Princess Launches 2026 Cruise Deals for USA's 250th

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Princess Cruises has introduced a series of promotional offers on its 2026 sailings to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada and New England to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary.

According to the company, the promotion runs now through March 17, 2026, and features incentives such as up to $600 in instant savings, deposits starting at $99, and complimentary third and fourth guests on select voyages.

“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.”

Branded as the “Princess Signature Sale,” the promotion includes departures from U.S. homeports to a range of destinations, including:

  • Alaska Inside Passage (roundtrip from Seattle): a seven-day cruise departing July 4, 2026, aboard Royal Princess
  • Canada and New England with Saint John: a seven-day cruise starting October 24, 2026, on Majestic Princess
  • Hawaiian Islands: a 16-day voyage beginning November 8, 2026, on Emerald Princess

Princess also noted that guests sailing in North America from spring and throughout the year will enjoy special onboard entertainment, themed activities, and celebratory food and beverage offerings tied to the nation’s milestone anniversary.

Additional commemorative items will be available onboard, including a Pendleton blanket inspired by the scenery of Glacier Bay National Park, a “Celebrating America 250 by Princess” collector pin, and other limited-edition merchandise.

Looking ahead, Princess Cruises said it will operate its largest-ever Alaska season in 2026, highlighted by the introduction of its newest vessel, StarPrincess. The expanded Alaska program will feature eight ships, 180 sailings, and visits to 19 destinations, giving guests the option to explore the region entirely by sea or through combined sea-and-land Princess cruisetours.

More than 20 cruisetour options will be offered during the season, including the 15-night National Parks Expedition Tour. This itinerary combines a seven-day cruise with scenic rail travel and eight nights ashore.

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