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Princess Cruises Celebrates the Debut of Star Princess in Seattle for Its Inaugural Alaska Season
Princess Cruises proudly welcomes Star Princess to Seattle, marking her highly anticipated debut and the start of her inaugural Alaska season. From May 3 - September 13, 2026, the next-generation sphere class ship will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Pier 91 through Alaska's iconic Inside Passage.
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The Sphere Class Ship Sails Weekly from Seattle's Pier 91 to the Inside Passage of Alaska BROLL AND IMAGES SEATTLE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises proudly welcomes Star Princess to Seattle, marking her highly anticipated debut and the start of her inaugural Alaska season. From May 3 - September 13, 2026, the next-generation sphere class ship will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Pier 91 through Alaska's iconic Inside Passage. The arrival day 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 a spectacular Alaska‑themed drone show at Seattle Center on May 1 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," said Princess Cruises Captain, Gennaro 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." Star Princess Alaska Itineraries Star Princess will sail weekly roundtrip from Seattle to Alaska's Inside Passage visiting marquee destinations including Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka, featuring breathtaking glacier viewing with Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. Star Princess is joined for the 2026 and 2027 Alaska seasons by Royal Princess, which also sails weekly from Seattle's Pier 91 to the Inside Passage. Community & Charitable Engagement As part of Star Princess' inaugural celebrations, Princess Cruises is proud to reaffirm its deep commitment to the Alaska communities that are central to its heritage and long-standing operations in the region. These contributions reflect the cruise line's ongoing support for local communities across Southeast Alaska. More About Star Princess The 177,800-ton Star Princess, accommodating 4,300 guests, showcases Princess Cruises' legendary guest service...