Delightfully carrying extra company to Alaska than every other cruise line, Princess Cruises begins its 2025 season in lower than a month with seven amenity-filled ships, 5 pristine wilderness lodges and an expanded catalog of famend cruisetours, visiting 5 awe-inspiring nationwide parks – that includes probably the most visits to Glacier Bay Nationwide Park.
Departing from 5 handy dwelling ports, together with Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier), Princess delivers once-in-a-lifetime experiences the place wildlife thrives, the cobalt blue of majestic glaciers may be seen up shut, and rugged shores with the greenest mountain views encompass company on deck and from glass-domed rail vehicles.
“From our welcoming crew to our inviting companions on the nationwide parks and award-winning ‘North to Alaska’ program, we’re prepared to start our extremely anticipated 2025 season,” mentioned Gus Antorcha, Princess Cruises president. “We all know our company can’t wait to expertise their excellent Alaska trip, meticulously planning what they may do onboard and ashore. Our 2025 season is full of unimaginable choices to make sure they depart having had superb experiences, large adventures and lasting recollections to cherish ceaselessly.”
Cruises
New for 2025! Final Alaska with Glacier Bay Nationwide ParkTwo new cruises for 2025 deal with glaciers and less-visited ports:
- Grand Princess: 17-day roundtrip from Seattle, visiting 10 ports and three glaciers, together with Hubbard Glacier, Faculty Fjord, and Glacier Bay Nationwide Park (Could 6).
- Ruby Princess: Final Alaska Solstice 22-day roundtrip from San Francisco that coincides with the Summer time Solstice with 11 ports and 4 glaciers, together with Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier, Faculty Fjord, and Glacier Bay Nationwide Park (June 6).
Voyage of the Glaciers
- Northbound from Vancouver, B.C. to Anchorage (Whittier), or southbound from Anchorage (Whittier) to Vancouver, B.C., Coral Princess, Caribbean Princess, and Sapphire Princess sail previous glaciers like Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier, with stops in Skagway, Ketchikan, and Juneau. Cruises vary from 7 to 14 days. (Could – Sept.)
- Company can add a cruisetour for a land exploration to the huge inside of Alaska and go to Denali Nationwide Park.
Inside Passage
- Seattle: 7-day roundtrip voyages on Royal Princess (Glacier Bay) and Discovery Princess (Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier) visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, B.C. (Could–Sept).
- San Francisco: 11-day roundtrip voyages on Ruby Princess, visiting Glacier Bay or Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway or Haines plus Victoria or Prince Rupert (Could–Sept).
- Vancouver: 5 to 11-day roundtrip cruises onboard Grand Princess, Coral Princess, and Caribbean Princess, that includes stops in Icy Strait Level and Sitka on many voyages (Could–Sept).
Antorcha added, “This summer season, as we begin into our 56th season, we’re persevering with to function to the extremely desired nationwide parks of Alaska via our long-standing partnerships. From Glacier Bay to the Kenai Fjords, Denali and past, we give our company the experiences they need when visiting Alaska.”
What’s Nonetheless Out there
A number of sailings are nonetheless obtainable to e-book, together with:
- Coral Princess – 11-day roundtrip Vancouver, departing Could 3
- Grand Princess – 7-day roundtrip from Vancouver, departing June 24
- Discovery Princess – Jeff Corwin’s Nature & Journey Voyage – 7-day roundtrip from Seattle, departing August 17 – Wildlife biologist and Princess Nature & Journey Ambassador Jeff Corwin hosts an journey cruise via Alaska that includes bear watching, whale viewing, and glacier excursions. Corwin will lead excursions in every port, with onboard interactions and displays.
- Ruby Princess – 11-day roundtrip from San Francisco, departing August 22
Cruisetours
Princess has expanded its famend cruisetours catalog in 2025. The brand new itineraries give company extra alternatives to find awe-inspiring nationwide parks, together with Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St. Elias, Kenai Fjords, and Katmai. Princess is providing 9- to 15-day itineraries, visiting from three to 5 nationwide parks, that mixed with the cruise line’s award-winning “Voyage of the Glaciers” seven-day cruise with scenic rail journey, and a number of days on land, that includes stays at 4 Princess-owned wilderness lodges.
New for 2025, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge debuts a newly renovated grand foyer with a grand fire, cozy seating and spectacular viewing alternatives of Denali. Espresso lovers will replenish one other cup at a enjoyable new espresso trailer with nostalgic Airstream vibes, specialty drinks and pastries at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Onboard with “North to Alaska”
Princess’ award-winning domestically impressed and completely immersive “North to Alaska” partner-led packages enable company to dive deeper into the Nice Land via genuine eating, instructional occasions and fascinating leisure.
Glacier Bay Expertise
Applications for all cruises visiting Glacier Bay Nationwide Park embrace Park Rangers internet hosting info desk and visitor actions together with commentary from bridge and roaming the decks whereas in Glacier Bay. As well as, a Park Ranger presentation shall be provided within the Princess Theater, plus a Junior and Teen Rangers program for youthful cruisers. All company can get pleasure from scorching chocolate and bouillon stations on open decks.
North to Alaska Storytellers
A curated characteristic sequence of among the most dynamic and enriching audio system whose experiences communicate to the legacy and historical past of Alaska, a few of which embrace:
- Nice Alaskan Lumberjack Present
- Tlingit/Alutiiq Cultural Ambassador Patrick Anderson
- Alaska Photographer and Creator, Nick Jans
- Sled canine Champion Libby Riddles, the primary girl to win the 1,100-mile race
- And plenty of extra!
Campfire Films Beneath the Stars
Cozy up underneath the celebrities to get pleasure from a really distinctive film expertise with Campfire Films Beneath the Stars, set towards the beautiful Alaska pure backdrop. Households collect underneath cozy blankets with “fireplace pits” and popcorn to observe household classics and Alaska-themed films.
New Northern Lights Lounge
This new nightly pop-up expertise of an Alaskan pub, anchored by a resident people and nation guitar vocalist. Adults can get pleasure from native beers and liquors, together with scorching cocoa, popcorn and cookies for the youngers with pub-style trivia between units.
Stargazing
On deck the place the lights are dimmed to create the proper environment, company be part of a guided presentation in regards to the outstanding constellations seen within the night time sky. Indoor digital stargazing can also be obtainable with a particular presentation, enhanced by a shocking video that brings the celestial journey to life.
The Nice Massive Journey – Alaska Version
This interactive recreation challenges 9 daring survivalists to navigate the rugged Alaska wilderness in pursuit of three important survival components: meals, shelter and water. By thrilling 60-second challenges and all-new Alaska trivia questions they’ll put their abilities to the check – all for the possibility to be topped the final word Survival Champion.
Puppies within the Piazza
Company study sled canines from an professional canine handler – their behaviors, consuming and train habits, whereas watching real-life sled-dog puppies work together collectively within the Piazza.
Youth & Teen Facilities – Particular actions carry the vacation spot to life for youthful cruisers just like the Glacier Bay Junior Rangers, Gold Rush Treasure Hunt and Nice Alaskan Fishermen’s Race.
The Flavors of Alaska
After all, no cruise to Alaska can be full with out seafood, together with:
- Most important Eating Rooms, World Recent Market and Specialty Eating places all that includes domestically sourced Keta, King and Sockeye salmon, halibut and rockfish.
- Balcony Breakfast, excellent for scenic glacier viewing, brings Smoked Salmon and Crab Quiche proper to the balcony.
- Company crusing to Alaska aboard Discovery Princess can savor their very own freshly caught fish at The Catch by Rudi after having fun with a day of fishing with the unique “Prepare dinner My Catch,” shore tour provided by Princess.
- Crown Grill serving up King Salmon and an Alaska Crab Cake.
- Sabatini’s Trattoria that includes a River Steelhead Salmon Carpaccio.
- Crab Shack stirring up Shellfish and Clam Chowders and an Alaska Seafood Pot, full with specialty bibs.
Whereas taking within the views of Alaska, company can sip on specialty drinks, from a Bloody Mary Assortment to upscale scorching drinks and chosen cocktails and beers. As well as, a themed cocktail menu options the Glacier Shake, Peanut Butter Bear Hug, Into the Wilderness and Campfire Daiquiri. Domestically sourced spirits have been expanded, and this yr will embrace Anchorage Distillery and Denali Spirits. Beers from Alaska Brewing Firm and Denali Brewing shall be obtainable onboard. Additionally, this season, company can get pleasure from a number of favourite cocktail choices from our Love Line Assortment within the Alaska lodges.
Ashore for Scenic Magnificence, Up-Shut Wildlife and Alaskan Storytellers
With such numerous actions and distinctive experiences ashore, Princess presents company the chance to hook up with the locals and soak within the tradition in a memorable approach. From the White Move Rail and Canine Sled Musher’s Camp in Skagway to the Fisherman’s tour in Ketchikan, or a Glacier Seaplane journey in Juneau, journey awaits for all preferences.
Extra details about Princess Cruises is on the market via an expert journey advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
