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Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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👁️ 17K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 17:31
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👫 Best for GroupAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom WhittierVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we'll be doing our 50th cruise now 50 cruises is kind of a big deal

the train ride will last a little more than nine hours and it was just a fantastic part of our 2014 land tour

this is one of the most spectacular places on earth truly something that should be on your bucket list

for me as a train lover it was a train ride I'll never forget

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the cruise tour before the cruise to get a $75 onboard credit instead of $50
Consider booking a balcony cabin to enjoy great views from your room
Choose gold leaf class on the Rocky Mountaineer for more room and an open-air viewing area

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of the tripThere are options to keep costs down, like booking an inside cabin or choosing silver leaf class on the train

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the itinerary for the Alaska and Canada group cruise and land tour?
QWhat are the benefits of the new Medallion technology on the Royal Princess?
QHow can I join the group cruise and what incentives are offered?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconBooking Process4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Vancouver4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Victoria Day trip (included in the base price)
Anchorage4 Happy Bacon
Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching excursion
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UPDATE: PRINCESS CRUISE LINE HAS CANCELLED THEIR ENTIRE 2020 ALASKA CRUISE SEASON. THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR JULY OF 2021. Here are all the details about a group cruise and land tour that we've got planned for July of 2020. We'll be visiting Alaska and Canada, by rail, cruise ship, bus, and gondola! The trip starts with a flight to Anchorage and an overnight stay there. The next morning, we'll be off to explore the interior of Alaska. Our first stop: the Princess Wilderness Lodge in Talkeetna, with a beautiful view of Denali. Next, we'll head to Denali National Park for a two-night stay in the Princess Wilderness Lodge there and plenty of opportunities to explore the park. After that, we'll have an amazing day on the Alaska Railroad as we take a nine hour train ride to meet up with a cruise ship at the coast. The cruise will be a 7-day southbound cruise on Royal Princess, featuring their new medallion technology which provides several benefits, including the fastest Internet service at sea. We'll visit Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and the cruise will end in Vancouver. However, that won't be the end of the adventure... because we'll be doing a five-day tour of Canada after that! We'll tour the Vancouver and Victoria areas for two days, and then get on the Rocky Mountaineer for an amazing train adventure to Banff. After our Rocky Mountaineer trip, we'll fly home from the Calgary airport. Contact my travel agent, Caitlin Gallagher, if you're interested in coming along with us for any or all of the three legs of this trip, or visit my web site at JimZim.net and check the "Upcoming Cruises" section for more details about our plans. Special note: YouTube has disabled the ability to comment on all videos on my channel. It wasn't me that disabled comments! If you would like to comment on this video, please head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/831976203803181/ and feel free to post a comment there. I really enjoy reading comments from people who have watched my videos.