Prince Rupert cruise port guide
Historic Prince Rupert captivates both mind and heart with its maritime history and awe-inspiring scenery. Located near the Alaska panhandle, Prince Rupert was established in 1910 as the intersection of commerce and trade for First Nations people and continued to develop as a town when selected as the western terminus for the Grand Turk Pacific Railway. Nestled within a temperate rainforest, it experiences 220 days of rain each year, earning it the poetic nickname "The City of Rainbows." But from within the raindrops, Prince Rupert shines with heritage charms best seen in its Kwinitsa Railway Station Museum, The Museum of Northern British Columbia and the historic North Pacific Cannery compound. Its stunning vistas captured in flight from the window of a seaplane adventure amaze travelers. Abundant wildlife can be observed on land at the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. And seen from the deck of a wildlife cruise on the chilly waters, breeching humpback whales and soaring eagles inspire. Hike through the Butze Rainforest or the Exchamsiks River Provincial Park, then end the day with a stroll among the colorful gift shops stopping in a charming bistro to sample the freshest catch of the day.
About Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert is a port city on Kaien Island near the Alaska border, known as the 'City of Rainbows' for its rainy climate. A new cruise ship dock opened in 2004, making it a key stop on Alaska itineraries. The city is surrounded by spectacular rainforest scenery and rich Tsimshian First Nations heritage spanning over 5,000 years.
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Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from San Francisco
Carnival Luminosa · Alaska · 10 nights
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14-Day Alaska Glaciers, Fjords & Inside Passage
Seabourn Encore · North America · 14 nights
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Crystal Symphony · Alaska · 11 nights
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$508 / night
Alaskan Glacier Blues & Coastal Views
Brilliant Lady · Alaska · 7 nights
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7-Day Alaska Fjords & Canadian Inside Passage
Seabourn Encore · North America · 7 nights
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$534 / night
Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from San Francisco
Carnival Luminosa · Alaska · 10 nights
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