Alaska glacier and mountain landscape at sunset

Alaska / 7 to 20 days

Alaska Inside Passage and Glaciers

Alaska programs trade beach heat for wilderness: Inside Passage routes, glacier viewing, Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway and longer cruise-tour options into the interior.

Sample
2026 Alaska season reference
Line
Princess Cruises
Ship
Multiple ships including Star Princess, Royal Princess and Discovery Princess

Route rhythm

How the week usually flows

  1. Core option

    Inside Passage

    Roundtrip cruises usually focus on Southeast Alaska's sheltered channels and port towns.

    • forested channels
    • wildlife viewing
    • Ketchikan
    • Juneau
  2. Glacier option

    Glacier Bay or another glacier area

    Princess highlights seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers programs with two glacier-viewing experiences on select ships.

    • Glacier Bay
    • Hubbard Glacier
    • College Fjord
    • Margerie Glacier
  3. Port pattern

    Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway

    Common port days include wildlife tours, flightseeing, fishing, hiking and gold-rush history.

    • Mendenhall Glacier
    • whale watching
    • White Pass railway
    • salmon and seafood
  4. Land extension

    Denali and interior Alaska

    Cruisetours add rail and lodge stays for travelers who want land scenery beyond the coast.

    • Denali National Park
    • Princess lodges
    • scenic rail
    • Kenai Fjords add-ons

Who offers this style

Cruise companies and ships to compare

Princess Cruises

Princess announced eight ships and 180 Alaska departures for 2026.

  • Star Princess
  • Discovery Princess
  • Royal Princess

Royal Caribbean

Offers Alaska programs, with casino age rules differing from most non-Alaska sailings.

  • Quantum-class and other seasonal ships

Celebrity Cruises

Premium Alaska sailings vary by year and ship.

  • Seasonal Alaska ships

Destination Notes

  • The Alaska season is seasonal and demand can be strong for glacier-view cabins.
  • Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but shore excursions improve your odds.
  • Some one-way routes need different arrival and departure airports.

Planning Notes

  • Choose Alaska when summer heat is not the goal.
  • Book excursions early for helicopters, small boats and wildlife tours.
  • Check the exact glacier-viewing area, because not every Alaska route enters Glacier Bay.

Adult Casino Context

Many mainstream cruise ships include a physical onboard casino. Access is adult-only and depends on the cruise line, ship and itinerary.

Read the casino entertainment guide

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