• CelebrityCruises says its cruise tours pricing is 30 percent lower than last year's. It also offers a $200 onboard credit on select departures, and third and fourth guests in cabin receive free fare (they pay only taxes and fees). 800-437-3111, www.celebritycruises.com.

LAND DEALS

Railroad tours:

• Deluxe Alaska Sampler: Seven-night tour takes guests by train to Seward, Girdwood and Denali, with free day-cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. Package includes visits to Spencer Glacier, dog sled ride, float trip on Placer River and Jeep trip into Denali backcountry. Hotels included, meals if part of an excursion. Book by March 31 for travel May 15-Sept. 14. Prices start at $2,400 per person. Mention Promo09. 800-544-0552, www.alaskarailroad.com/50bd.

• Free ride: Marking Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood, the Alaska Railroad invites anyone who turns 50 in 2009 to a free ride for a day.

Lodging:

• Free express motorcoach roundtrip between Anchorage and Denali offered with two-night stay at Denali Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna on select dates in peak season June 10-Sept. 6. Price for two people, two nights in traditional cabin: $1,755 after savings, compared to $1,909 in 2008. Price includes transport to/from lodge, naturalist programs, all meals and all guided activities except flightseeing. Cite code FMC. 877-300-1992, www.alaskadenalitours.com.

• Two operators offer second-night deals.

All five Princess Lodges offer 50 percent off on second-night stays on select dates May 15-Sept. 15, not valid with other promotions or discounts. Two-night minimum. www.princesslodges.com/travel_specials.htm.

At four Denali Park Resorts, pay regular rate on first night, get second night for $50, May 12-Sept. 20. Two-night minimum and maximum. Promo code: State 50th. 800-276-7234, www.denaliparkresorts.com/ .