£2589pp—Alaska cruise inc stays & train

Begin with stays in two iconic American cities—Chicago and Seattle—before embarking on a week-long cruise of Alaska. Sail past soaring mountains, creaking glaciers, and sheltered fjords. 

This offer is £2499 per person. You'll pay an extra £89.79 in taxes direct to the hotels, making the total £2588.79.

What's included

• Return flights, with 23kg checked baggage
• Two nights in Chicago at Warwick Allerton Hotel, in a Standard Room
• A 2-night journey aboard the Empire Builder Amtrak train from Chicago to Seattle, in a sleeper cabin
• Two nights in Seattle at Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown, in a Standard Room
• A 7-night Alaska cruise aboard Royal Princess, in an Inside Stateroom
• All meals during the cruise
• All port taxes and fees

When
Fly from London Heathrow on 6 Sep, 2026; 9 May, 2027. 

Depart from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Manchester from an extra £125 per person. 

Travel on 6 June; 22 August, 2027, from an extra £200 per person. 

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Itinerary
Begin in Chicago at Warwick Allerton Hotel, 10 minutes' walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. You'll then embark on a 2-night journey aboard the Empire Builder Amtrak train. Journey from Chicago to Seattle, admiring stunning landscapes as you travel. 

Upon reaching Seattle, make your way to Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown. You can reach the famous Space Needle in 10 minutes by taxi. 

It's then time to join Royal Princess. You'll call at: 

• Juneau... Alaska's capital really boomed when prospectors struck gold in the 1880s. It's often called the most beautiful state capital in the USA. The town centre is close enough to reach on foot—explore restaurants, galleries, and museums set against a backdrop of snowy mountains.
• Skagway... has a prime position on the Alaskan frontier. The Yukon Route Railway originally connected it to the goldfields of the Klondike. In the older part of town, 100 buildings remain from the 1800s Gold Rush. There's even a bona fide 125-year-old saloon, now restored as a museum.
• Glacier Bay... is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its exceptional natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The national park is home to major glaciers, including Margerie Glacier and Johns Hopkins Glacier.
• Ketchikan... the town's name means "thundering wings of an eagle" in Tlingit. It is known for its indigenous Haida and Tlingit heritage. The Misty Fiords wilderness area is around 40 miles east of town.
• Victoria... this is Canada's most historic city. Often, ships are welcomed by Tartan-clad bagpipers. The cobbled streets and Victorian streetlamps might remind you of Edinburgh.

Finally, sail back to Seattle to catch your flight back to the UK.

Ship details
Royal Princess boasts a traditional and laid-back atmosphere. Expect a mixture of formal nights with black-tie attire, fixed-seated dining, and entertainment from bingo to game shows.

Take in dazzling live shows in the Princess Theatre, try your luck in the Vegas-style casino, or lounge poolside as you watch movies under the stars in the amphitheatre. Parties are held on the top deck of the ship throughout each sailing. 

Head to the innovative Seawalk, an open-air glass-bottomed walkway that's positioned over the edge of the ship. Take a dip in one of the many swimming pools, or soak in the hot tubs. 

Meals are served in the ship's three main dining rooms. There are also multiple options for light bites. 

Other options

• Add Princess Plus from an extra £350 per person. This covers drinks, premium desserts, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and fitness classes
• Sail in an Ocean View or Balcony Stateroom from an extra £400 per person
• Solo travellers can book this package from an extra £1400

Transfers & baggage
Transfers are not included. A 23kg checked-baggage allowance is included.