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Adventures Afloat: The Call of the Last Frontier: From San Francisco to Alaska

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Program is at sea level

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Rain gear is highly recommended as well as comfortable walking shoes. Binoculars are also recommended.

Itinerary for Sep 7 — Sep 17, 2013

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 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day One: Saturday, September 07 - Embark in San Francisco. 
Afternoon: Life Jacket Demo and Safety Drill -- all passengers required to attend

Dinner: Dinner with the Road Scholar group at the Botocelli Dining Room aft on Fiesta Deck (6).

Evening: Enjoy ship activities on your own

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Two: Sunday, September 08 - At sea off the Pacific Northwest Coast. Program orientation and... 
At sea off the Pacific Northwest Coast. Program orientation and introductions. Educational programming. Free time to enjoy ship's activities and programs.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast in at the Horizon Court Buffett or in the privacy of your own stateroom.

Morning: Join fellow participants at our meeting room at 9:00 AM for a program orientation and introductions. In the second morning session we begin with an introduction to Alaska.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch onboard the Grand Princess at one of the several restaurants.

Afternoon: Join the group at our meeting room at 2:00 PM. We begin an exploration of Alaska's fascinating with pre-European contact history, and in the second session begin to look at the geological story of Alaska's natural history process.

Dinner: Dinner with the group at the Bottocelli Dining Room or on your own at any of the on-board restaurant choices.

Evening: Free for evening shows and ship activities

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Three: Monday, September 09 - At sea off the coast of Vancouver Island. Lectures and free time to... 
At sea off the coast of Vancouver Island. Lectures and free time to take advantage of all the ship has to offer.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Horizon Court Buffet or in the privacy of your own stateroom.

Morning: Join the group at 9:00 AM in meeting room. We continue our exploration of Alaska's history with a look at Russian America. In our second session, we study the most amazing gold rush history of the Pacific Northwest Coast beginning with the Great California Gold Rush and ending with the unbelievable Klondike Goad Rush of 1878 that would forever change Alaska.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch on one of the Grand Princess' several dining options.

Afternoon: Join us in themeeting room and we will continue our exploration of Alaska's natural history process with an in depth look at Alaska's famous glaciers (more than anywhere else on earth save Greenland and Antarctica), their process, their significance, and the relationship to the climate change discussion. In our second session, we introduce Ketchikan and detail our field trip and options for exploring Ketchikan on your own at tomorrow's first port call.

Dinner: Dinner with the group at the Bottocelli Dining Room or on your own at one of the many dining options.

Evening: Enjoy a performance or movie in one of the ship's theaters or go for a spin on the dance floor in the Wheelhouse Bar

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Four: Tuesday, September 10 - Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska’s First City near the British Columbia... 
Ketchikan, Alaska. Alaska’s First City near the British Columbia border. Field trip to the Totem Heritage Center and Southeast Alaska Visitor Center. Free time to explore Ketichikan on your own.

Note: We are in Ketchikan from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM. All aboard at 2:30 PM. Field trip to the Totem Heritage Center and Southeast Alaska Visitor Center via motorcoach. Approximately 200 yards walking on sidewalks and one flight of stairs.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Horizon Court Buffet or in the privacy of your own stateroom.

Morning: We journey ashore at our first Alaska port of call for a Road Scholar excursion to the Totem Heritage Center where a docent led presentation details the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic symbol, the totem pole. Participants may view archived poles and enjoy an a special lecture in the basement archive storage exploring the Pacific Northwest Native cultures that is excusive to Road Scholar participants

Lunch: Enjoy lunch at one of the Grand Princess' many dining options. You may also choose to have lunch in town on your own.

Afternoon: You will have tickets to the National Forest Service Southeast Alaska Visitor Center with an excellent short film and outstanding displays that highlight natural and human history of Southeast Alaska’s 17 million acre Tongass National Forest, the nation’s largest national forest that we spend most of our time traveling through. Free time to explore Ketchikan on your own.

Dinner: Dinner with our group at the Bottocelli Dining Room or on your own at one of the many dining options.

Evening: Enjoy the ship's evening activites.

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Five: Wednesday, September 11 - Juneau, Alaska. Alaska’s Capital city nestled under soaring... 
Juneau, Alaska. Alaska’s Capital city nestled under soaring mountains on a lovely glacial fjord. Field trip to the famous Mendenhall Glacier, to Glacier Gardens (rainforest tour), and the McCauley Fish Hatchery. Free time to explore Juneau on your own.

Note: We are in Juneau from 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM. All aboard at 8:30 PM. Field trip to Mendenhall Glacier, Glacier Gardens, and McCauley Fish Hatchery via motorcoach. Approximately 350 yards of walking required on sidewalks. Optional 1 mile hike provided at Mendenhall Glacier. Visitor Center at Mendenhall is accessible by stairs, ramp, or elevator. An optional 1/4 mile stroll may be taken at Glacier Gardens.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Horizon Court Buffet or in the privacy of your own stateroom.

Morning: We take a motor coach excursion to Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska’s most accessible glacier in the Mendenhall Valley near Juneau. National Forest Service Rangers will answer questions in the Visitor Center which houses excellent displays explaining the role of Coastal Alaska’s many glaciers and hosts an excellent movie and Alaska Geographic bookstore. There are several excellent trails in the area and sometimes bear and salmon spawning viewing. We continue our excursion to Alaska Rainforest Gardens with a guided cart excursion through the magnificent, lush Alaska Coastal Rainforest. We will enjoy a short walk on a boardwalk platform with terrific views and a photo opportunity of the Chilkat Mountains and ocean fjords surrounding Juneau. There is free time to enjoy the beautiful gardens and a short forest stroll at the base facility. We complete our field trip with a visit to the Macauley Fish Hatchery where biologists provide a short introduction to the facility and the salmon cycle. You then may enjoy the excellent aquarium and exhibits on our own. You can observe salmon fighting up the fish ladder to the breeding pools as well.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch on board the Grand Princess at one of the many dining options or have lunch on your own in town.

Afternoon: Enjoy free time to explore Juneau on your own. Your tour leader can provide information on sightseeing, gallery, or shopping options.

Dinner: Join the group for dinner at the Bottocelli Dining Room or enjoy dinner on your own at one of the dining options. You may also choose to enjoy dinner in town.

Evening: Spend the evening participating in the ship's calandar of events

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Six: Thursday, September 12 - Skagway and Haines, Alaska. Skagway, the gateway to the great... 
Skagway and Haines, Alaska. Skagway, the gateway to the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 is an historical Alaskan town with a huge history. Field trip to the small community of Haines where we join a wildlife watching excursion. Free time in Skagway..

Note: We are in Skagway from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. All aboard at 7:30 PM. We join a catamaran vessel excursion to the small communtiy of Haines where we board a small tour bus to explore for watchable wildlife including bald eagles and brown bears. Approximately 400 yards of walking required on boardwalk or concrete and a short ramp.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Horizon Court Buffet or in the privacy of your own stateroom.

Morning: We go ashore for and exciting excursion to the small village of Haines, Alaska about 30 miles south of Skagway on the Chilkat River. We travel aboard a high speed catamaran vessel for a 45 minute tour boat excursion from Skagway to Haines down the stunningly scenic Taya Inlet. Once in Haines we join Alaska Nature Tours for a wildlife viewing expedition of the Chilkat River and Chilkoot Lake areas. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles, Alaska Coastal Brown Bears, spawning salmon and mountain goats. Viewing scopes and binoculars will be provided along with some of Alaska’s premier wilderness naturalist/guides. Stretch your legs with a short 45-minute walk into the rainforest at Chilkoot Lake on an old Indian trading trail (an optional activity is provided for those who may not wish to walk). We'll finish with a visit historic Fort Seward.

Lunch: Picnic Lunch at Fort Seward

Afternoon: We'll travel back to Skagway and the ship via catamaran. There is ample time to explore some of Skagway's raucous gold rush history (much of the town belongs to the Klondike National Park) including the Klonkike National Park Visitor Center. You may join one of the National Park Service led free walking tours, take a hike, or explore Skagway on your own.

Dinner: Join the group for dinner in the Bottocelli Dining Room or have dinner on your own at one of the many dining options. You also may have dinner in town.

Evening: Enjoy any of the array of cruise offerings for the eveing.

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
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phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Seven: Friday, September 13 - Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska. A scenic cruise up the 30 mile Tracy Arm... 
Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska. A scenic cruise up the 30 mile Tracy Arm Fjord

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Horizon Court Buffet or in the privacy of your own stateroom.

Morning: This morning we explore Tracy Arm, one of the most stunningly scenic places in all of Alaska and part of the 600,000 acre Tracy Arm-Ford's Terror Wilderness. Hundreds of waterfalls spill off the 2,000 foot soaring granite cliffs that enclose this 30 mile long narrow twisting glacial fjord. If ice conditions allow we may get to the face of the prolifically calving awesome Sawyer Glacier at the end of the fjord. Plan to dress warmly and spend much of the time on deck. The ship's naturalist will narrate over the ship PA system and your tour leader will detail highlights as well.

Lunch: Lunch onboard the Grand Princess

Afternoon: Join the group in the meetiing room as we continue our educational expoloration of Alaska's history focusing on WW II and the movement to statehood.

Dinner: Enjoy dinner with the group at the Bottocelli Dining Room or on your own at one of the several dining options.

Evening: Enjoy a performance aboard the ship.

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Eight: Saturday, September 14 - At sea. Lectures and free time to take advantage of all the ship has... 
At sea. Lectures and free time to take advantage of all the ship has to offer.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Horizon Court Buffet or in the privacy of your own stateroom.

Morning: Join us in the meeting room as we continue our educational exploration of Alaska's history from statehood to present day.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the Horizon Court Buffet or one of the many dining options.

Afternoon: Join us in the meeting room where we will introduce the beautiful provincial capital of British Columbia, Victoria, and our detail our shore excursion there and options for exploration of Victoria on your own. Victoria is a lovely city, very British in feel and architecture. Later this afternoon, join your fellow Road Scholar travelers for a cocktail party in one of the ship's lounges.

Dinner: Dinner with the group onboard the Grand Princess

Evening: Check out the Princess Patter onboard newsletter to see what's happening tonight.

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Nine: Sunday, September 15 - Victoria, British Columbia. The Provincial Capital of British... 
Victoria, British Columbia. The Provincial Capital of British Columbia. We visit the world famous Buchart Gardens on our shore excursion and there will be time to explore beautiful Victoria on your own.

Note: We are in Victoria from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM. All aboard at 1:30 PM. We tour Victoria and transfer to the Butchart Gardens via motorcoach. Approximately 300 yards of walking required on sidewalk, but walking distances at Butchart Gardens depend on personal inclination.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Horizon Court or in the privacy of your own stateroom.

Morning: Victoria is a stunning small city with a distinctively British appearance and feel. Take a break from the ocean and step into a world of flora at the world famous, 55 acre, Butchart Gardens, one of Canada's National Historic Sites. There are many, many sights to see in Victoria and lots of shopping as well for those last minute gifts. There will be free time to explore Victoria.

Lunch: Lunch onboard the Grand Princess or perhaps enjoy lunch on your own in town.

Afternoon: Free time to enjoy ship's activities.

Dinner: Join the group for dinner at the Bottocelli Dining Room or enjoy dinner at one of the several dinning options.

Evening: Enjoy the ship's evening offerings

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Newly enhanced with the latest innovations, Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with their signature features like Movies Under the Stars®, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary®, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely. Sip on a variety of soothing teas at Leaves Tea Lounge & Library, or enjoy hand-tossed pizza in Alfredo’s, the full-service pizzeria. The chefs aboard Princess Cruises are true culinary artists who insist on serving the freshest and most flavorful meals at sea. Using only the finest ingredients, each mouth-watering dish is prepared from scratch, with intriguing new selections offered daily. Pair every great-tasting meal with impeccable service, and you'll see why dining onboard Grand Princess is a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy lunch in the top-of-the-ship restaurant, Horizon Court, in the Wheelhouse Pub, or even more casually outdoors, on deck, next to the pool. Looking for something a little fancier? How about indulging in Afternoon Tea. Or grab a good book and settle in to the Leaves Tea Lounge and Library complete with a tea sommelier Nightly entertainment includes blockbuster hit movies in the outdoor theater, or lively comedy shows or impressive Princess Signature Shows. The theater venues are designed with outstanding acoustics so each seat feels like the best seat in the house! Or try your luck in the casino or dance the night away. Daily activities include enjoying one of the 4 pools and numerous hot tubs (including an adults only area), fitness center, lap pool, golf simulator, jogging track and shuffleboard courts. In addition, you could expand your horizons with knowledgeable port lecturers, classes taught by local experts, and art exhibits to peruse.

Ship Information: 951 feet long 118 feet beam 26 foot draft 107,517 gross tons 2,600 passengers 1,150 crew

Contact info:
unknown
San Francisco, CA unknown USA
phone: 765-077-8330 x00000000
Room amenities: Staterooms include the deluxe amenities you would expect from a first class hotel: from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow at night. All rooms use 100% Egyptian cotton linens, luxury mattresses and European style duvets. Each stateroom also comes equipped with a flat screen TV and a refrigerator.

Facility amenities: Botticelli Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Sabatini's (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), Ultimate Balcony Dining, Horizon Court buffet, Alfredo's full-service pizzeria, Prego's Pizzeria, Ice cream bar, Bar Piazza, Trident Grill (burgers &hot dogs), Afternoon tea, Vines (wine, sushi & tapas), International Café, 24-hour room service, Princess Theater, Vista Show Lounge, Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater, Atlantis Casino, Explorers Lounge (nightclub style performances), The One5 (lounge and nightclub), Wheelhouse Bar, Snooker's Cigar Bar, Crooner's Lounge and Bar, Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Neptune's Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs), Terrace Pool, Oasis bar & hot tubs, The Sanctuary (adults only area), Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Swim-against-the-current lap pool, Virtual gold simulators, jogging track, shuffleboard, Center Court, world-class art collection, gallery, auctions, ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes, 24-hour Internet Café, Library and writing room, tax and duty-free hops,

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Ten: Monday, September 16 - At Sea. Lectures and free time to take advantage of all the ship has... 
At Sea. Lectures and free time to take advantage of all the ship has to offer.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Horizon Court or in the privacy of your own staterooom.

Morning: Join us this morning in themeeting room for our final get together.

Lunch: Lunch onboard the Grand Princess

Afternoon: Enjoy a swim or soak in one of the many pools or hot tubs, listen to a ship sponsored lecture or take a Princess Scholarship@Sea class

Dinner: Our final dinner with the group onboard the Grand Princess at the Bottocelli Dining Room.

Evening: Enjoy your last night aboard the Grand Princess

Lodging: Grand Princess

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eleven: Tuesday, September 17 - San Francisco / Disembark Arrival at 7:00 AM 
Breakfast: Breakfast onboard the Grand Princess

Morning: Disembark.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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