Booking Princess Cruises Through an Advisor
How we choose between Princess fare packages, plan Alaska cruisetours and book Canada & New England sailings close to home.
Princess is a favorite for Alaska, for relaxed classic cruising and for travelers who want an easy, well-run ship. Like Celebrity, the key booking decision is the fare package: cruise-only, Princess Plus or Princess Premier. Here is how we decide.
Sailing Princess from the Northeast
New York
Seasonal Canada & New England fall-foliage sailings. A great first cruise for New Hampshire travelers with no flight needed.
Florida
Winter Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. We price flights from MHT and BOS into your total.
Alaska
Princess’s specialty: Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska cruises plus land-and-sea cruisetours with Princess lodges.
Cruise-only, Plus or Premier?
- Cruise-only works for light drinkers who will not use Wi-Fi much.
- Princess Plus bundles drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities. It pays off for most couples who drink daily.
- Princess Premier adds premium drinks, specialty dining, photos and more. Compare it against Plus plus the extras you would actually buy.
- Re-check before final payment. Package pricing and promotions change; we request adjustments when the fare rules allow it.
Planning an Alaska cruisetour with Princess
| Decision | Our advice |
|---|---|
| Cruise only or cruisetour? | If Denali is on your list, a cruisetour is the easiest way to see it. |
| Northbound or southbound? | Northbound saves the big land days for the end; southbound gets them out of the way. We match it to your energy. |
| Which month? | June–August for warmest weather; May and September for lower fares. |
| Balcony? | Worth it in Alaska more than almost anywhere else. |
Common Princess booking mistakes
Mixing packages in one cabin
Package rules often apply to everyone in the stateroom. Plan before you book.
Booking Alaska too late
Cruisetours with lodge stays sell out first, especially summer weeks.
Skipping the Medallion app setup
Completing check-in and app setup early makes embarkation much faster.
What booking with us adds
You pay Princess’s price with no planning fee. We run the package math, plan cruisetours end to end and stay your contact throughout. For a general overview of the line, see our Princess Cruises guide.
Princess guides from our blog
Princess Plus vs Premier
What each package includes and which is worth it.
Princess vs Royal Caribbean for Alaska
Glacier Bay access, cruisetours and more.
7 Best Alaska Cruise Itineraries
Inside Passage, Glacier Bay and Denali cruisetours.
Alaska Cruises: What to Know
Timing, ports, packing and documents.
Norwegian vs Princess
Which line fits your travel style.
MSC vs Princess
Value and flair vs classic relaxation.
The complete Princess planning guide
Princess Ships Ranked
Every class from Sphere to Coral.
Princess Cabin Guide
Balconies, mini-suites, suites, and which side to book for Alaska.
Princess Plus vs. Premier
2026–27 prices and what each package includes.
First Time on Princess
MedallionClass, dining and onboard tips.
Princess Cays Guide
Princess’s private beach in the Bahamas.
Princess from Boston
10-night Canada and New England sailings to Quebec City.
Princess booking questions
Is Princess Plus worth it?
For most couples who drink daily and use Wi-Fi, yes. Light drinkers may save with cruise-only.
Does Princess sail from the Northeast?
Yes, seasonally from New York on Canada & New England itineraries.
Should I do a Princess cruisetour in Alaska?
If you want to see Denali, a cruisetour is the simplest way to combine the cruise with the interior.
Get a Princess price check
We will compare packages and itineraries and send you the best total price.