Glaciers & Glamour: Alaska Aboard the Princess Star

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Glaciers & Glamour: Alaska Aboard the Princess Star
Round Trip from Seattle, Washington
Aug 30 - Sep 6, 2026
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$1,659
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About your trip

Set Sail on the Adventure of a Lifetime – Alaska Awaits!

Join us for an unforgettable group cruise to the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska aboard the brand-new Princess Star Ship, where next-generation luxury meets raw natural beauty.

Picture towering glaciers, misty fjords, abundant wildlife, and charming coastal towns!

All experienced in comfort, style, and the camaraderie of an exclusive group journey.

From world-class dining and innovative entertainment to awe-inspiring scenic cruising, this is more than a vacation—it’s an elevated escape to the Last Frontier. Come explore, connect, and create memories that will shine as brightly as the Alaskan midnight sun. 🌌🚢❄️


Sailing roundtrip from Seattle, Washington and visiting 


Ketchikan, Alaska

Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska

Juneau, Alaska

Skagway, Alaska

Victoria, Canada

What's included

Princess Plus +

All rooms come with Princess Plus + Includes Alcoholic beverages! Free WIFI, Unlimited Photo Package, 2 Fitness classes and Crew Appreciation

Meals

Umai Teppanyaki*O'Malley's Irish Pub*Alfredo's Pizzeria*Sabatini's(Italian)* Crown Grill (steakhouse)* Vines (wine bar)*International Café *Horizon Court (buffet) * The Catch*The Eatery* The Promenade

Unlimited drinks

Free non-bottled water, juice, hot chocolate, and some coffees and teas

Bars & Lounges

Spellbound* Crooners* O'Malley's Irish Pub* Wheelhouse Bar* Bellini's Cocktail Bar* Princess Live!

Entertainment

Movies Under the Stars® Original Musical Products Music & Dancing Vegas-style Casino Featured Guest Entertainers Princess Theater Vista Show Lounge Explorers Lounge The One5 (nightclub) Crooners Bar

Additional Activities

Discovery at SEA™ Programs The Piazza Shops of Princess Art Gallery & Auctions Photo & Video Gallery Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis) Princess Links

Spa and Wellness

The Princess Luxury Bed * SLEEP by Princess * The Sanctuary (retreat for adults)* Lotus Spa®* Lotus Spa® * Fitness Center Fitness Classes* Manicures & Pedicures* Yoga

Kids Club

The Treehouse, ages 3 to 7 The Lodge, ages 8 to 12 The Beach House, ages 13 to 17* Sensory Activities * Scavenger Hunts* PlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch Game Consoles* Air Hockey, foosball & skeeball

Family Program

Camp Discovery Youth Centers & Teen Lounges * Discovery at SEA experiences like Stargazing and Indoor Planetarium* Discovery™ and Animal Planet Shore Excursions *Live Animal Experiences in the Piazza

Sunday in Seattle!

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The ship Embarks at 3:00 p.m.!

Seattle is a young city with a rich history. Settlers first landed at Alki Point in 1851 and named the area after Sealth, the Suquamish Indian chief who befriended them. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1889, "The Emerald City" has a legacy of vision and strength. Seattle has hosted two World's Fairs (1909 and 1962) and is the birthplace of two modern marvels, Boeing and Microsoft.

Known for its rainy climate, Seattle actually averages less annual rainfall than many East Coast cities. The mild weather, spectacular natural surroundings and rich cultural diversity attract visitors from around the world.

Seattle tours are available to passengers with afternoon flights or an overnight stay in Seattle after their cruise.

Points of Interest

  • Pike Place Market
  • Space Needle
  • Pioneer Square
  • Wine Tasting
  • Boeing's Future of Flight Aviation Center
  • Hiram Chittenden Locks
  • International District
  • Lake Union

Monday - At Sea!

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Enjoy a day at Sea!

 Enjoy a day at sea by scheduling a day at the spa, attending a show, or participating in some of the several activities on board the ship!


Tuesday - Ketchikan, AK

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Ketchikan, Alaska 6:30am-3:00pm

Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town.

In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city.

Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sportfishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.

Points of Interest

  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Totem Bight State Park
  • Saxman Native Village
  • Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
  • Misty Fjords National Monument
  • Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
  • George Inlet Lodge
  • Creek Street

Wednesday- Scenic Cruise

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Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier - Scenic Cruising 5:00a.m - 9:00a.m

This narrow fjord is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Juneau and is part of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. Breathtaking Endicott Arm extends over 30 miles long, with nearly one-fifth of its area covered in ice. At the head of the fjord, tidewater glaciers, such as the Dawes Glacier, regularly expel enormous chunks of ice into the waters below in a magnificent process known as calving. During the summer when Princess ships visit, icebergs float along the surface of the glistening water in an array of sizes, from just a few inches up to three stories wide.

Protected within the Tongass National Forest, Endicott Arm is a haven for wildlife. Black and brown bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, mountain goats and a variety of seabirds have been spotted in the area.

As you glide through the pristine fjord, you'll first pass by a lush forest where a number of beautiful waterfalls cascade down, and then you'll be treated to views of snowcapped mountains and blue-tinged glaciers more spectacular than you could ever imagine.

Points of Interest

  • Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Wednesday -Juneau, AK

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Juneau, Alaska 12:30 p.m.-9:00pm

In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans."

From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government.

Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles.

Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.

Points of Interest

  • Mendenhall Glacier
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Whale Watching
  • Glacier Flightseeing
  • Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
  • Glacier Gardens
  • Dog Sledding
  • Goldbelt Tram

Thursday- Skagway, AK

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Skagway, Alaska 6:00am-5:00pm

Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest.

Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail.

The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome.

Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.

Points of Interest

  • White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Klondike Summit
  • Gold Rush History
  • Yukon (Canada)
  • Haines
  • Red Onion Saloon
  • Dog Sledding

Friday - At Sea!

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Enjoy the view from on board!

Enjoy the view on board and don't forget to check out the list of on board activities!

Saturday- Victoria, CA

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Victoria, Canada 7:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m

Victoria exudes old-world charm and fragrant, colorful flowers are everywhere. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson's Bay Company, the city was first known as Fort Victoria. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital.

In 1858, Victoria was a tent city and the base for some 25,000 prospectors on their way to the Frasier River gold fields. When Vancouver Island was incorporated with mainland British Columbia in 1868, Victoria became the capital of the entire province.

Although it's a port city, Victoria is not as industrially oriented as Vancouver. The harbors, especially Inner Harbour, are dotted with pleasure craft, ferries and floatplanes. The city is renowned for its beautiful gardens, charming houses and very British feel.

Points of Interest

  • Butchart Gardens
  • Legislative Buildings
  • Fairmont Empress Hotel
  • Beacon Hill Park
  • Victoria Butterfly Gardens
  • Craigdarroch Castle
  • Local Flavors
  • Whale Watching

Sunday-Back in Seattle

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Seattle Washington 7:00 a.m.

Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on final day of cruise.

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