Alaska Cruisers

Updates

2010-05-13T10:08:00.000-07:00

We have the flights secured on Continental:
Day Date Flight/
Class Depart HK Time Arrive Time Equipment
Thu 26AUG10 CO 261 N HOUSTON, TEXAS 12 9:00AM VANCOUVER, CANADA 11:49AM 737-800
Sun 05SEP10 CO 288 N VANCOUVER, CANADA 12 7:40AM HOUSTON, TEXAS 2:12PM 737-700

The rooms have been reserved at Comfort Suite Downtown Vancouver on August 26th and 27th and at Comfort Inns at the airport for the Sept. 4th.

We have you down for the Victoria Tour on the August 27th and City Tour on the 28th before the cruise.

Holland American Alaska Video

2009-12-06T10:28:00.000-08:00

Click Here for Alaska Video:

7 Day Alaska Glacier Cruise
Roundtrip Vancouver

Inside Cabin: $ 749 per person
Ocean View: $ 899 per person
Verandah Cabin $1,399 per person

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes of $112 and travel protection Insurance of $99 per person for $1500 coverage or $129 per person for $2000 coverage is not included.
Airfare, pre and post cruise packages are additional. Options will be posted soon.

Holland American Cruise lines is not charging Fuel Supplement fees but reserves the right to reinstate them at up to $9 a day per person should NYMEX Oil prices reach $70 a barrel.

Alaska Adventure 7 Day Cruise Only

2009-10-27T11:13:00.000-07:00

7 Day Alaska Adventure Cruise only

Starting July 19, 2010

Mini-Suites: AC $ 2099
Balcony: BD $ 1849
Ocean View: D $ 1709
Ocean View: OBS F $ 1149
Inside Cabin: JJ $ 849

Starting August 16, 2010

Mini-Suites: AC $ 1999
Balcony: BD $ 1789
Ocean View: EE $ 1599
Ocean View: OBS F $ 1099

Inside Cabin: JJ $ 799

Package does not include airfare, transfers, taxes, and travel insurance. See cruise details below. Prices are per person based on double occupancy.

*Princess New Fuel Charges: Fuel charges are not in effect; however Princess reserves the rite to reinstate if the price of oil goes over $70 a barrel.

10 Night Alaska Wilderness Adventure

2009-08-18T14:07:00.000-07:00

Itinerary
Day	Destination
1	Anchorage Arrive in Anchorage and check into your hotel for the night.
2	Anchorage/Mt. McKinley Sightsee by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Spend the afternoon and evening at your own pace.
3	Mt. McKinley/Denali This morning, travel by motorcoach to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Upon arrival, travel into Denali National Park on a Natural History Tour. Overnight at the lodge.
4	Denali/Whittier Board the Denali Express rail for direct service to your awaiting cruise ship in Whittier. Embark and sail this evening.
	Port	Duration
4	Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska	Depart 8:30PM
5	Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)	Arrive 3:00PM Depart 8:00PM
6	Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)	Arrive 10:30AM Depart 8:30PM
7	Skagway, Alaska	Arrive 7:00AM Depart 8:30PM
8	Juneau, Alaska	Arrive 6:30AM Depart 4:00PM
9	Ketchikan, Alaska	Arrive 10:00AM Depart 6:00PM
10	At Sea	Full Day Cruising
11	Vancouver, British Columbia	Arrive 7:30AM
Day	Destination
11	Arrive Vancouver, B.C.

Begin you adventure in Anchorage for a relaxing evening in the hotel after your day of travel. The next morning start on your journey to Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for an overnight stay and maybe you will enjoy the experience of Mt McKinley peaking through the clouds. Catch your motorcoach for your next stop Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge where the adventure begins with your tour of the National Park. Enjoy your overnight and onto the Rail depot the next morning for your Express Train to the Pier. Your 9 hour journey will take you through the most beautiful scenery in the world. Maybe spot a bear or a moose. The journey is not over, next you will escape completely on a breathtaking 7-day Alaska Adventure cruise onboard the most lavish ship on the Coral Princess® Enjoy Alaska onboard enrichment programs with a special presentation from Libby Riddles, Iditarod Champion, to onboard naturalists, to signature Alaskan cuisine. On our Southbound Passage cruise – sails from Whittier (Anchorage) to Vancouver - experience Glazier Bay National Park, and visits to Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway. B.C. Plan your escape today.

Starting June 02, 2010

Mini-Suites: AC $ 2937

Balcony: BD $ 2687

Ocean View: D $ 2537

Ocean View: F $ 2087
(Obstructed)

Inside Cabin: JJ $ 1787

Starting August 25, 2010

Mini-Suites: AC $ upon request

Balcony: BD $ 2649

Ocean View: EE $ 2499

Ocean View: F $ 2049
(Obstructed)

Inside Cabin: JJ $ 1749

Package does not include airfare, transfers, taxes, and travel insurance. See cruise details below. Prices are per person based on double occupancy.

*Princess New Fuel Charges: Fuel charges are not in effect; however Princess reserves the rite to reinstate if the price of oil goes over $70 a barrel.

Sandra Rogers ACC
Travel Specialist
Spring Chicken Travel
http://www.springchicken.com/
281-960-5678

Prepare for your Cruise

2007-11-26T14:39:00.001-08:00

Before you Board and Check In Princess has a great feature to check in online. You need to go to http://www.princess.com/ and click on the Prepare for Your Cruise tab, from there you will click Cruise Personlizer. They have great options for you to pre-purchase excursions, add a special occasions and special needs you might have while you are on the cruise and tour. The Cruise Lines also, has great virtual tours of the ship. You can also look at details all the excursion options. or click Book Excursion and prepare for your cruise

Helpful Hints
Because of flight regulations, baggage is limited to 2 bags per passenger 50 lbs in weight for check in and 2 carry-ons aboard the plane. Carry-ons can not contain liquid itims over 3 oz in size and must be packed in a quart size see through baggie. They do have a laundry facility on-board the ship to wash clothes.

Alaska News: Excursions and Things to Bring

2007-11-21T18:15:00.001-08:00

Favorite Excursions

Juneau: Best of Juneau
This excursion features three of Juneau's premier attractions: the Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest, the famous Mendenhall Glacier and the Original Alaska Salmon Bake. Your adventure begins with a wildlife-viewing cruise aboard a catamaran. Relax in the warm cabin, surrounded by large windows. You may encounter wildlife including humpback and killer whales, sea lions, porpoise, seals, bald eagles and more. Next, a narrated motor coach ride takes you to view and photograph the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier. An outdoor feast completes your “Best of Juneau” experience. Enjoy wild Alaska salmon grilled over an alder wood fire, barbecued ribs and chicken, along with a variety of delicious side dishes. Roast marshmallows over a crackling fire, walk the trail to a waterfall and enjoy the beautiful, relaxed setting.
Special NotesWarm, layered clothing is recommended.
6hrs. / $169/ includes meal, and moderate activity
Skagway:
Yukon Expedition & White Pass Scenic Railway A fetching combination of Experience the Yukon and White Pass Scenic Railway, this tour allows you to experience the beauty of the legendary White Pass Trail of ‘98 from different perspectives.Your adventure begins aboard a deluxe motorcoach that takes you along the Trail of ‘98 to the White Pass summit and beyond to Canada’s Yukon. After cresting the White Pass summit, travel through Tormented Valley and visit the village of Carcross near Lake Bennett.Enjoy a tasty barbecue lunch at Caribou Crossing Trading Post. Visit the Wildlife Gallery and see interesting exhibits of wildlife native to the region before departing for a ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad back to Skagway.
Special NotesUS and Canadian must carry a passport or birth certificate with Photo ID.
6hrs. / $169/ includes meal, and moderate activity.

What to Pack for Alaska

From May through September, temperatures range from 40°F to 70° F during the day and drop into the 30’s and 40’s at night. The best way to prepare for this range of temperatures is to dress in layers and to be prepared for anything from bright sunshine to light rain. Here’s a list of items to include when packing for your Alaska trip.
· Waterproof jacket
· Wool or fleece sweater or liner
· Turtleneck or a comfortable protective long sleeve shirt
· Comfortable footwear suitable for hiking and walking
· Good socks
· Warm hat/rain hat
· Gloves
· Insect repellent
· Sunscreen
· Travel umbrella
· Good camera with extra batteries and variety of film
· Spare memory card and battery for digital cameras
· Travel-size binoculars
· Sunglasses
· Day pack/backpack
· Extension Cords or plug multiplier
· Alarm Clock
· Walkie-Talkies

Before you Board and Online Check In
Princess has a great feature to check in online. You need to go to http://www.princess.com/ and click on the Prepare for Your Cruise tab, from there you will click Cruise Personlizer.
They have great options for you to pre-purchase excursions, add a special occasions and special needs you might have while you are on the cruise and tour. The Cruise Lines also, has great virtual tours of the ship. You can also look at details all the excursion options.

Helpful Hints

Because of flight regulations, baggage is limited to 2 bags per passenger 50 lbs in weight for check in and 2 carry-ons aboard the plane. Carry-ons can not contain liquid itims over 3 oz in size and must be packed in a quart size see through baggie.
They do have a laundry facility on-board the ship to wash clothes.

Book Excursion and prepare for your cruise

About your Princess Cruise Professional

2007-11-21T14:17:00.001-08:00

Sandra Rogers ACC started Spring Chicken Travel in 2003 with the plans of helping travelers create memories of a lifetime. She is fully certified by CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and has achieved the Princess Commadore ranking from the Princess Cruise Lines Academy. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to ask. Sandra has sailed on 2 Princess Alaska Cruises 1 of which was associated with the Heart of Alaska Tour to Fairbanks.