Key Aspects:
- Princess Cruises has opened bookings for its Caribbean season in 2027-2028 with 187 departure options.
- Panama Canal sailings are especially interesting with different ships and cruise lengths to choose from.
- Six Princess Cruises ships will also be visiting Celebration Key for another unique destination.
Princess Cruises is planning its most diverse and expansive Caribbean season in history for the winter of 2027-2028, as well as introducing new port visits to none other than Celebration Key.
From October 2027 through April 2028, the line is offering impressive sailing statistics on the now-open bookings:
- 187 departures from 5 homeports – Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, New York, and San Juan
- Nine ships offering Caribbean itineraries, including Star Princess and Sun Princess
- 43 unique itinerary options that range from 4-15 nights long (or longer with back-to-back cruises!)
- 31 different port destinations that include 22 unique Caribbean islands
“We’re incredibly excited to bring our guests an expanded Caribbean season filled with more of what they love – sun-soaked destinations, immersive experiences, and the elegance of our two newest Sphere-class ships,” said Jim Berra, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer.
Of special interest is Princess Cruises’ Panama Canal offerings from 2026 through 2028.
As the cruise line offering the most canal visits and transits of anyone in the industry, Princess Cruises ensures guests have outstanding experiences with experts onboard every ship who narrate the transit and share history and trivia about the engineering marvel.
Five ships will offer Panama Canal itineraries, including the new Star Princess as well as Caribbean Princess, Island Princess, Coral Princess, and Emerald Princess.
Star Princess‘ first Panama Canal visit is the ship’s April 13, 2026 departure, a 20-night repositioning sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle with a full transit of the canal to cross from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, Star Princess will visit Aruba, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, and Los Angeles.
This amazing voyage will lead to Star Princess‘ first season in Alaska, offering guests unparalleled opportunities for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise vacation.
Other Panama Canal sailings will depart from Port Canaveral, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, ensuring that eager guests have various options to suit their travel preferences.
Princess Ships to Visit Celebration Key
Guests on select sailings will have one more unique port visit to celebrate as Princess Cruises ships begin calling on Celebration Key in the Bahamas.
While the private destination was initially designed and debuted for the exclusive use of Carnival Cruise Line, its wild popularity has inspired even more visits within the Carnival Corporation & plc family.
“Celebration Key is an extraordinary destination oasis and adding it to our itineraries gives guests even more ways to savor the Caribbean,” said Berra.
From the welcoming vibes of Paradise Plaza to the family-friendly Starfish Lagoon to the exclusive adults-only Pearl Cove Beach Club, Celebration Key offers something for everyone to enjoy.
The Bahamian-infused destination features live music, multiple ways to enjoy beach lounging, vibrant shopping and much more, adding a new way for guests to get their Caribbean groove on while sampling more than 30 dining and beverage options, admiring Bahamian artwork, and feeling at peace with the islands.
Princess Cruises ships with itineraries that feature Celebration Key include Sky Princess, Sun Princess, Regal Princess, Caribbean Princess, Enchanted Princess, and Star Princess in the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
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Sailings range from 4-16 nights and also visit other top ports such as Grand Turk, Belize, Cozumel, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and more, depending on ship, sailing date, and cruise length.
With so much to offer on sun-soaked Caribbean sailings, every Princess Cruises guest can find an itinerary, sailing date, and exciting destination for their upcoming cruise plans.
