Princess Cruises introduced its upcoming Sphere-class mega vessel will likely be a part of its Alaskan sailings in 2026. The Star Princess will likely be considered one of eight ships embarking on 180 cruises and 19 locations throughout voyages that span seven to twenty days.
| Princess Cruises President John Padgett acknowledged the addition, saying, “2026 will reinforce Princess’ management in Alaska holidays. The deployment of the magnificent Star Princess to Alaska for the primary time will supply company unprecedented views, luxurious lodging, and the best meals, drinks and leisure ever seen within the Nice Land.” |
The 175,500-gross-ton ship would be the first Sphere-class vessel to enterprise into Alaskan waters. Debuting in fall 2025, the Star Princess will permit vacationers to identify glaciers and wildlife because it takes them to The Final Frontier.
Its distinctive onboard choices embrace The Dome, a day-to-night leisure venue enclosed in glass, and The Sphere, a suspended piazza or open space inside a glass dome. The 4,300-passenger vessel can even have new eating choices and outdated favorites like O’Malley’s, Crown Grill, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, and Kai Sushi.
Along with Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, and Emerald Princess, company can e-book seven to 20-day voyages on the Star Princess, which embrace weekend departures from Seattle. The vessels will navigate Alaska’s Inside Passage, visiting Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Los Angeles ports.
Different Alaskan Itineraries
Different 2026 itineraries supply probabilities to see Alaska’s breathtaking glaciers. Island Princess, Coral Princess, Grand Princess, and Discovery Princess will go away for seven-day voyages to Glacier Nationwide Park.
Friends eager for lengthier journeys can take into account the 20-day Final Alaska Solstice onboard Ruby Princess or the 16-day Inside Passage cruise with the Emerald Princess. Ruby will sail from San Francisco, whereas Emerald will depart from Los Angeles on roundtrip sailings.
These journeys might be booked beginning this August whereas the cruise line’s price-matching program continues to be in impact. Final June, Princess introduced that it could match the bottom worth on-line if sure situations are met. The supply is legitimate till September 2, 2024.
