Princess Cruises Unveils Its Grand Alaska Season

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

  • Princess Cruises has announced its largest-ever Alaska season for 2027, deploying a fleet of eight ships.
  • The new Sphere Class ship, Star Princess, will sail 7-day Inside Passage itineraries from Seattle.
  • The season features 187 departures with a major focus on glacier-viewing experiences, including 85 visits to Glacier Bay National Park.
  • Twenty-eight different cruise and land tour (cruisetour) combinations are available for a more immersive adventure.

Get ready for an unparalleled Alaskan adventure as Princess Cruises unveils its most expansive season ever for 2027. Building on nearly 60 years of expertise in the region, the top-rated cruise line is offering an incredible array of choices for travelers looking to experience the majestic beauty of the Great Land. The upcoming season promises more ships, more destinations, and more opportunities to witness breathtaking glaciers and wildlife than ever before.

Denali Express Train With Sapphire Princess in Whittier Alaska

Leading the magnificent eight-ship fleet is the new Star Princess, a next-generation Sphere Class vessel, which returns for her second season of 7-day Inside Passage cruises from Seattle. This is part of a grand plan that includes 187 departures on 17 unique itineraries, sailing from five convenient homeports. Princess is doubling down on its commitment to immersive travel, providing unmatched access to stunning natural wonders like Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, and College Fjord. As the cruise line’s Chief Commercial Officer, Terry Thornton, shared, the team has put immense heart into designing experiences that bring guests closer to the soul of Alaska.

For those seeking to explore even deeper, Princess offers 28 distinct cruisetour itineraries. These land and sea adventures combine a spectacular cruise with stays at the line’s five exclusive wilderness lodges, including direct-to-the-wilderness rail service for seamless travel to Denali National Park. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the vast, untouched beauty of Alaska’s interior. With bookings opening on August 12, 2025, an unforgettable journey into one of the world’s most captivating destinations is well within reach.

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