J40Jun–Jul 2027

June 26–July 3, 2027 · Vancouver to Whittier

Jeremy's
turning
Fjord-y!

Seven days aboard Discovery Princess. Glaciers, good people, and one very worthy birthday.

See the voyage

7 nights · 3 ports · 2 glacier days · one big birthday.

The trip

One week north.

We're cruising aboard Discovery Princess for the northbound Voyage of the Glaciers: three Alaska ports, Glacier Bay, and Jeremy's 40th birthday in College Fjord on our final full day aboard.

June 26–July 3, 2027

The voyage, day by day

Times are the currently published schedule and may shift before sailing.

01

Sat · Jun 26

Vancouver

Depart 4:00 PMBoard at Canada Place and settle in before our first dinner together.
02

Sun · Jun 27

Inside Passage

At seaA full ship day for brunch, exploring, and the first serious scenery watch.
03

Mon · Jun 28

Ketchikan

6:00 AM–2:00 PMTotem parks, Creek Street, rainforest, fishing, or the Misty Fjords.
04

Tue · Jun 29

Juneau

8:00 AM–9:15 PMOur longest port day: whales, Mendenhall Glacier, flightseeing, or town.
05

Wed · Jun 30

Skagway

7:00 AM–8:30 PMGold Rush history and our leading group excursion: the White Pass Railway.
06

Thu · Jul 1

Glacier Bay

6:15 AM–3:15 PMA full day of glacier viewing, park-ranger narration, and hopefully a whale spotting or three.
07

Fri · Jul 2

College Fjord

6:00–8:30 PMJeremy turns Fjord-y with an evening of tidewater glaciers and sweeping mountain views.
08

Sat · Jul 3

Whittier

DisembarkGuests transfer to Anchorage for flights or their own post-cruise plans.
40

Friday · July 2 · College Fjord

A birthday with a view.

Jeremy-style shirts at lunch. A relaxed birthday aboard. Then College Fjord fills the evening with glaciers, mountain views, and plenty of reasons to be out on deck.

Daytime

A relaxed birthday aboard Discovery Princess

Lunch

Join us with your most hilarious “Jeremy” shirts at lunch!

Evening

College Fjord viewing on deck, then dinner at the Salty Dog Pub

Your ship

Discovery Princess

A newer Royal-class ship built around big views, an active Piazza, and more than 1,400 balcony cabins.

She is a Jeremy favorite among Princess ships, and once onboard, you'll see why!

2022inaugural year
3,660guest capacity
1,830staterooms
1,083 ft.ship length
Piazza + live musicMovies Under the StarsHot tubs + poolsEnclave Thermal SuiteCrown GrillSabatini's + The Catch
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Where you'll sleep

Your cabin for the week

For a glacier-heavy itinerary, you may find you'll be up on deck for all the important views and moments.

Our value pick

Lowest fare

Interior

Approx. 158–162 sq. ft.Best if the room is mainly for sleeping and changing.No window, but the same Princess Luxury Bed and core amenities.

Alaska sweet spot

Balcony

Approx. 222 sq. ft. with balconyPrivate scenery access without stepping into the crowds.Compact, but unusually useful on a glacier-heavy sailing.

More breathing room

Deluxe Balcony

Approx. 233 sq. ft. with balconyA good upgrade for a couple who wants a sitting area.Adds a loveseat/sofa bed and may sleep a third or fourth guest.

Comfort upgrade

Mini-Suite

Approx. 299 sq. ft. with balconyBetter for longer cabin time or travelers who want separation.Separate seating, two TVs, sofa bed, and a tub/shower.

The splurge

Suite

Approx. 319–730 sq. ft.For the most space, a larger balcony, and suite benefits.Separate seating, walk-in closet, upgraded amenities, and priority perks.
Explore with us

White Pass Scenic Railway

Jeremy and Rachel plan to take the scenic White Pass Rail excursion. Feel free to book it too if you'd like to join us!

What to do ashore

Three ports, several good answers

Below are current popular options for our port stops. These are not commitments. Currently advertised prices are shown per person and are subject to change. If interested, book early to ensure you don't miss out!

6:00 AM–2:00 PM

Ketchikan

AK

A shorter port day, so timing matters. Creek Street is the easy DIY fallback.

Easy + cultural

Totem Bight & Highlights

2.5 hrFrom $69.95

Signature scenery

Misty Fjords Wilderness Cruise

5.25 hrFrom $259.95

Big splurge

Misty Fjords by Seaplane

2 hrFrom $459.95

8:00 AM–9:15 PM

Juneau

AK

Enough time for a full excursion and a little wandering afterward.

Best-value glacier

Mendenhall Glacier Explorer

3 hrFrom $84.95

Popular combination

Mendenhall + Whale Quest

5.5 hrFrom $269.95

Big splurge

Helicopter Glacier Walk

2.25 hrFrom $469.95

7:00 AM–8:30 PM

Skagway

AK

The likely shared excursion day. Joining the group is invited, not required.

Group favorite

White Pass Scenic Railway

2.75 hrFrom $169.95

Full Yukon day

Yukon Expedition + White Pass

8.25 hrFrom $289.95

Active option

Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float

4.25 hrFrom $189.95

Onboard packages

Standard, Plus, or Premier?

Choose how much you want bundled into your fare. These are current pre-cruise rates and benefits for Discovery Princess and are subject to change.

Princess Standard

à la carteYour cruise fare covers your cabin, main dining, buffet, entertainment, and most ship activities.
  • Crew appreciation is not included and is currently $18–$20 per guest, per day, depending on cabin type.
  • Drinks and Wi-Fi are purchased separately.
  • Casual dining, specialty dining, OceanNow access, and room-service delivery fees are separate.

Princess Plus

$65/day$455 per person for seven days.
  • Crew appreciation included
  • 15 drinks per day up to $15 each, plus specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water
  • Wi-Fi for one device per guest
  • Four casual dining meals per voyage
  • OceanNow and room-service delivery included

Princess Premier

$100/day$700 per person for seven days.
  • Crew appreciation included
  • Unlimited drinks up to $20 each
  • Wi-Fi for four devices per guest
  • Unlimited casual and specialty dining
  • $100 shore-excursion credit per guest for this sailing
  • Digital photos, three prints, and reserved theater seating
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Editable trip estimate

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Working total$5,4862 passengers · $2,743 average each

The two-city logistics

Arrive in Vancouver.
Leave from Anchorage.

June 25

Vancouver arrival

Arrive at least one day early. Staying near Canada Place makes embarkation morning a walk, not a project.

June 26

Board Discovery

Canada Place is the cruise terminal.

July 3

Whittier → Anchorage

Pre-book a Princess transfer or ship-to-airport shore excursion. Princess currently advises scheduling your flight home no earlier than 10:30 AM, or 1:00 PM or later if you are planning to take a scenic rail excursion back to the airport.

Before you ask the group text

Useful answers

When should I arrive in Vancouver?+

Plan to arrive at least one day before sailing. Weather and airline delays are much less dramatic from a hotel room than from an embarkation line.

How do I fly home from Whittier?+

Whittier is the cruise port; Anchorage is the practical flight gateway. Book a transfer and search airfare as a multi-city trip: into Vancouver, home from Anchorage.

Do I need to do every group activity?+

No. The White Pass Railway and birthday plans are the main shared moments. Port days otherwise belong to you.

Is Alaska formal?+

Princess usually schedules two dressier evenings. Think polished, not compulsory black tie. Daytime is practical layers, rain protection, and shoes with grip.

June 26–July 3, 2027

Come see Alaska.
Come celebrate Jeremy.

No pressure, no matching-family-vacation choreography. Just a genuinely spectacular week with people he would love to have there.

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