Royal Princess

Group Excursions

Jim Zim’s Alaska Group, July 2020!

 We have the following options at each port that will be the main group excursions:

SKAGWAY:

Jim & Kellyn will be on this tour!

PRINCESS CRUISES CUSTOM & PRIVATE:
LOCAL CONNECTION- WHITE PASS RAIL BENNETT LAKE & YUKON ADVENTURE CREATED BY A TRAIN HISTORIAN
All aboard the historic White Pass Railroad for a full-day wilderness adventure. Begin your day by traveling via motorcoach to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad depot to board your train for a 67-mile trip on the historic railway en route to Fraser, British Columbia, and then on to beautiful Bennett Lake. On board, relax in vintage rail cars as you climb nearly 3,000 feet over 20 miles of steep grades and cliff-hanging turns. Accessible only by train, Bennett, British Columbia, is an abandoned gold rush town next to scenic Bennett Lake. Explore this remote area on a self-guided walking tour, then step back in time at the White Pass Museum. Reboard the train and tuck into a hearty lunch on board as you travel the shores of Lake Bennett to Carcross to explore this native village and do a little shopping. Meet your motorcoach and travel along the historic Klondike Highway on your return to Skagway. As an added feature, guests will have an exclusive meet and greet with the Conductor onboard the train.

Special Notes:
Since this tour enters Canada, all guests must carry a passport or other WHTI compliant document. For U.S. citizens these documents include: U.S. Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver's License, Trusted Traveler Card and Military ID Card (for U.S. armed forces members on official orders). Citizens of certain countries need a visa to visit Canada – visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp to see if this applies. Written consent is required for children traveling into Canada without both parents. Vegetarian lunch available upon request. Please notify Tour Office at least 24 hours prior to tour. Tour may operate in reverse order.

PRICE: $259.95 per person

Minimum number of participants to maintain pricing: 35
Maximum number of participants: 42

**NOTE if we do not reach the minimum, you will be notified and given alternative options or updated pricing. We have enough people in the group that we may reach capacity, so please book soon to secure your spot!

After signing up through the link below, you will be added to the excursion list for this tour. Once we reach the deadline, you will be notified if the tour is going as a group or if we have to change anything. You will pay for this tour through your Princess Cruise Personalizer and will be notified by me when is it available to be paid for.

JUNEAU:

Jim & Kellyn will be on this tour!

SHORE TRIPS PRIVATE TOUR, TRIPLE COMBO: WHALES, MENDENHALL GLACIER & SALMON BAKE
Enjoy a narrated transfer to the spectacular icewall of the Mendenhall Glacier and its adjacent Visitors Center. Your time here is self-guided, so feel free to roam the grounds, snap photos, take in the interactive exhibits, and turn to a ranger who can satisfy your curiosity about the natural wonders of Mendenhall. From Mendenhall Glacier you’ll be transported to Auke Bay. There your captain and onboard naturalist will welcome you aboard a state of the art 48-passenger jet boat customly designed for Juneau whale watching with large windows and an outside viewing deck. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrient-rich waters and your captain is well versed in locating them. Your captain will let you know when whales are spotted, but it’s more likely you’ll first be alerted by the collective chorus of "Oohhs!" and "Ahhhs!" from your fellow adventurers as they witness a giant humpback suddenly breach. Binoculars are available for your use onboard. Venture out on the deck to enjoy a panoramic view of your surroundings or to take a photo. Or, settle into your warm and comfortable interior surroundings to enjoy the scenery and wildlife sightings through the oversized windows. Following your cruise it's salmon bake time! In a beautiful setting nestled in the rain forest, you’ll arrive to the aroma of wild Alaskan salmon grilling over an open alder wood fire. The salmon, which you will see spawning on every river from mid-June through September, are fresh, thick, and delicious. For those of you who prefer other choices, you will also find BBQ chicken.
The entrees are accompanied by a host of sides, including caesar salad, cole slaw, rice pilaf, and BBQ beans with reindeer sausage, as well as dessert, and, as this is all-you-can-eat, you may try everything more than once. You will be outdoors, but in a protected area, which will allow you to roast marshmallows over an open fire. Music will accompany your meal whether you dine at lunch or dinner. And you will be able to explore a little before or after your meal, as the salmon waterfalls and the Wagner mine are right nearby.

PRICE: $224 per person

Minimum number of participants to maintain pricing: 40
Maximum number of participants: 96

**NOTE if we do not reach the minimum, you will be notified and given alternative options or updated pricing. We have enough people in the group that we may reach capacity, so please book soon to secure your spot!

The link below will take you to SHORETRIPS. You will see the Ambren Travel logo as well. You will be entering your credit card details to reserve your space. Once we reach the minimum number of guests needed, your card will be charged.

KETCHIKAN:

Jim & Kellyn will be on this tour!

PRINCESS CRUISES EXCURSION: MISTY FJORDS & WILDERNESS EXPLORER CRUISE

This is a shared vessel and we currently have 40 spaces held for our group through Princess. This leisurely tour of the awe-inspiring Misty Fjords begins when you depart Ketchikan's picturesque harbor, passing colorful floatplanes and fishing boats en route to a wilderness experience you'll never forget. "Flying" at sea level along the rugged coastlines, your vessel will stop to enable you to view an active bald eagle's nest and a Tlingit pictograph. Admire New Eddystone Rock, an immense volcanic spire rising from the emerald sea and learn the natural history of the fjords while gliding quietly beneath 3,000-foot vertical cliffs. Feel the mist from glistening waterfalls and hear the call of seabirds nesting on rock faces sculpted by glacial forces. Then enjoy a selection of snacks and beverages while watching for whales, seals, eagles and other wildlife before returning to Ketchikan. On this latter part of the tour experience Native culture and history from a storyteller, artist at work or video presentation.

Special Notes: Wildlife sightings are frequent, but not guaranteed. If wildlife is spotted and extra viewing time is provided, the Tlingit pictograph may be omitted. Dress warmly in layers to enjoy viewing and photography from the open-air observation deck. Provided: Binoculars, souvenir route map
Snack (subject to change): Clam chowder, vegetarian chili, pastry, smoked salmon on crackers, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

INCLUDES: English speaking guide/driver, shared transport, snack, applicable entrance fees
EXCLUDES: Gratuities, items of a personal nature

PRICE: $189.95 per person

Minimum number of participants to maintain pricing: 30
Maximum number of participants: 40

**NOTE if we do not reach the minimum, you will be notified and given alternative options or updated pricing. We have enough people in the group that we may reach capacity, so please book soon to secure your spot!

After signing up through the link below, you will be added to the excursion list for this tour. Once we reach the deadline, you will be notified if the tour is going as a group or if we have to change anything. You will pay for this tour through your Princess Cruise Personalizer and will be notified by me when is it available to be paid for.

Alternative Smaller group excursion Options:

*Jim & Kellyn will NOT be on these tours!

For those of you that prefer something other than the group excursions above, we have a selection of tours listed through the link below. These are small group tours with the back to ship guarantee. If you book any of these options, you may be joined by others within our group or outside our group.

VANCOUVER TOUR & AIRPORT TRANSFER: For those of you with late departing flights in Vancouver on July 25th, there are some Vancouver excursions that will pick you up at the port, store your luggage while you are on the excursion and drop you at the airport (or your hotel) after the excursion! CLICK HERE

ANCHORAGE:

PORT TRANSFER TOUR: For anyone doing the cruise only that would like a tour plus transfer from Anchorage to Whittier on July 18th, here is an option: CLICK HERE

ANCHORAGE TOURS: For anyone arriving early into Anchorage, here are some tour options: CLICK HERE