New Frontiers: Princess Cruises Unveils 2027 Alaska Season With Return of Star Princess

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Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) has unveiled its most comprehensive Alaska cruise season for 2027, featuring eight ships and 187 departures across 17 unique itineraries. The season introduces the return of Star Princess, a next-generation Sphere Class ship, offering 7-day Inside Passage cruises from Seattle.

The program includes 85 calls to Glacier Bay National Park and operations from five homeports: Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Princess will offer 28 cruisetour itineraries combining cruise and land experiences, featuring exclusive wilderness lodges near national parks and direct-to-wilderness rail service.

The 2027 season opens for booking on August 12, 2025, with early booking offers including up to 40% off, free room upgrades, and $99 reduced deposits for bookings made by August 18, 2025.

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• Market leadership position as #1 cruise line in Alaska with nearly 60 years of experience
• Significant fleet deployment with 8 ships and 187 departures across 17 itineraries
• Extensive coverage with 85 calls to Glacier Bay National Park
• Early booking incentives including up to 40% off and free sailing for 3rd & 4th guests

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 Season Highlights Include Expanded Itineraries, Unmatched Access to Glaciers and Wildlife, and Exclusive Cruisetour Adventures into the Great Land

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the top cruise line in Alaska, announced its most expansive Alaska cruise and cruisetour season for 2027. With nearly 60 years of expertise sailing the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska, Princess will deploy a fleet of eight elegant ships and offer stays at five signature wilderness lodges for a voyage unlike any other. Princess remains committed to immersive travel in the region – offering more sailings, more glacier-viewing experiences, and more ways to explore the Great Land than ever before. The 2027 Alaska season opens for sale August 12, 2025.

Returning for her second season in Alaska, Star Princess represents the line's next-generation Sphere Class ship and the first of its kind to sail in Alaska. Star Princess headlines the season with 7-day Inside Passage cruises roundtrip from Seattle, joining a robust lineup of 187 departures across 17 unique itineraries from five homeports: Seattle, Vancouver (B.C.), Anchorage (Whittier), San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

"Few places captivate like Alaska – its beauty, its people and its sense of wonder," said Terry Thornton, Chief Commercial Officer, Princess Cruises. "That's why our team puts so much heart into every detail of our Alaska Season. For 2027, we've designed experiences to bring guests closer to the soul of the Great Land – closer to glaciers, closer to wildlife, and closer to local culture and communities both onboard and ashore – all in a way only Princess can deliver."

Cruise Highlights: A Voyage Like No Other

• Fleet of eight ships: Star Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, Island Princess, Royal Princess, and Ruby Princess.
• 17 cruise destinations featuring four glacier-viewing experiences: Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, and Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.
• 85 calls to Glacier Bay National Park, including:
  • Every 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers from Anchorage (Whittier) and Vancouver, B.C.
  • Every 14-day Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C.

• Take more guests to Glacier Bay than any other cruise line.
• Scenic and charming ports, including: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Haines, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, and Victoria, B.C.

Voyage of the Glaciers Sailings

• 7-day sailings between Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier), with two glacier-viewing days and visits to Glacier Bay National Park.
• More Ashore late-night stay in Juneau on all northbound cruises.
• Combine for a 14-day Grand Adventure roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C.
• Opportunity to combine "Voyage of the Glaciers" itinerary with a land adventure to Denali National Park (more below).
• Sailing aboard Coral Princess, Island Princess, Crown Princess, and Discovery Princess.

Inside Passage Cruises: departures from Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, B.C., and Los Angeles

• Seattle:
  • Star Princess – weekly 7-day roundtrip voyages every Sunday.
  • Royal Princess – 7-day roundtrip sailings including Glacier Bay National Park every Saturday.

• San Francisco
  • Ruby Princess – sails 10-day Inside Passage itinerary from San Francisco with Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.

• Vancouver, B.C.
  • Emerald Princess – full season 7-day itinerary featuring Glacier Bay National Park or Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.
  • Coral Princess, Crown Princess and Discovery Princess – sails 6-, 7-  8-, and 9-day Inside Passage itineraries with Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.

• Los Angeles
  • Emerald Princess – two 16-day roundtrip Inside Passage voyages with Glacier Bay National Park.

For those seeking extended adventures, Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, and Star Princess offer 9- and 10-days Inside Passage voyages.

2027 Cruisetours: More Land. More Adventure.

Princess offers guests the opportunity to pair a cruise with a land tour that includes 28 cruisetour itineraries featuring:

• Custom-built wilderness lodges near Denali, Kenai Fjords & Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks.
• Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service between ship and Denali area – same-day access.
• Two exclusive Denali-area lodges:
  • Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge – for stunning mountain views.
  • Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge – just one mile from Denali National Park entrance.
• 17-night Denali Escorted Cruisetour – two nights at each of the five Princess lodges, offering a deep, immersive experience.
• Visit up to four national parks on a single cruisetour: Glacier Bay, Denali, Kenai Fjords, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Skagway).

Why Princess in Alaska?

• #1 in Alaska: More guests choose Princess in Alaska than any other cruise line.
• Nearly 60 years of sailing Alaska (since 1969).
• 21-time "Best Cruise Line in Alaska" winner (Travel Weekly).
• All balcony staterooms offer non-obstructed views for front-row glacier watching.
• Family-friendly adventures with wildlife, glaciers, railways, and kid-friendly programming.

Exclusive Booking Offers:

• Up to 40% off + 3rd & 4th guests sail FREE (select sailings).
• Early Booking Bonus (book by August 18, 2025):
  • FREE room upgrade.
  • $99 reduced deposit.
• Captain's Circle loyalty guests: Up to $200 instant savings per stateroom.

Additional information can be secured through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. Sun Princess, the brand's new, next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year, introduces the groundbreaking Sphere Class platform and will be joined by sister ship, Star Princess, in Fall 2025. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

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FAQ

What are the key features of Princess Cruises' 2027 Alaska season?

The 2027 season features 8 ships, 187 departures, 17 unique itineraries from 5 homeports, including the return of Star Princess. It offers 85 calls to Glacier Bay National Park and 28 cruisetour options.

When do bookings open for Princess Cruises' 2027 Alaska season?

Bookings open on August 12, 2025, with early booking bonuses available until August 18, 2025, including up to 40% off, free room upgrades, and $99 reduced deposits.

Which ships will Princess Cruises deploy for its 2027 Alaska season?

Princess will deploy eight ships: Star Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, Island Princess, Royal Princess, and Ruby Princess.

What special offers are available for Princess Cruises' 2027 Alaska season?

Special offers include up to 40% off, free sailing for 3rd & 4th guests on select sailings, free room upgrades, $99 reduced deposits, and up to $200 instant savings for Captain's Circle loyalty guests.

What cruise tour options does Princess offer for Alaska 2027?

Princess offers 28 cruisetour itineraries featuring custom wilderness lodges near national parks, direct-to-wilderness rail service, and exclusive lodges near Denali, with options to visit up to four national parks.