2011 Alaska: Princess Announces 2011 Alaska Cruise and Cruise Tour Program. Cruisetour Choices Give Travelers Many Ways to Enjoy the Wilderness; Affordable Options Start at Just $299 for Three Days at Denali National Park. Find all the wonders beyond compare, and the savings beyond belief - Top 25 Alaska Cruises and Cruisetours For 2011

Experience the Thrill of an Alaska Vacation. See all the best of Alaska by land and by sea, as we bring you to towering glaciers, unspoiled wilderness, spectacular wildlife and charming ports. it's a great destination for wildlife-watching. In particular, humpback whales off Sitka, and bald eagles congregate by the thousands near Haines.

Experience the Thrill of an Alaska Vacation with Princess Cruises

See all the best of Alaska by land and by sea, as we bring you to towering glaciers, unspoiled wilderness, spectacular wildlife and charming ports. Voted “Best Cruise Line in Alaska,” Princess Cruises takes more passengers here than any other cruise line -- and here's why:

• Dazzling glacier and wildlife viewing

opportunities on spectacular ships.

• Princess brings National Park Rangers and

Alaska experts aboard to enhance your

experience.

• Princess land-and-sea cruisetours give you

the best of Alaska by ship, rail and lodge.

• Every cruisetour visits Glacier Bay and

Denali National Parks.

• Exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail

service provides more time at Denali.

• Comfortable Princess Wilderness Lodges at

the doorstep of grand national parks.

• A wide variety of optional shore excursions

and land excursions, from river rafting to

nature hikes and much more.

• Warm, welcoming Princess service

throughout your Alaska vacation.

Learn About Princess Cruises and Cruise Tours To Alaska.

Voted "Best Cruise Line in Alaska" by Travel Weekly for Sixth Time

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"Cruisetour Choices Give Travelers Many Ways to Enjoy the Wilderness"

Affordable Options Start at Just $299 for Three Days at Denali National Park.

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2011 10 Day Princess Alaska Denali Explorer

Tours AA3 and AB3

2011 10 Day Princess Alaska Denali Explorer

Tours BA3 and BB3

2011 10 Day Princess Alaska Denali Explorer

Tours CA3 and CB3

2011 11 Day Princess Alaska Denali Explorer

Tours DA4 and DB4

2011 11 Day Princess Alaska Denali Explorer

Tours EA4 and EB4

2011 12 Day Princess Alaska Denali Explorer

Tours HA5 and HB5

2011 13 Day Princess Alaska Denali Explorer

Tours IA6 and IB6

2011 13 Day Princess Alaska Copper River

Tours JA6 and JB6

2011 14 Day Princess Alaska Kenai

Tours KA7 and KB7

2011 14 Day Princess Alaska Arctic

Tours LA7 and LB7

2011 13 Day Princess Alaska Deluxe Escorted

Tours NA6 and NB6

2011 15 Day Princess Alaska Deluxe Escorted

Tour PB8

2011 15 day Princess Alaska Deluxe Escorted

Tour QB8

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Add 3 days at Denali from just $299.
Fares start at $948 for cruisetours and $649 for cruises per person.*

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Discover how the Princess Difference makes your Alaska cruise or cruisetour vacation one you'll always remember. By ship, rail and lodge, see all the best with Princess.

The Heart Of Alaska Video

This inspiring documentary will take you deep into the Alaska interior where Denali National Park Rangers, dog mushers and Native Alaskans share stories of life in the Great Land.

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Princess Announces 2011 Alaska Cruise and Cruisetour Program
Six Ships to Offer Gulf of Alaska and Inside Passage Sailings.

Cruisetour Choices Give Travelers Many Ways to Enjoy the Wilderness; Affordable Options Start at Just $299 for Three Days at Denali

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- Princess Cruises' 2011 Alaska program offers travelers a full range of cruise and cruisetour options whether they want to explore Denali in depth, plan independently, enjoy the attention of an expert guide, or venture off the beaten path. The season opens for sale May 13 with special rates that include adding three days at Denali to a cruise for just $299.

The 2011 lineup will offer passengers the company's hallmark Alaska experience, whether at sea on board amenity-filled ships or on land with Princess' signature wilderness lodges and exclusive Direct to the Wilderness program, where guests step right from their ship onto luxury railcars that transport them directly to the Denali area.

The season includes a total of 104 Alaska departures aboard six ships sailing on three itinerary options during the May to September season. The lineup includes Diamond Princess, Coral Princess, and Island Princess traveling on the line's popular "Voyage of the Glaciers" route through the scenic Gulf of Alaska; Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess sailing the Inside Passage from Seattle, and Sea Princess cruising on 10-day journeys from San Francisco.

The cruisetour program combines a seven-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" cruise with three to eight additional nights on land exploring Alaska's interior. For 2011, travelers can choose from four types of land and sea packages -- Denali Explorer, On Your Own, Off the Beaten Path and Connoisseur. All Princess cruisetours include the company's exclusive wilderness lodges, rail or motorcoach travel, plus the top two attractions in the state -- Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park, where visitors spend at least two nights exploring the wonders of this area.

"Our 2011 program retains all of the classic Princess signatures that make us the clear leader in Alaska, plus some new options," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. "And visiting the heart of Alaska has never been so affordable with three days at Denali beginning at just $299 more than a cruise alone."

Cruises -- Princess offers three itineraries to the majestic glaciers, historic towns and scenic waters of Alaska with sailings from seven to 10 days.

Voyage of the Glaciers -- The line's famed Gulf of Alaska route between Vancouver and Whittier (for Anchorage) features calls at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway with daylight cruising in Glacier Bay National Park and the 16 glaciers of College Fjord (or Hubbard Glacier on southbound sailings). Diamond Princess and Coral Princess sail on Saturdays and Island Princess offers new Wednesday departures for a total of 54 sailing choices between May 18 and September 17, 2011.

Inside Passage from Seattle -- Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess offer convenient weekend departures on seven-day roundtrip itineraries from Seattle along the scenic Inside Passage with calls at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, B.C. Passengers will enjoy dramatic glacier viewing in either Glacier Bay National Park (Golden Princess) or Tracy Arm (Sapphire Princess). The two ships will sail on 37 departures between May 14 and September 17, 2011.

Inside Passage from San Francisco -- Sea Princess again sails from the "City by the Bay" on 10-day roundtrip cruises. The ship offers 13 voyages from San Francisco featuring the scenery of Glacier Bay National Park or Tracy Arm, stops at Victoria and Juneau, plus two other calls in Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines, Sitka or Icy Strait Point. Departures sail between May 10 and September 7, 2011.

Cruisetours -- Princess cruisetours offer passengers a complete land and sea Alaska experience with vacations ranging from 10 to 15 nights. All cruisetour options include at least two nights in the Denali National Park area, stays at Princess' own riverside wilderness lodges, and a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers sailing including Glacier Bay National Park.

Denali Explorer -- Featuring multiple nights at the line's own Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and/or Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, these tours also offer the exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service between the Whittier cruise terminal and the dramatic Denali National Park area. Most also offer the opportunity to explore Fairbanks or Anchorage.

On Your Own -- A new option for independent-minded travelers, these tours offer a more affordable and flexible way to see the Heart of Alaska. Tours do not include any pre-planned excursions, giving travelers time to create their own experience.

Off the Beaten Path -- For those who want to explore Denali and beyond, these tours offer options to the Kenai Peninsula with stays at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with stays at Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge. Passengers can even choose to venture to the state's far north into the Arctic Circle and Prudhoe Bay.

Connoisseur -- These cruisetour options offer the services of a professional tour director and additional time for passengers to experience the Great Land. Travelers can choose from more of these extended itineraries in 2011, with most meals and enhanced sightseeing options included as well.

Gulf of Alaska cruises and cruisetours for 2011 Fares begin at $649 for seven-day voyages, and $948 for cruisetours.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through this professional travel agent, Alaska Cruisetours Online by calling 800.365.1445, or by visiting the company's website at www.alaskacruisetoursonline.com.

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Princess Cruises Voted "Best Cruise Line in Alaska" by Travel Weekly
Line Named Best in Alaska for Sixth Time at Magazine's Seventh Annual Readers' Choice Awards

"To have our Alaska cruise vacation experience recognized by the ultimate travel experts -- travel agents -- is a true honor" said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. "Winning this award again shows us that our Alaska cruise and cruisetour program has been very successful in giving travelers the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Land."

Combining cruise, rail and lodge options to create a complete Alaska vacation, Princess offers an immersive experience that combines a seven-day Gulf of Alaska cruise with one of an array of land tours ranging from three to nine nights. Travelers can explore the state's dramatic interior with a range of options that feature at least two nights among the wilderness of Denali National Park, one of the state's top attractions. Cruisetours also offer accommodations at the company's scenic riverside wilderness lodges and travel by Princess' exclusive glass-domed railcar into the heart of Alaska. And only Princess offers Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail travel to give travelers more time in the Denali area.

The 2011 Princess Alaska season offers a total of 112 Alaska sailings aboard seven ships and four itinerary options. The lineup includes Diamond Princess, Coral Princess, and Island Princess traveling on the line's signature "Voyage of the Glaciers" through the scenic Gulf of Alaska; Golden Princess, Sapphire Princess and Sea Princess sailing the Inside Passage routes from Seattle and San Francisco.

About Princess Cruises in Alaska:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. Princess is a leader in Alaska vacations, offering immersive land/sea vacations that feature the state's "must see" attractions, including Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park. Princess owns and operates five wilderness lodges nestled in scenic riverside locations throughout the state, as well as a fleet of deluxe motorcoaches and glass-domed Princess railcars -- giving travelers the opportunity to combine cruise, rail and lodge options to see all the best of Alaska.