Diamond Princess
The Diamond Princess offers new high-tech features combined with classic Princess favorites to create the next generation of Personal Choice Cruising.
Some Features
2,670 passengers
750 cabins with private balconies.
Environmentally advantageous diesel and gas turbine powered electric propulsion, with gas turbine situated in the funnel
4 swimming pools as well as children's splash pool
Aft terrace with bar and pool below
Conservatory consisting of a swimming pool and bar, with a balcony deck and sliding glass roof high above
A central pool with bar
Asian-themed Lotus spa with fitness center and outdoor sunken terraced pool
Multiple main dining rooms featuring Princess' unique Personal Choice Dining options
24-hour dining - buffet/bistro and room service
Poolside Pizzeria, Hamburger Grill and Ice Cream Bar
Sabatini's trattoria
Large forward theater for Princess' original Broadway and Las Vegas-style productions
Sports bar
Casino
Atrium with shops, two bars, art gallery, library and writing room
Nautical-themed Wheelhouse Bar with P&O memorabilia
Hearts and Minds wedding chapel with cruise industry's only wedding-at-sea program where passengers can be married by the ship's captain
Asian and African-themed Explorers lounge
Aft show lounge -- high-tech Club Fusion features 42 high-definition video screens and spiral staircase leading to Wake View Bar below
One of largest Internet cafes at sea with 29 computer stations
Dedicated teens' and children's area with a total of 9,686 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, plus a dedicated pool area for teens.
Hair salon, health center and spa
Nine-hole golf putting course and two computerized golf simulators that enable passengers to virtually play the finest courses in the world.
Sports deck
The ship will take Princess' trademark Skywalkers disco/lounge concept a step further with a larger room plus new 125-foot wide balcony that provides commanding views over the aft end of the ship where passengers can enjoy stargazing, or an al fresco break from the action inside.
7-Night Southbound Alaska Cruise from Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska to Vancouver departs on the following Saturdays:
May 17, 2008
May 31, 2008
June 14, 2008 for an additional +$325.00 per person
June 28, 2008 for an additional +$350.00 per person
July 12, 2008 for an additional +$350.00 per person
July 26, 2008 for an additional +$350.00 per person
August 9, 2008 for an additional +$450.00 per person
August 23, 2008 for an additional +$350.00 per person
September 6, 2008 for an additional +$275.00 per person
SouthBound Itinerary
Day 1 Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Depart at 9:30 PM
Day 2 College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Arrive 6:00 AM Depart 9:00 AM
Day 3 Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Arrive 10:30 AM Depart 8:30 PM
Day 4 Skagway, Alaska
Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 8:30 PM
Day 5 Juneau, Alaska
Arrive 6:30 AM Depart 4:00 PM
Day 6 Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 10:00 AM Depart 6:00 PM
Day 7 At Sea
Day 8 Vancouver, British Columbia
Arrive 7:30 AM
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7-Night Northbound Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska departs on the following Saturdays:
May 24, 2008
June 7, 2008 for an additional +$500.00 per person
June 21, 2008 for an additional +$350.00 per person
July 5, 2008 for an additional +$350.00 per person
July 19, 2008 for an additional +$350.00 per person
August 2, 2008 for an additional +$350.00 per person
August 16, 2008 for an additional +$325.00 per person
August 30, 2008 for an additional +$225.00 per person
September 13, 2008 for an additional +$125.00 per person
NorthBound Itinerary
Day 1 Vancouver, British Columbia
Depart at 4:30 PM
Day 2 At Sea
Day 3 Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 6:30 AM Depart 2:00 PM
Day 4 Juneau, Alaska
Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 9:00 PM
Day 5 Skagway, Alaska
Arrive 7:00 AM Depart 8:30 PM
Day 6 Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Arrive 6:00 AM Depart 3:00 PM
Day 7 College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Arrive 5:30 PM Depart 8:30 PM
Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Day 8 Arrive 12:30 AM
PORTS OF CALL
Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska At the base of the Chugach Mountains in the shadow of a towering glacier and surrounded by snowcapped peaks, the tiny town of Whittier is the gateway to the spectacular Prince William Sound and the city of Anchorage. Whittier exists on thriving fishing and tourism industries. Its 290 residents enjoy a near wilderness state, as it was inaccessible by road until 2000.
College Fjord, Alaska
Some of the best glacier viewing in the state can be seen tucked into the northwest corner of Prince William Sound at College Fjord. Winding down from mountains and through valleys and fjords, these massive rivers of ice are often on the move, periodically dropping their bounty into the sea.
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
This spectacular national park and preserve displays massive glaciers that stretch 3.3 million acres from the St. Elias and Fairweather mountain ranges to the ends of the fjords. It is home to an amazing world of marine life, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises and harbor seals. It also possesses the highest concentration of tidewater glaciers on the planet. And access is extremely limited.
Skagway, Alaska
Few one-time boom towns retain the flavor of the gold rush days like Skagway. This gateway to the Klondike is preserved as a national historic park with its rustic boardwalk and frontier-style storefronts. Due to its geographic location, Skagway enjoys a drier climate compared to the rest of southeastern Alaska, with an average annual precipitation of only 22 inches.
Juneau, Alaska
Perched on a thin strip of land at the mouth of Gold Creek, Juneau is arguably one of America's most beautiful state capitals, with the looming summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing a gorgeous backdrop.
Ketchikan, Alaska
This southern-most Alaskan port city is known as Alaska's First City because it was the first major community travelers came to heading north. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan is built on steep hillsides and is billed as the salmon capital of the world.
Vancouver, B.C.
Vancouver is a thriving metropolis that's fortunate enough to be surrounded by so much natural beauty. With its numerous parks, beaches, gardens, museums, art galleries - even the second-largest Chinatown in North America - Vancouver is one of those rare places that actually lives up to its promise of offering something for everyone.
Tax and port charges of $378.00 per person are additional.
Accommodations will be provided in an Inside Cabin for two people.
High bidders who wish to upgrade to an Oceanview Cabin may request a price quote at time of submission.
Reservations are subject to availability.
