Princess Cruises has welcomed its newest ship, the Star Princess, to Port of Seattle, which will serve as its homeport for the inaugural Alaska season.

The ship is set to sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Pier 91 through Alaska’s Inside Passage from May 3 to September 13, 2026.

To mark the occasion, a maritime plaque exchange was held between the Port of Seattle and Star Princess senior officers, including Captain Gennaro Arma and Princess Cruises President Gus Antorcha, Princess said in a press release.

“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,” said 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.”

An Alaska-themed drone show at Seattle Center was hosted on May 1 to welcome the ship’s arrival in Seattle.

The Star Princess is expected to carry approximately 90,000 guests through Alaska’s Inside Passage throughout the season, calling at ports such as Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, and featuring glacier viewing at Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier.