Discovery Princess: 7-Night Alaska Cruise
Whittier – Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising) – Glacier Bay (scenic cruising) – Icy Strait – Juneau – Ketchikan – Vancouver (one-way, Alaska's Inside Passage)
Overview
Discovery Princess sails through Alaska's Inside Passage on a seven-night, one-way route from Whittier to Vancouver, with two full days of scenic cruising past Hubbard Glacier and through Glacier Bay National Park, plus port calls at Icy Strait, Juneau, and Ketchikan. One of Princess Cruises' newest ships, Discovery Princess entered service in 2022 and carries up to 3,660 guests at double occupancy (5,006 at full capacity) across 420 suites, at roughly 144,650 gross tons, with 1,346 crew on board. Onboard, guests will find a range of dining venues, lounges, a theater, spa, and pool deck alongside the ship's glacier-viewing outdoor spaces. This is a cruise-only booking: flights to Whittier/Anchorage at the start of the cruise and home from Vancouver at the end are arranged separately by the guest, not included in the price shown.
Itinerary
- Day 1 :
Whittier, Alaska - Embarkation
Board Discovery Princess in Whittier. The ship departs in the evening, around 8:30 PM, so take the afternoon to settle into your stateroom and explore the ship before your first night sailing through Prince William Sound.
- Day 2 :
Hubbard Glacier - Scenic Cruising
Discovery Princess spends the afternoon, from roughly 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, cruising close to Hubbard Glacier, North America's longest tidewater glacier, with no docking - the best views are from the open decks.
- Day 3 :
Glacier Bay National Park - Scenic Cruising
From around 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM, the ship cruises through Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its tidewater glaciers and wildlife; a National Park Service ranger typically narrates from onboard.
- Day 4 :
Icy Strait, Alaska
Dock in Icy Strait from around 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The area is known for whale watching and access to the nearby Tlingit village of Hoonah.
- Day 5 :
Juneau, Alaska
Dock in Alaska's capital from roughly 6:30 AM to 4:15 PM. Options include the Mendenhall Glacier, the Mount Roberts Tramway, and downtown Juneau's shops and museums.
- Day 6 :
Ketchikan, Alaska
Dock in Ketchikan from around 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Known as Alaska's "First City," Ketchikan is home to the Tongass National Forest, totem poles, and the historic Creek Street boardwalk.
- Day 7 :
Cruising
A full day at sea as Discovery Princess sails south through the Inside Passage toward Vancouver, with the ship's full range of dining, entertainment, and onboard activities available.
- Day 8 :
Vancouver, Canada - Disembarkation
Discovery Princess arrives in Vancouver in the morning, around 7:30 AM, marking the end of the cruise. Disembark and make your own way onward - flights are not included in this booking.
What's included
- Stateroom accommodation for 7 nights aboard Discovery Princess
- All main meals in the main dining room and buffet
- Access to the ship's pools, entertainment, and glacier-viewing outdoor decks
- Port charges and taxes
Not included
- Flights to Whittier/Anchorage and from Vancouver - this is a cruise-only booking arranged by the guest
- Specialty dining venues
- Alcoholic beverages and beverage packages
- Onboard gratuities
- Shore excursions in Juneau and Ketchikan
- Wi-Fi packages
- Travel insurance
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies are subject to the terms and conditions established by the respective tour supplier.