We Finally Tried an Alaska Cruisetour — Here’s What Nobody Tells You

After 6 Alaska cruises, we finally tried the Cruisetour — 12 days covering Fairbanks, Denali, and the Voyage of the Glaciers. Here's what surprised us most. 💲Save BIG with MEI-Travel cruise deals: https://bookmeicruise.com/?apid=escy 🌎Save Up to 40% On Shore Excursions: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/... 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more travel hacks, cruise reviews, and insider tips.    / eatsleepcruise1   🏔️ WHAT IS AN ALASKA CRUISETOUR? An Alaska land and sea tour (also known as a cruisetour) combines the best of both worlds: a journey through Alaska’s rugged interior and a cruise along the breathtaking Inside Passage. Our 12-day Princess Alaska Cruisetour took us from Fairbanks and Denali to the Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge, then by scenic train to Whittier for a 7-night Voyage of the Glaciers cruise aboard Sapphire Princess. ✨ OUR LAND EXPERIENCE (Days 1–5) We stayed at three Princess Wilderness Lodges — Fairbanks, Denali, and Mt. McKinley — discovering that the “land portion” of a cruisetour feels completely different from ship life. Food isn’t included, you’re up early (bags out by 6:30 AM 😅), and the lodges are rustic — but you get incredible adventures in return: Our favorite stop? Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge — amazing views and easy access to the park. 🚂 THE SCENIC RAIL JOURNEY Princess’s Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service connects the lodges to the ship in Whittier. It’s a 5-hour ride with open views, onboard narration, and even check-in before boarding Sapphire Princess. The last hour — along the Turnagain Arm — is pure Alaska magic. ⚓ THE CRUISE EXPERIENCE (Days 6–12) Once aboard Sapphire Princess, we sailed the Voyage of the Glaciers route through Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, and Ketchikan. Despite missing Hubbard Glacier and Juneau due to weather, we had unforgettable moments — from dog-sledding with Iditarod mushers to the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour. The ship may be 20 years old, but it’s perfect for Alaska: huge outdoor viewing areas, a cozy indoor conservatory, and the North to Alaska program with local cuisine, park rangers, and the famous 🐶 Puppies in the Piazza. 🤔 SHOULD YOU BOOK AN ALASKA CRUISETOUR? If you’ve already cruised Alaska and want to see more of the interior — yes, an Alaska Cruisetour is incredible. If it’s your first Alaska trip or you’re traveling with young kids — you may want to start with a standard 7-night cruise first. Our Princess Alaska Cruise Tour Was Not What We Expected 0:00 Is an Alaska Cruisetour Worth It? (Watch This First) 0:30 What’s Included in an Alaska Land + Sea Tour 1:50 Our Denali Explorer Cruisetour Overview (12 Days) 4:26 Fairbanks Lodge Stay – First Impressions of Interior Alaska 6:10 Fairbanks riverboat tour- A Classic Experience 6:50 Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Review 7:28 Off-Roading in Denali National Park (UTV Adventure) 8:30Denali National Park Bus Tour – What We Actually Saw 10:40 Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge – Grounds, Amenities, Dining, & Views 12:20 Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge – Rain, Views & Reality 14:15 Exploring on Our Own in Alaska (Talkeetna & Beyond) 16:15 Alaska scenic train ride 18:20 Life Onboard Sapphire Princess – Cabins, Dining & Views 21:35 Princess North to Alaska Program - Activities & Entertainment 24:53 Glacier Bay National Park Day – The Ultimate Alaska Highlight 25:47 Dog Sledding & Husky Puppies in Skagway 26:51 Ketchikan Excursion – Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour 28:10 Is a Princess Alaska Cruisetour Worth It? #alaskacruisetour #PrincessCruises #AlaskaTravel #DenaliNationalPark #AlaskaCruise #CruiseTips #AlaskaAdventure Learn What Its Really Like on an Alaska Cruise Tour on the Blog! https://eatsleepcruise.com/princess-a... ---TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE----- Best Cruises for Couples:    • What's Included on Virgin Voyages - Plus W...   What Nobody Tells You About Alaska Cruises:    • We've Been on 6 Alaska Cruises - Here's Wh...   The Cruise Rip-offs Cruisers Never Pay For On a Cruise:    • Top 10 Cruise Rip-Offs You’ll Want to Avoi...   Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram:   / eatsleepcruise   Facebook:   / eatsleepcruise   Twitter:   / eatsleepcruise   TikTok:   / ucewq5smtt-0nscqzlmhofha   Pinterest:   / eatsleepcruise