Off the Clock

All work and no play? Forget it. Part of the joy of working in Alaska is experiencing life off the clock. Read about the adventures and experiences our employees enjoy with new friends in a new landscape.

Matthew – Front Desk Clerk

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As a college student back in Michigan I needed to get away for a summer so I decided to come to Alaska and work for Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. It turned out to be one of the greatest experiences of my life! I work at the front desk and have... Read More

Abby – Room Attendant

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My name is Abby. I am from Gaylord, MN and was searching on-line for cruise ship jobs when I noticed job opportunities in Alaska with Princess Tours. I enjoyed hiking and camping while growing up in Minnesota and have a keen interest in the outdoors. I thought it would be... Read More

Donny – Night Audit & Night Security

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Hello to all!! I would like to take a few minutes and talk about how I got to where I am right now. It is actually by pure accident that I am working for Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge. It started in early March, about 3 days before I left... Read More

Tracy – Rooms Division Manager

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I first visited AK after my family moved here from New Jersey. I was planning on spending the whole summer in Alaska, so my mom suggested that I get a job while I was here. She was working on board the Midnight Sun Express, Princess’ luxury rail cars and suggested... Read More

Sarah – Outfitter

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The Firsts: In my preparations for coming to Alaska for the summer, a friend of mine requested (demanded, really) that I send him photos of every “first” during my journey. Of course, his ideas included first bear, first moose, first moose I teach soccer to (still working on that one). I kept... Read More

Joy – Administrative Assistant

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In the summer of 2002, my husband and I came to Alaska and spent the summer just being tourists and bumming around in our RV. It was a dream of a lifetime and we knew that we loved Alaska and wanted to return. We also knew that it was a... Read More

Rolin – Assistant Maintenance Manager

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Hello, my name is Rolin . I have been an employee since March 1st of 2000. I wanted a summer job in Alaska and I wanted to work at the “best” Lodge in Fairbanks. The Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge fit’s that requirement . The reason I stay with Princess is simple.... Read More

Matthew – Front Desk Clerk

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