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Princess Cruises Celebrates the Debut of Star Princess in Seattle for Its Inaugural Alaska Season

  • Star Princess, a next-generation sphere class ship, debuted in Seattle on May 3, 2026, to begin its inaugural Alaska season.
  • The vessel will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Seattle's Pier 91 to Alaska's Inside Passage from May 3 through September 13, 2026.
  • A traditional maritime plaque exchange occurred between the Port of Seattle \& Star Princess officers, including Captain Gennaro Arma \& President Gus Antorcha.
  • The ship's arrival was celebrated with an Alaska-themed drone show at Seattle Center on May 1.
  • Itineraries include visits to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, \& Sitka, featuring glacier viewing at Endicott Arm \& Dawes Glacier.
  • Royal Princess joins Star Princess in the 2026 \& 2027 seasons, sailing weekly from Seattle to the Inside Passage.
  • Princess Cruises pledged $100,000 to the Joseph T. Craig American Legion Post 3 in Ketchikan to aid reconstruction efforts.
  • Donations of $25,000 each were made to Juneau Flukes for whale research \& the Skagway Childcare Council.
  • A $10,000 contribution was directed to Sitka Trail Works for regional trail maintenance.
  • The 177,800-ton Star Princess accommodates 4,300 guests \& launched in October 2025.
  • The 2026 Alaska season features eight ships, 180 departures, \& 19 destinations.
  • The "North to Alaska" program will be available on all eight ships sailing in Alaska this season.