Alaska Cruising News
Princess Cruises Celebrates the Opening of the 2025 Alaska Cruise Season
Delightfully carrying more guests to Alaska than any other cruise line, Princess Cruises begins its 2025 season in less than a month with seven amenity-filled ships, five pristine wilderness lodges and an expanded catalog of renowned cruisetours, visiting five awe-inspiring national parks – featuring the most visits to Glacier Bay National Park.
Azamara Cruises Returns to Alaska in Summer 2026
Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to the breathtaking landscapes and rugged wilderness of Alaska in the summer of 2026. After a seven-year hiatus, Azamara Cruises will once again offer its signature, intimate voyages to one of the world’s most unspoiled destinations with reputable onshore excursions and experiences that bring guests closer to the heart of Alaska’s awe-inspiring natural beauty, unparalleled wildlife, and authentic rich culture.
CELEBRITY CRUISES FIRST-EVER EDGE SERIES ALASKA ITINERARIES SET SAIL
For the first time ever, Celebrity Edge®, the ship that introduced the revolutionary outward-facing design, calls Alaska home for the summer. Today, Celebrity Edge will embark on her maiden sailing roundtrip from Seattle on a seven-night Dawes Glacier itinerary with stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway.
New Small-Ship Cruise Itineraries & Charters Offer Extraordinary Exploration Opportunities in Alaska
AdventureSmith Explorations, the leader in small-ship adventure cruises, is making it easier than ever to explore less frequented areas of Alaska with new cruise itineraries and charters. This summer, travelers can circumnavigate Prince William Sound for the first time aboard a 36-guest yacht, participate in a new ice-focused itinerary in the Inside Passage, or design their own private experience of North America’s premier wilderness aboard an 8-12 passenger chartered ship.