SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Princess Cruises guests sailing on the upcoming partial
summer 2021 Alaska season will be thoroughly immersed with
authentic Alaska-themed activities
offered throughout the cruise line's award-winning "North to
Alaska" culinary, entertainment
and shore excursions series.
Previously announced, the cruise line is slated to return to
service in the United States with
a partial season of Alaska
sailings roundtrip from Seattle,
with seven-day cruises scheduled to depart July 25 through September 26, 2021, onboard
Majestic Princess - a MedallionClass™ ship.
"North to Alaska" brings
together local personalities, culture and Alaska seafood to immerse guests in the
history and traditions of The Last Frontier. From savoring fresh
Alaska seafood to meeting locals,
the program allows guests to see, feel and taste the best of the
Great Land.
Alaska Seafood
Guests savor a destination-themed
dinner in the main dining rooms and unique Alaska seafood menus in the specialty
restaurants during their cruise, including fresh salmon, King crab
and halibut. Foodie favorites including seafood chowder from
Bonanza Bar and Grill in Skagway
and fish tacos from The Alaska Fish House in Ketchikan are offered on the top deck grill of
Majestic Princess, along with other selections in Juneau.
Exclusive to Princess cruises sailing to the Great Land, Cook My
Catch offers a true sea-to-seat experience. Guests have the chance
to reel in a fish during a fishing excursion and have chefs cook it
for their dinner that night.
Meet Local Alaskans
From authors and artists to dog
mushers and adventurists, "North to Alaska" cruise activities introduce guests to
the unique personalities who are lucky enough to call Alaska home. Throughout the season local
guests will share their unique stories of their own connection to
Alaska, including:
- Susan Conrad, author of
"Inside: One Woman's Journey Through the Inside Passage," shares
her 1,200-mile adventure along the Alaska coast in her 18-foot kayak, forging new
friendships and encountering wildlife while overcoming many
challenges and living her dream.
- Nick Jans, New York Times best-selling author and renowned
storyteller, comes aboard to tell his emotional story of Romeo, the
wolf, and the effect he had on the people of Juneau, as told in his book, "A Wolf Called
Romeo."
- Brendan Jones, prolific
writer, college professor and best-selling author of the novel "The
Alaskan Laundry," shares stories about his life, education, and
journey from Philadelphia to
Sitka, Alaska.
- Alaska Native Voices, cultural heritage guides, provide
interpretive and educational lectures, storytelling, singing and
personal interaction and displays of art, tools and craftsmanship
of the traditional homeland Huna Tlingit, sharing the story of
their connection to Glacier Bay National Park.
- Mark Kelly and Carl Johnson, award-winning photographers,
have captured some of the best images the Great Land has to offer
and share their Alaska photography
experiences. Guests learn tips and tricks for taking their own
frameable Alaska snapshots.
- Michael Modzelewski, a
naturalist onboard every sailing, uncovers the history of this
breathtaking state and helps guests spot native wildlife including
humpback whales, bald eagles and mountain goats-- along their
voyage.
Unique Alaska Experiences
Thoughtfully curated onboard
activities continue to bring the local Alaska culture to life with various
experiences, including:
- Life as a Musher – guests meet a local dog musher, learn
about the annual 1,100-mile Iditarod sled dog race and interact
with a real dog.
- Midnight Sun Experience – hosted in The Sanctuary
onboard Majestic Princess, guests delight in an intimate music
experience with a guitar vocalist, cuddle up with blankets on
lounge chairs and enjoy warm beverages or local Alaska beers.
- Klondike Festival - a celebration of the spirit of the
Alaska gold rush with
entertainment for the whole family, including gold nugget arts and
crafts projects. In addition, a special Night at the
Klondike dance party will be offered in one of the
lounges.
Experience A National Treasure - Glacier Bay National
Park
The 3.3 million-acre Glacier Bay National Park &
Preserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is sure to impress with the
magnificent blue spires of Margerie Glacier. Beyond the ice, guests
see towering snow-capped mountains, deep fjords, and freshwater
streams. With a National Park Service Ranger onboard, guests will
have the opportunity to learn about the rich history and array of
wildlife that calls Glacier Bay National Park home.
Alaska Cruise Excursions
Guests can experience true
adventure in Alaska and feel like
a local with unique shore excursions that offer a taste of true
Alaska life. From fishing to dog
sledding to flightseeing, some of the 2021 season offerings
include:
- Ketchikan – Alaska
Fishing & Wilderness Dining; Hunting for Halibut; Zipline
Adventure Park; Rainforest Zip, Skybridge & Rappel Adventure;
Neets Bay Bear Cruise; Black Bear, Wildlife & Nature Walk.
- Juneau – Dog Sled
Summer Camp; Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Walk;
Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter, Guided Walk & Salmon Bake;
Pilot's Choice Ice Age Exploration (with two landings); Taku
Glacier Helicopter Landing & Airboat Tour; and several Whale
Watching tour options.
- Skagway – Glacier
Discovery By Helicopter; Adventure Park & Ziplines; and White
Pass Scenic Railway.
CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE
The 2021 Princess Alaska
cruises are available for guests who have received their final dose
of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the
beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. Crew
vaccinations will be in accordance with CDC guidelines.
As of now and subject to change as CDC guidance,
medical, and public health
guidance evolves, the line's Cruise
Health program provides steps to enhance public
health. Please check regularly, as there will be updates as
new procedures are finalized and existing protocols may
evolve.
Updates to the cruise line's Cruise with
Confidence program are also being
implemented, providing peace of mind for booked guests who may
encounter an unexpected trip cancellation or interruption due to
COVID-19. Guests can cancel for any reason up to 30 days
before departure and receive a Future Cruise Credit
for any cancellation fees and a refund of additional funds received
to the original payment method. As an enhanced
benefit, guests may cancel and receive the same Future Cruise
Credit and refund within 30 days all the way to sailing
day if they test positive for COVID-19. Full details can
be found here.
PRINCESS MEDALLIONCLASS VACATION
Majestic Princess
offers TrulyTouchless™ experiences with more ways to support
physical distancing and personalization that simplifies the
guest experience and delivers next-level service supporting
new health protocols.
The cruise line's award-winning OceanMedallion wearable
device replaces the traditional cruise card and pairs with embedded
IoT ("Internet of things") - driven innovative technology to
significantly expand touch-free options and personalization on
board Majestic Princess. The cruise line just announced
CrewCallTM service on demand is available on
stateroom TVs as well as the MedallionClass app and leverages the
innovative OceanMedallion wearable to guide a crew member to a
guest's exact location to be of service to the guest.
Additional features include:
- Touchless embarkation and disembarkation
- Keyless stateroom entry
- Completely contactless commerce
- Simplified safety training
- On-demand food, beverages and retail items delivered anywhere
on board
- Guest service requests via mobile device chat
- Location-based gaming and wagering
- Entertainment content via smart devices
Majestic Princess offers the best Wi-Fi at
sea, MedallionNet™, so guests can stay connected to the things
and people they love and share vacation memories with
ease.
Alaska 2021 cruises start at
$799 per person for Princess Savers and
$1,079 for Princess Plus fare
that includes drinks, Wi-Fi and crew incentive.
Cruises can be booked through a professional travel
advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by
visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the
world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 14 modern cruise ships, carrying two
million guests each year to 380 destinations around the globe,
including the Caribbean,
Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican
Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of
professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries,
ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises
is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for
Itineraries." In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent
company Carnival Corporation,
introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by
the OceanMedallion, the vacation industry's most advanced
wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on
a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation
offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation
giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
In line with the latest advice from health officials about
COVID-19, Princess Cruises is currently enhancing health and safety
protocols with input from medical experts and government
bodies and assessing how they may impact
future itineraries. Actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed in marketing materials. Click on the
following links to stay updated on current Cruise
Updates and Health & Safety
protocols.
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