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McConaugheys Christen New Star Princess Ahead of First Fort Lauderdale Sailing

Matthew and Camila McConaughey named Princess Cruises’ newest ship during a ceremony at Port Everglades as Star Princess begins Caribbean sailings.

Oil Spill at Galveston Forces Major Change to Princess Cruise

An oil spill at the Port of Galveston delayed the Regal Princess by a full day, forcing Princess Cruises to cancel its Cozumel call and revise the ship’s itinerary.

Princess Cruises Unveils Packed 2027-2028 West Coast Season

Princess Cruises will be operating 69 different voyages across Mexico, Hawaii, and California during the 2027-2028 West Coast Season.

Princess Cruises Limits Refundable Deposits on New Bookings

Princess Cruises changes its policy and is now defaulting to non-refundable instead of refundable deposits on new bookings.

Sapphire Princess Emerges from Dry Dock with Two New Dining Venues

Sapphire Princess emerges from dry dock with two new restaurants — Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill — plus key updates ahead of her 2027 Japan season.

Naval Forces Airlift Ailing Guest From a Princess Cruises Ship

Algerian Naval Forces came to the rescue of an ailing passenger in need of an urgent evacuation from the Sky Princess cruise ship.

Maiden Voyage Now Underway for Princess Cruises’ Newest Ship

Star Princess has set sail on her maiden voyage, beginning what will hopefully be a long and star-struck service life.

Celebrity Couple to Serve as Godparents to Star Princess

Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, will be christened in Fort Lauderdale on November 6, 2025 by celebrity couple Matthew and Camila McConaughey.

Sediment Build-Up Forces Cruise Ship to Make Port Changes

Island Princess will not be able to visit Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, as planned due to excessive sediment in the channel to the port.

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