In another blow to Alaska’s struggling economy, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line are canceling Gulf of Alaska sailings for the entire season as the cruise industry grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. The Carnival-owned lines are the state’s biggest cruise ship operators. Both companies announced the cancellations Tuesday along with broader sailing delays fleetwide until July.
About Princess Cruises. With over 360 destinations to choose from, Princess cruises criss-cross the globe. This allows you to find an itinerary tailored to your vision of the perfect holiday, whether it involves spying spectacular wildlife in Alaska, visiting historic temples in Japan or soaking in the sun on a Caribbean beach.
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Princess Alexandra was the first British Princess to go to an ordinary school when, in 1947, she went to Heathfield School near Ascot. At the age of 11, during her first term at school, she was one of the bridesmaids at the wedding of her cousin Princess Elizabeth (who would be Queen). Princess Alexandra later went on to attend a finishing school in Paris, studying French and music.
Alaska Cruises. The vast ice kingdom of Alaska is unlike any place on earth. With a variety of snow encrusted mountains, glaciers, and sprawling tundra it is also home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. From grizzly bears fishing in clear mountain streams, to humpback whales migrating south for the winter, the untamed wilderness of Alaska is an experience like no other. Request a quote.
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Though it’s the nation’s largest state -- at more than twice the landmass of the next in line -- Alaska is as much about what you see on the water as on terra firma. Think Glacier Bay, the Inside Passage -- and orcas, humpbacks and belugas. Put otherwise: A cruise here is one continual mind-blowing eye feast.
The Golden Princess boasts a wraparound promenade and over 700 staterooms, each featuring a private balcony. Take your pick of four different pools--one with a retractable dome--and six bubbling whirlpools. Enjoy the serene ocean view during a relaxing massage before dinner. Princess lets you eat anytime, anywhere, with whomever you want. Dance all night at Nightclub in the Sky, a sparkling.