Recognized Leader in Alaska, Ready to Bring Guests "North to
Alaska" for Wildlife,
Glaciers and Absolute Natural Beauty
FT.
LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 17,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delightfully carrying more
guests to Alaska than any other
cruise line, Princess Cruises begins its 2025 season in less than a
month with seven amenity-filled ships, five pristine wilderness
lodges and an expanded catalog of renowned cruisetours, visiting
five awe-inspiring national parks – featuring the most visits to
Glacier Bay National Park.
Departing from five convenient home ports, including
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver,
B.C. and Anchorage
(Whittier), Princess delivers
once-in-a-lifetime experiences where wildlife thrives, the cobalt
blue of majestic glaciers can be seen up close, and rugged shores
with the greenest mountain views surround guests on deck and from
glass-domed rail cars.
"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, Princess Cruises president. "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."
Cruises
New for 2025! Ultimate Alaska with Glacier Bay National Park
Two new cruises for 2025 focus on glaciers and less-visited
ports:
- Grand Princess: 17-day roundtrip from Seattle, visiting 10 ports and 3 glaciers,
including Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, and Glacier Bay National
Park (May 6).
- Ruby Princess: Ultimate Alaska Solstice 22-day roundtrip
from San Francisco that coincides
with the Summer Solstice with 11 ports and 4 glaciers, including
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord,
and Glacier Bay National 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 past glaciers like Glacier Bay
and Hubbard Glacier, with stops in Skagway, Ketchikan, and Juneau. Cruises range from 7 to 14 days. (May
– Sept.)
- Guests can add a cruisetour for a land exploration to the vast
interior of Alaska and visit
Denali National 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. (May–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 (May–Sept).
- Vancouver: 5 to 11-day
roundtrip cruises onboard Grand Princess, Coral Princess, and
Caribbean Princess, featuring stops in Icy Strait Point and
Sitka on many voyages
(May–Sept).
Antorcha added, "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."
What's Still Available
Several sailings are still
available to book, including:
- Coral Princess – 11-day roundtrip Vancouver, departing May 3
- Grand Princess – 7-day roundtrip from Vancouver, departing June 24
- Discovery Princess - Jeff
Corwin's Nature & Adventure Voyage – 7-day roundtrip
from Seattle, departing
August 17 - Wildlife biologist
and Princess Nature & Adventure Ambassador Jeff Corwin hosts an adventure cruise through
Alaska featuring bear watching,
whale viewing, and glacier tours. Corwin will lead excursions in
each port, with onboard interactions and presentations.
- Ruby Princess – 11-day roundtrip from San Francisco, departing August 22
Cruisetours
Princess has expanded its renowned
cruisetours catalog in 2025. The new itineraries give guests more
opportunities to discover awe-inspiring national parks, including
Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St. Elias, Kenai Fjords, and Katmai.
Princess is offering 9- to 15-day itineraries, visiting from three
to five national parks, that combined with the cruise line's
award-winning "Voyage of the Glaciers" seven-day cruise with scenic
rail travel, and multiple days on land, featuring stays at four
Princess-owned wilderness lodges.
New for 2025, Mt. McKinley
Princess Wilderness Lodge debuts a newly renovated grand lobby with
a grand fireplace, comfy seating and spectacular viewing
opportunities of Denali. Coffee lovers will fill up another cup at
a fun new coffee trailer with nostalgic Airstream vibes, specialty
drinks and pastries at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
Onboard with "North to Alaska"
Princess' award-winning locally
inspired and thoroughly immersive "North to Alaska" partner-led programs allow guests to
dive deeper into the Great Land through authentic dining,
educational events and engaging entertainment.
Glacier Bay Experience
Programs for all cruises
visiting Glacier Bay National Park include Park Rangers hosting
information desk and guest activities including commentary from
bridge and roaming the decks while in Glacier Bay. In addition, a
Park Ranger presentation will be
offered in the Princess Theater, plus a Junior and Teen Rangers
program for younger cruisers. All guests can enjoy hot chocolate
and bouillon stations on open decks.
North to Alaska Storytellers
A curated feature series
of some of the most dynamic and enriching speakers whose
experiences speak to the legacy and history of Alaska, some of which include:
- Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
- Tlingit/Alutiiq Cultural Ambassador Patrick Anderson
- Alaska Photographer and Author, Nick
Jans
- Sled dog Champion Libby Riddles,
the first woman to win the 1,100-mile race
- And many more!
Campfire Movies Under the Stars
Cozy up under the
stars to enjoy a truly unique movie experience with Campfire Movies
Under the Stars, set against the stunning Alaska natural backdrop. Families gather under
cozy blankets with "fire pits" and popcorn to watch family classics
and Alaska-themed movies.
New Northern Lights Lounge
This new nightly pop-up
experience of an Alaskan pub, anchored by a resident folk and
country guitar vocalist. Adults can enjoy local beers and liquors,
along with hot cocoa, popcorn and cookies for the youngers with
pub-style trivia between sets.
Stargazing
On deck where the lights are dimmed to
create the perfect atmosphere, guests join a guided presentation
about the prominent constellations visible in the night sky. Indoor
virtual stargazing is also available with a special presentation,
enhanced by a stunning video that brings the celestial journey to
life.
The Great Big Adventure – Alaska Edition
This
interactive game challenges nine daring survivalists to navigate
the rugged Alaska wilderness in
pursuit of three essential survival elements: food, shelter and
water. Through thrilling 60-second challenges and all-new
Alaska trivia questions they'll
put their skills to the test – all for the chance to be crowned the
ultimate Survival Champion.
Puppies in the Piazza
Guests learn about sled dogs
from an expert dog handler – their behaviors, eating and exercise
habits, while watching real-life sled-dog puppies interact together
in the Piazza.
Youth & Teen Centers – Special activities bring
the destination to life for younger cruisers like the Glacier Bay
Junior Rangers, Gold Rush Treasure Hunt and Great Alaskan
Fishermen's Race.
The Flavors of Alaska
Of course, no cruise to
Alaska would be complete without
seafood, including:
- Main Dining Rooms, World Fresh Marketplace and Specialty
Restaurants all featuring locally sourced Keta, King and Sockeye
salmon, halibut and rockfish.
- Balcony Breakfast, perfect for scenic glacier viewing,
brings Smoked Salmon and Crab Quiche right to the balcony.
- Guests sailing to Alaska
aboard Discovery Princess can savor their own freshly caught fish
at The Catch by Rudi after enjoying a day of fishing with the
exclusive "Cook My Catch," shore excursion offered by
Princess.
- Crown Grill serving up King
Salmon and an Alaska Crab Cake.
- Sabatini's Trattoria featuring a River Steelhead Salmon
Carpaccio.
- Crab Shack stirring up Shellfish and Clam Chowders and
an Alaska Seafood Pot, complete with specialty bibs.
While taking in the views of Alaska, guests can sip on specialty beverages,
from a Bloody Mary Collection to upscale hot beverages and selected
cocktails and beers. In addition, a themed cocktail menu features
the Glacier Shake, Peanut Butter Bear Hug, Into the Wilderness and
Campfire Daiquiri. Locally sourced spirits have been expanded, and
this year will include Anchorage Distillery and Denali Spirits.
Beers from Alaska Brewing Company and Denali Brewing will be
available onboard. Also, this season, guests can enjoy several
favorite cocktail offerings from our Love
Line Collection in the Alaska lodges.
Ashore for Scenic Beauty, Up-Close Wildlife and Alaskan
Storytellers
With such diverse activities and unique
experiences ashore, Princess offers guests the opportunity to
connect to the locals and soak in the culture in a memorable way.
From the White Pass Rail and Dog Sled Musher's Camp in Skagway to the Fisherman's tour in
Ketchikan, or a Glacier Seaplane
journey in Juneau, adventure
awaits for all preferences.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. Sun Princess, the brand's
new, next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year, introduces the
groundbreaking Sphere Class platform and will be joined by sister
ship, Star Princess, in Fall 2025. The company is part of Carnival
Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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