Star Princess
Ship Facts
Gross Tonnage: 177,882
Length: 345 m
Beam: 47 m
Cruising Speed: 22 knots
Guests: 4,300
Crew: 1,600
Passenger Decks: 21
Built: 2025
Registry: Bermuda
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Alaska Gay Daddy Cruise 2026
7 nights from/to Seattle, Washington
August 30 – September 6, 2026
Princess Cruises Star Princess
 Come join our intimate and super-friendly group of Daddies, bears, admirers and friends aboard the brand new Star Princess on our voyage to Alaska. At the top of almost everyone's bucket list, Alaska is beyond anything you've experienced—ast, wild, colorful, dazzling, beautiful, exciting…the list is nearly endless. We sail round trip from convenient Seattle (a great destination itself) to the glaciers and gold rush towns in southern Alaska.
The majesty of Alaska! A pre-Labor Day week sailing means nice weather, but without the crowds, the kids, or crazy high-season prices!
If you’re looking for a cruise vacation that’s a little bit out of the way and a little bit out of the ordinary, make an Alaska cruise your first choice. If your first thought is “Alaska… cool!” you’re on the right track — even in the mild summer season, you should still pack your sweater. Grab it and get up here because Alaska is a natural wonder through and through, and the coastal panhandle region Norwegian sails to is perhaps the most stunning. How’s Alaska planning on stunning you? Alaska cruise will do it with quaint seaside towns like Ketchikan and Skagway, and with stunning harbor vistas like Juneau’s. Cruising Alaska will also give you a first-row ticket to the best of nature — including fjords, wildlife and mountains galore. “Oh, mother nature… now you’re just showing off.”
Don't just visit this famous land, live it on Alaska excursions. Rush across the snow on a dog sled with a professional musher, fly fish for salmon in fresh rivers and soar over miles of glacial tundra in a helicopter. Watch migrating humpback whales from the deck of a catamaran or Native craftsman carve a traditional totem pole, and expand your Alaska cruise experience. 
Your Ship - Brand New Star Princess
Setting sail in 2025, Star Princess has an array of exciting and innovative features, including dazzling entertainment in the Princess Arena, dining and amenities. A Sphere-class ship, offering a variety of international itineraries, top highlights onboard include The Dome, a multi-functional entertainment space, alongside a newly-revamped Piazza and the tranquil Lotus Spa. Star Princess also boasts the exclusive Sanctuary Collection offering, with private dining, opulent accommodation and the relaxing Sanctuary Club area for Sanctuary guests.
Star Princess guests have fun meeting up in the soaring Piazza-style atrium and watching first-run films at Movies Under the Stars. Adults have a private oasis at The Sanctuary.
Infused with light, our next generation Piazza connects you to the world with dynamic views and innovative experiences. Stroll through this — a hub of activity, inspired by the vibrant squares of Europe. Bring the world to you, and enjoy ocean views in every direction.
The Promenade Lounge and Bar is a prime people-watching area on the Star Princess. The Skywalkers Nightclub on the top deck offers great views, libations, and music. A variety of duty-free shops will scratch the shopping bug, and if you just want to sink into a hot tub, there are plenty on board.
From casual to fine dining, the Star Princess offers something for everyone. Fresh pasta and seafood is the norm at Italian restaurant Sabatini’s. Enjoy a British pub lunch at the Wheelhouse Bar. If a long swim has your tummy rumbling, enjoy poolside hot dogs and burgers. If you’re hungry late, there’s the 24-hour International Café. For cooked-to-order steaks and premium seafood, indulge at Crown Grill.
The Dome
Inspired by the terraces of Santorini, The Dome is a multi-level covered deck and first-of-its-kind glass-enclosed dome ever constructed on a cruise ship. During the day, the Dome features an indoor/outdoor pool and unique water feature in a comfortable and relaxed space. At night, the pool becomes a stage, and the Dome completely transforms into an entertainment venue with a South Beach vibe, state-of-the-art lighting effects and stunning entertainment.
Princess Arena
Star Princess Princess Theatre has evolved into the Princess Arena, our most technologically advanced performance space. We can configure it in different ways — even in the round! — and its crowning glory is an LCD panel that brings productions to life. More ways to configure the stage means more ways to entertain you.
Princess Live! provides non-stop entertainment throughout the day and each evening with trivia, game shows, the Daily Wake Show, live concerts and late-night comedy.
Exclusive extras for our group only
• Cruise Eve Dinner - meet your fellow travelers face-to-face, get a jump start on your vacation and a taste of your host city, Seattle, the night before we sail.
• Let's Cruise Away Welcome Aboard Party (with free drinks!)—come meet your fellow Daddies and friends in a warm, welcoming, and casual atmosphere. Play our fun mingling/get-to-know-you activity, and start forging friendships that will last a lifetime.
• Free Welcome Aboard Gifts, including some surprises!
• Specially reserved group dining in the main restaurant—you'll always have a seat for dinner, surrounded by a bunch of Daddy Cruise friends.
• Onboard Host/Cruise Director - We'll be there to make sure you have a great vacation. We will resolve any issues that may arise, answer questions, and help you enjoy your cruise to the utmost. We'll coordinate and host activities and parties each day-all of which are optional (it's your vacation: pick and choose what you want to be a part of).
• Exclusive excursions just for our group (additional fee applies)—including at least one Impact Activity where we connect with local people while performing a helpful service for the community.
• Special Daddy group activities on board (card games, trivia contests, happy hours, parties, and more)
• Special discounted rates at our host hotel in Seattle the nights before and/or after the cruise.
• Exclusive post-cruise Seattle tour (additional fee applies) including hotel, transfers, and tours of the Pike Place Market, Snoqualmie Falls, salmon runs, the Space Needle and much more!
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Alaska
Gay Daddy Cruise 2026 Itinerary
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Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 30 Aug |
Seattle, Washington |
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3 PM |
| 31 Aug |
Fun Day at Sea! |
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| 01 Sep |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
6:30 AM |
3 PM |
| 02 Sep |
Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, Alaska |
5 AM |
9 AM |
| 02 Sep |
Juneau, Alaska |
12:30 PM |
9 PM |
| 03 Sep |
Skagway, Alaska |
6 AM |
5 PM |
| 04 Sep |
Fun Day at Sea! |
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| 05 Sep |
Victoria, British Columbia |
7 AM |
11:59 PM |
| 06 Sep |
Seattle, Washington |
7 AM |
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Day 1 - Seattle, Washington
Sailing out on a cruise from Seattle? Make sure you spend a few a days in the beautiful Emerald City. If you’re a nature lover, this jewel in the Pacific Northwest is the perfect place for you to explore ahead of your cruise vacation. Our itinerary is a perfect blend of casual, educational, and thrilling. As we sail out of Seattle this afternoon, we'll gather for a hosted Meet-n-Greet Party where you'll meet your fellow cruisers and start making new friends right away. Then, softly we slip into the Puget Sound before the expansive Pacific Ocean.
Day 2 - Fun Day at Sea!
Our first full day is a day at sea. Take all day to relax, unwind, and get into vacation-mode. Explore the ship. Maybe lounge on your private balcony or near one of the pools. Perhaps find a quiet nook to settle in with a book. Want to be more active? Play bingo, work out at the gym, dance all night, shoot down the water slides, watch a movie, attend a cooking seminar, soak in a hot tub, watch a sunset (or a sunrise), play trivia games, sing along at the piano bar, do some wine tasting, check your email or surf the internet, grab a snack, watch live entertainment, get lucky in the casino, indulge in a spa treatment, catch the game in the sports bar, and on and on...
Day 3 - Ketchikan, Alaska
Our first port in Alaska is its most quaint and alluring: Ketchikan. Here you’ll be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world’s oldest collection of totem poles at the Totem Heritage Center. The town itself has fantastic boutique shops, bars and restaurants; much is built on stilts over the shore. Nearby is sport fishing, nature galore, cultural shows (including a Lumberjack Show that is sure to amaze), and the freshest salmon you’ll ever taste!
Day 4 - Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska
Today, wake up adrift in glacier country! A National Park Service Ranger will join us for the day to give commentary on all the sights and sounds around you. You’ll likely spot bald eagles, seals, bears and whales on our way to see the centerpiece: tidewater glaciers. Here, you’ll likely see (and hear!) the glaciers expel enormous chunks of ice into the waters below (called “calving”). You’ll sail past floating icebergs (cue a “My Heart Will Go On” sing-along), and rest at different spots for the best views of the glaciers, waterfalls too numerous to be named, and the abundant wildlife all around you. You may view from upper public decks, but this is one day you’ll be especially glad if you have your own private balcony!
Day 4 - Juneau, Alaska
This afternoon, we approach the only state capital in the USA that cannot be reached by land: Juneau. You’ll have the rest of the day to explore Alaska’s small but vibrant capital. You can literally walk to Mendenhall Glacier and stand before it in awe and wonderment. Dogsledding, glacier flightseeing, and Mount Roberts Tramway are all options in this too-much-to-do-in-just-one-day port.
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Day 5 - Skagway, Alaska
Our last stop is in Skagway, the gateway to gold fields over 100 years ago. At one time over 20,000 people lived here, now less than 1,000. But it retains the flavor of the gold rush era. You can relive those gold rush days at the Red Onion Saloon (Skagway’s most notorious bordello, now turned restaurant/bar) or ride the White Pass & Yukon Railroad. Or get more active horseback riding, dogsledding, ziplining, or even wild-river rafting!
Day 6 - Fun Day at Sea!
Yes, after so much excitement, you’ll be ready for another day to rest up at sea! Relax, unwind and enjoy your vacation mode. Lounge on your private balcony or near one of the pools, or maybe even find a quiet nook to settle in with a book. Want to be more active on your day at sea? Play bingo, work out at the gym, watch a movie, dance all night, attend a cooking seminar, soak in a hot tub, watch a sunset (or a sunrise), play trivia games, sing along at the piano bar, do some wine tasting, check your email or surf the internet, grab a snack, watch live entertainment, get lucky in the casino, indulge in a spa treatment, catch the game in the sports bar, and on and on...
Day 7 - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Another almost-full day at sea for more fun, but then a surprise! This evening we make a bonus call in lovely Victoria, Canada. Victoria exudes old-world charm. The city is renowned for its beautiful gardens (but fragrant and colorful flowers are everywhere!), cute houses, a happening restaurant and pub scene, and impressive Craigdarrogh Castle. Everything has such a decidedly British feel! We’ll be here until midnight, so maybe enjoy dinner ashore!
Day 8 - Seattle, Washington
Seattle offers plenty of metropolitan delights — think great restaurants, bars, a ton of shopping and lots (and lots) of hip coffee shops — Seattle is a big city with a wild, great-outdoors soul. Head to Discovery Park for beautiful views of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges or visit the Olympic Sculpture Park near Elliott Bay. When we get back to Seattle, you'll have enjoyed great fun, had some memorable experiences, and made some new friends during your all-too-short vacation. See you again soon, We hope!
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