{"id":838799,"date":"2025-04-17T11:31:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/princess-cruises-celebrates-the-opening-of-the-2025-alaska-cruise-season\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T11:31:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:31:31","slug":"princess-cruises-celebrates-the-opening-of-the-2025-alaska-cruise-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/princess-cruises-celebrates-the-opening-of-the-2025-alaska-cruise-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Princess Cruises Celebrates the Opening of the 2025 Alaska Cruise Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <b><br \/>\n          <i>Recognized Leader in <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>, Ready to Bring Guests &#8220;North to <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>&#8221;\u00a0for Wildlife, Glaciers and Absolute Natural Beauty<\/i><br \/>\n        <\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">April 17, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Delightfully carrying more guests to <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> 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 \u2013 featuring the most visits to Glacier Bay National Park.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2667590\/Alaska_2025_Princess_Cruises.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2667590\/Alaska_2025_Princess_Cruises.jpg\" title=\"Alaska 2025 Princess Cruises\" alt=\"Alaska 2025 Princess Cruises\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Departing from five convenient home ports, including <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vancouver, B.C.<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Anchorage<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Whittier<\/span>), 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.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From our welcoming crew to our inviting partners at the national parks and award-winning &#8216;North to <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>&#8216; program, we are ready to begin our highly anticipated 2025 season,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Gus Antorcha<\/span>, Princess Cruises president. &#8220;We know our guests can&#8217;t wait to experience their perfect <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>Cruises<br \/><\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b><br \/>\n        <b>New for 2025! Ultimate <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> with Glacier Bay National Park<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Two new cruises for 2025 focus on glaciers and less-visited ports:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Grand Princess<\/b>: 17-day roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle<\/span>, visiting 10 ports and 3 glaciers, including Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park (<span class=\"xn-chron\">May 6<\/span>).<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Ruby Princess<\/b>: Ultimate Alaska Solstice 22-day roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco<\/span> that coincides with the Summer Solstice with 11 ports and 4 glaciers, including Endicott Arm &amp; Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park (<span class=\"xn-chron\">June 6<\/span>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>Voyage of the Glaciers<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Northbound from <span class=\"xn-location\">Vancouver, B.C.<\/span> to <span class=\"xn-location\">Anchorage<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Whittier<\/span>), or southbound from <span class=\"xn-location\">Anchorage<\/span> (<span class=\"xn-location\">Whittier<\/span>) to <span class=\"xn-location\">Vancouver, B.C.<\/span>, Coral Princess, Caribbean Princess, and Sapphire Princess sail past glaciers like Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier, with stops in <span class=\"xn-location\">Skagway<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ketchikan<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Juneau<\/span>. Cruises range from 7 to 14 days. (May \u2013 Sept.)<\/li>\n<li>Guests can add a cruisetour for a land exploration to the vast interior of <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> and visit <span class=\"xn-location\">Denali National Park<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>Inside Passage<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b><br \/>\n            <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle<\/span><br \/>\n          <\/b>: 7-day roundtrip voyages on Royal Princess (Glacier Bay) and Discovery Princess (Endicott Arm &amp; Dawes Glacier) visiting <span class=\"xn-location\">Ketchikan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Juneau<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Skagway<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Victoria, B.C.<\/span> (May\u2013Sept).<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b><br \/>\n            <span class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco<\/span><br \/>\n          <\/b>: 11-day roundtrip voyages on Ruby Princess, visiting Glacier Bay or Endicott Arm &amp; Dawes Glacier, visiting <span class=\"xn-location\">Ketchikan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Juneau<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Skagway<\/span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Haines<\/span> plus <span class=\"xn-location\">Victoria<\/span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince Rupert<\/span> (May\u2013Sept).<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b><br \/>\n            <span class=\"xn-location\">Vancouver<\/span><br \/>\n          <\/b>: 5 to 11-day roundtrip cruises onboard Grand Princess, Coral Princess, and Caribbean Princess, featuring stops in Icy Strait Point and <span class=\"xn-location\">Sitka<\/span> on many voyages (May\u2013Sept).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Antorcha added, &#8220;This summer, as we start into our 56<sup>th<\/sup> season, we&#8217;re continuing to operate to the highly desired national parks of <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> 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 <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>What&#8217;s Still Available<br \/><\/b>Several sailings are still available to book, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Coral Princess \u2013 11-day roundtrip <span class=\"xn-location\">Vancouver<\/span>, departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Grand Princess \u2013 7-day roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">Vancouver<\/span>, departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 24<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Discovery Princess &#8211; <span class=\"xn-person\">Jeff Corwin&#8217;s<\/span> Nature &amp; Adventure Voyage \u2013 7-day roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">Seattle<\/span>, departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 17<\/span> &#8211;<\/b> Wildlife biologist and Princess Nature &amp; Adventure Ambassador <span class=\"xn-person\">Jeff Corwin<\/span> hosts an adventure cruise through <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> featuring bear watching, whale viewing, and glacier tours. Corwin will lead excursions in each port, with onboard interactions and presentations.<\/li>\n<li>Ruby Princess \u2013 11-day roundtrip from <span class=\"xn-location\">San Francisco<\/span>, departing <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 22<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>Cruisetours<br \/><\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>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&#8217;s award-winning &#8220;Voyage of the Glaciers&#8221; seven-day cruise with scenic rail travel, and multiple days on land, featuring stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.<\/p>\n<p>New for <span class=\"xn-chron\">2025, Mt<\/span>. 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.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>Onboard with &#8220;North to <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>&#8220;<br \/><\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>Princess&#8217; award-winning locally inspired and thoroughly immersive &#8220;North to <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>&#8221; partner-led programs allow guests to dive deeper into the Great Land through authentic dining, educational events and engaging entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Glacier Bay Experience<br \/><\/b>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 <span class=\"xn-person\">Park Ranger<\/span> 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.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>North to Alaska Storytellers<br \/><\/b>A curated feature series of some of the most dynamic and enriching speakers whose experiences speak to the legacy and history of <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>, some of which include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show<\/li>\n<li>Tlingit\/Alutiiq Cultural Ambassador <span class=\"xn-person\">Patrick Anderson<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Alaska Photographer and Author, <span class=\"xn-person\">Nick Jans<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Sled dog Champion <span class=\"xn-person\">Libby Riddles<\/span>, the first woman to win the 1,100-mile race<\/li>\n<li>And many more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>Campfire Movies Under the Stars<br \/><\/b>Cozy up under the stars to enjoy a truly unique movie experience with Campfire Movies Under the Stars, set against the stunning <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> natural backdrop. Families gather under cozy blankets with &#8220;fire pits&#8221; and popcorn to watch family classics and <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>-themed movies.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>New Northern Lights Lounge<br \/><\/b>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.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Stargazing<br \/><\/b>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.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>The Great Big Adventure \u2013 Alaska Edition<br \/><\/b>This interactive game challenges nine daring survivalists to navigate the rugged <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> wilderness in pursuit of three essential survival elements: food, shelter and water. Through thrilling 60-second challenges and all-new <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> trivia questions they&#8217;ll put their skills to the test \u2013 all for the chance to be crowned the ultimate Survival Champion.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Puppies in the Piazza<br \/><\/b>Guests learn about sled dogs from an expert dog handler \u2013 their behaviors, eating and exercise habits, while watching real-life sled-dog puppies interact together in the Piazza.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Youth &amp; Teen Centers<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Special activities bring the destination to life for younger cruisers like the Glacier Bay Junior Rangers, Gold Rush Treasure Hunt and Great Alaskan Fishermen&#8217;s Race.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>The Flavors of <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span><br \/><\/b>Of course, no cruise to <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> would be complete without seafood, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Main Dining Rooms, World Fresh Marketplace and Specialty Restaurants all featuring locally sourced Keta, King and Sockeye salmon, halibut and rockfish.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Balcony Breakfast<\/b>, perfect for scenic glacier viewing, brings Smoked Salmon and Crab Quiche right to the balcony.<\/li>\n<li>Guests sailing to <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> aboard Discovery Princess can savor their own freshly caught fish at The Catch by Rudi after enjoying a day of fishing with the exclusive <b>&#8220;Cook My Catch,&#8221; <\/b>shore excursion offered by Princess<b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Crown Grill<\/b> serving up <span class=\"xn-location\">King Salmon<\/span> and an Alaska Crab Cake.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Sabatini&#8217;s Trattoria<\/b> featuring a River Steelhead Salmon Carpaccio.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Crab Shack<\/b> stirring up Shellfish and Clam Chowders and an Alaska Seafood Pot, complete with specialty bibs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While taking in the views of <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>, 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 <span class=\"xn-person\">Love Line<\/span> Collection in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> lodges.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>Ashore for Scenic Beauty, Up-Close Wildlife and Alaskan Storytellers<br \/><\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>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&#8217;s Camp in <span class=\"xn-location\">Skagway<\/span> to the Fisherman&#8217;s tour in <span class=\"xn-location\">Ketchikan<\/span>, or a Glacier Seaplane journey in <span class=\"xn-location\">Juneau<\/span>, adventure awaits for all preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4407983-1&amp;h=33010345&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.princess.com%2F&amp;a=www.princess.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.princess.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Princess Cruises<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world&#8217;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 <span>casinos<\/span> 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 &#8211; the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span>, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South America<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>\/<span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span>, the South\u202fPacific, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hawaii<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>\/New England,\u202fAntarctica,\u202fand World Cruises. Sun Princess, the brand&#8217;s new, next-level Love Boat named Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-person\">Mega Ship<\/span> of the Year, introduces the groundbreaking Sphere Class platform and will be joined by sister ship, Star Princess, in Fall 2025. 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LAUDERDALE, Fla. , April 17, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; 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 \u2013 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 &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/princess-cruises-celebrates-the-opening-of-the-2025-alaska-cruise-season\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Princess Cruises Celebrates the Opening of the 2025 Alaska Cruise Season&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-838799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Princess Cruises Celebrates the Opening of the 2025 Alaska Cruise Season - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/princess-cruises-celebrates-the-opening-of-the-2025-alaska-cruise-season\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Princess Cruises Celebrates the Opening of the 2025 Alaska Cruise Season - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"PR Newswire Recognized Leader in Alaska, Ready to Bring Guests &#8220;North to Alaska&#8221;\u00a0for Wildlife, Glaciers and Absolute Natural Beauty FT. 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