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Things to do in Fairbanks
Fairbanks might surprise you. Tucked deep in Alaska's interior, Fairbanks isn't a traditional ocean cruise port — it's an inland city you reach as part of a Princess® cruisetour, where you chase the aurora and stroll through Indigenous heritage sites. Think historic riverboats, steamy hot springs and the kind of quiet that only comes with big open skies.
Most Princess cruisetours to Fairbanks run 10–17 days, pairing a seven-night Alaska voyage with a multi-day land tour through the state's interior and one to two nights in Fairbanks itself. This combination invites you to slow down and savor what makes this place so distinctly Alaska.
You can even pan for gold like it's 1898. Fairbanks makes it easy to dive into the state's culture and natural wonders without straying too far from the comforts you'll love coming back to at night.
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Shore excursions to explore in Fairbanks
Fairbanks is your launchpad to Alaska’s stories about the land, the traditions and the unexpected warmth. These excursions are part of our cruisetours, designed to start or end your adventure on just the right note.
Experience the Fairbanks port on your next cruise
Fairbanks is a step deeper into Alaska. As the start or finale of many Princess® cruisetours — sailing northbound to end in Fairbanks, or starting in Fairbanks and sailing southbound — this city gives you one to two nights of authentic Alaska experiences and wide-open wilderness.
You might find yourself watching the Northern Lights dance across a midnight sky, meeting sled dogs who've raced the Iditarod or walking through history in gold rush-era buildings. From Fairbanks, you board a train or motorcoach to Denali National Park and on to your ship in Whittier — connecting you to the stories of the land and to the people who call it home.
When you're ready to begin or end your Alaska adventure, be sure to explore our Alaska cruisetours and find your Fairbanks moment.
Discover the wild heart of Fairbanks with Princess Cruises
When you take a cruisetour to Fairbanks with Princess, the most-awarded Alaska cruise line, you experience a different side of Alaska — where the Northern Lights glow across late-summer skies and a sternwheeler might be your ride to the next adventure.
After arriving in Fairbanks, Princess transfers you to your Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge or Fairbanks hotel — your home base for exploring Alaska's interior before your journey continues by land to Denali and on to your ship.
Watch winter light up the sky in Fairbanks
Honor the spirit and resilience of Alaska’s early pioneers at this striking Fairbanks monument.
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