A group of fifty, including 21 real bearded Santas, plus their Mrs. Clauses and friends, will be taking the trip of a lifetime May 23 to June 3 as the enjoy a Princess Cruise-Tour to Alaska and the North Pole. Santa Hollywood and RealSantas.com is hosting this special 12-day excursion which begins with a one week cruise aboard the beautiful Diamond Princess and is followed by a five day inland excursion to our final destination, the North Pole!
The Princess Cruise -Tour begins with an 8-day, 7-night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise visiting Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, with two full days of scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park and the College Fiords. This will be followed by a 4-night Rail and coach tour through Denali National Park, featuring 2-nights at Denali Princess Lodge and ending with 2-nights in Fairbanks prior to their return home.
Click here to see a detailed itinerary for the Santas
The Princess Cruise -Tour begins with an 8-day, 7-night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise visiting Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, with two full days of scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park and the College Fiords. This will be followed by a 4-night Rail and coach tour through Denali National Park, featuring 2-nights at Denali Princess Lodge and ending with 2-nights in Fairbanks prior to their return home.
Click here to see a detailed itinerary for the Santas
While at sea, the Santas and Mrs. Claus will be completing their studies at the International University of Santa Claus (aka "School4Santas"). At the schools conclusion on May 29, onboard the Diamond Princess, the graduates will be receiving their official Bachelor or Masters Degrees in Santaclausology.
While visiting Ketchikan, local resident and Santa Jim Wingren, and his Mrs. Claus (Connie) have arranged some very special actvities. To begin with Gloria Allen, owner of Seahorse Ventures will be hosting everyone to a special complimentary tour of Ketchikan aboard their fabulous Trolley's, each pulled by a team of four beautiful draft horses. Following our Tour Santa Jim and Connie have arranged for us to have lunch at Seamer's. And after a fine meal, we will have some time to shop during our stroll back to the Diamond Princess.
For all of the IUSC graduates, their true reward and honor will occur on the last day of their trip. They will take a very special and magical visit to the North Pole!
On Tuesday afternoon, June 2nd, The Santas, Mrs. Claus and guests, will board a special and exclusive coach which will transport them to "101 St. Nicholas Drive," site of The Santa Claus House at the North Pole!
The City of North Pole and The Santa Claus House have arranged a special reception event and have invited all North Pole citizens to welcome the Santas and Mrs. Claus as they arrive. They have discussed having a proclamation read by the mayor and announced there will be a little party with cake being served to everyone.
Following this there will be group photos and shopping at the Famous Santa Claus House. The Santa Claus house has announced that they will be giving each member of the cruise, a personalized deed to a piece of North Pole property, along with a small package of other gifts.
Everyone and all will have the opportunity to see all of the sites at the North Pole
The finale of the visit will be a special ceremony in an adjacent park where Santa Ben and Susan Williams and Santa David & Carol Smith. will renew their wedding vows. Plus Reception, Group Photo, Shopping, etc.
