Princess Alaska Cruise for $325 — Flights, Hotel & Glacier Bay Included
My dad, my son and me in Alaska - Glacier Bay National Park day was our favorite
Planning a Princess Alaska cruise but worried about the price? We booked a 7‑night Glacier Bay itinerary on Royal Princess for just $325 out‑of‑pocket — including flights, hotel, and excursions — by stacking points, miles, and a casino offer.
This is one of my biggest travel‑hacking wins to date, and I’m breaking down exactly how we did it so you can do it too.
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🛳️ How We Booked a Princess Alaska Cruise for $325
This deal started with a Princess Players Club casino offer, and the savings were unreal.
Interior cabin total: $1,160 (taxes + fees + two $200 deposits)
Both $200 deposits returned as onboard credit
Credit card sign‑up bonus wiped out $800+ of the fare
Final cruise cost: $325 out‑of‑pocket
My son Tanner joined me on this adventure, and this itinerary was perfect — Glacier Bay, plus stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway.
Curious about casino cruise offers? Read my guide: Princess Players Club: Casino Offers + Points Strategy
✈️ Flights to Seattle Using Points (Saved $1,000)
Flights to Alaska cruise ports can get expensive fast — but points make it painless.
Outbound: United MileagePlus miles
Cash price: $406
What we paid: $0
Return: Southwest Rapid Rewards
Cash price: $580
What we paid: $0
Using miles for both legs saved us nearly $1,000 and kept our total trip cost unbelievably low.
🏨 Free Pre‑Cruise Hotel Night with Hyatt Points
We always fly in the day before a cruise, especially for Alaska itineraries. For this trip, we booked:
Paid entirely with Hyatt points
$0 out‑of‑pocket
Hyatt redemptions are one of my favorite ways to save on cruise travel — simple, reliable, and great value.
🎟️ Excursions in Juneau, Skagway & Ketchikan
My mom and me in Glacier Bay National Park
We chose this Royal Princess itinerary specifically for Glacier Bay, but the port days are just as incredible.
Here’s what we booked:
Skagway: Scenic train ride — booked directly with Princess
Juneau: City tour with Shore Excursions Group
Fish hatchery
Mendenhall Glacier
Breaching whale statue
Ketchikan: Exploring on our own
I don’t always book through the cruise line, but for Alaska — where weather and logistics matter — I mix Princess, Viator, and Shore Excursions Group depending on the port.
Tip: If an excursion is far from port or involves tight timing, I always book through the cruise line for peace of mind.
🌄 Why This Deal Was So Insane
This trip is the perfect example of how stacking casino offers + points + smart timing can turn a bucket‑list cruise into an affordable getaway.
Saved $1,000 on flights
Saved $800+ using a credit card bonus
Saved $200 on hotel
Got $400 back in onboard credit
Paid $325 total for a 7‑night Glacier Bay cruise
Alaska is one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever visited, and doing it for $325 still feels surreal.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Travel hacking isn’t about being fancy — it’s about being strategic. This Princess Alaska cruise proved that you don’t need premium cards or complicated award charts to save big. You just need a plan, a few key cards, and the willingness to stack offers when they appear.
If you’re dreaming of Alaska, this is your sign: you can absolutely do this too.
🔗 Related Guides
Heading to Alaska? Don’t miss my Alaska Cruise Guide
Sailing Princess? Check out my Princess Cruises 2026 Guide
New to points? Start with my Beginner Points & Miles Guide
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