Bestseller4.8Seattle, USA · Alaska
Princess Cruises · Discovery Princess
Alaska Glacier Discovery
Seven nights through the Inside Passage's fjords and tidewater glaciers, with a full day of scenic cruising inside Glacier Bay National Park.
7 Nights 4 ports of call2,103 reviews
Highlights
★Full day scenic cruising in Glacier Bay
★Gold Rush history in Skagway
★Onboard naturalists & rangers
What's Included
All onboard dining
Glacier Bay park ranger programme
Entertainment
Onboard & Amenities
Glass-domed Observation LoungeSpaNaturalist TalksSpecialty Dining
Voyage Itinerary
Embarkation — Seattle, USA
Boarding, cabin check-in and a welcome reception as the ship sets sail.
2
Day 1 — Juneau
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
3
Day 2 — Skagway
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
4
Day 3 — Ketchikan
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
5
Day 4 — Glacier Bay (scenic cruising)
Final port of call before disembarkation, with time ashore to explore.
Departure port
Nearest airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
~17 kmapprox. 25 min transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Peak months: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct.
Spring and autumn are mildest nationwide; regions vary widely.
Ideal Good Less ideal
Getting around
Ride-hailing: Uber · Lyft
Uber/Lyft everywhere; good metros in NYC, DC, Chicago — a car elsewhere.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
Tipping is expected — 18–22%
Restaurants: 18–22% for table service; it's most servers' real income.
Hotels: $2–5 for porters; $3–5/day for housekeeping.
Taxis: 15–20% of the fare.
Good to know
- ·Tipping is genuinely expected — budget for it everywhere.
- ·Also tip bartenders ($1–2/drink) and valets.
- ·Sales tax is added at the register, not on the label.
Power & connectivity
AplugBplug
120V · 60Hz · bring a voltage converter for high-wattage devices
AT&T & T-Mobile 5G is strong in cities; a US/roaming eSIM is the simplest route.
Currency
US Dollar (USD · $)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Tap water is safe to drink
- ·Tap water is safe in the cities.
- ·Medical care is excellent but costly — travel insurance is essential.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
420kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 1,554 km each way · what 20 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
You may also like
Editor's Pickluxury
4.9
Papeete, Tahiti → 3 ports
Paul Gauguin Cruises · Paul Gauguin
Tahiti & French Polynesia
7 Nights South Pacific
- Purpose-built for French Polynesia's lagoons
- Private watersports marina at Bora Bora
Per person from
₹310,000
luxury
4.7
Mahé, Seychelles → 3 ports
Variety Cruises · Harmony V
Seychelles Island Hopper
7 Nights Indian Ocean
- Granite-boulder beaches of La Digue
- Giant tortoises on Curieuse Island
Per person from
₹245,000
Bestsellerluxury
4.8
Bergen, Norway → 4 ports
Viking Ocean Cruises · Viking Saturn
Into the Midnight Sun
13 Nights Baltic & Scandinavia
- Midnight sun above the Arctic Circle
- Two full days exploring St. Petersburg
Per person from
₹298,000