FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dreaming of an Alaskan vacation is almost as fun as actually traveling there. To assist you in planning your vacation, we
have prepared some frequently asked questions to assist in making your planning easier.
What are my options for visiting Alaska?
Whether you are looking for a full package vacation experience or a long weekend of fishing adventure, Princess can help.
Cruise and Land
The best way for most travelers to visit Alaska is via a gulf of Alaska Cruisetour. The cruise offers the opportunity to see
the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay, College Fjords and the port towns of Southeast Alaska. The land tour adds the ability to visit
Denali National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National park and other wilderness destinations. Together, they add up to the most
complete Alaska experience.
Land Vacation
If cruising is not your first choice, a land vacation may be the way to go. Princess offers a wide variety of customizable rail
packages in Alaska. Only have a week? No problem. We offer one and two night rail packages between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops at either or both the McKinley Princess Lodge on the south side of Denali and the Denali Princess Lodge near the park's entrance.
Wilderness Lodges
Perhaps you want to spend some time in a specific region. Again, Princess can accommodate your needs. Our lodges put you in the
best destinations in Alaska. Each offers the opportunity to experience authentic Alaskan excursions - including landing on a
glacier, rafting a glacial river, riding horses in the backcountry, fishing world class Salmon runs, viewing wildlife or viewing Mt. McKinley.
What types of Credit Cards are accepted?
Visa, MasterCard and American Express are the predominantly accepted cards in Alaska. Princess accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Novus/Discover and Diners cards.
Can I check my email?
Email access is available in select locations throughout Alaska. Princess offers wireless Internet access at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge and an Internet Café at
the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Contact the other locations directly to determine if email access is readily available.
What currency does Alaska use?
Alaska uses American dollars for currency. Traveler's checks issued by most major banks are widely accepted in Alaska. British guests should note that Sterling Travelers
Checks are not accepted in Alaska. American dollars traveler's check are advised to ease problems in dealing with currency.
What time zone is Alaska?
All Princess destinations in Alaska lie in the Alaska Daylight Time zone, which is one hour earlier than Pacific Daylight Time.
Can I bring my pet?
Sorry, but we cannot accept your pets at our lodges unless they are service animals for the disabled.
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