Experience the #1 Alaska Cruise Line

Voted the Best Cruise Line in Alaska 20 times by the readers of Travel Weekly, Princess offers its guests opportunities to sail the region all summer long (May to September), departing from five major west coast ports to ensure the best flight selections available for your next family adventure. Whether you are a first-time Alaska visitor or a repeat traveller, you will find a cruise or a cruisetour suitable to your desire and budget. Princess ships sail from Vancouver, Whittier (Anchorage), Seattle, San Francisco or Los Angeles and offer voyages ranging from 7- to 20-days.

For the first time, guests will have the opportunity to explore Alaska aboard a Sphere Class vessel (largest ships in the fleet and the first to be powered by LNG) as Star Princess, the second ship in the Sphere Class sails her maiden season in Alaska, and promises an elevated cruising experience for all her guests. A true engineering marvel, this ship features innovative architectural spectacles like The Dome, the industry's first geodesic structure, and The Sphere, a suspended glass Piazza with panoramic views. Additionally, it is celebrated, along with her sister ship Sun Princess, as the greatest foodie destination at sea, promising to tantalize taste buds with world-class culinary offerings.

Princess gives guests the chance to expand their cruise experience with exciting and authentic shore excursions at their ports of call. From “Cook My Catch” fishing for dinner, flying on a helicopter through mountainous and glacier views, to watching breaching whales, and more, guests have a plethora of exciting excursions to choose from. The award-winning “North to Alaska with Princess” program enriches each Alaska cruise with cultural and educational activities, including naturalist talks, a planetarium Northern Lights experience, and a deliciously fresh local Alaska seafood menu. In addition, the popular Junior Ranger program for young cruisers, ensures guests of all ages enjoy their Alaska cruise as they explore the Great Land’s rich history.

Sail out of vibrant Vancouver, consistently ranking as one of the most livable cities globally and number one in North America. Explore incredible Stanley Park, the picturesque downtown surrounded by water and mountains, Gastown, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Granville Island to name just a few attractions awaiting you when you sail to or from Vancouver. A sample of itineraries sailing from Vancouver featured below:

7-day Inside Passage 
Vancouver Roundtrip
Visiting: Juneau, Skagway, Scenic Cruising of Endicott Arm and Dawes Glaciers, Ketchikan

7-day Inside Passage with Glacier Bay National Park
Vancouver Roundtrip
Visiting: Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan

7-day Voyage of the Glaciers 
Vancouver to Anchorage(Whittier) or reverse
Visiting: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord scenic cruising

10-day Inside Passage
Vancouver Roundtrip
Visiting: Sitka, Skagway, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, Victoria

11-day Inside Passage
Vancouver Roundtrip
Visiting: Sitka, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier scenic cruising, Icy Strait Point, Ketchkikan

14-day Voyage of the Glaciers
Vancouver Roundtrip
Visiting: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord scenic cruising, Anchorage (Whittier), Hubbard Glacier scenic cruising, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan

Combining a cruise with a land tour is a great way to maximize your Alaska vacation, including the chance to visit Denali National Park and beyond. Princess’ 2026 season includes more than 20 cruisetour options. One highlight is the 15-night National Parks Tour, perfect for those who want to seamlessly get their National Parks Passport stamped. Guests will adventure to five of Alaska’s most breathtaking parks including Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway. This experience combines a seven-day cruise, scenic rail travel, and eight nights ashore, including stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges. A small sample of other cruisetour options are listed here: 

10-day Denali Explorer
Vancouver to Anchorage (Whittier) or reverse
Visiting: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay scenic cruising, College Fjord scenic cruising, Whittier, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Anchorage

12-day Denali Explorer
Vancouver to Fairbanks or reverse
Visiting: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay scenic cruising, College Fjord scenic cruising, Whittier, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Fairbanks

15-day Off the Beaten Path
Vancouver to Fairbanks or reverse
Visiting: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay scenic cruising, College Fjord scenic cruising, Whittier, Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper River Wilderness Lodge, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Fairbanks

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