Star Princess joins Sun Princess in epic 2025-26 Americas season

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Princess Cruises has unveiled its monumental 2025-26 Americas season, featuring the highly anticipated winter/spring itineraries for its two newest ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess. These magnificent vessels will embark on seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing from Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale), providing guests with access to some of the world’s most captivating destinations.

In a historic move, Sky Princess will become the first Royal Class ship to homeport at Port Canaveral in Central Florida, offering eight-day Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings as well as six-day sailings to the Eastern Caribbean.

The 2025-26 season offers a total of 278 cruises departing from seven accessible home ports: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Galveston, Texas, Ft. Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, New York City, and Vancouver, British Columbia, all within a short drive or domestic flight away.

The season, available for booking starting on December 20, features a diverse range of itineraries, including a celebratory Mexican Riviera cruise aboard Royal Princess, marking the 60th anniversary of Princess Cruises’ inaugural voyage on Princess Patricia in December 1965.

Terry Thornton, Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises, stated, “Our 2025-26 Americas program is our largest ever offered, making it convenient for guests to drive to their nearby port or take a short flight to enjoy a spectacular Princess cruise. Sun Princess and Star Princess will deliver epic vacations, enhancing the Caribbean experience with stunning views of the islands’ crystal blue waters and exotic charm.”

Key highlights and deployments of Princess’ 2025-26 Americas cruise season include:

Caribbean:

• Ten ships, the largest deployment ever, including Star Princess and Sun Princess.
• 29 destinations across the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean.
• 178 total departures on 25 unique itineraries.
• Regal Princess returning to Galveston for seven-day Western Caribbean voyages.
• Sky Princess sailing from Port Canaveral with eight-day Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings.
• Enchanted Princess departing on a 12-day New York to Ft. Lauderdale voyage.

Panama Canal:

• Five ships, including Caribbean Princess and Island Princess.
• 27 destinations in Central America and the Caribbean.
• 28 total departures on eight unique itineraries, including partial and full transits of the Panama Canal.

Mexico:

• Three ships: Emerald Princess, Royal Princess, and Ruby Princess.
• 31 total departures on four unique itineraries departing from Los Angeles or San Francisco.
• Royal Princess’ 14-day Mexican Riviera sailing in December 2025 to commemorate the 60th anniversary.
• Emerald Princess’ 10-day Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez cruises.

California Coast:

• Seven ships offering 21 departures on nine unique itineraries.
• Royal Princess with seven-day Classic California Coast voyages and more.
• Ruby Princess returning to San Francisco with five- and seven-day cruises.
• Coral Princess’s 11-day California Coast roundtrip cruise from Vancouver.
• Pacific Wine Country cruises between Vancouver and Los Angeles.

Hawaii & South Pacific:

• Five ships visiting 23 destinations across 11 countries.
• Voyages ranging from 16 to 54 days.
• Various voyages to Hawaii, South Pacific Islands, and an ultimate adventure roundtrip from Los Angeles by Island Princess.

Regardless of the chosen cruise, Princess offers a premium vacation experience with its award-winning Princess MedallionClass, which includes personalized service, dining options, entertainment, and family-friendly offerings. Guests can also take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier, which offer savings of up to 65% on amenities like WiFi, beverages, fitness classes, crew gratuities, and more when purchased together.

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