Princess Cruises presents its 2028 Alaska season, featuring 185 sailings on 14 itineraries aboard eight ships, including the Star Princess. The program offers everything from voyages among glaciers and wildlife-filled harbors to shore excursions and accommodations 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 cruising and shore stays in this region.
Princess continues to offer its passengers some of the most comprehensive ways to discover Alaska through immersive cruises, its award-winning cruise tours, 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 into the heart of Alaska.
“Alaska is one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations, and Princess has been helping guests discover it for nearly 60 years in a way few other cruise lines can offer,” said Jim Berra, Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises. “Our 2028 season brings together glacier voyages, unforgettable wildlife and culture experiences, Princess Wilderness Lodges and train journeys, along with seamlessly integrated cruise tours that allow guests to delve even deeper into Alaska, creating a complete Alaskan vacation.”.
The 2028 season in Alaska includes:
- 185 departures on 14 different itineraries.
- Crossings of between four and 16 days.
- Eight ships, including the new Star Princess, plus 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.
- Scenic cruise through four of Alaska's most spectacular glacial 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 stops until late afternoon or evening at selected ports, giving passengers more time to discover local culture, wildlife and outdoor activities.
Princess Cruises' Voyage of the Glaciers itineraries continue to be a major draw for Alaskan cruises this season, with routes between Anchorage (Whittier) and Vancouver, British Columbia. These one-way voyages offer views of some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery, with stops at iconic ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway. Many itineraries include two glacier viewing experiences and offer the option to combine the cruise with a shore excursion for an immersive experience on land.
Passengers can also choose from a wide variety of round-trip Inside Passage itineraries, departing from Seattle, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. These routes offer a convenient way to discover Alaska's glaciers, wildlife, and picturesque coastal communities. They are especially well-suited for first-time Alaskans, allowing them to explore the region's glaciers, wildlife, and coastal towns from some of the West Coast's major ports.
For those looking to venture beyond the coast, Princess Cruise Tours combine the comfort of a cruise with several nights ashore, offering an easy way to discover Alaska's interior, national parks, and 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 accommodations 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-designed glass-domed cars that maximize scenic views, and enjoy outdoor viewing platforms that offer close-up views of Alaska's mountains, rivers, and wilderness.
- Three collections of easy-to-book cruise tours : Denali Essentials, Denali Explorer, and Denali Escort
- Certain itineraries allow you to visit up to four national parks during an unforgettable vacation.
Princess's exclusive Wilderness Lodges, including Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, offer exceptional accommodations in the heart of Alaska and allow guests to enjoy privileged access to wildlife, view, when conditions permit, the majestic snow-covered Denali — North America's tallest mountain — and discover spectacular landscapes and unforgettable outdoor activities.
Another Princess accommodation is Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, located on the banks of the turquoise Kenai River. This enclave offers a secluded retreat in the heart of nature, surrounded by the spectacular mountain landscapes and forested valleys of Alaska.
The accommodation also serves as a starting point for numerous authentic Alaskan experiences, including salmon fishing on the Kenai River, rafting excursions, visits to the historic town of Seward and Exit Glacier, as well as wildlife cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Passengers can also discover Alaska through immersive Local Connections excursions, including whale watching in Juneau, adventures on the historic White Pass Railroad in Skagway, exclusive lumberjack experiences in Ketchikan, helicopter landings on glaciers near Denali, and wildlife cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park.
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