2011 Alaska: Princess Alaska Cruise Tours HA5 and HB5

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Princess Cruises & Tours : Alaska Cruise Tours For 2011....

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70%

Save the most in May. Prices go up as the Summer goes on...

Savings vary by ship and sailing.

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Bonus Extra's: shipboard credit, reduced deposits,

or free cabin upgrades^

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Alaska Cruises from $499!

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Alaska Cruise Tours from $899!

^Many of these departures feature bonus extra's such as shipboard credit, reduced deposits, cash back, family, military, community service or senior discounts, perhaps free cabin upgrades. While some sailings do not include a bonus, many do. so, check with us if your choice includes any of these great offers. Rates shown are for the very first sailing of the Alaska season,

cruise only for an inside cabin based on double occupancy and do not include government fees and taxes. Prices go up as the season goes on. Ocean view, balcony, mini-suite and suite accommodations are priced higher. Cruises and cruisetours are less expensive in May or September, prices are higher for the peak season in June, July and August. No deposit needed to hold your cruise or cruise tour while you plan your Alaska adventure.

NEW! SEATTLE ROUNDTRIP ADVANTAGE

•	Add a Seattle Roundtrip Advantage Package to most 2011 Alaska Cruisetours
•	Allows you to avoid more expensive Vancouver, Anchorage or Fairbanks airfare and only book roundtrip Seattle air from your home town . more

Features: Exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® Same-Day Rail Service giving you more time in the heart of Alaska.: Board the Denali Express train adjacent to the dock, for direct rail service to Denali National Park. Princess Rail Service provides cruise ship to lodge transportation travelling through some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery.

Princess Cruises Direct to the Wilderness -

Alaska Cruise Tour HA5 - or - Alaska Cruise Tour HB5 Domed windows are large and provide unobstructed viewing opportunities. Relax and enjoy the ride. Awe-inspiring views of spectacular sights such as the towering Alaska Range, Matanuska Valley, the monumental; bridge that spans Hurricane Gulch, raging rivers and immeasurable forests.

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Even lower than brochure and current cruise line fares!

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Alaska Cruisetours Online : There is no better way to see more of Alaska than on a Princess Cruisetour. These packages seamlessly combine a cruise voyage with land tours, onshore lodgings and rail travel.

2011 Princess Cruises Alaska Cruise Tours

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There is no better way to see more of Alaska than on a Princess Cruisetour. These packages seamlessly combine a cruise voyage with land tours, onshore lodgings and rail travel. Embark on a Voyage of the Glaciers 7-day cruise, plus four-to-ten days touring the interior of Alaska. Take in the magnificent scenery via luxury rail and stay at picturesque Princess Wilderness Lodges with a minimum two nights at Denali National Park. It's the premier way to see it all — by land and by sea.

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Direct to the Wilderness - Tour HA5 - Tour HB5

7-night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise with 5-night Land Tour featuring 2-nights Denali Princess Lodge, 2-night Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge and 1-night Anchorage.

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Travel Sequence: Cruise first, then Tour -or- Tour first the Cruise

Voyage Departure Port: Vancouver, Canada or Fairbanks

Number of Days: 12 (7 cruise, 5 tour)

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An Alaska Cruisetour...
"Where a balcony cabin and a

spectacular train ride are front-row seats for one of the most breathtaking shows in nature."

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Princess rail service takes you right from the ship to a Princess wilderness lodge the same day for more time exactly where you want to be and less time getting there. Available exclusively on "Direct to the Wilderness" cruisetours only.

Princess Wilderness Lodges : Strategically located near the top attractions across Alaska, these deluxe lodges offer the same premier level of accommodations and service you’d expect to receive from Princess — the very best in cruise and land travel.

What is a Cruisetour?
A cruisetour combines a cruise with a multi-night land tour to inland destinations that the ship can't reach.

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SHIPS
These fantastic ships are available to take you on this cruisetour.

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Coral Princess
Diamond Princess	Island Princess

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Choose Your Own Park Tour!

Only we offer Denali National Park with your choice of one of four exciting tours of the park. Which exciting National Park tour experience is for you!

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	Experience Denali with Alaska Geographic
	Natural History Tour
	Tundra Wilderness Tour
	Kantishna Experience

Highlights:

Glacier Bay National Park cruising
Denali Express rail
Natural History Tour - Denali National Park
4 nights at Denali Park

Day	Tour HA5 - Northbound
1	Sail from Vancouver, B.C.
	Port	Arrival	Departure
1	Vancouver, British Columbia		4:30 PM
2	At Sea
3	Ketchikan, Alaska	6:30 AM	2:00 PM
4	Juneau, Alaska	8:00 AM	9:00 PM
5	Skagway, Alaska	7:00 AM	8:30 PM
6	Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)	6:00 AM	3:00 PM
7	College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)	5:30 PM	8:30 PM
8	Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska	12:30 AM
Day	Destination
8	Whittier/Denali Disembark your ship in Whittier and board the Denali Express at the dock for direct rail service to Denali National Park. Check into the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 2-night retreat.
9	Denali This morning is at your leisure. Then, take the Natural History Tour into Denali National Park. Enjoy a relaxing evening at the lodge.
10	Denali/Mt. McKinley Enjoy a morning at your own pace, then sightsee by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge - your home for the next two nights.
11	Mt. McKinley The entire day is yours to spend as you wish. Choose from a variety of optional excursions or relax at the lodge.
12	Mt. McKinley/Anchorage You'll have the morning to take advantage of optional excursions from the lodge. Then, transfer to Talkeetna where you'll board Princess rail to Anchorage for an overnight stay.
13	Anchorage Your tour ends this morning in Anchorage.

Day	Tour HB5 - Southbound
1	Anchorage Arrive in Anchorage for an overnight stay.
2	Anchorage/Mt. McKinley Ride luxury Princess railcars to Talkeetna, then onto the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge by motorcoach. Enjoy a relaxing evening at the lodge.
3	Mt. McKinley The entire day is free to spend as you choose. Explore the botanical loop, opt for an excursion or just take in the views for the deck at the lodge.
4	Mt. McKinley/Denali This morning, take a scenic motorcoach journey to Denali National Park and the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. The evening is yours to spend at your own pace.
5	Denali Travel into Denali National Park on the Natural History Tour. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. Enjoy another night at your riverside lodge.
6	Denali/Whittier Ride the Denali Express rail direct to your awaiting ship in Whittier. Embark and sail this evening.
	Port	Arrival	Departure
6	Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska		8:30 PM
7	Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)	3:00 PM	8:00 PM
8	Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)	10:30 AM	8:30 PM
9	Skagway, Alaska	7:00 AM	8:30 PM
10	Juneau, Alaska	6:30 AM	4:00 PM
11	Ketchikan, Alaska	10:00 AM	6:00 PM
12	At Sea
13	Vancouver, British Columbia	7:30 AM
Day	Destination
13	Arrive Vancouver, B.C.

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For as little as 6 guests, 3 cabins. Mini-Group Rates available for as few as 3 couples!

NOTE: Land Tour accommodations are all standard / non-smoking and are included in the price listed.

Prices vary by departure date. See available dates below. The further into the summer you go the higher the price.

Departure Date

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May 18, 2011

Island Princess

~~$1,423.00~~

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~~$1,573.00~~

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~~$2,023.00~~

Mini-Group rates for as few as 3 couples

~~$2,223.00~~

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None. However, It may be imposed by cruise line, even after final payment. See Notes for details.

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Coral Princess : May 21, June 4,18,29, July 02,16,30 August 13, 27, September 10, 2011

Diamond Princess : May 28, June 11,25,29, July 09,23 August 06, 20, September 03, 2011

Island Princess : May 11, June 1,15,29, July 13,27, August 10, 24, September 07, 2011

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Please note that sample prices are for first departure of the season. Other departures priced higher. Prices are listed per person, non-air cruise-only based on double occupancy and do not include Government Fees and Taxes which are subject to change. Land tour accommodations are all standard / non-smoking and are included in the price listed. This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Prices are subject to change based on availability. The price may go up or down depending upon how well the tour is selling. Princess adjusts prices according to market conditions , sometimes daily, so check with us about the latest prices and availability. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full.

Important Notice: Upon booking a Princess Cruise or Princess Cruisetour, each Passenger explicitly agrees to the terms of the Passage Contract (www.princess.com/legal/passage_contract/index.jsp). Please read all sections carefully as they affect the passenger's legal rights, particularly with respect to cancellation (Section 6),.the provision of medical care (Section 13)and the Carrier's liability and your right to sue (Sections 14-16).

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Guest Comments

"Raye and Marty did a STELLAR job ( Our Group's Alaska Cruise ). Everything went so smooth and she even had pull with a higher authority as the weather was great and the seas were calm. She's an angel! Nancy and I want to do another cruise ASAP. We had the time of life on this one.....Don. Cameracraftsmen of America - Star Princess - 90 Guests Read More About It

"We came back from our Alaska cruise tour and we are very happy for your services. Our trip was wonderful. We had no problems at all. We are truly impressed with Princess. They are very organized so that everything runs very smoothly. Thanks again to you and your company."

"Our May18th Coral Princess Copper River Alaska Cruise tour was great! Thanks for all your help, especially for getting us that bump-out balcony starboard room. We had warm sunny days for almost the entire trip. The whole Alaska itinerary and our excursions were perfect for us. We had such a good cruise that we think it will be difficult to find another that we will enjoy as much as we did this one, but we decided to try anyway. Can you make some recommendations for us? Preferably something kind of adventurous. Thanks again."

John & Priscilla

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*All promotions/pricing and cabin space is subject to availability at the time of booking and the prices shown or quoted at this web site are for reference purposes only. The rates may or may not be available at the time you are ready to book your cruise or cruise tour as prices fluctuate daily at the sole discretion of the cruise line. These rates are for new, individual bookings only, lowest inside cabins for the very first sailing or departure of the season unless otherwise specified. Rates go up every week as the Alaska season progresses. May and September are priced less than June, July or August. The actual price of your cruise may vary depending upon your departure date, choice of accommodations and available cabin inventory at the actual time of booking. Prices quoted and availability are NOT GUARANTEED until confirmed by the cruise line AND a deposit or full payment if required is made. Discounted savings off cruise fare only. Port charges (NCF), taxes, airfare, air taxes, transfers and any other costs associated with your cruise are not discounted. Discount limited to select cruises including holiday sailings. Not every ship, not every sailing is discounted. Call us to find out about your cruise selection.

No deposit needed to hold your cruise or cruise tour while you plan your Alaska adventure. Depending upon the cruise line you can have from 3 to 7 days from the time a "courtesy hold" is placed on your booking to place a deposit for a firm reservation.

Travel Direct Corporation is not responsible for last minute changes of price or itinerary by cruise line, or any errors or omissions in the content of this web site. Some restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply.

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