The 2024 season will mark the 55th anniversary for Princess Cruises sailing in Alaska with seven ships set to sail from four home ports – San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, and Anchorage (Whittier).
“As the leading cruise line in Alaska, we deliver unforgettable holidays,” says John Padgett, Princess Cruises’ president.
“We’re celebrating our 55th anniversary, so whether it’s your first or fifth time visiting Alaska, we are ready to help guests make inspiring memories to last a lifetime.”
Highlights
- 158 departures on 14 unique itineraries with 17 destinations, including five glacier viewing experiences on seven ships.
- 86 visits to Glacier Bay National Park.
- Three ships – Royal Princess, Sapphire Princess (departing Saturdays) and Grand Princess (departing Wednesdays) – sail the “Voyage of the Glaciers” itinerary featuring two glacier-viewing experiences on each cruise. In addition, northbound voyages include a “More Ashore” late-night stay in Juneau.
- Discovery Princess and Majestic Princess depart Seattle on Saturdays and Sundays for seven-night “Inside Passage” cruises and include “More Ashore” late-night stays in Juneau.
- Crown Princess departs from San Francisco on 11-night “Inside Passage” cruises and offer guests the unique opportunity of sailing under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
- Ruby Princess sails roundtrip from Vancouver on seven-night “Inside Passage” cruises, with many departures including sailing Glacier Bay National Park.
A variety of cruisetours combine a seven-night “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruise with an extended three to 10 nights on land, staying at the cruise line’s exclusive Princess Wilderness Lodges.
Cruisetours also offer the scenic opportunity to experience Princess’ “Direct-to-Wilderness” rail service, departing directly from the ship in Whittier all the way to the Denali area for more time in the wilderness.