Experience Alaska By Land & Sea!

Anchorage to Vancouver • July 29 – August 9, 2025

(or join the group onboard for just the 7-Night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise)

Attention fellow Shriners, family & friends… The Great Land awaits – Plan NOW to join Kris Hainsey and His Lady Jan on this awe-inspiring 11-night Alaska tour!  This Alaska trip is your ticket to adventure amidst the Great Land’s glaciers, wildlife and national parks. Enjoy exclusive rail service from Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge located just outside Denali National Park, to the ship in Whittier, Alaska—where you’ll begin your voyage through the natural beauty of Alaska aboard the Sapphire Princess.

This extraordinary itinerary includes 1 night in Anchorage, 3 nights at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, a Natural History Tour in Denali National Park, Direct-to-the-Wilderness Rail Service, 7 Night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise, Ports of Call in Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, 3 Scenic Days of Cruising–Including Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay National Park. It’s an adventure that you will never forget!

We invite you to explore more on this page, download a free color brochure, explore the Alaska videos, and book now for the best rates and availability… Alaska often sells out quickly.

Rates from $3458* for 11-Night Tour, or from $1759* for the cruise only

(See complete list of rates below in the “Get All The Details” section)

Group Pricing INCLUDES: Princess Plus Beverage Package, Wi-Fi and Pre-Paid Crew Gratuities! 

(while supply lasts)

View & Download Brochure

Check Out These Exciting Princess Alaska Vacation Videos!

At A Glance

Cruise Line

Princess Cruises

Destination

Alaska By Land & Sea

Dates

July 29–August 9, 2025 or August 2–9 (cruise only)

Length

11-Nights (cruisetour-land & sea) or 7-Nights (cruise only)

Pre/Post Hotel

Yes, several options.

Insurance

Recommended

Military Benefits

Yes

Get All The Details

Everything you need to know about this trip is located in the tabs below. If at any point you need help, give us a call at 614-847-5551.

Note: Brochure image for illustrative purposes only.

Click HERE to download a full color brochure

Click HERE to view Explore Alaska: Wildlife video

Click HERE to view Explore Alaska: Icy Wonders video

Click HERE to download the Terms & Conditions.

11-Night Denali Explorer Cruisetour (July 29-Aug. 9, 2025)

  • ~ (IB) Interior Stateroom from: $3458*
  • ~ (OC) Oceanview Stateroom from: $4393*
  • ~ (BB) Balcony Stateroom from: $4928*
  • ~ (MB) Mini-Suite Stateroom from: $5353*

Can’t participate in the full 11-night package? Join the group for:

7-Night Voyage of the Glacier Cruise (August 2–9, 2025)

  • ~ (IB) Interior Stateroom from: $1759*
  • ~ (OC) Oceanview Stateroom from: $2694*
  • ~ (BB) Balcony Stateroom from: $3229*
  • ~ (MB) Mini-Suite Stateroom from: $3654*

*Rates shown are per person, based on double occupancy and INCLUDE cruise fare, Princess Plus amenities, cruise ship meals, port charges, and government taxes (subject to change). Airfare, transfers, hotels, optional excursions and travel insurance are additional. Meals during land portion of the trip are not included.

LAND TOUR ITINERARY

DATELOCATIONACTIVITY
Tuesday, July 29Arrive in Anchorage (Whittier) AlaskaOvernight at Hotel Captain Cook. Enjoy shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions.
Wednesday, July 30Denali Princess Wilderness LodgeHead to Lodge via a scenic motor coach drive. Enjoy exploring the area.
Thursday, July 31Denali Princess Wilderness LodgeExplore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour. Later in the day, check out the Visitors Center or relax on the Lodges' deck.
Friday, August 1Denali Princess Wilderness LodgeYou have a full day to enjoy a variety of excursions like rafting, hiking, glacier flight seeing and more!
Saturday, August 2Anchorage (Whittier) Enjoy an 8 hour scenic rail journey through some of the best wilderness in Alaska!

CRUISE ITINERARY

DATEPORTARRIVEDEPART
Saturday, August 2Anchorage (Whittier) Alaska8:30 pm
Sunday, August 3Scenic CruisingHubbard Glacier
Monday, August 4Scenic CruisingGlacier Bay National Park
Tuesday, August 5Skagway, Alaska7:00 am8:30 pm
Wednesday, August 6Juneau, Alaska6:30 am4:00 pm
Thursday, August 7Ketchikan, Alaska7:00 am6:00 pm
Friday, August 8At Sea
Saturday, August 9Vancouver, Canada7:30 amDisembarkation

Download the Reservation Form and email or mail it back to us.

Give us a call to discuss the details 614.847.5551, ask for Kate Black or Marcia Forsee.

Send us a message at groups@magiccruises.com and let us know you are interested.

Reservation Form

Payments

$300 per person deposit to confirm reservations.

April 18, 2025 Payment in full.

April 18, 2025 Accept or decline travel insurance.

Terms and Conditions

Flights

Flight reservations will open for booking after  September 10, 2024.  Flights should be booked to arrive into Anchorage by 11 PM July 29th for the cruisetour or by 3PM August 2nd for cruise only reservations.  Return flights can be scheduled to depart from Vancouver airport after Noon August 9th.  Guests have the option to make their reservations through Princess Cruises EZAir program make their own independent arrangements directly with the airlines.

Questions?  Please contact: Kate or Marcia at Magic Cruises & Tours – Call 614.847.5551 or email kblack@magiccruises.com or mforsee@magiccruises.com

Travel Insurance

We recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance to protect you in case the unexpected does occur. Travel insurance provides coverage for such events as trip cancellation, interruption, damaged/lost baggage and medical expenses. There are various options when it comes to the best policy for your needs. Some restrictions and limitations may apply. Ask MAGIC for more details.

Travel insurance must by accepted or declined prior to your final payment on April 18, 2025.  Travel insurance may cover you for cancellation penalties if you should have to cancel for a covered reason.  Please review two options below for travel insurance coverage.  Call Kate or Marcia to discuss your travel insurance options 614.847.5551.

Allianz Horizon Brochure PDF  8.5% of your total trip cost

Princess Cruises Vacation Protection

Optional Tours

Alaska offers some extraordinary adventures to enhance your vacation. Go whale watching, climb onboard the White Pass Railway in Skagway and travel in the footsteps of the gold rush, or maybe take a helicopter ride… it’s your vacation, so follow your passions!  Shore excursions are an additional cost and may be purchased online in your cruiseplanner, by using the Princess Cruises App or once your are on board the ship.

https://www.princescruises.com/ports-excursions

Questions?  Please contact: Kate or Marcia at Magic Cruises & Tours 614.847.5551 or email kblack@magiccruises.com or mforsee@magiccruises.com.

Make your reservations early for best availability.

Pre/Post Hotel Options

We anticipate hotel packages through Princess should be available to book in Spring 2024.

Consider adding a pre or post cruise stay through Princess for your Alaska trip.  You can arrive into Anchorage early, before your tour begins, and take in the sites as well as get adjusted to the time zone.  For those on the 7 night cruise you can book a night or two in Anchorage before the cruise and then take the train to Whitter to board the ship.

There will also be hotel options post cruise in Vancouver.  Let us know if this interests you.

Pre-cruise hotel packages through Princess include airport transfers to the hotel, hotel room and tax, and transfers to the port.  Post-cruise hotel packages typically include transfer from the ship to the hotel, hotel room and tax, and the transfer to the airport.

Give MAGIC a call to make your reservations #614.847.5551.

Dining Options

Indulge your appetite aboard Sapphire Princess®. Every hour, their chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.

Complimentary Dining Venues Include:

  • International Dining Room – American
  • Pacific Moon Dining Room – American
  • Santa Fe Dining Room – American
  • Savoy Dining Room – American
  • Vivaldi Dining Room – American
  • Horizon Court – Casual for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Alfredo’s Pizzeria – Gourmet Pizza (included with Princess Plus for 2 meals)
  • Prego Pizzeria – Pizza by the slice
  • International Cafe – Coffee & Pastries
  • Swirls – Ice Cream
  • Trident Grill – Grilled chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers

Specialty Dining

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or just the simple joy of sitting down with your favorite people – over steaks cut onboard by our butchers in Sterling Steakhouse handmade pasta in Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, or freshly prepared seasonal seafood dishes in The Crab Shack. Whatever cruise restaurant you choose, you’ll enjoy the meal and the moments spent together. Note: A cover charge applies for all specialty restaurants.

Specialty Restaurants Include:

  • Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria – Love Sabatini’s? (Or really good Italian dinners?) You’ll be happy to hear this popular specialty restaurant has returned to its roots. Think traditional Italian comfort cuisine. We have a new menu that embraces the old: tried-and-true family recipes our chefs brought with them from Italy, plus exquisite Italian wines and cocktails. You can even enjoy some shareable plates exclusively at Sabatini’s Trattoria on Enchanted Princess®. ​
  • Sterling Steakhouse – This is more than just a traditional steakhouse, serving the highest quality cuts of beef, including New York strip steak, Porterhouse and Filet Mignon. Voted among the “Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses” by USA TODAY.
  • Crab Shack – Seafood lovers, the Shack is back! This fan favorite returns in Alaska in all its shell-cracking glory with casual seafood options you won’t want to miss. Tuck into a four-course meal of whatever tickles those taste buds – popcorn shrimp, clam chowder, even an Alaska-inspired steamer pot full of crab legs, shrimp, clams and mussels. You’ll find this pop-up dining event in the World Fresh Marketplace on select ships.
Overview

Note: Brochure image for illustrative purposes only.

Click HERE to download a full color brochure

Click HERE to view Explore Alaska: Wildlife video

Click HERE to view Explore Alaska: Icy Wonders video

Click HERE to download the Terms & Conditions.

Rates

11-Night Denali Explorer Cruisetour (July 29-Aug. 9, 2025)

  • ~ (IB) Interior Stateroom from: $3458*
  • ~ (OC) Oceanview Stateroom from: $4393*
  • ~ (BB) Balcony Stateroom from: $4928*
  • ~ (MB) Mini-Suite Stateroom from: $5353*

Can’t participate in the full 11-night package? Join the group for:

7-Night Voyage of the Glacier Cruise (August 2–9, 2025)

  • ~ (IB) Interior Stateroom from: $1759*
  • ~ (OC) Oceanview Stateroom from: $2694*
  • ~ (BB) Balcony Stateroom from: $3229*
  • ~ (MB) Mini-Suite Stateroom from: $3654*

*Rates shown are per person, based on double occupancy and INCLUDE cruise fare, Princess Plus amenities, cruise ship meals, port charges, and government taxes (subject to change). Airfare, transfers, hotels, optional excursions and travel insurance are additional. Meals during land portion of the trip are not included.

Itinerary

LAND TOUR ITINERARY

DATELOCATIONACTIVITY
Tuesday, July 29Arrive in Anchorage (Whittier) AlaskaOvernight at Hotel Captain Cook. Enjoy shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions.
Wednesday, July 30Denali Princess Wilderness LodgeHead to Lodge via a scenic motor coach drive. Enjoy exploring the area.
Thursday, July 31Denali Princess Wilderness LodgeExplore Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour. Later in the day, check out the Visitors Center or relax on the Lodges' deck.
Friday, August 1Denali Princess Wilderness LodgeYou have a full day to enjoy a variety of excursions like rafting, hiking, glacier flight seeing and more!
Saturday, August 2Anchorage (Whittier) Enjoy an 8 hour scenic rail journey through some of the best wilderness in Alaska!

CRUISE ITINERARY

DATEPORTARRIVEDEPART
Saturday, August 2Anchorage (Whittier) Alaska8:30 pm
Sunday, August 3Scenic CruisingHubbard Glacier
Monday, August 4Scenic CruisingGlacier Bay National Park
Tuesday, August 5Skagway, Alaska7:00 am8:30 pm
Wednesday, August 6Juneau, Alaska6:30 am4:00 pm
Thursday, August 7Ketchikan, Alaska7:00 am6:00 pm
Friday, August 8At Sea
Saturday, August 9Vancouver, Canada7:30 amDisembarkation
Reservations

Download the Reservation Form and email or mail it back to us.

Give us a call to discuss the details 614.847.5551, ask for Kate Black or Marcia Forsee.

Send us a message at groups@magiccruises.com and let us know you are interested.

Reservation Form

Payments

Payments

$300 per person deposit to confirm reservations.

April 18, 2025 Payment in full.

April 18, 2025 Accept or decline travel insurance.

Terms and Conditions

Flights

Flights

Flight reservations will open for booking after  September 10, 2024.  Flights should be booked to arrive into Anchorage by 11 PM July 29th for the cruisetour or by 3PM August 2nd for cruise only reservations.  Return flights can be scheduled to depart from Vancouver airport after Noon August 9th.  Guests have the option to make their reservations through Princess Cruises EZAir program make their own independent arrangements directly with the airlines.

Questions?  Please contact: Kate or Marcia at Magic Cruises & Tours – Call 614.847.5551 or email kblack@magiccruises.com or mforsee@magiccruises.com

Insurance

Travel Insurance

We recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance to protect you in case the unexpected does occur. Travel insurance provides coverage for such events as trip cancellation, interruption, damaged/lost baggage and medical expenses. There are various options when it comes to the best policy for your needs. Some restrictions and limitations may apply. Ask MAGIC for more details.

Travel insurance must by accepted or declined prior to your final payment on April 18, 2025.  Travel insurance may cover you for cancellation penalties if you should have to cancel for a covered reason.  Please review two options below for travel insurance coverage.  Call Kate or Marcia to discuss your travel insurance options 614.847.5551.

Allianz Horizon Brochure PDF  8.5% of your total trip cost

Princess Cruises Vacation Protection

Optional Tours

Optional Tours

Alaska offers some extraordinary adventures to enhance your vacation. Go whale watching, climb onboard the White Pass Railway in Skagway and travel in the footsteps of the gold rush, or maybe take a helicopter ride… it’s your vacation, so follow your passions!  Shore excursions are an additional cost and may be purchased online in your cruiseplanner, by using the Princess Cruises App or once your are on board the ship.

https://www.princescruises.com/ports-excursions

Questions?  Please contact: Kate or Marcia at Magic Cruises & Tours 614.847.5551 or email kblack@magiccruises.com or mforsee@magiccruises.com.

Specials

Make your reservations early for best availability.

Pre/post hotel options

Pre/Post Hotel Options

We anticipate hotel packages through Princess should be available to book in Spring 2024.

Consider adding a pre or post cruise stay through Princess for your Alaska trip.  You can arrive into Anchorage early, before your tour begins, and take in the sites as well as get adjusted to the time zone.  For those on the 7 night cruise you can book a night or two in Anchorage before the cruise and then take the train to Whitter to board the ship.

There will also be hotel options post cruise in Vancouver.  Let us know if this interests you.

Pre-cruise hotel packages through Princess include airport transfers to the hotel, hotel room and tax, and transfers to the port.  Post-cruise hotel packages typically include transfer from the ship to the hotel, hotel room and tax, and the transfer to the airport.

Give MAGIC a call to make your reservations #614.847.5551.

Dining

Dining Options

Indulge your appetite aboard Sapphire Princess®. Every hour, their chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.

Complimentary Dining Venues Include:

  • International Dining Room – American
  • Pacific Moon Dining Room – American
  • Santa Fe Dining Room – American
  • Savoy Dining Room – American
  • Vivaldi Dining Room – American
  • Horizon Court – Casual for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Alfredo’s Pizzeria – Gourmet Pizza (included with Princess Plus for 2 meals)
  • Prego Pizzeria – Pizza by the slice
  • International Cafe – Coffee & Pastries
  • Swirls – Ice Cream
  • Trident Grill – Grilled chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers

Specialty Dining

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or just the simple joy of sitting down with your favorite people – over steaks cut onboard by our butchers in Sterling Steakhouse handmade pasta in Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, or freshly prepared seasonal seafood dishes in The Crab Shack. Whatever cruise restaurant you choose, you’ll enjoy the meal and the moments spent together. Note: A cover charge applies for all specialty restaurants.

Specialty Restaurants Include:

  • Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria – Love Sabatini’s? (Or really good Italian dinners?) You’ll be happy to hear this popular specialty restaurant has returned to its roots. Think traditional Italian comfort cuisine. We have a new menu that embraces the old: tried-and-true family recipes our chefs brought with them from Italy, plus exquisite Italian wines and cocktails. You can even enjoy some shareable plates exclusively at Sabatini’s Trattoria on Enchanted Princess®. ​
  • Sterling Steakhouse – This is more than just a traditional steakhouse, serving the highest quality cuts of beef, including New York strip steak, Porterhouse and Filet Mignon. Voted among the “Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses” by USA TODAY.
  • Crab Shack – Seafood lovers, the Shack is back! This fan favorite returns in Alaska in all its shell-cracking glory with casual seafood options you won’t want to miss. Tuck into a four-course meal of whatever tickles those taste buds – popcorn shrimp, clam chowder, even an Alaska-inspired steamer pot full of crab legs, shrimp, clams and mussels. You’ll find this pop-up dining event in the World Fresh Marketplace on select ships.
Michael CarrollGroup-Shriners Alaska 2025