Rockies Express and 11 Night Alaskan cruise from San Francisco
Ruby Princess 11 Night Alaskan Cruise from San Francisco plus Rockies Train from Chicago
Includes San Francisco Hop On - Hop Off Bus Ticket And Alcatraz Tour
Prices Available
4th May 2025
£2529
15th May 2025
£2559
26th May 2025
£2699
28th June 2025
£2789
9th July 2025
£2819
20th July 2025
£3039
31st July 2025
£2749
11th August 2025
£3189
22nd August 2025
£2689
2nd September 2025
£2649
13th September 2025
£2639
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Departure Date: 28th April 2025
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Total Nights: 18 Nights
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Cruise: Ruby Princess
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Package Type: Cruise and Stay
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Includes Train Travel
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Includes Hotel Stay
Princess Cruises
Credited with introducing millions of Americans to the concept of a modern cruise holiday, Princess Cruises is still innovating to this day.
Sporting a fleet of 17 ships with capacities ranging from 2,000 to 4,300 passengers, the line is best known for its Alaskan cruises, but travels to destinations the world over.
With an emphasis on destination leadership and local expertise, Princess is an excellent choice for the discerning traveller seeking to sail in comfort.
3080
Passengers
1200
Crew
2008
Launched
2018
Last refit
113561t
Tonnage
290m
Length
49m
Width
22kts
Speed
15
Decks
USD
Currency
Overview
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Return flights from the UK with luggage allowance
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Two nights' four-star room-only accommodation in Chicago (in hotel featured or similar)
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Two nights' full-board sleeper-roomette accommodation on the Amtrak California Zephyr train
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Two nights' four-star room-only accommodation in San Francisco (in hotel featured or similar)
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San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus ticket and Alcatraz tour
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11 nights' full-board cruise accommodation on board Ruby Princess
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from the UK to Chicago, USA
Fly to Chicago for an overnight hotel stay.
Day 2
Chicago, USA
A further overnight hotel stay. There is lots to see and do in Chicago: - go to the beach , shops on the Magnificent Mile, stare at the reflections in the giant “Cloud Gate” stainless steel bean sculpture or stand on the glass “Ledge” 103 floors up in the Willis Tower(formerly Sears Tower), the tallest building in the US. You can enjoy a fine dining experience with a view in the Signature Room on 95th Floor of the John Hancock Building. Route 66 starts in Chicago at the Buckingham Fountain, and there is the amazing elevated CTA metro system which defines the central Loop area of Downtown Chicago.
Day Days 3 to 4
Amtrak Train from Chicago to San Francisco, USA
Board the train at Grand Union Station in Chicago for a 1400 departures. Spend two nights in the the train crossing the Rocky Mountains to San Francisco in the comfort of a private sleeper roomette on full-board. Experienced travellers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. Between the great cities of the west and Chicago lie narrow canyons, towering peaks and breathtakingly beautiful mountain wilderness areas as you cross two great mountain ranges, the Sierra Nevadas and the Rockies. Blowing away the alternatives is what Zephyrus, ancient Greek god of the west wind, and his namesake, the California Zephyr, do best. So sit back and be “blown away” by the otherwise unattainable views of the spectacular scenery along the route.
Day Days 5 to 6
San Francisco, USA
Disembark the train at 1745 in the afternoon and make your own way to your hotel for two nights stay. The cruise terminal is the next pier along to Pier 39 which is a huge entertainment, dining and shopping complex. This is situated in the heat of the famous Fishermans Wharf area where there are lots of bars, fishing boats and restaurants. From here you will see magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge and have the opportunity to take a boat trip to visit Alcatraz. Perhaps take the famous cable car over the hill to Union square – the heart of the downtown shopping area of the city. Visit the Golden Gate Park, the hippy stores of Haight Ashbury and the unique nightlife of the Castro.
Day 7
San Francisco, USA
Make your own way to the cruise terminal to embark the ship. Enjoy the sail-away park as the ship heads out into the bay and under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Day Days 8 to 9
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 10
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is known as the Salmon capital of the world, is a quaint village, three-miles long, just three-blocks wide and wedged between the water and the forested slopes of Deer Mountain. The native American village is partly propped up on wooden pilings and the Totem Heritage centre houses more totem poles than anywhere else in the world. Perhaps or take a tour of the surrounding area with a very good chance of spotting majestic bald eagles that soar effortless over the inlet in their search for salmon.
Day 11
Juneau, Alaska
Juneau is the capital of Alaska perched on a hillside where the historical downtown buildings give it a somewhat frontier feel. 4000ft mountains create a dramatic backdrop to the city, beyond which lies the Juneau Icefield from which 30 glaciers flow, the most famous being the Mendenhall Glacier.
Day 12
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway is the gateway to the Klondike and one-time boomtown of the gold rush era of 1898. This town enjoys reservation status within the national park, with its rustic boardwalks and frontier style storefronts and saloons.
Day 13
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many glaciers to see; the scenery includes tidewater glaciers, glassy water, mountains, and wildlife such as whales, harbour seals, otters and brown bears. (Or Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier on selected sates).
Day 14
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 15
Victoria (British Columbia), Canada
Victoria (British Columbia) was once a British colonial post and is full of historic sites, public parks and groomed gardens. Here, the locals appear more British than the British. The beautiful town centre features the impressive government buildings, the Fairmount Hotel and the harbour area where pleasure boats navigate past seaplanes as they take-off and land. (Or Prince Rupert on selected dates).
Day Days 16 to 17
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 18
Fly from San Francisco, USA overnight to the UK
Disembark the ship after breakfast and make your own way to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Day 1
Fly from the UK to Chicago, USA
Day 2
Chicago, USA
Day Days 3 to 4
Amtrak Train from Chicago to San Francisco, USA
Day Days 5 to 6
San Francisco, USA
Day 7
San Francisco, USA
Day Days 8 to 9
At sea
Day 10
Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 11
Juneau, Alaska
Day 12
Skagway, Alaska
Day 13
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Victoria (British Columbia), Canada
Day Days 16 to 17
At sea
Day 18
Fly from San Francisco, USA overnight to the UK
Ship Details
Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
Discover a world of relaxation and exhilaration as you sail toward new adventures on this stylish retreat
Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, Ruby Princess is a luminous jewel on the seas and a romantic destination in itself.
Your Hotel Stay
The Handlery Union Square
4 star hotel
Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago
4 star hotel
Train Travel Included
Amtrak California Zephyr Train - Chicago to San Francisco
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