Alaska is a land of untamed wilderness, majestic glaciers, and close-up wildlife encounters. And, if you’re looking for the ultimate Alaska adventure, Princess Cruises is the leading cruise line to visit this incredible destination. With a 55-year history of sailing in Alaska and a commitment to providing unforgettable vacations, Princess Cruises to Alaska are the most recommended by travel advisors for their clients.

Untamed Wilderness Awaits in Alaska: Princess Cruises Announces 2024 Season
Untamed Wilderness Awaits in Alaska: Princess Cruises Announces 2024 Season

For the 2024 season, seven ships will depart from four convenient home ports, including San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C., and Anchorage (Whittier). Guests can choose from 158 departures on 14 unique itineraries with 17 destinations, including five glacier-viewing experiences. Princess offers seamless vacation options, from cruises to wilderness lodges located steps away from national parks, to accommodate all budgets, ages, and desired destinations.

In addition to the cruise options, Princess also offers Alaska cruisetours, which combine a seven-day “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruise with an extended stay on land. All cruisetours include visits to Alaska’s top two attractions, Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park, and offer scenic opportunities to experience Princess’ “Direct-to-Wilderness” rail service. For those who want the ultimate experience, the 17-night Ultimate Princess Connoisseur cruisetour features two nights at each one of the five Princess Wilderness Lodges.

Highlights of the 2024 Princess Cruises Alaska season:

Cruises

  • The Alaska 2024 season includes 158 departures on 14 unique itineraries with 17 destinations, including five glacier viewing experiences on seven ships.
  • The season features 86 visits to Glacier Bay National Park, including most “Voyage of the Glaciers” itineraries between Anchorage (Whittier) and Vancouver, B.C., and many Inside Passage voyages roundtrip from SeattleSan Francisco and Vancouver, B.C.
  • 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.
  • Two ships – Discovery Princess (newest ship) and Majestic Princess – depart from Seattle on Saturdays and Sundays for seven-day “Inside Passage” cruises and include “More Ashore” late-night stays in Juneau.
  • Crown Princess departs from San Francisco on 11-day “Inside Passage” cruises and offer guests the unique opportunity of sailing under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Ruby Princess sails from Vancouver on seven-day “Inside Passage” cruises, with many departures including sailing Glacier Bay National Park.

Cruisetours

  • For guests looking to explore more of Alaska, Princess offers a variety of cruisetours combining a seven-day “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruise with an extended three to 10 nights on land, staying at the cruise line’s exclusive Princess Wilderness Lodges. All cruisetours include a visit to Alaska’s top-two attractions – Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park.
  • 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.
  • Back by popular demand, the 17-night Ultimate Princess Connoisseur cruisetour, features two nights at each one of the five Princess Wilderness Lodges, on the doorsteps of legendary national parks including Kenai Fjords and Wrangell St. Elias and Denali National Park.

Onboard and ashore, Princess offers an award-winning “North to Alaska” enrichment program that brings together local personalities, culture, and Alaska seafood to immerse guests in the history and traditions of the Great Land. Highlights include opportunities to interact with sled dog puppies, sample 30 different Alaska seafood dishes, explore a rustic treehouse, and participate in top shore excursions such as flightseeing, dog-sledding, and wildlife encounters.

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