Princess Cruises is offering special fares on cruises to Europe and Alaska with a Sizzlin’ Summer Sale beginning today and running through February 28. Passengers who book during the event can save up to $1,400 per couple off Launch Fares.

The sale includes a variety of cruises to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia & Russia and Northern Europe, plus Princess’ acclaimed Alaska itineraries. Also included are the cruise line’s Europe and Alaska cruisetours, with savings on these land and sea cruise vacations that travel to the heart of the Alaska wilderness to see the majesty of Denali or that take in some of Europe’s most spectacular inland destinations, including Classic Italy, Ancient Petra or the Swiss Alps.

Examples of sale fares include:

• 12-day Mediterranean/Greek Isles cruises from $1,690
• 11-day Scandinavia and Russia cruises from $1,740
• 7-day Northern Europe cruises from $999
• 7-day Alaska Voyage of the Glaciers from $799
• 10-day Denali Explorer cruisetours from $1,273

All cruise prices are per person. The Sizzlin’ Summer Sale runs through February 28, 2012, and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Additional sale information and pricing is available at princess.com/summersale.page.