by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 7:30 AM ET, Tue May 5, 2026
Princess Cruises is celebrating the start of Star Princess’ inaugural Alaska season.
From now through September 13, the ship will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Seattle’s Pier 91 through Alaska’s Inside Passage, visiting destinations like Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier.
For the 2026 and 2027 Alaska seasons, Star Princess is joining Royal Princess, which also sails weekly from Seattle’s Pier 91 to the Inside Passage.
Star Princess’ arrival in Seattle was marked with a traditional maritime plaque exchange between the Port of Seattle and Star Princess senior officers, including Captain Gennaro Arma, Princess Cruises president Gus Antorcha, alongside representatives from local maritime, port operations, labor and public safety partners.
The ceremony followed an Alaska‑themed drone show at Seattle Center welcoming the ship’s arrival and celebrating the spirit of Alaska against the Seattle skyline.
“It’s especially meaningful for the officers and crew of Star Princess to be here in Seattle, a port with a proud maritime heritage and long-standing connection to Alaska,” says Arma. “Designed for these journeys, Star Princess brings together advanced technology, comfort, and elegance as we continue Princess Cruises’ legacy in Alaska."
"We’re grateful to the Port of Seattle and our port partners for their warm welcome and continued collaboration," Arma continued.
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