierge and access to a private restaurant and sundeck.
From
$3,882
About Discovery Princess
The last of the Royal-class ships and the best-equipped for Alaska: an expanded Sanctuary, more forward-facing glass, and a top-deck wake view designed for glacier days.
2022
Built
3,660
Guests
1,346
Crew
145,000
Tonnage
19
Decks
Onboard amenities
- Sky Suites with 270-degree views
- Movies Under the Stars
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
- Lotus Spa
- Princess Live! studio
- MedallionClass wearable
- Main pool deck
- Fitness centre
- Spa & thermal suite
- Shore excursion desk
- Medical centre
- Self-service laundrette
What is included
- Accommodation in your chosen stateroom category
- Main dining room and buffet meals throughout
- Onboard entertainment, shows and daytime activities
- Use of pools, whirlpools, fitness centre and sports facilities
- Port taxes and government fees as quoted
Terms and important information
- Fares shown are per person based on two adults sharing a stateroom, and exclude flights, transfers, travel insurance and shore excursions unless expressly stated.
- Prices are indicative and subject to live availability at the time of quotation. Your Touris cruise specialist will confirm the exact fare before anything is payable.
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