Top 5 Things To Do On A San Francisco/Alaska Princess Cruise.

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Today’s guest post comes from one of our UK readers.

You will not regret choosing a cruise that includes Alaska and San Francisco. The route this Princess cruise ship takes gives you a unique perspective of the changing weather and scenery along the Pacific coastline of the United States and Canada. Although you will enjoy access to countless amenities and activities, there are five features that rank above the rest on this particular cruise.

1. Fisherman’s Wharf In San Francisco

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This is one of San Francisco’s most historic areas. If you enjoy fresh seafood, you will especially enjoy this stop. For several nights, you will be staying in a hotel in the area. There are plenty of interesting attractions to see. Whether you want to visit the nearby aquarium, the historic old seaside buildings or tourist shops, you will have plenty of options to choose from.

2. Napa Valley Wine Tour

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You do not have to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy the train ride through beautiful Napa Valley in California. While on the train, you will enjoy a three-course gourmet lunch, which is included in the cost of the cruise. The train ride lasts several hours, which gives you the opportunity to view the famous Wine Country area of California. If you do enjoy wine, you will have the opportunity to taste some of the most exquisite wines from the United States.

3. Shopping In Juneau, Alaska

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This city in Alaska is noted in many historical texts because gold was discovered there in the 1880s. While the ship docks in Juneau, you are welcome to tour some of the nearby shops. You will find gold nugget jewellery and other types of hand-made jewellery. Whether you want items made from jade, metal, ivory or bone, you will have plenty of options to choose from.

4. Seeing Glacier Bay

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Seeing this majestic land of ice will certainly make you feel colder if you’re outdoors. Fortunately, there are plenty of nice warm places on the ship to enjoy the view. Imagine sipping a cup of hot tea or cocoa while you sail past the glacier. You can also enjoy the view from a hot tub or your warm cabin.

5. Tour Artistic Ketchikan, Alaska

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After walking the boardwalk along the old Creek Street Historic District, you will find many interesting art galleries. Ketchikan is considered one of the top 100 destinations in the United States for art. You will find unique pieces of art made from local Alaskan natives. It is believed that Ketchikan has the largest collection of totem poles in the USA.

If you enjoy fine dining, a pampered style of traveling and seeing unique sights, you will enjoy a Princess cruise to San Francisco and Alaska. You will also be able to see part of Canada along the way. If you are looking to get the most value for every pound you spend, this cruise is an excellent choice. The price is right, and the stretch from San Francisco to Alaska is breath taking.

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