Aug. 31 update: Sky Princess third Princess Cruises ship to restart, Lindblad revises Pacific Northwest route

Sky Princess sails from Southampton

Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess joined sister ship Regal Princess in operating UK sailings.

The MedallionClass ship departed from the Port of Southampton Monday — the first occasion it has sailed with passengers from the UK.

‘It is fantastic to be welcoming guests back on board another Princess ship, this time the beautiful Sky Princess, our second ship to join us here in the UK,’ said Tony Roberts, VP Princess Cruises UK and Europe.

‘Yesterday was a significant day for Sky Princess as it also marked her first sailing from Southampton — [which will be] her homeport for three consecutive years — with guests on board.’

Until October 5, the vessel will take UK passengers on short scenic voyages visiting Liverpool, Greenock, Belfast and Portland.

It is the third ship in the Princess fleet to return to service. The first, Majestic Princess, began sailing from Seattle in July.

The new seven-night cruise round-trip Seattle will be offered on three Octoer dates

Lindblad Salish Sea itinerary replaces Canadian ports

Based on Canadian travel restrictions, Lindblad Expeditions crafted a revised itinerary for its October British Columbia and San Juan Islands voyage that will now provide a wilderness experience in the Salish Sea.

'Exploring the Pacific Northwest: The Jewels of The Salish Sea' will explore Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands in northern Washington state aboard the 100-passenger National Geographic Venture.

The seven-night round-trip from Seattle will provide opportunities to kayak and hike. Highlights include Olympic National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Hurricane Ridge, Marymere Falls, zooming in on photogenic fungi during an expert-led foraging experience and a gaining a perspective on sea life through the camera lens of an undersea specialist.

Departures are Oct. 2, 9 and 16, with rates starting at $5,290 per person, double occupancy. Lindblad is offering a $500 air credit per person for all departures, and waiving the solo premium on the Oct. 16 voyage.