Princess Cruises Announces Exciting 2025 Alaska Season

As the leading cruise line to Alaska, Princess Cruises is set to launch its 2025 season in less than a month with a thrilling lineup of itineraries and experiences. With seven premium ships, five wilderness lodges, and an expanded range of cruisetours that visit five national parks, Princess promises unmatched adventures, including the most visits to Glacier Bay National Park.

Departing from five convenient home ports—Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C., and Anchorage (Whittier)—guests will witness breathtaking glaciers, rugged wilderness, and thriving wildlife, all from the comforts of ship decks or glass-domed rail cars on land tours.

New 2025 Alaska Cruises

• Ultimate Alaska with Glacier Bay National Park:
  • Grand Princess: 17-day roundtrip from Seattle visiting 10 ports and 3 glaciers, including Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay (Departs 6 May).
  • Ruby Princess: 22-day Summer Solstice roundtrip from San Francisco with 11 ports and 4 glaciers, including Endicott Arm and College Fjord (Departs 6 June).
• Voyage of the Glaciers:
  Northbound from Vancouver to Anchorage or southbound from Anchorage to Vancouver, guests can enjoy Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, and stops in Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Tours range from 7 to 14 days.
• Inside Passage Cruises:
  • Seattle: 7-day roundtrip voyages on Royal Princess (Glacier Bay) and Discovery Princess (Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier).
  • San Francisco: 11-day trips on Ruby Princess featuring Glacier Bay and stops in Victoria or Prince Rupert.
  • Vancouver: 5 to 11-day cruises on Grand Princess, Coral Princess, and Caribbean Princess, visiting locations like Icy Strait Point and Sitka.

Exclusive Activities and Immersive Programs

Princess Cruises’ award-winning “North to Alaska” program brings the destination to life through authentic dining, cultural events, and educational entertainment:

• Glacier Bay Experiences: Guests can interact with Park Rangers onboard, enjoy presentations, and explore Glacier Bay with commentary and activities for all ages.
• Alaskan Storytellers: Enjoy lectures and interactive sessions with locals, including cultural ambassadors, sled-dog champions, and renowned photographers.
• Campfire Movies Under the Stars: Families can cosy up with blankets, popcorn, and fire pits to watch classic films against a stunning Alaskan backdrop.
• Northern Lights Lounge: An Alaskan pub-inspired experience with local beverages, trivia, and live music.

Delicious Flavours of Alaska

Culinary delights are central to the Princess Alaska experience, with an emphasis on locally sourced seafood:

• Dining Highlights: Guests can enjoy wild-caught salmon, halibut, and rockfish across the ship’s dining venues, as well as the exclusive “Cook My Catch” excursion.
• Specialty Menus: Favourites include Crab Shack’s Alaska Seafood Pot and Sabatini’s River Steelhead Salmon Carpaccio.
• Cocktails & Brews: Sip themed drinks like the Glacier Shake or locally brewed beers from Alaska Brewing Company.

Expanded 2025 Cruisetours

For an unforgettable adventure, guests can combine a cruise with land explorations to the Alaskan interior. New 9- to 15-day cruisetours visit up to five national parks, including Denali, Katmai, and Kenai Fjords. Highlights include stays at Princess-owned wilderness lodges and the newly renovated Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, featuring a grand fireplace and stunning Denali views.

Book Your Alaska Adventure Today

A selection of sailings is still available for 2025, including the Discovery Princess Nature & Adventure Voyage, hosted by wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin (Departs 17 August).

Step aboard with Princess Cruises and let Alaska’s majestic landscapes, captivating wildlife, and vibrant culture create memories to last a lifetime. For more details or to book your voyage, visit Princess Cruises.

Embark on your next great adventure! 🐋❄️🚢