Following the passage of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, work with Alaska government officials, and recent CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines, Princess Cruises announces its intention to resume service in the United States with a partial Alaska cruise season from Seattle.
Departing from July 25 to September 26, 2021, from and to Seattle, these seven-night cruises will be aboard the Majestic Princess, a MedallionClass™ ship, which will be on sale starting May 21, 2021. These cruises will visit ports, glaciers, and iconic Alaskan attractions, including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Glacier Bay National Park; Juneau, with opportunities to see humpback whales and the Mendenhall Glacier; Skagway; and Ketchikan, a picturesque coastal port known as the Salmon Capital of the World.
“We’ve been working to return to service for more than a year, and to begin with our Alaska cruises is incredibly rewarding,” said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. “Our passion has always been to provide our guests with a truly remarkable travel experience. We are thrilled to be able to do so again, with confidence.”.
Details regarding restaurants, entertainment, and shore excursions are being finalized and will be communicated in the coming weeks.
“The return of the cruise industry to Alaska is great news for anyone looking forward to experiencing the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier,” said Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. “More importantly, it signals a hopeful new chapter for the dozens of communities and tens of thousands of Alaskans who rely on cruise industry partners to help them share Alaska with the world.”.
These Princess cruises to Alaska are available to all those who have received their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the cruise's departure and have proof of vaccination. Crew vaccinations will be administered in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Effective immediately and subject to change as CDC guidance, medical advice, and public health recommendations evolve, Princess Cruises' Cruise Health program provides measures to enhance public health, and updates to the Cruise with Confidence program are also being implemented. Guests can cancel up to 30 days prior to departure and receive a Future Cruise Credit and a refund of any additional funds received toward their original payment. Guests can also cancel and receive the same Future Cruise Credit and refund within 30 days of sailing if they test positive for COVID-19.
The Majestic Princess offers truly contactless experiences with more ways to support physical distancing and personalization that simplifies the guest experience and delivers exceptional service while adhering to new health protocols. The OceanMedallion wearable device replaces the traditional cruise card and combines with integrated innovative technology to significantly expand contactless options and personalization onboard the Majestic Princess, including contactless embarkation and disembarkation, keyless stateroom entry, and more. The Majestic Princess also offers the best Wi-Fi at sea, MedallionNet, so guests can stay connected and easily share vacation memories.
