Princess Cruises Unveils Record-Breaking 2027 Alaska Season with Return of Star Princess

ByJoe Miragliotta

Princess Cruises is taking Alaska exploration to the next level in 2027. With nearly six decades of experience sailing through the state’s awe-inspiring landscapes, the line has announced its most extensive Alaska season yet, featuring more ships, more glacier-viewing opportunities, and more immersive cruisetour options than ever before. The season officially opens for sale on August 12, 2025.

Star Princess Headlines the Season

Princess Cruises Unveils Record-Breaking 2027 Alaska Season with Return of Star Princess

Returning for her second season in Alaska, Star Princess, the first Sphere Class ship to sail in the region, will operate weekly 7-day Inside Passage voyages roundtrip from Seattle every Sunday. She joins a lineup of eight Princess ships sailing Alaska in 2027, including Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, Island Princess, Royal Princess, and Ruby Princess.

Unmatched Glacier Access

Princess Cruises will feature four glacier-viewing destinations—Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, and Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier—with a record 85 calls to Glacier Bay National Park. Highlights include:

  • Every 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers from Anchorage (Whittier) and Vancouver, B.C. visiting Glacier Bay.
  • Every 14-day Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure roundtrip from Vancouver.
  • More guests taken to Glacier Bay than any other cruise line.

Ports of call will include Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Haines, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, and Victoria, B.C.

Voyage of the Glaciers

The signature 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers sails between Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier) and includes:

  • Two full glacier-viewing days.
  • A More Ashore late-night stay in Juneau on all northbound cruises.
  • The option to combine for a 14-day Grand Adventure.
  • Available aboard Coral Princess, Island Princess, Crown Princess, and Discovery Princess.

Inside Passage Itineraries

Multiple departure points make it easy for travelers to start their Alaska journey from different regions:

  • Seattle: Star Princess (Sunday departures) and Royal Princess (Saturday departures, includes Glacier Bay).
  • San Francisco: Ruby Princess with 10-day Inside Passage itineraries.
  • Vancouver, B.C.: Emerald Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, and Discovery Princess with sailings ranging from 6 to 9 days.
  • Los Angeles: Emerald Princess with two 16-day Inside Passage voyages.

Longer 9- and 10-day Inside Passage voyages are also available aboard Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, and Star Princess.

Cruisetours: Land and Sea Adventures

For those looking to extend their trip beyond the ship, Princess offers 28 cruisetour itineraries that combine Alaska cruises with land-based stays. Options include:

  • Overnights at exclusive Princess wilderness lodges near Denali, Kenai Fjords, and Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks.
  • Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service between ship and Denali.
  • Two Denali-area lodges: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge and Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
  • A 17-night Denali Escorted Cruisetour visiting all five Princess lodges.
  • The chance to visit up to four national parks in one trip.

Why Choose Princess for Alaska

  • 1 in Alaska: More guests choose Princess than any other cruise line.
  • Nearly 60 years of experience sailing Alaska.
  • Winner of Travel Weekly’s “Best Cruise Line in Alaska” award 21 times.
  • All balcony staterooms designed for unobstructed glacier views.
  • Family-friendly programs, wildlife viewing, and authentic local experiences.

Early Booking Offers

Guests booking early can take advantage of:

  • Up to 40% off select sailings.
  • 3rd and 4th guests sail free on select voyages.
  • Early Booking Bonus (book by August 18, 2025): Free room upgrade, $99 reduced deposit.
  • Captain’s Circle members can enjoy up to $200 instant savings per stateroom.

Princess Cruises’ 2027 Alaska season is shaping up to be its most ambitious yet. With the return of Star Princess, record-setting Glacier Bay access, and expanded cruisetour options, this lineup delivers more ways than ever to connect with Alaska’s glaciers, wildlife, and culture.

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