Grand Princess - 8/21/2024
The August 21, 2024 cruise on the Grand Princess departs from Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. On this 7 Night Voyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay - Southbound (Anchorage To Vancouver) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Grand Princess sets sail on Wednesday, Aug 21st and returns on Wednesday, Aug 28th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Grand Princess cruise ship departing August 21, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $418 ($60 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $426 ($61 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 2%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Grand Princess - August 21, 2024 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 21st | Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska |
| 2 | Aug 22nd | Cruise Hubbard Glacier |
| 3 | Aug 23rd | Cruise Glacier Bay |
| 4 | Aug 24th | Skagway, Alaska |
| 5 | Aug 25th | Juneau, Alaska |
| 6 | Aug 26th | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| 7 | Aug 27th | At Sea |
| 8 | Aug 28th | Vancouver, British Columbia |
The Grand Princess sails on August 21, 2024 for a 7 Night Voyage Of The Glaciers With Glacier Bay - Southbound (Anchorage To Vancouver). The ship will depart the port of Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska at 8:30 PM and will return to the port of Vancouver, British Columbia on Aug 28th at 7:30 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Grand Princess will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
Grand Princess
GRAND PRINCESS SIZE
The Grand Princess has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 107,517 gross tons. The ship measures 949 feet (289 meters) in length. Grand Princess is included in Princess’s Grand Class. At full capacity, the Grand Princess holds 4,200 passengers. That includes 3,100 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Grand Princess total number of staterooms is 1,301.
Grand Princess Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:107,517 GT
- Length:949 ft (289 m)
- Beam:118 ft (36 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:1998
- Years Served:1998 - Present
- Capacity:3,100
- Crew Members:1,100
- Total on Board:4,200
- Total Staterooms:1,301
- Flagged Country:Bermuda
- Ship Cost:450 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Grand Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
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.
The picturesque town of Skagway is famous for it's hospitality, sightseeing and recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Laughton glacier and Parsons Peak, or take an evening walk across the swinging foot bridge to Yakatania point, where bald eagles and harbor seals fish for supper. No matter what you decide to do, you will be amazed with the sights and activities in and around Skagway.
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.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.