Princess Cruises sending 8 ships to Alaska in biggest 2026 season

The fleet will operate 180 departures to 19 destinations from five homeports.

The sister of 2024's Sun Princess, Star Princess provides additional viewing opportunities like The Dome, a geodesic structure up top and foward, and The Sphere, with its big walls of glass flanking the midship Piazza.

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'2026 will reinforce Princess’ leadership in Alaska vacations. 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,' Princess President John Padgett asserted.

'Voyage of the Glaciers'

Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, Coral Princess and Island Princess will operate the seven-day 'Voyage of the Glaciers' with two glacier visits including Glacier Bay National Park. The open-jaw itinerary, offered northbound or southbound between Vancouver, BC and Whittier, may be combined into a 14-day adventure.

Inside Passage

Seven- to 20-day Inside Passage cruises with up to four glacier-viewing experiences are available including weekend departures from Seattle (Royal Princess and Star Princess), San Francisco (Ruby Princess), Vancouver, BC (Emerald Princess) and Los Angeles (Emerald Princess).

The 20-day 'Ultimate Alaska Solstice' on Ruby Princess sails roundtrip San Francisco, and a 16-day Inside Passage on Emerald Princess sails roundtrip Los Angeles. 

Excursions and onboard programming

Among the vast shore excursions offerings are 'Cook My Catch' fishing for dinner, mountain flightseeing by helicopter and whale-watching.

The line's 'North to Alaska' onboard programming features cultural and educational activities such as naturalist talks, a planetarium northern lights experience, a fresh Alaska seafood menu and a junior ranger program.

Cruise-tours

The 2026 season offers more than 20 cruise-tour options with the chance to visit Denali National Park and beyond.

One highlight is the 15-night 'National Parks Tour' to five of Alaska’s top 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 with scenic rail travel and eight nights ashore, including stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.