The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary this year, and Princess Cruises is offering commemorative voyages along the country’s breathtaking coasts. Beginning in the spring, North American cruises will offer special entertainment, themed programming, and festive food and drinks which celebrate America’s birthday.
Princess Cruises will offer its largest-ever Alaska season featuring its newest ship, Star Princess. She will join seven other ships in the region. They will sail 180 different departures that explore 19 unique destinations allowing guests to explore Alaska by sea or by combining sea and land on a cruisetour. The 2026 season includes more than 20 cruisetour options which includes the 15-night National Parks Expedition Tour. The tour visits 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–includes a seven-day cruise, rail travel, eight nights on land which feature four Princess-owned wilderness lodges.
Guests sailing on Alaska itineraries will also have an opportunity to purchase commemorative gifts to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Princess retail shops will offer a limited-edition exclusive Pendleton blanket, a special “Celebrating America 250 by Princess” collector pin, and other merchandise.
“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.”
If Alaska is not for you, this fall Princess is offering 7-day Canada & New England itineraries aboard Majestic Princess from New York; 10-night Boston to Quebec City itineraries aboard Sapphire Princess; and 16-day Hawaiian Island itineraries on Emerald Princess.
Princess Cruises is offering a limited time “Princess Signature Sale” on select 2026 sailings. Until March 17, 2026, guests can enjoy up to $600 in savings, $99 deposits and a free third and fourth guests on select sailings.