Princess Cruises Expands Alaska National Parks Cruisetours Adventures in 2025 and 2026

The Leading Cruise Line in the Great Land Offers Countless Memories
to Five National Parks

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Exploring the pristine natural beauty of America's national parks remains a top travel trend, and as the leading cruise line in Alaska, Princess Cruises is expanding its renowned cruisetours catalog. The new itineraries give guests more opportunities to discover awe-inspiring national parks, including Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St. Elias, Kenai Fjords, and Katmai.

Following the successful launch of the 15-night National Parks Expedition cruisetour in 2024, Princess is offering new variations, visiting from three to five national parks, that combine 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.

"There's no better way to experience the breathtaking expanse of Alaska than by combining the luxury of a cruise with an immersive journey on land. Our expanded National Parks 2025 and 2026 cruisetours offer guests an array of exciting options that elevate their vacation experience," said Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer. "Alaska is a land of towering glaciers, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and stunning beauty that stretches as far as the eye can see. With our seamlessly crafted cruisetours, guests are brought directly to the doorsteps of some of the world's most iconic national parks, allowing them to explore and soak in the awe-inspiring natural splendor that makes this destination truly unique."

Here is the lineup of 2025 National Parks Cruisetours, on sale now:

National Parks Expedition – 5 Parks in 15 Days

• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
• 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Anchorage
• National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Wrangell-St. Elias, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Skagway

National Parks Explorer – 4 parks in 14 Days

• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
• 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Fairbanks
• National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Skagway

Katmai National Park – 2 Parks in 9 Days

• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
• 2 nights Anchorage
• National Parks: Katmai National Park, Glacier Bay

And, also on sale are 2026 National Parks Cruisetours:

National Parks Expedition – 5 Parks in 15 Days

• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
• 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Fairbanks
• National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Wrangell-St. Elias, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Skagway

National Parks Explorer – 4 parks in 14 Days

• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
• 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Fairbanks
• National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Skagway

National Parks Adventurer – 3 Parks in 14 Days

• 2 nights Fairbanks
• 2 nights Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 1 night Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 2 nights Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
• National Parks: Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay

Did You Know?

• At 20,310 feet, Denali is North America's tallest peak.
• Kenai Fjords National Park is home to Harding Icefield, made up about 40 glaciers.
• UNESCO World Heritage Site Glacier Bay National Park is the ancestral homeland of the Huna Tlingit people.
• UNESCO World Heritage Site Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is America's largest national park.
• Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park preserves the history, structures, trails and stories of the 1890s gold rush.
• Katmai National Park offers an intimate, in-person bear watching experience that millions of viewers tune in to watch from the park's web cams every year.

During the Alaska season that runs April through September Princess will sail seven ships in 2025 and eight ships in 2026 departing from five convenient home ports, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier). With 88 visits to Glacier Bay, Princess visits this spectacular national park more often than any other cruise line.

Princess' award-winning North to Alaska program enriches the onboard experience with local lumberjacks, Iditarod champions, and storytellers sharing their passions for Alaska. Other offerings include fresh Alaska seafood menus, a variety of shore excursions, and authentic commentary by Glacier Bay Park Rangers and Naturalists.

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). 

SOURCE Princess Cruises