Princess Cruises Opens 2028 Alaska Season with 185 Departures, Eight Ships and Signature Cruisetours

Cruise Line's Nearly 60 Years of Alaska Expertise Brings Guests Glacier-Rich Voyages, Immersive Cruisetours and Access to Princess Wilderness Lodges FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, opened sales for its expansive 2028 Alaska season , featuring 185 departures across 14 itineraries aboard eight ships, including the Alaska spectacular Star Princess – from glacier-rich voyages and wildlife-filled ports to immersive cruisetours and Princess Wilderness Lodge stays near some of the state's most celebrated national parks. Princess Cruises has been sailing to Alaska since 1969, giving the brand nearly six decades of experience creating cruise and land vacations across the Great Land. Continue Reading Princess Cruises Opens 2028 Alaska Season with 185 Departures, Eight Ships and Signature Cruisetours Cruise Line's Nearly 60 Years of Alaska Expertise Brings Guests Glacier-Rich Voyages, Immersive Cruisetours and Access to Princess Wilderness Lodges Princess continues to offer guests the most comprehensive ways to experience the Great Land through immersive cruises, award-winning cruisetours and exclusive wilderness lodges including Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge , Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge , Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge , Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge , and Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge that take travelers beyond the coastline and into the heart of Alaska. "Alaska is one of the world's most awe-inspiring destinations, and Princess has spent nearly 60 years helping guests experience it in a way few others can," said Jim Berra, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer. "Our 2028 season brings together glacier-filled voyages, unforgettable wildlife and cultural experiences, Princess Wilderness Lodges and Rail, along with seamless cruisetours that take guests deeper into the Great Land – creating a complete Alaska vacation." A Season Designed Around Alaska's Most Iconic Experiences The 2028 Alaska season features: 185 departures across 14 unique itineraries Sailings ranging from four to 16 days Eight ships, including the new Star Princess as well as Discovery Princess , Emerald Princess , Royal Princess , Coral Princess , Crown Princess , Island Princess , and Ruby Princess . Convenient departures from Seattle; Vancouver, British Columbia; Anchorage (Whittier); San Francisco; and Los Angeles Visits to 16 destinations, including Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway Scenic cruising through four of Alaska's most spectacular glacier regions: Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, and Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier 86 visits to Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Alaska's most sought-after experiences More Ashore late-evening calls in select ports, giving guests additional time to explore local culture, wildlife and outdoor adventures Signature Voyage of the Glaciers Princess' celebrated Voyage of the Glaciers itineraries remain the hallmark of the Alaska season, sailing between Anchorage (Whittier) and Vancouver, British Columbia. These one-way voyages showcase some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery, including visits to iconic ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway, with many itineraries featuring two glacier-viewing experiences and opportunities to combine the cruise with an immersive land-based cruisetour. Roundtrip Inside Passage – Convenience from Desirable Homeports Guests can also choose from a wide variety of roundtrip Inside Passage voyages departing from Seattle, Vancouver, British Columbia, San Francisco and Los Angeles, offering a convenient way to experience Alaska's glaciers, wildlife and picturesque coastal communities. Ideal for first-time Alaska travelers, roundtrip Inside Passage voyages offer a convenient, approachable way to experience the region's glaciers, wildlife and coastal communities from desirable West Coast homeports. Go Beyond the Coast with Award-Winning Cruisetours For guests who want to go beyond the coastline, Princess cruisetours combine the ease of a cruise with multiple nights on land, offering a seamless way to experience Alaska's interior, national parks and Princess Wilderness Lodges in one vacation. Highlights include: Visits to Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park on most itineraries Exclusive stays at Princess-owned wilderness lodges located near Denali, Kenai Fjords and Wrangell-St. Elias national parks Exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service between Whittier and the Denali area. Guests travel aboard custom glass-domed railcars designed to maximize sightseeing opportunities, with access to open-air viewing platforms that bring them closer to Alaska's mountains, rivers and wilderness. Three easy-to-shop cruisetour collections: Denali Essentials, Denali Explorer and Denali Escorted Select itineraries visiting up to four national parks during one unforgettable vacation Princess' signature Wilderness Lodges, including Denali Princess Wilderness Lo