Princess Cruises Announces 2021 Alaska Sailings

The 2021 programme offers holidaymakers a choice of 11 itineraries, visiting 17 destinations on eight ships, with voyages ranging in length from four to 14 days. All voyages depart between May and September.

The 3,560-guest Royal Princess, 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess, 2,600-guest Star Princess and 2,000-guest Coral Princess will sail on a series of 7-night northbound and southbound ‘Voyage of The Glaciers’ itineraries, with departures from Vancouver and Anchorage (Whittier). All sailings will offer two glacier viewing opportunities.

The 3,560-guest Regal Princess which will sail its maiden Alaska season and 3,080-guest Emerald Princess will offer 7-night ‘Inside Passage’ cruises, departing roundtrip from Seattle, Vancouver and Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, the 3,080-guest Ruby Princess will sail roundtrip from San Francisco, offering several 10-night ‘Inside Passage’ cruises, while the 2,000-guest Sun Princess will spend May to June sailing 7-night ‘Inside Passage’ cruises roundtrip from Vancouver and July to August on a series of 14-night voyages out of Los Angeles.

Guests wishing to travel further afield before their cruise can opt for a tour which takes them aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train and into the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Regal Princess and Royal Princess currently offer the complimentary OceanMedallion wearable device to all guests, while Ruby Princess, Emerald Princess and Coral Princess will introduce the technology next year.

The Medallion, which is the same size as a 10p piece, delivers an entirely new level of service and creates a holiday that is more simple, effortless and personalised. Its enhancements include an expedited check-in process; touchless stateroom entry; the ability to order drinks, food and retail items from almost anywhere onboard; and a family and friends locator.

Tony Roberts, Princess Cruise vice president UK & Europe, said: “Princess Cruises has been taking guests to Alaska for over fifty years and has cemented its place as the number one cruise line in the region. Having eight ships based here in 2021 gives us the opportunity to introduce even more guests to a wealth of experiences that this stunning destination has to offer.

“We are confident that the introduction of more MedallionClass vessels, coupled with our exclusive North to Alaska onboard programme will leave our guests with lasting memories of a cruise experience which cannot be found on any other line sailing the region.”