Highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess, Princess Cruises is rolling out its biggest ever Alaska season for 2026: eight ships, 180 departures and 19 destinations.
During the 2026 season, guests will have the opportunity to explore Alaska aboard a Sphere-class ship as Star Princess sails her first summer season in the Great Land. As the second ship in the Sphere class following Sun Princess, Star Princess is set to launch in fall 2025.
Bookings open Aug. 1 with the “Better Than Best Price Guarantee” offering the best rates and 120 percentof the price difference as onboard credit if a lower rate is found before final payment. This promotion ends Sept. 2, 2024.
“2026 will reinforce Princess’ leadership in Alaska vacations,” said John Padgett, President for 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. Our guests will experience Alaska like never before aboard our innovative Sphere-class ship.”
2026 Alaska Sailing Options
Sailing options include the 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers (Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, Coral Princess and Island Princess) with breathtaking views of two Alaska glaciers. These itineraries are combinable in a 14-day Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure. For an Inside Passage sailing, options range from 7- to 20-day cruises with up to four glacier-viewing experiences.
Guests who want a longer vacation can opt for a 20-day Ultimate Alaska Solstice sailing on Ruby Princess roundtrip from San Francisco, and a 16-day Inside Passage on Emerald Princess roundtrip from Los Angeles.
Additionally, the 2026 season includes more than 20 cruisetour options. One highlight is the 15-night National Parks Tour. Guests will adventure to five of Alaska’s parks: Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias, Kenai Fjords National Park and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway. This experience combines a 7-day cruise, rail travel, with eight nights ashore, including stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.
For more information, visit princess.com.
