Princess Cruises presents its 2028 Alaska season, which will feature 185 sailings across 14 itineraries aboard eight ships, including the Star Princess. The lineup ranges from voyages through glaciers and ports teeming with wildlife to cruisetours and stays at Princess Wilderness Lodges, located near some of the state’s most iconic national parks. The 2028 Alaska season is now on sale.
Princess Cruises has been sailing to Alaska since 1969, giving the company nearly six decades of experience in creating vacations that combine cruises and shore excursions in this region.
Princess continues to offer its guests some of the most comprehensive ways to discover Alaska through immersive cruises, its award-winning cruisetours, and exclusive accommodations in the heart of nature, such as Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, and Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, which allow travelers to go beyond the coast and venture into the heart of Alaska.
“Alaska is one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world, and Princess has been helping its guests discover it in a way that few other companies can offer for nearly 60 years,” said Jim Berra, chief commercial officer of Princess Cruises. “Our 2028 season combines cruises among glaciers, unforgettable encounters with wildlife and local culture, Princess Wilderness Lodges, and train journeys, along with seamlessly integrated cruisetours that allow guests to delve even deeper into Alaska, creating a complete vacation experience in this vast territory.”
The 2028 season in Alaska includes:
- 185 departures on 14 different routes.
- Trips lasting between four and 16 days.
- Eight ships, including the new Star Princess, as well as the Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, Royal Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Island Princess, and Ruby Princess.
- Departures from Seattle; Vancouver, British Columbia; Anchorage (Whittier); San Francisco; and Los Angeles.
- Visits to 16 destinations, including Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway.
- A panoramic cruise through four of Alaska's most spectacular glacial regions: Glacier Bay National Park, the 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 popular attractions.
- More ashore excursions until late afternoon or evening in certain ports, giving passengers more time to explore the local culture, wildlife, and outdoor activities.
Princess’s “Voyage of the Glaciers” itineraries continue to be one of the major highlights of the Alaska season, with routes between Anchorage (Whittier) and Vancouver, British Columbia. These one-way cruises offer views of some of Alaska’s most spectacular landscapes, with stops at iconic ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway. Many of the itineraries include two glacier-viewing experiences and offer the option to combine the cruise with a cruisetour for an immersive onshore experience.
Passengers will also be able to choose from a wide variety of round-trip itineraries through the Inside Passage, with departures from Seattle, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. These routes offer a comfortable way to discover Alaska’s glaciers, wildlife, and picturesque coastal communities. They are especially well-suited for first-time visitors to Alaska, as they allow travelers to explore the region’s glaciers, wildlife, and coastal towns from some of the West Coast’s major ports.
For those who want to venture beyond the coast, Princess’s cruisetours combine the comfort of a cruise with several nights ashore, offering an easy way to discover Alaska’s interior, its national parks, and the Princess Wilderness Lodges all in one vacation. Highlights include:
- Visits to Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park are included in most itineraries.
- Exclusive stays at Princess-owned 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. Passengers travel in custom-built cars with glass domes designed to maximize opportunities to view the scenery, and the cars also feature open-air observation decks that allow passengers to get up close to Alaska’s mountains, rivers, and natural landscapes.
- Three easy-to-book cruisetour packages: Denali Essentials, Denali Explorer, and Denali Escorted.
- Certain itineraries allow you to visit up to four national parks during an unforgettable vacation.
Princess’s exclusive Wilderness Lodges—including the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge—offer exceptional accommodations in the heart of Alaska and allow guests to enjoy privileged access to wildlife, gaze upon the majestic snow-capped Denali (the tallest mountain in North America) when conditions permit, and discover spectacular scenery and unforgettable outdoor activities.
Another Princess property is the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, located on the banks of the turquoise-watered Kenai River. This retreat offers a secluded getaway in the heart of nature, surrounded by Alaska’s spectacular mountain scenery and forested valleys.
The lodge also serves as a starting point for numerous authentic Alaskan experiences, such as salmon fishing on the Kenai River, rafting trips, visits to the historic town of Seward and Exit Glacier, as well as wildlife-viewing cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Passengers can also discover Alaska through the immersive Local Connections excursions, including whale watching in Juneau, adventures on the historic White Pass Railroad in Skagway, exclusive experiences with loggers in Ketchikan, helicopter glacier landings near Denali, and wildlife-viewing cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park.
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