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Princess Cruises is celebrating the Star Princess and her inaugural Alaska season.
From now through September 13, the ship will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Seattle’s Pier 91 through Alaska’s Inside Passage, visiting destinations like Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier.
For the 2026 and 2027 Alaska seasons, Star Princess is joining Royal Princess, which also sails weekly from Seattle’s Pier 91 to the Inside Passage.
Star Princess’ arrival in Seattle for her inaugural Alaska season 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 an Alaska‑themed drone show at Seattle Center 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,” says 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,” Arma continued.
This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.
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About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship sailing to Mexico. Princess, and cruise vacations in general, were catapulted to stardom in 1977 when hit TV show “The Love Boat,” set aboard the Pacific Princess, introduced millions to cruise vacations. Princess pioneered the concept of private balconies across all cabin categories. Today, the Princess fleet offers a range of sizes and amenities from large ships like the Grand Princess to mid-size vessels like the Coral Princess to small ships offering an intimate experience such as the Pacific Princess.
The cruise line sails on more than 100 itineraries to more than 300 ports on all seven continents in addition to having a world cruise. Princess has a strong presence in Alaska, especially with its Gulf of Alaska cruises, sailing as many as eight ships during the Alaska season. Its Seattle-based Princess Tours division operates wilderness lodges, motor coach tours and glass-domed-car rail tours of the Great Land in conjunction with the cruise itineraries.
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This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.
Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the Ospitalità Italiana Certification, recognized worldwide as a symbol of excellence and authenticity.
The designation is only given to dining establishments that uphold Italy’s rich culinary heritage, reinforcing Princess Cruises’ as a destination for true Italian dining.
The cruise line has a partnership with Tony Gemignani, a chef and 13-time World Pizza Champion. He brings his expertise and passion for Italian pizza to Alfredo’s Pizzeria, where guests can enjoy authentic Neapolitan-style, made-to-order, hand-stretched pizza created using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques by skilled onboard chefs.
Gemignani has created five unique pizzas for Princess, which are served across the fleet of 17 ships. Each offers an exciting blend of savory flavors and premium ingredients, from Soppressata sausage and hot honey to gorgonzola and sweet fig preserves.
“Earning the Ospitalità Italiana Certification is a meaningful validation of our dedication to authentic Italian culinary excellence,” says Sami Kohen, vice president of food and beverage for Princess Cruises. “As we celebrate National Pizza Day, we’re proud to recognize this achievement and our partnership with chef Tony Gemignani to showcase how we bring our guests closer to the tastes, traditions, and hospitality of Italy, one perfectly crafted pizza at a time.”