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Princess Cruise II

North Pole/Alaska

12-day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise/Tour

May 23 - June 3

 Exclusively aboard the Diamond Princess including: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier National Park, College Fiords, Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks and North Pole Alaska

A complete IUSC Workshop is included while on board.

Click here to read our May 8 Media Alert
Click here to read our current itinerary for the Cruise, Land Tour and visit to the North Pole

Over 21 Santas, plus their Mrs. Clauses and friends, over 50 in all, will be taking the trip of a lifetime May 23 to June 3 as the enjoy a Princess Cruise-Tour to Alaska and the North Pole.  RealSantas.com is hosting this special 12-day excursion which begins with a one week cruise aboard the beautiful Diamond Princess and is followed by a five day inland excursion  to our final destination, the North Pole!

This Cruise tour begins with an 8-day, 7-night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise visiting Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, with two full days of scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park and the College Fiords.  This will be followed by a 4-night Rail and coach tour through Denali National Park, featuring 2-nights at Denali Princess Lodge and ending with 2-nights in Fairbanks prior to their return home. 

Click here to see a detailed itinerary for the Santas

While at sea, the Santas and Mrs. Claus will be completing their studies at the International University of Santa Claus.  At the schools Conclusion on May 29, onboard the Diamond Princess, the graduates will be receiving their official degrees in Santaclausology.

While visiting Ketchikan, local resident and Santa Jim Wingren, and his Mrs. Claus (Connie) have arranged some very special activities.  To begin with Gloria Allen, owner of Seahorse Ventures will be hosting everyone to a special complimentary tour of Ketchikan aboard their fabulous Trolley's, each pulled by a team of four beautiful draft horses.  Following our Tour Santa Jim and Connie have arranged for us to have lunch at Seamer's.  And after a fine meal, we will have some time to shop during our stroll back to the Diamond Princess.

For all of the IUSC graduates, their true reward and honor will occur on the last day of their trip.  They will take a very special  and magical visit to the North Pole! 

On Tuesday afternoon, June 2nd, The Santas, Mrs. Claus and guests, will board a special and exclusive coach which will transport them to 101 St. Nicholas Drive, site of the Santa Claus House at the North Pole! 

The City of North Pole and The Santa Claus House have arranged a special reception event and have invited all North Pole citizens to welcome the Santas and Mrs. Claus as they arrive.  They have discussed having a proclamation read by the mayor and announced there will be a little party with cake being served to everyone.

Following this there will be group photos and shopping at the Famous Santa Claus House.  The Santa Claus house has announced that they will be giving each member of the cruise, a personalized deed to a piece of North Pole property, along with a small package of other gifts.

The finale of the visit will be a special ceremony in an adjacent park where Santa Ben and Susan Williams and Santa David & Carol Smith will renew their wedding vows. Plus Reception, Group Photo, Shopping, etc.

Everyone and all will have the opportunity to see all of the sites at the North Pole

Alaska Cruise -  Departs Vancouver, British Columbia

What's Included
Your 7 day cruise fare includes:
• Stateroom accommodations including bed, bathroom, shower and TV
• Personalized service of one Princess staff member for every three passengers
• Gourmet dining
• Las Vegas-style Casinos and Broadway-style shows
• Onboard activities (fresh water pools, deck parties)
• Gym with exercise classes
• Nightclub

Ship: Diamond Princess
Voyage Embarkation Port: Vancouver, British Columbia
Embarkation Date: Saturday, May 23, 2009
Itinerary: M912

Excitement in every Destination

Don't leave sightseeing to chance.  Optional excursions are available in each port.  Like 4x4 tours of the back country, shows, Native shows and dining, Jeep and Canoe tours, Bike and motorcycle trips into the wild, Sport fishing, tours to historic locations, shopping and more.  All with knowledgeable, independent guides with local expertise.

 

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