- Princess Cruises released its 2026 Alaska itineraries, featuring eight ships, including the new Star Princess, with sailings up to 20 days and departing from five ports.
- The line sails more guests to Glacier Bay National Park than any other, offering itineraries that feature up to four glaciers on a single sailing.
- Cruisetours combine the cruise with multi-day land tours, scenic rail travel, and overnight stays at five exclusive Princess wilderness lodges near Denali National Park.
- The North to Alaska program enhances the onboard experience by integrating local Alaskan culture, expert speakers, and fresh, locally sourced seafood.
Princess Cruises has released its 2026 Alaska cruise and cruisetour itineraries, reinforcing its standing as a major provider of vacations to the region. The cruise line has maintained a presence in the area for over 55 years, earning the nickname “the Great Land” for Alaska.

The 2026 season offers guests extensive choices, with eight ships, including the newest vessel, Star Princess, sailing a variety of itineraries ranging from seven to 20 days and visiting 19 destinations. Cruises depart from five different ports: Seattle, Vancouver, B.C., San Francisco, Anchorage (Whittier), or Los Angeles. Princess highlights its unique access to Glacier Bay National Park, stating it sails more guests there than any other cruise line, with some itineraries featuring up to four glaciers on a single sailing.
For travelers seeking deeper immersion, Princess offers Cruisetours, which seamlessly combine a seven-day cruise with scenic rail travel and multi-day land tours into the state’s interior. These tours include overnight stays at Princess’s five exclusive wilderness lodges, providing access to Denali National Park and other spectacular scenery. The North to Alaska program enhances the onboard experience by bringing local culture, fresh seafood, and Alaskan personalities, such as lumberjacks and Iditarod champions, directly onto the ships. To simplify the land portion of the trip, pre-paid meal packages are available for purchase.
