Princess Cruises has revealed plans for its 2026 Alaska cruise season, which the company describes as its largest to date. The season will feature eight ships, 180 departures and visits to 19 destinations.
A key highlight is the Alaska debut of Star Princess, the newest addition to the cruise line's fleet. Star Princess, launching in fall 2025, is the second ship in the Sphere Class and will offer its first summer season in Alaska in 2026.
"2026 will reinforce Princess' leadership in Alaska vacations," said John Padgett, princess of Princess Cruises. "The deployment of the magnificent Star Princess to Alaska for the first time will offer guests unprecedented views, luxurious accommodations, and the finest food, beverages and entertainment ever seen in the Great Land."
The 2026 season will offer a variety of itineraries, such as Voyage of the Glaciers, a seven-day journey featuring views of two Alaska glaciers, with options to combine for a 14-day adventure. Inside Passage voyages range from seven to 20 days, departing from Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, British Columbia and Los Angeles. And other longer sailings highlight a 20-day Ultimate Alaska Solstice cruise from San Francisco and a 16-day Inside Passage cruise from Los Angeles.
Princess Cruises will continue its "North to Alaska with Princess" program, which includes cultural and educational activities such as naturalist talks and a planetarium Northern Lights experience. The cruise line will also offer more than 20 cruisetour options, combining cruise and land experiences, including visits to Denali National Park.
Bookings for the 2026 Alaska season open on Aug. 1, 2024, with a "Better Than Best Price Guarantee" promotion running until Sept. 2, 2024.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Princess Cruises. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
