Princess Cruises Prepares to Launch Its Biggest Alaska Season Yet

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Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line for Alaska travel, is set to launch its 2025 season in just a few weeks, offering more guests the opportunity to explore the region than any other line. The season features seven amenity-packed ships, five scenic wilderness lodges, and an expanded lineup of celebrated cruisetours that visit five breathtaking national parks, including more sailings to Glacier Bay National Park than any competitor.

Sailing from five easily accessible homeports—Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier)—Princess offers once-in-a-lifetime journeys through Alaska’s untamed wilderness, where guests can witness thriving wildlife, get up-close views of brilliant blue glaciers, and take in sweeping mountain landscapes from both ship decks and glass-domed railcars.

“From our welcoming crew to our inviting partners at the national parks and award-winning ‘North to Alaska’ program, we are ready to begin our highly anticipated 2025 season,” said Gus Antorcha, president of Princess Cruises. “We know our guests can’t wait to experience their perfect Alaska vacation, meticulously planning what they will do onboard and ashore. Our 2025 season is packed with incredible offerings to ensure they leave having had amazing experiences, big adventures and lasting memories to cherish forever

Cruise Highlights for 2025

New for 2025 are two extended “Ultimate Alaska” itineraries:

Grand Princess will sail a 17-day roundtrip from Seattle on May 6, with visits to 10 ports and three glaciers, including Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord.
Ruby Princess departs on June 6 for a special 22-day Solstice voyage from San Francisco, calling on 11 ports and sailing past four glaciers, including Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord and Glacier Bay National Park.

Voyage of the Glaciers

Sailing northbound from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Anchorage (Whittier) or southbound in reverse, Coral Princess, Caribbean Princess, and Sapphire Princess will navigate past stunning sights such as Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier. These seven- to-14-day itineraries, available from May through September, also include stops in charming Alaskan ports like Skagway, Ketchikan and Juneau.
Guests can enhance their trip by adding a cruisetour, venturing deeper into Alaska’s interior to explore iconic destinations such as Denali National Park.

Inside Passage Sailings

From Seattle: Royal Princess and Discovery Princess offer seven-day roundtrip journeys from May through September. Royal Princess features sailings to Glacier Bay, while Discovery Princess explores Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. Both itineraries include stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia.
From San Francisco: From May through September, Ruby Princess will sail 11-day roundtrip voyages, visiting either Glacier Bay aboard Royal Princess, or Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier aboard Discovery Princess. Ports of call include Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway or Haines, along with Victoria or Prince Rupert.
From Vancouver: Guests can choose from five- to 11-day roundtrip cruises aboard Grand Princess, Coral Princess and Caribbean Princess. Many itineraries include visits to Icy Strait Point and Sitka, with sailings running from May through September.

Still Available Sailings

A number of voyages remain open for booking, including:

Coral Princess: 11-day roundtrip from Vancouver, departing May 3.
Grand Princess: 7-day roundtrip from Vancouver, departing June 24.
Discovery Princess: Jeff Corwin’s Nature & Adventure Voyage – Seven-day roundtrip cruise from Seattle, departing August 17. Hosted by Princess Nature & Adventure Ambassador and wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin, this special voyage includes guided excursions, wildlife viewing, and exclusive onboard interactions and presentations.
Ruby Princess: 11-day roundtrip from San Francisco, departing August 22.

Expanded Cruisetour Offerings

Princess Cruises has broadened its celebrated cruisetour offerings for 2025, unveiling new itineraries that provide even more chances to explore Alaska’s breathtaking national parks. Guests can now choose from nine- to 15-day journeys that pair the award-winning seven-day “Voyage of the Glaciers” sailing with scenic rail experiences and extended land stays. These immersive adventures visit between three and five parks—including Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St. Elias, Kenai Fjords and Katmai—and include overnight accommodations at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.

New for 2025, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge will unveil a freshly redesigned lobby featuring cozy seating, a grand fireplace and panoramic views of Denali. Meanwhile, coffee lovers can sip local brews and specialty drinks from a new retro Airstream-style coffee trailer at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.

“This summer, as we start into our 56^th season, we’re continuing to operate to the highly desired national parks of Alaska through our long-standing partnerships. From Glacier Bay to the Kenai Fjords, Denali and beyond, we give our guests the experiences they want when visiting Alaska,” Antorcha added.

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