The January 21, 2027 cruise on the Coral Princess departs from San Pedro (Los Angeles), California. On this 110 Night Grand Circle Pacific (Los Angeles To Vancouver) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 58 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Coral Princess sets sail on Thursday, Jan 21st and returns on Tuesday, May 11th.
Jan 21st - May 11th
Princess Cruise Line
from San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Coral Princess cruise ship departing January 21, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $25,108 ($229 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $25,108 ($229 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.
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The Coral Princess has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 91,627 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet (294 meters) in length. Coral Princess is included in Princess’s Coral Class. At full capacity, the Coral Princess holds 2,870 passengers. That includes 1,970 cruise vacationers and 900 staff members. The Coral Princess total number of staterooms is 1,000.
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Coral Princess - January 21, 2027 - 110 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | Jan 20th | San Pedro (Los Angeles), California |
2 | Jan 21st | At Sea |
3 | Jan 22nd | At Sea |
4 | Jan 23rd | At Sea |
5 | Jan 24th | At Sea |
6 | Jan 25th | At Sea |
7 | Jan 27th | Hilo, Hawaii |
8 | Jan 28th | Kahului, Maui, Hawaii |
9 | Jan 29th | Honolulu, Oahu |
10 | Jan 30th | Nawiliwili, Kauai |
11 | Jan 30th | At Sea |
12 | Jan 31st | At Sea |
13 | Feb 1st | At Sea |
14 | Jan 20th | Cross International Dateline |
15 | Feb 3rd | At Sea |
16 | Feb 4th | At Sea |
17 | Feb 5th | At Sea |
18 | Feb 7th | Apia, Samoa |
19 | Feb 7th | At Sea |
20 | Feb 9th | Suva, Fiji |
21 | Feb 10th | Dravuni Island, Fiji |
22 | Feb 10th | At Sea |
23 | Feb 12th | Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu |
24 | Feb 13th | Luganville, Vanuatu |
25 | Feb 13th | At Sea |
26 | Feb 14th | At Sea |
27 | Feb 16th | Rabaul, Papua New Guinea |
28 | Feb 16th | At Sea |
29 | Feb 18th | Alotau, Papua New Guinea |
30 | Feb 19th | Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea |
31 | Feb 19th | At Sea |
32 | Feb 21st | Cairns, Australia |
33 | Feb 21st | At Sea |
34 | Feb 23rd | Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia |
35 | Feb 23rd | At Sea |
36 | Feb 25th | Brisbane, Australia |
37 | Feb 25th | At Sea |
38 | Feb 27th | Sydney, Australia |
39 | Feb 27th | At Sea |
40 | Feb 28th | At Sea |
41 | Mar 1st | At Sea |
42 | Mar 3rd | Auckland, New Zealand |
43 | Mar 4th | Tauranga, New Zealand |
44 | Mar 4th | At Sea |
45 | Mar 6th | Lyttleton (christchurch), New Zealand |
46 | Mar 7th | Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand |
47 | Mar 8th | Cruise Fjordland National Park |
48 | Mar 8th | At Sea |
49 | Mar 9th | At Sea |
50 | Mar 11th | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
51 | Jan 20th | Cruise Great Australian Bight |
52 | Jan 20th | Cruise Great Australian Bight |
53 | Mar 14th | Adelaide, Australia |
54 | Jan 20th | Cruise Great Australian Bight |
55 | Jan 20th | Cruise Great Australian Bight |
56 | Jan 20th | Cruise Great Australian Bight |
57 | Mar 18th | Fremantle (perth), Australia |
58 | Mar 19th | At Sea |
59 | Mar 20th | At Sea |
60 | Mar 21st | At Sea |
61 | Mar 22nd | Kimberly Coastal, Australia |
62 | Mar 23rd | At Sea |
63 | Mar 24th | Darwin, Australia |
64 | Mar 25th | At Sea |
65 | Mar 26th | At Sea |
66 | Mar 27th | Benoa, Bali, Indonesia |
67 | Mar 28th | Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia |
68 | Mar 29th | At Sea |
69 | Mar 30th | At Sea |
70 | Mar 31st | Singapore |
71 | Jan 20th | Cruise Strait Of Malacca |
72 | Apr 2nd | Phuket, Thailand |
73 | Apr 3rd | Langkawi (pulau Langkawi), Malaysia |
74 | Apr 4th | Penang (pulau Pinang), Malaysia |
75 | Apr 5th | Port Klang (kuala Lumpur), Malaysia |
76 | Apr 6th | At Sea |
77 | Apr 7th | At Sea |
78 | Apr 8th | Phu My (ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam |
79 | Apr 9th | Cam Ranh, Vietnam |
80 | Apr 10th | At Sea |
81 | Apr 11th | Ha Long Bay, Vietnam |
82 | Apr 12th | At Sea |
83 | Apr 13th | Hong Kong |
84 | Jan 20th | Hong Kong |
85 | Apr 15th | At Sea |
86 | Apr 16th | Keelung (taipei), Taiwan |
87 | Apr 17th | Ishigaki, Japan |
88 | Apr 18th | At Sea |
89 | Apr 19th | Kagoshima, Japan |
90 | Apr 20th | Kochi, Japan |
91 | Apr 21st | Osaka, Japan |
92 | Apr 22nd | At Sea |
93 | Apr 23rd | Tokyo, Japan |
94 | Apr 24th | At Sea |
95 | Apr 25th | Miyako, Japan |
96 | Apr 26th | Kushiro, Japan |
97 | Apr 27th | At Sea |
98 | Apr 28th | At Sea |
99 | Jan 20th | Cross International Dateline |
99 | Apr 29th | At Sea |
100 | Jan 20th | Cruise Gulf Of Alaska |
101 | Jan 20th | Cruise Gulf Of Alaska |
102 | Jan 20th | Cruise Gulf Of Alaska |
103 | Jan 20th | Cruise Gulf Of Alaska |
104 | May 4th | Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska |
105 | May 5th | Cruise College Fjord, Alaska |
106 | May 6th | Cruise Hubbard Glacier |
107 | May 7th | Juneau, Alaska |
108 | May 8th | Sitka, Alaska |
109 | May 9th | Ketchikan, Alaska |
110 | Jan 20th | Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska |
111 | May 11th | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Cruise Itinerary
The Coral Princess sails on January 21, 2027 for a 110 Night Grand Circle Pacific (Los Angeles To Vancouver). The ship will depart the port of San Pedro (Los Angeles), California at N/A and will return to the port of Vancouver, British Columbia on May 11th at 7:30 AM. During the 112-day journey, the Coral Princess will visit 57 additional ports and will spend 45 days at sea.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The merchants and friendly residents of Hilo invite you to take time to explore and discover this wonderful city. Visit the many unique and one-of-a-kind stores featuring Hawaiiana (vintage island treasures). Shop for distinctive designer dresses and shirts, and see the famous Hilo Farmer's Market, or stop off for a bite to eat at one of the many local restaurants.
Kahului, with its bustling harbor and busy shopping complexes, offers visitors the chance to find spectacular bargains. The piers along the waterfront, lined with container-cargo ships and weekly cruise ships, are the embarkation point for Maui's sugar and pineapple crops. You can also watch the containers being loaded onto and unloaded from the many ships.
Honolulu offers many wonderful attractions. Aloha Tower is famous for greeting all who arrive in the port of Honolulu, and has the best views of the city. The Bishop Museum has the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts, and the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil, has served as the residence of the last two Hawaiian monarchs.
Established as Kauai's principal port in 1930, Nawiliwili was named for the Wiliwili trees that were once abundant in the area. Cruise ships make port in the picturesque harbor, which is overlooked by the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club. Visitors enjoy the crystal clear waters and pristine beaches Hawaii is famous for, while in Nawiliwili.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
After years of wandering the south seas, Robert Louis Stevenson chose this paradise as his home. If you like, visit his house and Aggie Grey's hotel. After touring the island, you'll come to understand why the Reverend John Williams, the first European to visit Apia, dubbed Samoa the "Friendly Islands."
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Suva sits on the southeast shores of mountainous Viti Levu ("Great Fiji"), largest of the over 800 islands which comprise the Republic of Fiji. Local folk traditions remain strong, like fire walks and welcoming ceremonies, wood-carving and the fabrication of tree-bark cloth. The island's proud history is showcased in the Fiji Museum, with its impressive collection of war canoes.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, is an exciting, bustling town that curves around Vila Bay and creeps up its steep hillsides. You will find interesting shops, bars, and restaurants featuring the islands' specialty, flying fox, or coconut crab. The rugged island offers horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls, river canoeing and kayaking, plus snorkeling and scuba diving trips in Port Vila.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Rabaul was Papua New Guinea's most spectacularly-sited city - and perhaps its most beautiful - before it was destroyed by the September 1994 eruption of Tuvurvur. Today Rabaul is a weird wasteland buried to the waist in black volcanic ash. The broken frames of its buildings poke out of the mud like the wings of a dead bird. The town looks like a movie set for an apocalypse film or the X-files, and rubble and ruined buildings recede in every direction.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Cairns was founded in 1876 as a port for the inland gold mines of Queensland. It is now the heart of the Tropical North of Queensland, and is one of Australia's most welcoming cities. Stroll, relax, fly a kite, or have a barbecue on the Esplanade, a popular gathering area. Enjoy several great beaches just north of the city. Cairns is also a great place to watch migratory birds.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Brisbane, located in Australia's Queensland, enjoys beach-perfect summers and mild winters. Other reasons to stay in this sunny city include its wealth of good food, diverse shopping, and copious arts and entertainment choices. Ride one of the ferries, paddlewheels, or pleasure boats on the Brisbane River. Stroll among the gardens of the city center or relax on the beach.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.
Tauranga is located in the Bay of Plenty and is the region's largest residential and commercial area, boasting profuse sunshine and a fertile landscape. The township is the center of a large kiwifruit and citrus growing area and houses a population of approximately 91,000 people, including those residing in Mount Maunganui.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Christchurch has a long historic connection with Antarctic exploration. It is from the port of Lyttleton (about 10 miles North of Christchurch) that Captain Scott sailed for Antarctica. Today Lyttleton is a port of call for ships of the United States and New Zealand Antarctic programs A monument to Captain Scott (created by his wite Katherine) stands alongside the banks of the River Avon in Christchurch.
The attractive, historic town and modern container port of Port Chalmers, on a tiny peninsula 12km from Dunedin, is worth a half-day trip for its magnificent harbour views offset by bush-covered hills, its fine nineteenth-century buildings and its thriving artistic community. The site was chosen in 1844 as the port to serve the proposed Scottish settlement of New Edinburgh, later called Dunedin. The first settlers arrived on the John Wickliffe in March 1848 and named the port after the Reverend Dr Thomas Chalmers.
A vast remote wilderness, with snow capped mountains, glacial lakes and valleys, fiords, islands, waterfalls and dense forest. It contains some of New Zealand's best known tramping tracks, including the Milford, Kepler, Dusky, Routeburn and Hollyford. Fishing, hunting, guided walks, cruises on lakes and fiords, scenic flights, penguins, seals, dolphins and spectacular coastal features await you.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Hobart is the state capital and the largest city in Tasmania. Perched on the southeast part of the island, Hobart offers many historic buildings, cultural events, and scenic views to delight visitors. The city is also a great base for day tours to Hastings Caves, Mount Field National Park, and the town of Richmond. The new Wrest Point Casino is Australia's first.
The vast majority of South Australia's 1.4 million people live in this capital city. Adelaide enjoys a Mediterranean climate, and is home to miles of fine sandy beaches. Sample the fine wines and the fresh seafood. The surfing in the Adelaide region is legendary as well. The region is also home to countless gardens, parks, and nature reserves.
Fremantle, the main port of Western Australia, was once a major whaling center. Today, Fremantle boasts a splendid climate, a huge fishing fleet, and warm people. Freo, as the city is known to the locals, is a great place for food lovers, with its many restaurants, cafes, and al fresco dining opportunities. Watch the sidewalk entertainment on South Terrace, a street known as Cappucino Strip.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Levelled by a cyclone in 1974, Darwin has rebuilt itself from scratch. Wide tree-lined streets, well-designed public buildings, and acres of park land make this an ideal tropical capital. The attitude of the locals is casual and relaxed, and the young demographic keeps things moving. Darwin's location makes it the ideal jump-off point for sojourns into Australia's natural splendour.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
One of Asia's great success stories, this island republic has merged diverse cultures into a dynamic and thriving nation. Clean, modern and full of green gardens, its neighborhoods reflect the Chinese, Malay, Indian, Arab and European backgrounds of its past. After sampling the legendary shopping, retire to Raffles Hotel's famous bar and toast Maugham, Kipling and Noel Coward with a Singapore Sling.
Set like a jewel in the Andaman Sea, Thailand's largest island has great expanses of sandy beaches that lure sun-seekers to their shores, and a unique culture combining influences from China and Portugal. Visit the fabled monastery of Wat Chalong, the Orchard Garden and the Thai Village, where examples of the country's culture are presented in a tranquil lakeside setting.
The West Malaysian island of Langkawi is a popular site for climbers wishing to tackle its steep limestone hills and the impressive Raya Mountain. Go fishing, search for coconuts on one of the island's beaches, or go swimming in the many waterfalls and hot springs. Amateur spelunkers can explore the many caves.
The swirl of Batik in eastern bazaars, the cascade of waterfalls in the Botanical Gardens, jungle-clad hills ringed by golden beaches, these are the images you will take from Penang. This lovely resort island and its bustling capital of Georgetown are the picture of Malaysian diversity. Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and Kek Lok Si, one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. See the ornate Khoo Kongsi, and old Chinese clan house; and an 18th century British fortress. Enjoy the Chinese embroidery and Malay daggers in the Penang Museum, or marvel at the Penang Bridge (third longest in the world).
Port Kelang (Klang) serves as a port for Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia's capital rises like a vision from the deep jungles. Its fascinating array of architectural styles includes Malay stilt villages, Islamic minarets, Hindu temples, Chinese shop houses and the indescribable opulence of the Royal Palace. In the background rise the world's tallest buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers completed in 1996.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Lai Chau Province, in the far west, shares borders with China in the north and Laos in the west. Dien Bien Phu is situated almost at the border with Laos on an immense gorge 20 km long and 3 km wide. It is in Dien Bien Phu that the Vietnamese fought the decisive battle on May 7, 1954 that brought French colonial rule to an end.
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One of Vietnam's favorite travel destinations, Halong Bay is famous for it's amazing limestone cliffs, numerous caves, and unbelievable scenic beauty. The vast majority of travelers going to Halong Bay arrive to either of Vietnam's two largest cities first- Hanoi, or Saigon, and then make arrangements from there. Hanoi is the closer of the cities to the destination of Halong.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
One of the most popular destinations in Asia, Hong Kong offers a plethora of options: some of the world's best cuisine, first-class entertainment, and of course, shopping! For a more relaxing afternoon, watch the sun set over Victoria Harbour or take a stroll downthe beach, alongside the green mountains and the South China Sea.
One of the most popular destinations in Asia, Hong Kong offers a plethora of options: some of the world's best cuisine, first-class entertainment, and of course, shopping! For a more relaxing afternoon, watch the sun set over Victoria Harbour or take a stroll downthe beach, alongside the green mountains and the South China Sea.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Across the Formosa Strait from mainland China is the bustling port of Keelung, on the island of Taiwan. Just 20 miles inland is Taipei, the national capital, one of the most prosperous cities in Asia. Marvel at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, and the National Palace Museum, with its art treasures from Beijing's Forbidden City.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
This large city is an excursion base from which to explore the wonders of Kyushu, Japan's third largest island. Mount Sakurajima, an active volcano, can be reached by ferry. To the north, Kirishima-Yaku National Park is a scenic area of smoking volcanoes, craters, and lakes. South of the city, Ibusuki, the island's most popular seaside resort, welcomes kimono-clad bathers to its sandy beaches and warm, underwater springs.
This large, bustling port is the starting point for tours to the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara, the cultural fountainheads of classical Japan. Kyoto's Imperial Palace and the shogunal Nijo Castle remain glorious symbols of the power the city held for over 1,000 years. But you may wish to stay in Osaka itself for a few days to experience the delightful cuisine, including okinomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), tako yaki (fried octopus balls, and more.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Huge department stores brim with shoppers, neon flashes from dusk to dawn, and the entire world pays heed to the slightest fluctuation on the Nikkei Index. From the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine to the fabled Ginza district, 21st-century Tokyo is an intriguing composite of East and West. Japanese houses of wood and paper stand in the shadow of towering steel and mortar. Not far away, one of the world's most impressive sights soars 12,388 feet to its snow-clad peak: Mount Fuji, the majestic symbol of Japan.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Glacier Bay National Park contains vast numbers of marine mammals, a 65-mile-long fjord and stately Mount Fairweather in the St. Elias Range. Boats drop off hikers at designated sites in the upper bay where they can explore more than 1 million acres of wilderness. Sea kayaking is very popular in Glacier Bay and both fresh and saltwater sport fishing are permitted in the park.
Glacier Bay National Park contains vast numbers of marine mammals, a 65-mile-long fjord and stately Mount Fairweather in the St. Elias Range. Boats drop off hikers at designated sites in the upper bay where they can explore more than 1 million acres of wilderness. Sea kayaking is very popular in Glacier Bay and both fresh and saltwater sport fishing are permitted in the park.
Glacier Bay National Park contains vast numbers of marine mammals, a 65-mile-long fjord and stately Mount Fairweather in the St. Elias Range. Boats drop off hikers at designated sites in the upper bay where they can explore more than 1 million acres of wilderness. Sea kayaking is very popular in Glacier Bay and both fresh and saltwater sport fishing are permitted in the park.
Glacier Bay National Park contains vast numbers of marine mammals, a 65-mile-long fjord and stately Mount Fairweather in the St. Elias Range. Boats drop off hikers at designated sites in the upper bay where they can explore more than 1 million acres of wilderness. Sea kayaking is very popular in Glacier Bay and both fresh and saltwater sport fishing are permitted in the park.
Whittier serves as a gateway to the glacier- and wildlife-filled Prince William Sound and it is now experiencing a Gold Rush of sorts as an alternative embarkation and disembarkation port to ship-crowded Seward.
Tucked into the corner of Prince William Sound, College Fjord is surrounded by over a dozen glaciers and is easily the equal of the more famous Glacier Bay. Some of these glaciers have spruce forests growing right up to the edge of the ice, giving a sense of scale not seen in Glacier Bay. These glaciers were named by the members of the 1899 Harriman Alaska Expedition.
Alaska's capital city, Juneau, is located in Southeast Alaska. The Tongass Rain Forest climate provides Juneau with lush terrain and wildflowers. Visitors can find unparalleled glacier viewing from Tracy Arm Fjord, Mendenhall Glacier, the Juneau Icefield and Glacier Bay National Park, and outdoor enthusiasts will love Juneau's kayaking, dogsledding, rafting, biking, hiking and glacier hiking.
Sitka is considered Alaska's most beautiful seaside town, with views of island-studded waters and stately spruce forests reaching to the water's edge. Sitka offers a combination of Native culture, Russian history, and Alaskan wilderness which provides a diverse and unequaled Alaskan experience. The mild climate and dense forests make Sitka one of the best places to view wildlife in Alaska.
The first cruise ship appeared in Ketchikan 114 years ago, and it has been a favorite port ever since. You can tour the area by boat, bus, horse-drawn trolley, or even a restored 1955 Chevy. The most famous part of town is Creek Street. The homes once comprising the red light district are now filled with arts, crafts and gift shops. Totem poles are everywhere, with 24 at Saxman Native Totem Park.
Alaska's Inside Passage is awash with pristine water mountain views. A cruise among the fjords and islands takes you into prime habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, and whales. The Inside Passage is home to the totem poles of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indians, and Russian setters, as well as prospectors, lumberjacks, and fishermen. All have added to the tapestry of this area's history.
This metropolis is Canada's fastest growing city. Visit Gastown, a restored turn-of-the-century district where Vancouver's first saloon still stands. See trumpeter swans at Lost Lake, contemplate the ducks at Beaver Lagoon, or watch exotic aquatic creatures at the Stanley Park Aquarium. Climb the Lookout for a 360-degree view of the city.