Princess Cruises Marking America’s 250th with Special Offer

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Princess Cruises has launched special offers on 2026 cruises to Alaska, Hawaii and Canada and New England in celebration of the USA’s 250th anniversary.

According to a press release, the sale is available now through March 17, 2026, and includes up to $600 in instant savings, $99 deposits, and free third and fourth guests on select cruises.

“As America approaches its 250th anniversary, it feels especially meaningful to celebrate by sailing alongside the landscapes and visiting landmarks that helped shape our nation,” said Marie Lee, chief marketing officer of Princess Cruises.

“From Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness to the tropical beauty of Hawaii and the historic charm of New England’s coastal towns, our 2026 sailings invite longtime Princess guests and first-time cruisers alike to experience the places that tell America’s story – along with the signature Princess experience we’re known for.”

The “Princess Signature Sale” includes sailings from U.S. homeports with cruises to destinations including:

  • Alaska Inside Passage (Roundtrip Seattle) – seven-day cruise starting on July 4, 2026, on Royal Princess,
  • Canada & New England with Saint John – seven-day cruisestarting on October 24, 2026, on Majestic Princess,
  • Hawaiian Islands – 16-day cruise starting on November 8, 2026, on Emeral Princess.

 

Additionally, the company said that guests sailing in North America starting in spring and throughout the year are set to experience special onboard entertainment, themed programming, and festive food and beverage experiences honoring America’s milestone birthday.

Special offerings will also be available onboard, including a Pendleton blanket inspired by the landscape of Glacier Bay National Park, a “Celebrating America 250 by Princess” collector pin and other commemorative merchandise.

Princess Cruises added that it would operate its largest Alaska season ever in 2026, highlighted by the debut of its newest ship, the Star Princess.

The expanded program will feature eight ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations, allowing travelers to explore Alaska by sea, or by combining sea and land as part of a Princess cruisetour.

The 2026 season will include more than 20 cruisetour options, highlighted by the 15-night National Parks Expedition Tour, which blends a seven-day cruise, scenic rail travel, and eight nights ashore.

The tour includes visits to five parks – Glacier Bay National Park, Denali National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Skagway).

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