SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
May 6, 2015 /CNW/ -- Guests
aboard Ruby Princess received a special welcome today as a
team of Alaska sled dogs "pulled"
the ship into the port of Juneau,
marking the vessel's maiden voyage in Southeast Alaska.
The four-dog sled team, driven by Maliko
Ubl of TEMSCO Helicopters Mendenhall Glacier Dog Sledding
Tours and Alaska Icefield Expedition, mushed their way alongside
the cruise ship giving guests an official Alaska welcome before they disembarked and
enjoyed the day exploring Juneau.
Princess guests even got the chance to meet and take photos with
the dogs before departing for shore excursions to experience the
Great Land.
Princess Cruises, voted the Best Cruise Line in Alaska seven years running by the readers
of Travel Weekly, is now making the top vacation experience
in Alaska even better with the
debut of North to Alaska! Introduced for the 2015
cruise season and created in partnership with local experts,
North to Alaska! features a
variety of authentic Alaska
culinary, educational and entertainment experiences designed to
delve deeper into the fascinating frontier guests are exploring
around them. The program includes expanded Alaska seafood offerings, with signature
dishes from local chefs and restaurants; unique interactions with
Alaskans; and onboard festivals to allow guests to eat like a
local, learn from the locals, and celebrate like a local.
Princess' Alaska cruise season
features seven ships offering seven-day itineraries cruising from
the ports of Vancouver,
Whittier and Seattle; and 10-day sailings from San Francisco.
Additional information about all of the Princess Alaska cruise
options and North to Alaska! can be found at
princess.com/NorthToAlaska.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a
global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern
cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of
choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an
environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in
worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year
to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to
114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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