| Alaska ships | Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Sapphire Princess, Ruby Princess | Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Eurodam, Noordam, Westerdam, Zaandam | Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Solstice |
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| Homeports | Seattle, Vancouver, Whittier (Anchorage), San Francisco | Seattle, Vancouver, Whittier (Anchorage) | Seattle, Vancouver, Seward (Anchorage) |
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| Glacier access | Glacier Bay National Park on most Voyage of the Glaciers sailings; also Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, and Endicott Arm | Glacier Bay National Park on nearly every itinerary, plus Hubbard Glacier and Tracy Arm. The only line offering Glacier Bay on 7-night Seattle roundtrips. | Hubbard Glacier and Endicott Arm / Dawes Glacier. Celebrity does not currently hold Glacier Bay permits. |
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| 7-night roundtrip pricing | $899–$1,800 interior/oceanview; $1,600–$3,200 balcony; $3,000–$6,500 suite | $949–$1,900 interior/oceanview; $1,700–$3,300 balcony; $3,200–$6,800 suite | $1,050–$2,200 interior/oceanview; $1,900–$3,800 balcony (Infinite Veranda on Edge); $3,800–$8,500 suite (The Retreat) |
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| 7-night Gulf one-way pricing | $1,100–$2,000 interior/oceanview; $1,900–$3,600 balcony; $3,400–$7,000 suite | $1,200–$2,100 interior/oceanview; $2,000–$3,700 balcony; $3,600–$7,400 suite | $1,300–$2,400 interior/oceanview; $2,200–$4,200 balcony; $4,200–$9,200 suite |
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| Cruisetour pricing | $2,400–$5,800 per person for 10–13 nights (cruise plus land), balcony category | $2,600–$6,400 per person for 10–14 nights (cruise plus land), balcony category | $2,900–$6,800 per person for 10–13 nights (cruise plus land), balcony category |
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| Land add-ons | Princess owns and operates five Alaska wilderness lodges: Denali, Mt. McKinley, Kenai, Copper River, and Fairbanks. Cruisetours use the Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service straight from the ship in Whittier to Denali. | The McKinley Chalet Resort at the Denali park entrance, plus Yukon and Fairbanks routings that no other line offers. Land Plus Cruise Journeys include the McKinley Explorer glass-domed rail cars and the Tundra Wilderness Tour inside the park. | Celebrity partners with third-party lodges and the Alaska Railroad rather than owning its own. Cruisetours pair Seward sailings with Talkeetna, Denali, and Anchorage, with a Wilderness Express dome-car rail segment. |
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| Land nights available | 3 to 8 land nights; On Your Own, Connoisseur (escorted), and Off the Beaten Path options | 3 to 10 land nights; the only line with Yukon Territory (Dawson City, Whitehorse) cruisetours | 3 to 6 land nights; smaller escorted groups than the big two, fewer routing options |
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| Inclusions and packages | Base fare covers cruise, meals in main venues, and select entertainment. Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages add Wi-Fi, beverages, crew appreciation, and specialty dining. | Base fare covers cruise and main dining. Have It All package bundles shore excursion credit, beverages, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi. Glacier Bay park rangers and Huna Totem cultural interpreters board the ship. | Base fare covers cruise and main dining. All Included fares bundle Wi-Fi and classic beverages. The Retreat suites include butler service, a private restaurant, and sundeck. |
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| Dining highlights | Traditional and anytime dining, Crown Grill, Sabatini's, Alaska-sourced seafood through the North to Alaska program | Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Canaletto, Rudi's Sel de Mer, Alaska-focused Global Fresh Fish program | Four complimentary main restaurants on Edge, Eden, Le Petit Chef, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Rooftop Garden Grill |
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| Best for | First-time Alaska cruisers, families, and anyone who wants the most seamless ship-to-Denali cruisetour | Travelers who prioritize glacier viewing, quieter ships, enrichment, and a longer land journey including the Yukon | Couples and adults who want a stylish, contemporary ship and elevated food and wine, with Alaska as the backdrop |
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| Dawn's take | “If Denali is a must, Princess makes the logistics nearly invisible. Their Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge has the best mountain view of any lodge in the state on a clear day.” | “Holland America is the line I grew up seeing in Southeast Alaska ports. Their Glacier Bay access is unmatched, and the Yukon cruisetour is the single most underrated itinerary in Alaska.” | “Celebrity Edge is the most beautiful ship sailing Alaska, full stop. Just understand the trade-off: you will see Hubbard, not Glacier Bay, and the land program is thinner than Princess or Holland America.” |
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