You’ve seen the look — that starry-eyed, enamored gaze worn exclusively by those who have recently come back from Alaska. Eventually, seeing other people get so hooked on the Great Land will no longer suffice.

Cue Princess Cruises, whose itineraries make light work of what would otherwise be an overwhelming endeavor: charting your own course through Alaska and its enchantingly wild waters. Their immersive cruisetours offer the coveted chance to travel the waterways of Southeast Alaska and inland to Denali National Park. They include stays in Princess-owned Wilderness Lodges; exclusive ship-to-lodge rail service; and authentic, interactive experiences for a deeper exploration.

Read on for four elements of your journey with Princess that will ignite your own lifelong love affair with Alaska.