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¡ªLos Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver,
B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier)¡ªPrincess 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
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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 ¨C 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¡ªincluding Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St. Elias, Kenai Fjords
and Katmai¡ªand 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 56th?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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