7 nights from Vancouver, Canada to Anchorage, Alaska 3 nights Denali Extension from/to Anchorage, Alaska
May 15 – 22, 2027 (Cruise Only) May 15 – 25, 2027 (Cruise & Denali)
Princess Cruises Discovery Princess
Join us for an extraordinary journey through the wild beauty of Alaska and Denali National Park. Sail aboard the elegant Discovery Princess, explore glacier-carved fjords, then travel inland to towering peaks and untamed wilderness — all alongside a warm and welcoming Bear community. Imagine yourself sipping your favorite drink out on deck of our luxury cruise line as we slowly sail the majestic Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord. You’re surrounded by glaciers the size of mountains that will dwarf the size of our 3,600 passenger ship. Suddenly a large chunk of ice breaks off and crashes into the ocean with a giant rumble and huge splash.
We will have the opportunity to see moose, black bears, seals and sea lions, and whales. Each port of call offers many exciting options to explore. Nothing can match your first glimpse of glimmering crystal blue water and towering glaciers of ice thousands of years old. Our voyage will spend an entire day cruising through breath taking Glacier Bay National Park. This will be an awe inspiring day!
During our seven day voyage we will stop at three of Alaska’s most iconic towns, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. At Ketchikan and Skagway take advantage of participating in such magnificent day trips on the famed Mendenhall Glacier or a train ride on the vintage train through the White Pass. Dog sledding anyone?
After disembarking, your journey continues inland aboard a Princess Rail adventure from Whittier to Denali. Enjoy mountain lodge hospitality, guided exploration, and unforgettable Alaskan scenery.
We invite you to experience an Alaska cruise vacation as only Princess can show you. One word is all you need to describe Alaska. Breathtaking! Being part of our gay group we will have private cocktail parties and events to bring us together as one happy family. By the end of the week you will have made many new friends.
Your Ship - Brand New Discovery Princess
Discovery Princess, Princess Cruises third vessel designed from the ground up with Princess MedallionClass and the final Royal-class ship, will continue to deliver an array of innovative new experiences.
Enjoy sweeping views from one of more than 1,400 balconies on Discovery Princess, including 270-degree views in the Sky Suites, our largest balconies at sea.
Unwind in ultimate comfort at the tranquil Sanctuary, a retreat reserved for adults. Indulge your senses with Princess dining favorites and enjoy innovative new dining options such as The Catch by Rudi. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents spectacular new productions that can only be seen in our state-of-the-art Princess Theater. With our effortless, personalized service of the MedallionClass® experience, your real vacation has just begun.
Dining on Discovery Princess
Three-Michelin star Chef Emmanuel Renaut is behind the La Mer – A French Bistro, and another Michelin star chef specialising in Chinese cuisine is behind Harmony. Other cover-charge restaurants are Sabatini’s (Italian cuisine), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), La Mer (French bistro), and there’s Ocean Terrace, à la carte seafood.
Traditional dining in the Main Room offers a pre-selection of seating times throughout the cruise. Anytime Dining (when and with whom you choose) is offered in the Concerto and Symphony Dining Rooms.
Bars on Discovery Princess
For lighter snacks try the ice-cream sundae bar, or the patisserie for coffees and pastries. Afternoon tea is served daily. There are 12 bars and lounges. Coffee, iced tea and milk are available 24 hours a day.
Take 5 signature lounge offer passengers hand-crafted cocktails, live jazz performances, dance lessons, speakers discussing the history of the art form, and after-hours parties. Sing and dance beside the piano or in the nightclub.
Entertainment on Discovery Princess
The Princess Theatre is two decks high, featuring glamorous production shows every second or third evening. The Vista Show Lounge with its three stages presents cabaret, and doubles for lectures, bingo and horse-racing during the day. Vista Gaming Lounge hosts lectures, art auctions, entertainment and live bands. Movies first-run feature films pool-side at Under the Stars on Sun Deck.
There are 12 bars and lounges with live music and dancing. A new feature is the new three-deck-high street-café-style Piazza, for sipping coffee and watching the occasional passing performer.
Health & Fitness on Discovery Princess
With top of the range equipment in their gyms and interactive classes, guests are encouraged to get their blood pumping. Princess has you looked after, giving you access to personal trainers who can help design a workout program that suits your abilities. Wellness extends beyond the physical, and Princess understands the importance of letting our minds broaden and recover, with spa services designed to offer their guests a chance to relax and unwind. The Lotus Spa celebrates the wonder of self-care with beauty treatments, massage, aromatherapy, and so much more.
Cruising is about forgetting your worries, and Princess is more than happy to assist with that. The large Lotus Spa includes treatments such as the Hammam (a Turkish-style steam room), the Thermal rooms, sensory showers and the line’s first-ever hydrotherapy pool.
Adventure Bears Gay Cruise
Adventure Bears provides a stress free, fun, upscale memorable vacation experience and gives like-minded gay men an opportunity to make lasting friendships. You can choose be social and active or just chill out and relax. Our cruises will appeal to the more relaxed yet fun loving guys.
We offer the best of both worlds with rates far lower than gay chartered ships. Enjoy exotic ports of call, exclusive group on-board activities, entertainment, and of course outstanding cuisine and service. We also offer our own private shore excursions available only to our guests.
In order to participate in our events you must make reservations with us. Unfortunately people booked through a different source cannot be included as part of our gay group.
Alaska Gay Bears Cruise 2027 & Denali Explorer Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
15 May
Vancouver, Canada
4 PM
16 May
A Day at Sea!
17 May
Ketchikan, Alaska
6 AM
2 PM
18 May
Juneau, Alaska
8 AM
9:15 PM
19 May
Skagway, Alaska
7 AM
8:30 PM
20 May
Glacier Bay National Park (Cruising), Alaska
6:15 AM
3:15 PM
21 May
College Fjord (Cruising), Alaska
6 PM
8:30 PM
22 May
Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
12:30 AM
22 May
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
23 May
Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
24 May
Anchorage, Alaska
25 May
Anchorage, Alaska
Day 1 - Vancouver, Canada Vancouver is one of the world’s most stunning cities, where scenic beauty meets vibrant city life. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, this dynamic destination offers a unique blend of cultures, flavors, and experiences. From the historic charm of Gastown—with its cobblestone streets, heritage architecture, and cozy cafés—to the bustling waterfront of the Port of Vancouver, the city invites exploration at every turn.
Day 2 - Fun Day at Sea!
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Day 3 - Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town.
Day 4 - Juneau, Alaska
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans." Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.
Day 5 - Skagway, Alaska
Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest. Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.
Day 6 - Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
Just west of Juneau, this breathtaking national park and preserve boasts some of the world's most spectacular tidewater glaciers, such as Margerie Glacier, which often drops colossal chunks of ice into the sea. Not surprisingly, Glacier Bay National Park and its epic ice giants are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising Alaska's magnificent park system.
Day 7 - College Fjord (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
College Fjord not only boasts the world's largest collection of tidewater glaciers, but it features magnificent snowcapped mountains as far as the eyes can see. Plus, during the summer, it's not unheard of to catch a glimpse of one of the area's 40-ton humpback whales feeding in the waters of the fjord. It's a magical wonderland of epic proportions, so breathtaking you won't want to blink.
Day 8 - Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska
Whittier, approximately 65 miles southeast of Anchorage, lies nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountains bordering Passage Canal. Whittier's economy and its 290 residents rely largely on the fishing industry, the port and, increasingly, on tourism. Named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, the community is also the gateway to spectacular Prince William Sound, with its magnificent tidewater glaciers and abundant marine life.
Day 8 - Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Step off your ship into a waiting railcar for our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Get settled, and perhaps do an optional excursion. Or you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader, or sit outside at a fireside patio.
Day 9 - Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
This morning, take a Natural History Tour into Denali National Park watching for glimpses of Denali and Denali's "Big Five"; moose, bears, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves. In the afternoon, depart via motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. The main attraction is Denali, the 20,310 foot mountain visible from nearly anywhere on the lodge's property.
Day 10 - Anchorage, Alaska
Sit and gaze at the majesty of "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters. The morning is free to either relax at the lodge or choose one of many optional excursions. Continue by motorcoach to Anchorage and overnight at the Hotel Captain Cook.
Day 11 - Anchorage, Alaska
Your tour ends this morning in Anchorage. Anchorage, where moose wander the neighborhoods, eagles soar overhead, and world-class hotels and fine cuisine are a stone's throw from settlers' cabins. Anchorage is your gateway to all that Alaska has to offer. Glaciers, mountains, wildlife, Native Alaskan culture and the best shopping in Alaska are all found here.
Alaska Gay Bears Cruise 2027 & Denali Explorer Rates
Cabin Category
Description
Cruise Only Double Per Pers. Perks Included $ USD
Cruise & Land Double Per Pers. Perks Included $ USD
Interior Stateroom
Approx. 166 to 175 square feet and richly appointed with fine amenities. Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed, Private bathroom with shower, Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, Princess Luxury Bed, Satellite on-demand TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, safe, closet, phone and desk, 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, Daily housekeeping service, Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow.
$ 3,068
$ 3,718
Balcony Stateroom
Approx. 222 square foot Balcony stateroom is appointed with fine amenities and outstanding views from an approximately 41 square foot private balcony. Balcony with patio furniture, Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed, Private bathroom with shower, Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, Princess Luxury Bed, Satellite on-demand TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, safe, closet, phone and desk, 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, Daily housekeeping service, Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow.
$ 3,084
$ 4,878
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
Larger than the Standard Balcony staterooms, Deluxe Balcony cabins provide approximately 233 square feet of comfort, and an approximately 41 square foot balcony and include all the same features of the Balcony stateroom, plus an additional sofa bed. Seating area with a sofa bed, Balcony with patio furniture, Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed, Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, Princess Luxury Bed Private bathroom with shower, Satellite on-demand TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, safe, closet, phone and desk, 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, Daily housekeeping service, Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow.
$ 3,344
$ 5,108
Mini Suite
The luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 299 square feet of comfort and an additional, separate seating area with a sofa bed for lounging or sleeping. The spacious balcony is approximately 41 square feet and the bathroom offers a combination tub and shower.
Welcome glass of champagne, Private bathroom with combination tub and shower, Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, Princess Luxury Bed, Balcony with patio furniture, Two flat-panel television, Satellite on-demand TV, refrigerator, hairdryer, safe, closet, phone and desk, 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, Daily housekeeping service, Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow.
$ 3,514
$ 5,298
Suite
Suite size approximately 587 - 682 sq. ft., including balcony.
The Owner's Suite features an expansive stateroom and oversized aft-facing balcony. Exclusive suite-only benefits.
Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities.
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and include all meals, accommodations and entertainment!
Taxes & charges of $280 pp ($327 pp cruise & land), Pre-Paid Gratuities, and optional insurance are additional.
$450 per person deposit required at time of booking ($550 in Balcony, and Mini Suites). Balance payment is due on or before January 14, 2027
Optional shore excursions will be offered.
Prices are cruise only and DO NOT INCLUDE return airfare! Please ask for airfare add-ons back to your home city.
Fares are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Also included are the traditional Bear Cruise activities:
• Reserved Group Dining Every Night
• Private Events & Gettogethers
• Collectible Bears T-shirt
• Optional Private Group Excursions ($)
Please ask for further details.
Current Promotion: Book Now and you will receive: • PRINCESS PLUS Beverage Package: Sip on cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, or specialty coffees—valued up to $15 each. • Unlimited Wi-Fi: Stay connected at sea with fast internet for one device per guest. • Full onboard gratuities! Gratuities already included—relax and enjoy • Casual Dining Delights Two casual meals per voyage (burgers, tacos, pizza, etc.). • Room Service, On Us: Complimentary room service anytime • Main Dining & Entertainment: Fine dining and Broadway-caliber shows every night
