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5 Days Vancouver Return
Alaska Sampler
Alaska Sampler
Alaska Sampler
Vancouver
Vancouver
Cruising At Sea
Cruising At Sea
Ketchikan
Ketchikan
Vancouver
Vancouver
Cruising At Sea
Cruising At Sea
Ketchikan
Ketchikan
Ketchikan
Ketchikan
Ketchikan
Ketchikan

Overview

Princess
Cruise Operated By:
 (78) Reviews Total No. of Cruises 1,209
Begin and end your 5 day (4 night) cruise in Vancouver onboard Crown Princess and enjoy exclusive savings and cruise inclusions with Princess and Global Journeys.
Our Price From
A$894 per person
Price shown based on twin share
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Trip Length
Cruise Length

5 Days

Trip Starts
Cruise Starts

Vancouver

Trip Ends
Cruise Ends

Vancouver

Cruise Departures
Departures
Apr 2027
Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Cruise Shi
Cruise Ship
Crown Princess
Ship Reviews
11 Ship Reviews
Avg. Rating: 4.6/5
Passengers
Passengers

3,080

Crew
Crew

1,200

Ship Launch
Launched

2006

Ship Refurbished
Refurbished

2025

Cruise Code
Cruise Code

YVRYVR5

Itinerary

Departs: 3:30 PM

Vancouver is the ideal home port to begin or end an Alaskan adventure. Blessed with stunning vistas and exciting activities, Vancouver offers the perfect blend of urban and natural experiences. Vancouver is a must for any cruise itinerary, and because it's a compact, walkable city right on the edge of nature, adding on just a couple of extra days to explore will give you an authentic taste of what makes this place so attractive to visitors.

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront, 'Canada Place' (cruise terminal) can service up to three luxury cruise ships at any given time.

Love Sabatini’s? (Or really good Italian dinners?) You’ll be happy to hear this popular specialty restaurant has returned to its roots. Think traditional Italian comfort cuisine. Our new menu embraces the old: tried-and-true family recipes our chefs brought with them from Italy, plus exquisite Italian wines and cocktails. You can even enjoy some shareable plates exclusively at Sabatini’s Trattoria.

Arrives: 7:00 AM Departs: 5:00 PM

Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sportfishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.

Top Things to Do in Ketchikan:

  • visit Totem Bight State Park
  • venture past the town limits into Tongass National Forest
  • visit Ketchikan's own Saxman Native Village
  • a myriad of outdoor adventures from fishing to zip-lining!

Take a dip in our sparkling freshwater pools and leave your everyday world behind. Unwind on a padded lounger and soak up the sun, catch up on reading, listen to music or dream of your next adventure on board or ashore. And what better way to relax and revitalize after a day exploring the world than a long soak in one of our whirling hot tubs. And don’t forget, there is always a server nearby to bring you a refreshing cocktail or favourite beverage.

Arrives: 7:30 AM

Vancouver is the ideal home port to begin or end an Alaskan adventure. Blessed with stunning vistas and exciting activities, Vancouver offers the perfect blend of urban and natural experiences. Vancouver is a must for any cruise itinerary, and because it's a compact, walkable city right on the edge of nature, adding on just a couple of extra days to explore will give you an authentic taste of what makes this place so attractive to visitors.

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront, 'Canada Place' (cruise terminal) can service up to three luxury cruise ships at any given time.

Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Port and transfer details will be provided in your travel documentation. The provided itinerary is for informational purposes only. Activities and sightseeing attractions listed may not be available or achievable within the time in port.

Life On Board

Princess
 (78) Reviews
Total No. of Cruises 1,209
Why Princess? Because you want to tell better stories. To immerse yourself in destinations near and far. To try new foods and encounter new cultures. To refresh your spirit and reconnect with those you love. Choosing a cruise line can seem tough, but Princess makes it easy. Because you want more than the usual cruise experience…you w moreant to come back new. Discover what makes each port unique through the insights of local experts and crew members who sail with us to over 330 destinations.
Crown Princess
Crown Princess

Step aboard to find ample amenities and activities at your fingertips, and MedallionClass features to help you plan your stay. Read more

Dine Your Way
Dine Your Way

Dine with ultimate flexibility with Anytime Dining or opt for Traditional Dining seatings to enjoy a classic cruise experience. Read more

Discovery at Sea
Discovery at Sea

Princess' Discovery at SEA programs bring enriching experiences to the on board and on shore experience for all ages. Read more

Ready, Set, Showtime!
Ready, Set, Showtime!

Be captivated each evening by the talented performers on board, or join the line up with The Voice of the Ocean competition. Read more

Come Back New
Come Back New

Treat yourself to a massage in the Lotus Spa or kick back in The Sanctuary to find ultimate relaxation during your cruise. Read more

MedallionClass Experience
MedallionClass Experience

Keyless entry. Seamless payments. Personalised service. It's all at your fingertips with MedallionClass on Crown Princess. Read more

Ship Reviews (11)

Princess Reviews
Reviews 11 Reviews
Average Rating 4.6 out of 5
5 Star
73%
4 Star
18%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
1 Star
Crown Princess Sydney-Sydney 0 , WA, Australia, Apr 2026
Global Journeys is a very good company to organise your travel plans. Georgie Walpole is extremely efficient, friendly and reliable, just what you need in a person organising your holiday. We did a Princess cruise ex-Sydney to Noumea, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tauranga, Auckland and back to Sydney. The crew were excellent, food pretty good too. On this read more particular cruise there seemed to be too many sea days and unless you use the Casino and like Zumba, there's not a great deal to do during the day, apart from the trivia quiz. The shows were very good. As per usual, we returned home with colds, which we have come to expect. The cruise passengers average age was probably in the 70s.
NewCaledonia,Vanuatu, Fiji, NZ Apr/May   1 , NSW , Australia, Apr 2026
We have been happy with all our past Princess cruises and this was a pretty good one too. Highlights were the two tropical islands in Vanuatu and Fiji and the village and school visit in Suva. We always book formal dining and the restaurants for breakfast and lunch on sea days. Up to usual good standard. The included pizzas and soft serve ice cream read more was great on the pool deck. Espresso coffee is hit but often miss and not great value for what it is. Wait staff in dining room were great. Onboard shows were good. Not a lot to do on sea days BUT wifi at sea was fast and helped me fill in time using my phone or tablet with VPN. Wiil always pay for it on future cruises as it's now Starlink and seemed very reliable. Embarkation and "debarking" pretty seamless. Will book again with Global Journeys.
A helpful and trouble free booking process 0 , QLD, Australia, Mar 2026
We did a three day Princess cruise from Brisbane to Sydney. A perfect and relaxing journey from start to finish. Tracey handled our booking and made this process so easy for us. We had several questions in between booking and setting off - Tracey handled these queries for us and a reply came back quickly from her. Thank you Tracey for your help - read more we will make any future bookings through you.
Great Anniversary Celebration Cruise 0 , New Zealand, Mar 2026
Grace from Global Journeys helped us book an amazing cruise - right from having a perfectly positioned balcony stateroom through to knowing everything we needed to do to enjoy a very special cruise to celebrate a big wedding anniversary. The itinerary and ship were great, and the weather allowed us to enjoy swimming in the ship pools every day and get read more the most out of every port visit.
Sunny South Pacific--Ideal for swimming and snorkeling 0 , SA, Australia, Jan 2026
I have never been to the South Pacific apart from New Zealand, so doing a Princess cruise to New Caledonia and Vanuatu was something that I was looking forward to. Fortunately, the weather was fine and in the high 20s on virtually every day. The Crown Princess is a more traditional type of cruise ship. The staff were great and so was the food. We attended read more the Da Vinci walk-in restaurant most nights and we were fortunate that for half the time of the cruise we were able to sit in the area that was serviced by two of the waiting staff whom we got to know pretty well, to the extent that when they visit our town in the next month, we have invited them for a catch up.

The highlights for me were spending time lazing on a lounge in a place called Turtle Bay which is something that was not offered by the cruise ship itself, swimming in one of the blue lagoons, visiting the caves of Jokin, and spending time and swimming at Mystery Island. Having a free laundromat facility was a huge plus.

The problems that we had were that for some reason we had some insects in the room at night and even though I complained, nothing was done about it. In addition, we had a water pipe that broke in our corridor outside our room on more than one occasion that meant that we had to have a heater noisily trying to dry the carpets outside the room. Overall, I was grateful that we had a balcony stateroom so we could avoid the noise in the corridor for several days. One issue that really hit hard was the age and immobility of so many of the passengers. I've never seen that many outside a nursing home. Overall, I enjoyed the cruise and the destinations and again I am pleased with Global Journeys and with Hannah in booking this cruise.
Fabulous Cruise 1 , VIC, Australia, May 2025
We travelled on the Crown Princess to the Pacific Islands and New Zealand in May 2025. We booked it through Global Journeys as we have done on a few occasions. Georgie was our agent again and as usual she was so helpful and efficient. The vibe on the ship was great. All the passengers were really friendly and the crew were fantastic, in fact I would read more have to say it would have to be the best crew we have encountered in a long time. They were really friendly, helpful and a lot of them had a great sense of humour. We have travelled on quite a few Princess ships and they have always been great. Would highly recommend Princess Cruises and Global Journeys.
Accessible Stateroom 1 , SA, Australia, Mar 2025
The Crown Princess is a large Ship with 3,080 passengers. Because of my need to use a mobility scooter, it was mandatory to have an Accessible Stateroom. These Staterooms are so much larger; the bathroom is large with a large walking shower and plenty of grab rails to hold for safety. The ship is easy to get around on these small traveling scooters. read more The food was first class in both the Dining Room and the Horizoncourt. The crew is always very good and attentive to all your needs. The show was very enjoyable and had a full audience every night. A beautiful ship for a very enjoyable cruise.
Southern Australia Explorer 1 , NSW, Australia, Dec 2024
Very Happy with the service received. Princess Cruises are good value and most enjoyable. Will definitely book my next cruise with Global Journeys. Highly Recommended.
Better than we had hoped 3 , New Zealand, Dec 2024
Wow, first time on a cruise and I have to say, it was fantastic. Princess made everything really easy, walking up anywhere for a drink or food, they were able to identify you. All of the staff were fantastic and friendly. The food, accommodation, drinks and entertainment on board really did exceed my expectations. Thanks for a great trip team!
Cruise Southern Australia 1 , NSW, Australia, Oct 2024
Booking online with Georgie has aways been a delight. She is very attentive to our wants and needs. Responding with alternatives and giving us options. Our trip went without any issues and we enjoyed exploring different cities throughout our journey. Thank you for support and will definitely book through you again.
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On a Princess® journey, you won’t just get a front-row seat to Alaska’s wild beauty - you’ll write your own adventure story, one step, paddle, or flight at a time Watch as massive whales breach and chunks of glaciers thunder into the ocean, befriend local storytellers who call Alaska home, and sink your teeth into a perfectly cooked bite of fresh salmon more Embark on a voyage with the #1 cruise line in Alaska, and discover the sense of wonder that can only be found in the Great Land.

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