Travellers heading to Alaska with Princess Cruises will have access to a series of new onboard offerings and experiences as part of an expansion to the cruise line’s Alaskan program.
Debuting on Princess cruises to the region in May 2015, North to Alaska! has been created in partnership with local experts, and features a variety of authentic Alaska culinary, educational and entertainment experiences designed to delve deeper into the fascinating frontier guests are exploring around them.
The program includes expanded Alaska seafood offerings with signature dishes from local chefs and restaurants, unique interactions with Alaskans and onboard festivals allowing guests to eat like a local, learn from the locals, and celebrate like a local.
Princess Cruises Vice President Australia New Zealand Stuart Allison said an Alaska cruise was a popular bucket list item for many Australians.
“From world-famous Alaska seafood to learning about life as a lumberjack, the new offerings are sure to be a drawcard for local cruisers keen to experience the real Alaska. They demonstrate Princess’ ongoing innovation in cruise holidays and commitment to providing guests with memorable experiences.”
Stuart Allison, Princess Cruises vice president Australia and New Zealand
Among the highlights include eating like a local. Princess has partnered with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to feature nightly a variety of authentic Alaska cuisine – including King Crab, King Salmon and fresh Halibut, among others – prepared by Princess chefs specially-trained by Alaska seafood chefs to capture a true taste of the North.
Specialty restaurants will also offer a regional Alaska cuisine menu on select evenings.
Guests will be able to attend a sled-racing presentation. Image: ventdusud/Shutterstock
Guests will also learn from the locals. The cruise line is bringing the variety of Alaska cultures onboard to regale guests with stories of life in Alaska and “a day in the life” hands-on interactive activities.
Another highlight is celebrating like a local, which will see passengers join the Klondike festival onboard, which will include Alaska icon and sled-racing presentations; penny whistle classes; traditional dance performances; and an arts and crafts show.
In total, seven Princess ships offer more than 120 Alaska cruise departures during the summer season, May – September, cruising from San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver BC and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska.