Family Get-away Alaska Cruise
Family Get-away Alaska Cruise
Come on an adventure with Bountiful Travel and sail with John Bytheway. John will inspire with incredible presentations on sea days. Join our optional private tours at every port. Experience the majestic glaciers, savor unique glimpses of marine and forest animals, and marvel at the sterling Alaskan coastline. Travel along the Yukon Pass or fish for salmon. Enjoy sailing with John and our adventurous LDS group as we create memories to last a lifetime!
Join us for a pre-cruise tour of Denali National Park
or
a 1-night Anchorage hotel & transfer.
Main trip
Day 1 : Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Fly into Anchorage and meet up with us onboard the ship.
Day 2 : Hubbard Glacier
Scenic Cruising
Day 3 : Glacier Bay National Park
Scenic Cruising
Day 4 : Skagway, Alaska
Ride the famous White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad across the Canadian border. Admire the beautiful scenery as you go. Listen to the prerecorded narrative telling you about the history of the area. At the train depot in Fraser, British Columbia, transfer to a bus for the return journey to Skagway as a guide regales you with humorous and interesting stories of the Klondike Gold Rush. You stop periodically to take pictures of beautiful waterfalls and mountains. Passports are required. Tour Price: $TBD per person
Day 5 : Juneau, Alaska
Our first stop is the salmon hatchery to watch and learn about the life cycle of salmon. This interesting and educational stop also has a fish ladder so you can watch the salmon migrate upstream. There is also a fascinating aquarium onsite. See the major historical sites of the city including the Governor’s Mansion. Our guide entertains us with interesting tales of Juneau folklore. We take a scenic drive out to the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier and its magnificent setting. We have time to walk around the park and be amazed by the spectacular beauty of the glacier. We conclude the day with a delicious Salmon Bake (chicken also available) in a relaxing outdoor atmosphere. Tour Price: $TBD per person, dinner included
Day 6 : Ketchikan, Alaska
Our day begins with the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. Enjoy watching logging events such as log roll, tree climbing, chain sawing and more. Following the show, we will tour the Saxman Totem Village. We then journey to Herring Bay and take in its beautiful sights. We stop at a salmon ladder and watch salmon spring from the water in route to the spawning grounds. The tour concludes at Creek Street where you can opt to return to the ship or spend some time on your own in town. Tour Price: $TBD per person
Day 7 : At Sea
Lectures at Sea
Day 8 · ✈ Travel · Vancouver, Canada
Debark and fly home.
Ship Information: Coral Princess
Coral Princess is a Coral-class ship specializing in luxury spaces and exciting activities. You can relax by the pool or take in a show. The stunning atrium is another great place to go. There is music and lots of people-watching opportunities. This is a great ship if you are looking for something a little smaller. It has capacity for 1,970 passengers and 900 crew.
Princess Cruises · Coral Princess
The Coral Princess is unusual in the Princess fleet for having two show lounges — the Princess Theater for main-stage productions and the Universe Lounge, a flexible space used for cooking demonstrations and smaller performances. Dining centers on the Provence and Bordeaux main rooms, with specialty tables at Sabatini's for Italian and the Bayou Café & Steakhouse. Quieter corners include the Wheelhouse Bar, the Crooners martini bar, and the Explorers Lounge, plus the International Café off the atrium. There's the Lotus Spa, the adults-only Sanctuary retreat, and Movies Under the Stars by the pool. Carrying under 2,000 guests, it's easy to gather our group and share the days together.
What's included
- Onboard accommodations
- Meals onboard
- Entertainment and lectures at sea
Not included
- Shore excursions
- Airfare
- Gratuities
- ID / Passport
- Passports required
- Tips & Gratuities
- Advertised rates do not include shore excursions, airfare, or gratuities.
- Physical Requirements
- Able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at moderate pace; 3-5 miles per day
- Cancellation Policy
Land tour deposits are non-refundable. Cruise deposits are refundable with a $50 cancellation penalty. See terms and conditions for more information.
- Group Minimum
- Please wait to book your flights until we have confirmed that we have a group. We require a minimum of 26 people to operate the cruise as a group.
This trip follows our standard physical requirements and cancellation policies — see our Terms & Conditions. Anything specific to this trip is noted above and takes precedence.
Price per person: TBD — call 801-453-9444 for pricing details.
Reserve with a $400 deposit per person; final payment due 04/15/2027.
Optional experiences
Enhance your journey with these optional extensions. Your travel consultant will confirm pricing and help you add any of them.
 Pre-trip: Denali National Park pre-cruise tour | On request |
Pre-trip: Anchorage hotel and transfer (1 night) | On request |
John Bytheway
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, served mission in Philippines. Attended University of Utah and graduated from BYU. Co-host of Follow Him podcast with Hank Smith. Taught Book of Mormon and New Testament at BYU and BYU Salt Lake Center since 1996. Master's Degree in Religious Education (2003). Author of two dozen+ books and CDs. Enjoys golf, writing, reading, banjo and guitar. Founding member of Andy Griffith Show Re-run Watchers Club. Former bishop, recently released from Young Men's General Advisory Council. Spouse Kim; children served missions in France, Iceland, Tahiti, West Virginia, and…
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