Princess Cruise To Alaska From San Francisco

Ruby Princess cruise to Alaska from San Francisco is a 10-night Glacier and Fjord experience. The available date for this tour is August 15, 2023.

It is roundtrip from the city of golden gate bridge, starting from $949, excluding taxes. Passengers will travel to 4 ports and one scenic place of Glacier Bay.

Itinerary Details:

10 day cruise to Alaska from San Francisco will depart at 4:00 PM. On the second and third day, it will sail on the ocean.

But passengers will enjoy land excursions starting from Juneau for the next five days. Whale watching, Mendenhall Glacier, Dog Sledding are some starters.

Overall 53 excursions are documented in the itinerary. So, this journey is far more enjoyable in the Alaskan landscape.

The tour highlights the beauty of 1000-foot waterfalls in Misty Fjords National Monument and the 40-acre giant Alaskan Rainforest Sanctuary.

Route: San Francisco - Juneau - Skagway - Glacier Bay National Park - Ketchikan - Prince Rupert - San Francisco

Onboard Activities:

A ship carrying 3080 passengers must be enormous. There should be an immense amount of onboard activities for so many guests.

There are Sporting Pursuits in Ruby Princess, including Basketball Court, Ping Pong, Mini Golf, and Shuffleboard. Adults can enjoy dancing classes or themed festivals on board.

Whereas, Kids have a themed activity called Discovery at SEA Enrichment Process.

Ruby Princess Accommodations:

Princess Cruises has one of the best Cruise Ship Inside Cabins. These are:

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Two-bedroom Family Suite
• Interior
• Oceanview
• Balcony
• Mini-Suite
• Reserve Collection
• Suite

11 Night tour on Crown Princess Cruise Ship from San Francisco to Alaska costs $839, excluding taxes. It includes 4 ports on call and 1 scenic cruising.

Unlike the first tour we mentioned, it takes passengers to Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier and Victoria, Canada. You won't get to visit Canada on the 10 night tour.

Itinerary Details:

The tour's itinerary projects 5-night sailing including 6 nights of shore excursions. Guests will enjoy activities like Whale Watching, Dog Sledding, Fjord Exploration, Local Cuisine, etc.

Toal 53 excursions are listed on the journey. There is plenty of time to enjoy all activities.

Route: San Francisco - Ketchikan - Juneau - Skagway - Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier - Victoria, Canada - San Francisco

Onboard Activities:

The vessel incorporates Kids, Teens, Families, and all sorts of people. Kid-friendly activities include Discovery at SEA Programs, Freshwater Pools, Shops and Sports Court.

Out of all, Art Gallery Auctions are really fun to join. You can bid for masterfully crafted paintings.

Moreover, The Shops and Vegas Style casinos are places where you buy goods and gamble. In Crown Princess, there are lots of things to spend time on.

Crown Princess Accommodations:

Similar to Ruby Princess, Crown Princess also features the same type of cabin. But the specialty of this ship is that it is one of the best Cruises for a Family of 5.

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Two-bedroom Family Suite
• Interior
• Oceanview
• Balcony
• Mini-Suite
• Reserve Collection
• Suite

With Princess' multiple dining options, Cruise to Alaska from SFO is excellent. The ships include two types of dining options 1. Included Dining and 2. Specialty Dining.

For the former, passengers won't have to purchase anything. It is available 24/7 with room service on call.

However, you have to expand the vacation budget for the second option. Specialty dining serves 5-star dishes that are out of the box. These food menus are very much influenced by Italian cuisine.

In Princess Cruises, you can order pretty much anything through room service, like Milk, Burgers, Pasta, Cookies, Tea/Coffee, Beer, Wine, etc.

Included Dining:

Even though you won't have to pay, don't mean a compromise on food quality. Cruise ships are widely known for their range of hygienic dining facilities.

In the case of Princess, there are Breakfast & Lunch, Desserts, Pastries, Pizza & more.

The food is available in four places 1. Fine Dining Restaurant, 2. Deck - Head Up to Open Air, 3. In The Atrium and 4. Stateroom.

• Italian Pizza
• Burgers and Hot Dogs
• Soft Serve Ice Cream
• Grilled Salmon
• Potato Latkas
• Pastries and Muffins
• Roast Beef, Bacon
• Yogurt, Cereals and Desserts, etc.

Specialty Dining:

In Ruby Princess and Crown Princess, there are two specialty restaurants operated. The Crab Shack and The Salty Dog provide authentic Alaskan seafood or signature-crafted burger.

Here is a list of menus:

• Italian Trattoria
• Signature Crafted Burger
• Lobster Tail
• Aged, Hand Cut Juicy Steak
• Scones with Jam and Berries
• Italian Gelato
• Grilled Shrimp, etc.

Princess Cruises Drink and Beverage Packages are of two types 1. No-Alcohol Drink Package 2. Beverage Package. The first cost a maximum of 30 dollars and the second one $85.

The No-Alcohol Drink suits Kids, Teenagers, people with prolonged Illness, and teetotallers. Healthy smoothies and Hot chocolates are the best to try for.

• Zero Alcohol Package ($29.99 Per Day): Mocktails. Red Bull, Speciality Coffees, Soda, Fresh Juices, etc.
• Classic Soda Package ($14.99 Per Day): Sodas, Fruit Juices, Mocktails and Smoothies.

Moving on to the Beverage package, you must show 21+ identification proof. This package contains non-alcoholic and alcoholic both drinks.

The best thing to try is Jack Daniel's Whisky in a personalized barrel and crafted cocktails by Rob Floyd, Mixologist.

• Plus Beverage Package ($64.99 Per Day): Cocktails, Wine by Glass, Fresh Juices, Fresh Smoothies, 50 Spirits, 25 Wine & Beer, etc.
• Premier Beverage Package ($84.99 Per Day): 75+ Spirits, 40+ Wines, 20+ Crafted Cocktails, Personalized Jack Daniel's Whisky Barrel, and more.