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First Copper River Salmon Arrives at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Princess Guests Enjoy Fresh Alaska Salmon HoursAfter Being Caught
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 18, 2015)– A buzz of excitement surrounded the kitchen of King Salmon Restaurant at Denali PrincessWilderness Lodge Friday, when ahelicopter carrying the season’s first catch of wild Copper River king salmontouched down right outside the lodge. This special event helped kick off the2015 Alaska season and guests from around the world were delighted to enjoythis local favorite, served fresh just hours after being caught.
The 2015 Copper River king salmonfishing season opened May 14 at 7 a.m. in Cordova, Alaska, and after a long dayon the water fishermen could still be seen bringing in their catch late intothe night. Local processor Copper River Seafoods prepared its first shipment offish to be flown on an Alaska Airlines jet to Anchorage, where it was loadedonboard an Era Aviation helicopter. The chopper flew to a helipad near theDenali Princess Wilderness Lodge, to deliver the fish to the restaurant forpreparation by Chef Jeff Elliott.
“Fresh, wild seafood remains one ofthe top draws for Princess guests visiting Alaska and salmon is an importantpart of the Alaska lifestyle, both culturally and as a dietary staple,” saidJan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. “The opening day of the Copper Riversalmon season is a very exciting time for our guests staying at the Denali PrincessWilderness Lodge who have theopportunity to participate in a true Alaska tradition.”
A camera crew followed the fish fromthe moment nets pulled them up in Cordova and captured the full journey toDenali Princess Wilderness Lodge, along with the salmon’s preparation at KingSalmon Restaurant. To view the video, visit: # style='mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>
The first-catch shipment of CopperRiver salmon is a prestigious and highly anticipated annual ritual in whichAlaska Airlines flies more than 20,000 pounds of the season’s “first fish” toSeattle and Anchorage. For the last three years, the Denali Princess WildernessLodge has received part of the catch and served fresh king salmon to lodgeguests on arrival.
Copper River king salmon, identifiedby the meat’s deep red hue and a melt-in-your mouth texture, is a highlycoveted fish by chefs and salmon lovers alike thanks to its exceptional flavorand high nutritious value. Also known as Chinook, the king salmon travel 300miles from the Pacific Ocean along the waters of the Copper River to reachtheir spawning grounds near Cordova.
Princess Cruises Alaska season features seven ships offering seven-day itinerariescruising from the ports of Vancouver, Whittier and Seattle; and 10-day sailingsfrom San Francisco. Princess offers a variety of Land and SeaVacations that combine land travel with anAlaska cruise for a complete land and sea experience. All Land and SeaVacations include a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers sailing with a visit toGlacier Bay National Park plus up to four nights in the Denali National Parkarea at Princess’ own wilderness lodges.
Voted the Best Cruise Line in Alaskaseven years running by the readers of TravelWeekly, Princess Cruises is now making the top vacation experiencein Alaska even better with the debut of Northto Alaska! Introduced for the 2015 cruise season and created inpartnership with local experts, Northto Alaska! features a variety of authentic Alaska culinary,educational and entertainment experiences designed to delve deeper into thefascinating frontier guests are exploring around them. The program includesexpanded Alaska seafood offerings, with signature dishes from local chefs andrestaurants; unique interactions with Alaskans; and onboard festivals to allowguests to eat like a local, learn from the locals, and celebrate like a local.
Additional information about all ofthe Princess Alaska cruise options and Northto Alaska! can be foundat princess.com/NorthToAlaska.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising,Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array ofchoices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environmentof exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising,Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the globeranging in length from three to 114 days. The company is part of CarnivalCorporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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