Princess Cruises has unveiled its biggest-ever Alaska season for 2026, highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess. The expanded Alaska program for 2026 includes eight ships, 180 departures and 19 destinations, providing travelers with a selection of Alaska adventures by sea, or by both land and sea.
For the first time, guests will have the opportunity to explore Alaska aboard a Sphere-Class ship as Star Princess sails its first summer season in the "Great Land," offering views of glaciers and wildlife. As the second ship in the Sphere-Class following Sun Princess, Star Princess launches in fall 2025. This ship will have innovative architectural spectacles like The Dome, the industry's first geodesic structure, and The Sphere, a suspended glass Piazza.
Bookings open August 1 with the "Better Than Best Price Guarantee" offering the best rates and 120 percent of the price difference as onboard credit if a lower rate is found before final payment. This promotion ends September 2, 2024.
For 2026, guests can choose from 180 departures from five convenient ports aboard eight ships, including the new Star Princess. Options include:
- Voyage of the Glaciers: Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, Coral Princess, and Island Princess will offer seven-day journeys to experience the views of two Alaska glaciers—and Princess has more visits to Glacier Bay National Park than any other cruise line. These itineraries are combinable to indulge in a 14-day "Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure."
- Inside Passage: Guests can enjoy seven- to 20-day cruises and up to four glacier-viewing experiences when they sail the Inside Passage and visit the highest-rated Alaska destinations and lesser-known gems from convenient homeports including weekend departures from Seattle (Royal Princess and Star Princess), San Francisco (Ruby Princess), Vancouver, B.C. (Emerald Princess), and Los Angeles (Emerald Princess).
- Longer Sailings: Guests who want to spend more time with Princess this Alaska season can opt for a 20-day "Ultimate Alaska Solstice" on Ruby Princess sailing roundtrip from San Francisco, and a 16-day Inside Passage on Emerald Princess round-trip from Los Angeles.
Adventures Ashore
Princess gives guests the chance to expand their cruise experience with authentic shore excursions at their ports of call. From "Cook My Catch" fishing for dinner, flying on a helicopter through mountainous views, watching breaching whales, and more, guests have plenty of excursions to choose from.
Onboard Activities with "North to Alaska with Princess" Program
The "North to Alaska with Princess" program enriches each Alaska cruise with cultural and educational activities, including naturalist talks, a planetarium Northern Lights experience and a fresh local Alaska seafood menu. In addition, there is the "Junior Ranger" program for young cruisers.
Cruisetours – Cruise, Rail and Lodge in Interior of Alaska
Combining a cruise with a land tour is a great way to maximize an Alaska vacation, including the chance to visit Denali National Park and beyond. The 2026 season includes more than 20 cruisetour options.
One highlight is the 15-night "National Parks Tour". Guests will adventure to five Alaskan parks including Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway. This experience combines a seven-day cruise, scenic rail travel, with eight nights ashore, including stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.
Additional information can be found at www.princess.com.
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