Eight Princess Cruises Ships to Sail in Alaska for 2026

Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 Alaska itineraries. The upcoming season will be the largest ever for the cruise line in the region, with eight ships in total sailing 190 departures to 19 destinations. 

The 2026 Alaska season from Princess will be highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess. This will be the first time guests will have the opportunity to visit Alaska on a Sphere Class ship. Star Princess launches in the fall of 2025 and features a number of exciting new features like The Dome (the industry's first geodesic structure) and The Sphere, a suspended glass Piazza.  

“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. Our guests will experience Alaska like never before aboard our innovative Sphere Class ship,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises President. “Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveler, Princess is the ultimate choice for luxury and adventure, with awe-inspiring glaciers, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and the freshest seafood imaginable.”

Following are itinerary highlights of Princess Cruises’ 2026 Alaska Season: 

Voyage of the Glaciers: On Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, Coral Princess, and Island Princess

This seven-day itinerary will visit two Alaska glaciers. Cruises are combinable for adventure-seekers, nature enjoyers, and Alaska lovers to indulge in a 14-day Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure.

Inside Passage: On Royal Princess, Star Princess, Ruby Princess, and Emerald Princess 

Inside Passage itineraries are seven- to 20-day cruises, with up to four glacier-viewing experiences. These voyages visit top Alaska destinations and lesser-known gems from Seattle (Royal Princess and Star Princess), San Francisco (Ruby Princess), Vancouver (Emerald Princess), and Los Angeles (Emerald Princess)

Guests who want to spend more time in Alaska season can opt for Princess’ Longer Sailings which will include a 20-day Ultimate Alaska Solstice on Ruby Princess sailing roundtrip from San Francisco and a 16-day Inside Passage on Emerald Princess roundtrip from Los Angeles.  

To maximize their Alaska vacation, guests can opt to combine their cruise with a land tour on Princess’ cruisetours. The 2026 season includes more than 20 cruisetour options, where guests can visit Denali National Park and beyond. One highlight is the 15-night National Parks Tour that visits 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, rail travel, and eight nights of stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.

Bookings for the 2026 Alaska season from Princess Cruises will open on August 1, 2024. For a limited time, Princess has a "Better Than Best Price Guarantee" promotion offering the best rates and 120% of the price difference as onboard credit if a lower rate is found before the final payment (promotion ends September 2, 2024. Read full details here). 

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