University of Louisville “Voyage of the Glaciers” Alaska Cruise 2020 June 6 - 13, 2020 Optional Pre-Cruise Tour Vancouver Princess hotel packages with or without a tour to Victoria will be offered. Optional Post-Cruise Tour 5 night/6 day land tour to Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park, & Anchorage. (see attached brochure) For questions or to reserve your cabin, please contact Patti George or Sherry Riggs at Groups by Design: Phone: (502) 648-5594 Toll free: 888 557-6726; Email: [email protected] Cabin 1st/2nd Pax 3rd/4th Pax Interior Cabin (Category ID) $894* pp $499 pp Oceanview Cabin (Category OC) $1629* pp $499 pp Balcony Cabin (Category BD) $1999* pp $699 pp Mini-Suite (Category MD) $2249* pp $699 pp *Rates are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy and availability at time of booking. Other categories are available upon request. Taxes, fees, fuel charges and port charges of $210.00 per person are additional. Transfers, pre-hotel stay and airfare are additional. Deposits are required to reserve your cabin and are refundable (less a $100 pp administrative fee) until fnal payment on 2/1/2020 (deposit amount is based on cabin category booked). At the time of booking, please advise of your category preference, passengers traveling with you, and if you have previously cruised with Princess Cruises. The Grand Princess At 107,517 tons, the Grand Princess was the frst and most luxurious mega ship launched. Besides its outstanding balcony cabins, the numerous pub- lic lounges have large windows ideal for viewing glaciers, mountains, wildlife and all the beauty this magnifcent land has to offer. The Grand Princess is truly a foating resort: from the central atrium with its sweeping staircases, glass elevators and domed ceiling, to the spectacular outside decks with their pools, whirlpool spas, swim up bars, and dining areas. Princess has developed a reputation for fne dining and original Broadway show enter- tainment graced with attentive Italian and Europe- an staff. The Grand Princess is an extension of all the past Princess amenities but also has many new and innovative aspects including alternative The Grand Princess is of Bermudan Registry dining venues, several incredible show and bar lounges, a beautiful Lotus Spa and ftness center, Las Vegas-style casino, world-class art collections and auctions, library, several pools, and much more. Princess Cruise Lines is our preferred cruise line in Alaska because they offer exceptional service, exclusive wilderness lodges, and a dedicated knowledgeable staff with extensive Alaska expertise. Cruise Itinerary Day 1, June 6 (Sat) - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Your adventure begins in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities before boarding the Grand Princess. Canada’s third-largest city, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan place with a European feel and a personality all its own. It’s a com- munity with a rich ethnic mix - including the second-largest Chinatown in North America - and stunningly beautiful parks. Day 2, June 7 (Sun) - Cruising Inside the Passage With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalizing dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary. Relax at The Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults, enjoy Movies Under the Stars® poolside or experience something new with our Discovery at SEA™ enrichment programs. Day 3, June 8 (Mon) - Ketchikan, Alaska, United States Built on steep hillsides, Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world & a quaint village with the world’s largest collection of totem poles. In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska’s claim to fame, fshing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska’s fourth-largest city. Vancouver, Canada Ketchikan, Alaska Day 4, June 9 (Tues) - Juneau, Alaska, United States Perched on a thin strip of land at the mouth of Gold Creek, Juneau is one of America’s most beautiful state capitals, with the summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing a gorgeous backdrop. With a history of gold mining since 1880, Juneau today is famous not only for gold and Alaska government but also for its breathtakingly stunning glaciers and magnifcent views of both water and mountains. Day 5, June 10 (Wed) - Skagway, Alaska, United States Few boomtowns retain the favor of the gold rush days like Skagway. This gateway to the Klondike is preserved as a national historic park with its rustic boardwalk and frontier-style storefronts. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. Possessing one of the oldest narrow-gauge railroads in the world, Skagway retains the favor of days gone by. Day 6, June 11 (Thurs) - Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska, United States When monumental chunks of ice split off a glacier and crash into the sea, the sound is like thunder. The impact splashes water hundreds of feet into the air. Hold your breath as you catch these moments. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than any other place in the world. Day 7, June 12 (Fri) - College Fjord (Scenic Cruising), Alaska, United States Tucked into the corner of Prince William Sound, College Fjord has some of the best glacier viewing. Winding through moun- tains, valleys and fjords, are these massive rivers of ice. Day 8, June 13 (Sat) - Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska, United States Disembark in the shadow of a towering glacier and surrounded by snowcapped peaks. The tiny port town of Whittier is the gateway to the spectacular Prince William Sound and the city of Anchorage. Whittier, approximately 65 miles from Anchorage, lies nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountains bordering the Passage Canal. Established as a World War II port for cargo and troops of the Alaska Command, Whittier remained an active military presence until 1960. Princess Cruises transfers on embarkation and disembarkation days only: • Vancouver airport to the pier: $29 per person • Whittier to Anchorage by motorcoach: $59 per person* *Princess transfers from Whittier to Anchorage are HIGHLY recommended as the ship disembarks in Whittier, a very remote area of Alaska and 2 hours from Anchorage by motorcoach. Transfers for those taking the Post-Cruise Denali Land tour are included on the Princess Dome Train. Optional Alaska Post-Cruise Land Tour (Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park, and Anchorage) June 13 - 18, 2020 Tour includes: • Transportation to Denali Park on Princess’ Dome Car Rail Train (motorcoach transfers between Lodges) • 2 nights at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. • 2 nights at the McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. • 1 night at the Anchorage Hotel Captain Cook. Dome Train • Tour of Denali National Park. (4 hrs) • Escorted touring • All transfers, luggage handling, and taxes. Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge Natural History Tour Denali For questions or to reserve your cabin, please contact Patti George or Sherry Riggs at Groups by Design: Phone: (502) 648-5594 Toll free: 888 557-6726; Email: [email protected] f 1st/2nd Pax 3rd/4th Pax Land Tour Cost $1450* pp $975 pp *Rates are land only, per person, and based on double occupancy in all categories. Additional taxes and fees are $46.84 per person. Land package must be booked in conjunction with the cruise itinerary. Deposit is based on cabin category booked and is due at time of booking. Final payment is due 2/1/2020. Itinerary Day 1, June 13 (Sat) - Dome Train to Denali National Park Travel by Alaska Railroad aboard the Princess Dome Train to Denali Park and enjoy the magnifcent scenery and the Princess hospitality along the way. Arrive late afternoon at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge located one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park on the banks of the Nenana River. Easy trails link the various places to shop and dine in the campus setting. Day 2, June 14 (Sun) - Denali National Park Natural History & Optional Activities This morning enjoy a 4 hour bus tour into Denali National Park for a wonderful introduction to the animals, plants and geological features found here.. The afternoon is on your own to enjoy all the optional tours offered by the Princess Lodge such as rafting the Nenana River, experiencing thrilling helicopter fightseeing trips, Zipline, hiking, Jeep excursions, glacier landings, ATVs, covered wagon adventures, fshing, and more. Day 3, June 15 (Mon) - Travel to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Enjoy a scenic motorcoach ride which culminates in incredible views of Mt. McKinley (weather permitting). Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is a relaxing haven in one of the most dazzling settings imaginable offering a spectacular view of the Alaska Range, including both Mt. McKinley and Mt. Foraker. Situated on 146 acres of land inside Denali State Park and bordered by the Chulitna River, the lodge features dramatic vistas of the highest mountain in North America, Mt. McKinley (or “Denali” as the 20,320 foot peak is locally known). Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and all this wonderful Lodge has to offer. Day 4, June 16 (Tues) - Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge - Talkeetna A full day at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge means you’ll have ample time to both relax and explore. The nature trails around the grounds is a pleasant way to get a sense of the place. The Princess staff can help you choose from a generous offering of outdoor activities such as river rafting, horseback riding, hiking, zipline, fightseeing to the Denali summit, glacier landings, nature walks, gold panning, fshing, and more. Perhaps you would just rather sit and gaze at the majesty of “The Great One” from the lodge’s treehouse designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters. Day 5, June 17 (Wed) - Travel to Anchorage Take in fnal views of Denali before your scenic motorcoach ride to Anchorage, Alaska’s most cosmopolitan city.