(TAN): Princess Cruises intends to return to service in the US with a partial season of Alaska sailings from Seattle following passage of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, work with Alaska government officials, and recent guidance from the the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the cruise company said.
Departing July 25 through September 26, 2021, round-trip Seattle, seven-day cruises, onboard Majestic Princess, a MedallionClass ship, opened for sale on May 21, 2021. These cruises will visit signature ports, glaciers and attractions in Alaska including:
- Glacier Bay National Park – this 3.3-million-acre world-renowned landmark — a UNESCO World Heritage site features the magnificent Margerie Glacier
- Juneau – the 49th state’s capital city, with the chance to see humpback whales and Mendenhall Glacier
- Skagway – this Gold Rush-era town is home of the White Pass Scenic Railway
- Ketchikan – this quaint seaside port is known for its infamous Creek Street and as the salmon capital of the world
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“We would like to offer our sincerest appreciation to Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, Congressman Don Young, and Governor Mike Dunleavy for their tireless efforts on behalf of the many small businesses that are the backbone of Alaska tourism,” said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. “In addition, we would like to thank our long-standing partners at the CDC, and in both Alaska and the Port of Seattle who helped make this happen. Our passion has always been to provide our guests with a truly remarkable travel experience. We are thrilled to be able to do that again, safely with confidence.”
These Princess cruises to Alaska are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. Crew vaccinations will be in accordance with CDC guidelines.
