Princess Alaska Cruise Specialist
Princess Cruises Alaska, Planned by a Certified Princess Alaska Expert
Wilderness lodges and glacier-viewing decks, planned by a credentialed Princess Alaska specialist.
Princess Alaska Expert Certification (August 2026) · Princess Academy, Commodore Status (April 2026)
Princess Cruises has one of the longest continuously operating Alaska programs of any major cruise line. It's also the only major line that owns and operates its own wilderness lodges across the state. Princess owns the ships. It also owns the rail cars and the lodges that connect to them. That kind of vertical integration is unusual in this industry, and it's a big part of what makes Princess distinct for Alaska. It's also why cruisetours, cruise-plus-land itineraries, are such a strength of theirs. As a certified Princess Alaska Expert, Melissa plans both cruise-only and cruisetour itineraries with Princess.
Princess in Alaska
What Makes Princess Different in Alaska
Princess-Owned Wilderness Lodges
Princess operates its own network of wilderness lodges in destinations like Denali, Fairbanks, and the Kenai Peninsula. A Princess cruisetour is booked and coordinated as one seamless itinerary, not stitched together from separate vendors.
Glacier-Viewing Ship Design
Princess ships are designed with dedicated glacier-viewing decks and lounges positioned for optimal viewing during scenic cruising days.
Domed Rail Travel
Princess runs its own rail cars with glass-domed viewing roofs between Anchorage and the interior. It's a genuinely different way to see that stretch of Alaska than a standard motorcoach transfer.
Common Questions
Princess Alaska Questions
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Lodges, Rail, and Glaciers
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