Alaska Cruise - Star Princess

Ship sails from Seattle, Washington | Duration: 9 Days | All Shipboard Meals Included

 

Ports of Call:

 

Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town. In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city. Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sport-fishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.

 

Juneau, Alaska

In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans." From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government. Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles. Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.

 

Skagway, Alaska

Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest. Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail. The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome. Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.

 

Victoria, Canada

Victoria exudes old-world charm and fragrant, colorful flowers are everywhere. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson's Bay Company, the city was first known as Fort Victoria. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital. In 1858, Victoria was a tent city and the base for some 25,000 prospectors on their way to the Frasier River gold fields. When Vancouver Island was incorporated with mainland British Columbia in 1868, Victoria became the capital of the entire province. Although it's a port city, Victoria is not as industrially oriented as Vancouver. The harbors, especially Inner Harbour, are dotted with pleasure craft, ferries and floatplanes. The city is renowned for its beautiful gardens, charming houses and very British feel.

 

Need to Know:

• Package includes $100 Onboard Credit per cabin.

• Includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations to the airport.

• Price includes round-trip airfare between Philadelphia or Newark Airport and Seattle, Washington.

• Transfers between airport and cruise pier are included.

• A Starr Tour Director will accompany cruises with 15 or more guests.

• Baggage handling and related gratuities are included.

 

Proof of Citizenship Requirement: PASSPORT

Your passport MUST be valid for at least six months beyond the period of your stay.

 

Tour: July 24, 2027

Deposit/Final Payment: $425 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment is due by 3/26/2027

Cancellation Penalties: If cancellation occurs from booking date to 3/26/27, a $25.00* per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 3/27/27 - 4/26/27, a $425.00* per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 4/27/27 - 5/10/27, a 50%* per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 5/11/27 - 7/24/27, the traveler is in full penalty & no refund will be granted.

*In addition to the cancellation policies above, if additional payments have been made by Starr for the purpose of securing your cruise reservation, these monies are non-refundable once received. Any name changes after the final payment is made will be assessed a per person change fee determined by the cruise line. Starr may impose an additional fee for name changes.

 

"Government fees & taxes, non-commissionable fees and port expenses" may include any and all fees, charges, tolls & taxes imposed by US and/or foreign/governmental or quasi-governmental authorities including, but not limited to, SU Customs fees, head taxes, dockage fees, wharfage fees, inspection fees, pilotage, air taxes, hotel or VAT taxes incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization fees, and Internal Revenue Service fees, whether assessed on a per passenger, per berth, per ton, or per vessel basis. In case of per ton or per vessel assessments, those assessments will be spread over the passenger capacity of the ship. Government Fees & Taxes are subject to change and the cruise line reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. "Fuel Supplement" shall mean any additional charge to defray a portion of the cruise line's fuel cost. The amount of fuel supplements are subject to change.

 

Flight Schedule:

Departure: July 24, 2027

TBD *Flights are subject to change

Return: August 1, 2027

TBD *Flights are subject to change

**Only 1 piece of checked baggage is allowed on this trip and there will be a charge by the airline to check any luggage**

Trip Insurance:

Travel Insurance provides protection for your travel investment and it should always be considered. We recommend The National Tour Association's (NTA) Travel Protection Plan administered by Aon Affinity. You can purchase the enhanced plan within 14 days of deposit to cover preexisting conditions or 'cancel for any reason' coverage.

• For more information, click here.

• For frequently asked questions, click here.

• To purchase: Call 800-388-1470 or click here.

• Starr's Tour Operator location # for AON is 306035.

 

Gratuities:

• Princess automatically charges $17 per person, per day for dining and stateroom services to your onboard account. 

• Gratuities to Motorcoach Drivers and Tour Directors are not included in the price of your cruise tour package. Customary recognized guidelines are as follows:
  *Motorcoach Driver: $4-$6 per tour guest, per day
  *Tour Director: $4-$6 per tour guest, per day

 

Accessibility:

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Star Princess

 

The 2025 Star Princess boasts cutting-edge features like The Dome and The Sphere, a breathtaking glass-enclosed Piazza at the heart of the ship. With expanded dining venues and leisure experiences, it makes her a standout addition to the Princess fleet.

 

Similar to the rest of the Princess fleet, this ship houses a spa, a casino, a fitness center, a sports and pool deck. Star Princess also features several bars, lounges and theaters.

 

Guest Capacity: 4,300

Onboard Crew: 1,600

Length: 1,133 ft.

Tonnage: 177,800

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