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2024-2025 New Cruise Itineraries

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Check out our newest cruise itineraries and prepare for an array of unforgettable experiences on board with Princess. From sailings close to home to the distant shores of exotic lands. New Princess cruise itineraries not only take you to our best cruise destinations, but bring the colors, cultures and flavors on board to give you a truly immersive vacation. Start planning today to get the cruise – and the stateroom – you want!

2025 Alaska Cruise Itineraries

Our Alaska 2025 season promises to be our most exciting season yet. From our top-rated 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise and Inside Passage sailings – including roundtrip Los Angeles – to new “Ultimate Alaska” sailings that visit less-frequented ports and include at least three days of glacier viewing, we have Alaska covered by sea. Venture further with 27 cruisetour options, each combining a 7-day cruise with multiple nights in the heart of Alaska, stays at Princess-owned wilderness lodges and scenic rail travel. It’s no wonder we’ve been named Best Cruise Line in Alaska by Travel Weekly NINETEEN TIMES!

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2023-2024 Asia Cruise Itineraries

Let Princess whisk you to stunning cities and timeless villages on an epic voyage in Asia. Each destination tells its own story through celebrated landmarks, popular markets, culinary secrets and traditions that have been passed down for generations. Sail on Diamond Princess®, and discover why Princess was awarded “Best Cruise Line in Asia” by Porthole Magazine.

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2024-2025 Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Cruise Itineraries

Experience the natural wonders of Australia, the unique culture of New Zealand and the island paradises of Tahiti, Fiji and beyond with Princess in 2024–2025. You can also visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru National Park’s iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock), on cruisetour options that combine a multi-night land tour with a traditional cruise. Choose from three ships, including Royal Princess,® as well as Crown Princess® and Diamond Princess,® sailing 72 itineraries to 64 destinations.

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2024-2025 California Coast Cruise Itineraries

Explore the landscape of the California Coast and visit world-famous cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Santa Barbara. Shop and dine along eclectic boulevards. See iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Coronado Bay and Griffith Observatory. Or escape to renowned vineyards for an award-winning wine. See even more with late-night stays in San Francisco, San Diego, Victoria, Vancouver, B.C. or Los Angeles.

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2025 Canada & New England Cruise Itineraries

Experience colonial history, charming Eastern seaboard villages and famed New England seafood when you sail Canada & New England with Princess®. Princess will sail 7-day roundtrip voyages from Boston and New York. There are also 10-day voyages between Boston and Québec and roundtrip 10-day American Heritage voyages where you’ll have the opportunity to visit Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, as well as legendary Revolutionary War sites. You can also extend your journey on land with a crusietour that visits more of American history at places like Gettysburg and Philadelphia, or spends time in Canadian cities like Toronto (for Niagara Falls) Montréal and more.

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2024-2025 Caribbean Cruise Itineraries

Relax on top-rated beaches, explore ancient ruins and get immersed in colorful cultures — the laidback Caribbean has lots to love for everyone. Discover the Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean with a variety of unique itineraries and departure ports. For the first time, Princess is offering a season of 6- and 8-day Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages roundtrip from Port Canaveral on Caribbean Princess®. (Can't choose? Combine them for a 14-day sailing!) Or sail aboard the new Sun Princess® from Fort Lauderdale on 5- to 14-day voyages to see both the Eastern and Western Caribbean.

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2024 Summer Caribbean Cruise Itineraries

Whether you're seeking top-rated beaches or ancient Mayan ruins, the Caribbean is your playground in Summer 2024. From seven-day, 10-day and 14-day summer sailings to all corners of the Caribbean to our award-winning private island resort, Princess Cays,® and onboard programs that immerse you in local life, you’ll connect with the islands in ways you never imagined.

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2025 Europe Cruise Itineraries

Princess is celebrating its 40th anniversary of Mediterranean sailing by featuring two of its newest and largest ships – Star Princess® and Sun Princess®. Explore the best of Europe in 2025, from the British Isles to Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and beyond with itineraries from five to 33 days as you visit famous landmarks, including many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Let local experts guide the way with foodie- and art-centric tours. Love local nightlife? Look for More Ashore late-night departures and overnight stays.

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2024-2025 Hawaii Cruise Itineraries

Princess is the only cruise line that sails a full season roundtrip from the mainland, with a choice of roundtrip departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver, B.C. Immerse yourself in Polynesian culture the moment you step on board with our Aloha Spirit program. Visit the most popular islands – Maui, Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island – while only unpacking once. Plus, enjoy a More Ashore late-night stay in Honolulu on most sailings.

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2024 Japan Cruise Itineraries

In Summer 2024, Diamond Princess® sails out of Tokyo (Yokohama) with a variety of ways to enjoy the traditions and beauty of the region. There are five opportunities to see storied local festivals, including the popular Nebuta Festival. We also have sailings that arrive when Japan’s famed spring flowers are in bloom. Sail where ancient traditions and modernity co-exist in harmony on the #1 North American Cruise Line in Japan.

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2024-2025 Mexico Cruise Itineraries

From mariachis to margaritas, the Mexican Riviera is where it all began with our first cruise in 1965. More than 50 years later, we still visit the best ports like Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and less-traveled jewels like Loreto and Manzanillo. Sail from Los Angeles or San Francisco on five- to 11-day roundtrip cruises, and stay overnight in Cabo San Lucas on select voyages for a taste of vibrant nightlife.

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2024-2025 Panama Canal Cruise Itineraries

Princess offers two ways to see the epic Panama Canal, including new 12-day roundtrip sailings from Fort Lauderdale aboard Emerald Princess®, which include destinations like Costa Rica & the Caribbean, as well as Ocean-to-Ocean 15- to 23-day voyages between Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Vancouver, B.C.

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2024-2025 South America & Antarctica Cruise Itineraries

Delight in South America’s vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes and get swept away by the breathtaking beauty of Antarctica. Experience the thrill of sailing through the Strait of Magellan, the 19th-century treasures of Buenos Aires or cruise through the icy waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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2025 World Cruises Cruise Itineraries

Set sail across the globe on a truly epic adventure – a Princess World Cruise. On a voyage spanning more than 100 days, and travelling over 33,000 nautical miles, you’ll visit more than 40 destinations in over two dozen countries. In 2025, Island Princess will sail an 116-day World Cruise – our longest ever. Whether you sail from Los Angeles or Ft. Lauderdale, or choose options from Sydney, Australia, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the best of Asia, the South Pacific, Middle East, Europe, North, Central and South America and beyond.

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Princess Cruises to Launch Voyages Out of This Caribbean Destination for the First Time in 10 Years

Starting October 2025, the cruise line will sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico on seven-day voyages on board the Grand Princess.

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Princess Cruises will return to San Juan, Puerto Rico, next year for the first time in more than 10 years, sailing week-long voyages from the U.S. territory.

Starting October 2025, the cruise line will sail from the capital of Puerto Rico on seven-day voyages on board the Grand Princess . Princess will plan to sail these southern Caribbean voyages through March 2026, the company shared with Travel + Leisure.

The Grand Princess will sail two alternating itineraries, both roundtrip from San Juan. The first will include stops in Tortola, St. Kitts, Dominica, Grenada, and Barbados, while the second will include stops in St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Vincent, and Barbados. Each will include a day at sea.

“Our return to San Juan after more than a decade not only reconnects our guests with a port rich in history and charm, but further expands the variety of departure points across North America that our guests can sail from,” Terry Thornton, the chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises, said in a statement shared with T+L. “Puerto Rico remains one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean and continues to attract new airlift from source markets across the U.S. as well as markets in Europe and South America, which makes it a great fit for Princess. Plus, there are many outstanding options to choose from for a great pre- or post-cruise stay.”

While on board the 2,600-guest Grand Princess ship, passengers can enjoy a mini golf putting course, indulge in afternoon tea, relax in the adults-only The Sanctuary, and more. The Grand Princess is the oldest in the company’s fleet , but underwent a major renovation in 2019.

Cruises from San Juan will go on sale on May 16, according to the company.

While Princess is making plans to return to San Juan next year, the company was forced to delay another 2025 debut when it pushed back the delivery of its newest ship , the Star Princess , by about two months. That ship is now expected to sail in the fall of 2025.

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Caribbean Princess Overview

Vacation like royalty in tropical climates onboard the Caribbean Princess ! A spacious ship, Princess designed her with comfort in mind, this impressive ship will be the new favorite vacation destination for grandma, grandpa, mom, dad and even the kids – with the reimagined Reef Splash Zone aqua park! While the kids enjoy the Splash Zone on the top deck, the rest of the family can indulge in any of 12 onboard dining venues, Princess' world-class onboard entertainment and plenty of places to enjoy a mid-day libation. For more information on Caribbean Princess cruises, the features of the ship and more, call 1-800-377-9383 or continue below for some of The Cruise Web’s favorite onboard highlights and Princess Cruises classics!

• Passenger Capacity: 3,140 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2004
• Last Refurbished: 2019

Restaurants on Caribbean Princess

The Salty Dog Grill

Indulge in some backyard BBQ onboard at this classic spot, located by the pool and serving up freshly grilled favorites.

World Fresh Marketplace

The main dining area onboard, World Fresh Marketplace serves up 3 meals a day, hot and fresh, with enough options to please the pickiest eater in your family.

Slice Pizzeria

Because who doesn’t love pizza, right? Pick your toppings and customize your pizza – perhaps your signature meal while onboard!

Coffee & Cones

Coffee for mom and dad, complimentary cones of ice cream for the kids! What’s not to love at this classic creamery?

Caribbean Princess Onboard Experiences

Princess Kids & Teen Programs - Summer Camp in the Caribbean

With programs for children from ages 3-7, ages 8-12 and 13-17, Princess Cruises award winning Discovery at Sea program is like summer camp at sea! Each age group has their own dedicated space with activities and programming designed just for them! Don’t worry – there is plenty of supervision from Princess’s incredible staff.

Princess Classic Vegas Style Casino

Test your luck at the onboard casino, featuring all your favorite games from Vegas! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to win enough to cover your next cruise?

Movies Under the Stars - A Princess Favorite

A Princess Cruises guest favorite, Movies Under the Stars feature new release movies on the big screen by the pool, including all the movie snacking essentials and gourmet popcorn.

Princess Theater

Highlighted by Broadway-style shows, the Princess Theater features a large theater and a rotating schedule of modern hits and Broadway classics performed by some of the best performers at sea.

Lotus Spa & The Sanctuary

For the romantic retreat, look no further than a couples' massage at the Lotus Spa and a day in the quiet, the luxurious Sanctuary onboard – an adults only area with signature cocktails and stewards attending to your every need.

Bars & Lounges on Caribbean Princess

Club Fusion

One of the most popular venues onboard, Club Fusion features bumpin’ beats, late night karaoke and a different theme for each night! Enjoy a Far Out ‘70s Night or a night inspired by the Beatles Invasion of the ‘60s and so many more eclectic themes!

Skywalkers Nightclub

Sleek and shiny, Skywalkers Nightclub features house music played by the resident DJ, cool signature cocktails and a beautiful view of the stars.

Good Spirits at Sea with Princess

Crafting cocktails with a story, Good Spirits at Sea uses local ingredients to create traditional cocktails with a modern flair, designed to take your tastebuds on a cultural (and spirited) journey through your destination.

Now that you know the highlights of this incredible ship, aren’t you ready to know everything and start planning? Our Princess Cruises experts, many of whom have sailed on Caribbean Princess , are ready to pair you with the one of plenty Caribbean Princess cabins with the greatest deal out there! Call 1-800-377-9383 to start planning your next Princess cruise!

Caribbean Princess Cruise Destinations

Princess Cruises offers a wide array of cruising destinations, as well as a Cruisetour program that is revered in the cruising industry. This impressive selection includes over 100 itineraries reaching over 300 ports all across the world. Whether cruise to take in the beautiful fall foliage of Canada and New England or a splendid voyage to sunny Tahiti, Princess Cruises can offer you a great value with an exceptional experience. Other destinations include, but are not limited to: Asia, Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, Australia, and more. 

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Experience the canal in all its grandeur and view the wonders of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans’ surrounding areas during your Panama Canal cruise.

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Get in touch with the island cultures, ecosystems, and delicious tropical cuisine of a gorgeous region with a Southern Caribbean cruise.

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From coast to coast, take in the ocean breeze and interesting ports of call that come along with a Transatlantic Cruise.

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Caribbean Princess Departure Ports

Princess Cruises has one of the most extensive set of sailings. Their ships travel the world embarking from popular ports like New York City, Vancouver, Venice and Los Angeles. They also have cruises that sail from smaller, more exotic ports like Kobe in Japan and Valparaiso in Chile. We’ll help you find a Princess cruise you’ll love, give us a call today. 

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

With incredible weather, delicious fare and some stupendous attractions, you will find that Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is one of the most attractive ports in the entire US.

The possibilities are endless when cruising to or from the City of Angels. Let your inner rock star shine as you explore the many wonders of Los Angeles, California.

The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida.

Whether it’s your cruise destination or a launching point, Vancouver is a beautiful destination in itself with a sophisticated downtown and lots of natural elements to explore.

Whittier, Alaska

Experience the best of the Last Frontier in quaint Whittier, Alaska. Enjoy the clear water filled with salmon, red snapper and trout along with the freely roaming wildlife, all combining to make Whittier a treat to visit.

The cruise port of Southampton features tons of diverse attractions that provide insight into England’s culture and storied past, including fortresses, gardens and national parks.

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Balcony (B4)

Premium Balcony staterooms have a rear-facing balcony from which to enjoy dramatic wake views. Appointed with the same fine amenities as our Balcony stateroom but features a larger balcony. This impressive stateroom gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore.

Balcony (B1)

The Premium Balcony stateroom is appointed with the same fine amenities as our Balcony stateroom but features a larger balcony. This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore.

Balcony (B2)

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This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It's also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

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Inside (IA)

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

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Oceanview (OV)

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. Features the same fine amenities as our Oceanview stateroom, but the view from the picture window is either fully or partially obstructed. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room: two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Oceanview (OW)

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Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room: two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Oceanview (OE)

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A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites plus premier dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Club Class Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with no wait, expanded menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations. Other amenities include priority embarkation and disembarkation, a complimentary one-time wine set-up and so much more!

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of Champagne. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed, premium bathroom amenities and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

Our Window Suite features a picture window from which to enjoy the views. Includes exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Owner's Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

The Grand Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Vista Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Photo Gallery for Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship

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Top 10 Caribbean Princess Cruises

• Caribbean Princess 12 NIGHT Europe - Western CRUISE Departing From Southampton, England (Sep 2024)
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• Caribbean Princess 26 NIGHT Europe CRUISE Departing From Southampton, England (Sep 2024)
• Caribbean Princess 12 NIGHT Europe CRUISE Departing From Southampton, England (Oct 2024)
• Caribbean Princess 16 NIGHT Transatlantic CRUISE Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Nov 2024)
• Caribbean Princess 4 NIGHT Caribbean CRUISE Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Nov 2024)
• Caribbean Princess 14 NIGHT Caribbean CRUISE Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Dec 2024 - Mar 2025)
• Caribbean Princess 8 NIGHT Caribbean CRUISE Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Dec 2024 - Apr 2025)
• Caribbean Princess 6 NIGHT Caribbean CRUISE Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Dec 2024 - Mar 2025)
• Caribbean Princess 16 NIGHT Panama Canal CRUISE Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Apr 2025)

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Caribbean Princess - November 7, 2025

November 7, 2025.

Nov 7th - Nov 17th

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10 Night Eastern Caribbean With Tortola

from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

The November 7, 2025 cruise on the Caribbean Princess departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 10 Night Eastern Caribbean With Tortola (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Caribbean Princess sets sail on Friday, Nov 7th and returns on Monday, Nov 17th.

Caribbean Princess - November 7, 2025 - 10 Nights

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Princess - 2025-26 Caribbean and Panama Canal Program

By Coral , December 13, 2023 in Princess Cruises

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Princess is thrilled to reveal our Caribbean and Panama Canal programs for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, including the first sailings ever from North America for our newest ship, Star Princess.  

Caribbean Highlights include: 

• Star Princess and Sun Princess lead this 10-ship lineup sailing from four US homeports including Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Port Canaveral and New York. 
• Star Princess and sister Sun Princess sail 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages with convenient weekend departures. 
• Majestic Princess sails a brand-new program including 6- and 8-day voyages to the Southern, Eastern and Western Caribbean. 
• Enchanted Princess sails 10-day voyages to the Southern and Eastern Caribbean visiting the British Virgin Islands and Martinique. 
• Regal Princess returns to the Lone Star State of Texas and will sail roundtrip from Galveston sailing 7-day Western Caribbean voyages. 
• Sky Princess sails for the first time from the Space Coast with 6- and 8-day Western and Eastern Caribbean sailings roundtrip from Port Canaveral. 
• Enchanted Princess sails a Fall 12-day New York to Fort Lauderdale Caribbean Islander voyage visiting Aruba and Curacao. 
• 29 destinations including 23 Caribbean Islands 
• 178 total departures of 25 unique itineraries ranging from 4 to 20 days 
• More Ashore late-night stays on select itineraries in Bonaire, Curacao, San Juan, St. Maarten and St. Thomas 
• Access to 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison in Barbados, Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park in St. Kitts and Belize Barrier Reef

Panama Canal Highlights include: 

• Caribbean Princess and Island Princess spend their season venturing the Panama Canal, and joined by Coral Princess, Emerald Princess and Sapphire Princess as they transit the region. 
• Ocean-to-Ocean with full transits of the Panama Canal from either the historic or new Panama Canal locks
• Partial transits of the Panama Canal including the new locks which opened in 2016 
• 27 destinations in 13 countries throughout Central America and the Caribbean 
• 28 total departures of 8 unique itineraries ranging from 16 to 23 days 
• Voyages departing from Fort Lauderdale (including roundtrips), Los Angeles, San Francisco New York and Vancouver 
• Access to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Port Fortress of Cartagena and Antique Guatemala (from Puerto Quetzal)     

CAPTAIN’S CIRCLE LAUNCH PROMOTION  

Princess Past Guests are eligible for a special promotion when they book early!  The special promotion consists of a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount, which may be combined with launch and group promotions.  These discounts do not apply to third or fourth berth guests.  Please refer to the attached fares and itinerary sheets for Captain’s Circle Discount amounts. 

This discount expires on March 31, 2024.

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Thank you Coral for sharing.

It seriously looks as though Princess has run out of ideas. How many ships do they need doing the same seven day itineraries?

8 hours ago, Geoffa30 said: Thank you Coral for sharing.   It seriously looks as though Princess has run out of ideas. How many ships do they need doing the same seven day itineraries?    

I honestly had not had time to look at it until now.

I don't think it will get any better with a fleet of large ships. Though - I haven't been to the Caribbean for a long time and don't know what the competition is doing.

AtlantaCruiser72

9 hours ago, Geoffa30 said: Thank you Coral for sharing.   It seriously looks as though Princess has run out of ideas. How many ships do they need doing the same seven day itineraries?    

Given that they are focusing mostly on 6-8 day itineraries from Florida or Texas there are so many places that the ships can visit.  Like the rest of the industry they are focusing on weeklong itineraries as that is where the $$$$ is. 

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9 hours ago, Geoffa30 said: It seriously looks as though Princess has run out of ideas. How many ships do they need doing the same seven day itineraries?

I'm genuinely surprised they didn't even cave into the soup of short Caribbean cruises that every other cruise line is diving head-first into. Considering they put in all the effort to transfer Majestic to the Atlantic, I was expecting them to use it on 3-4 day trips or something of the like, to compete against Celebrity. Not that the 6-8 days are any less cookie-cutter against Celebrity either but, it is what it is.

Princess is trying to change the demographic of their cruises.  It's running too old at the moment and these cruisers don't have much time left to cruise.  The way to attract new cruisers to Princess (younger and/or with kids) is to cruise shorter itineraries (younger crowd doesn't have much vacation time) and to the Caribbean (cheap).  Families want don't to travel long haul to go on a cruise because of cost and the challenges of travelling with children.

In addition, Princess is positioning themselves for a recession.  The US economy is supposed to contract at some point due to the Fed interest hikes.  No one can say when and the US economy has proved very resilient, but every one does agree it will happen at some point.  When this does happen, people won't have a lot of money to spend on vacations.  Where can Princess provide cheap cruises?  The Caribbean and North American Coastal Cruises.

Why such a focus on the North American Market?  It's the largest market source for cruising.

12 hours ago, Coral said: Princess is thrilled to reveal our Caribbean and Panama Canal programs for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, including the first sailings ever from North America for our newest ship, Star Princess.     Caribbean Highlights include:    Star Princess and Sun Princess lead this 10-ship lineup sailing from four US homeports including Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Port Canaveral and New York.  Four ships call Fort Lauderdale home this season:  Star Princess and sister Sun Princess sail 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages with convenient weekend departures.  Majestic Princess sails a brand-new program including 6- and 8-day voyages to the Southern, Eastern and Western Caribbean.  Enchanted Princess sails 10-day voyages to the Southern and Eastern Caribbean visiting the British Virgin Islands and Martinique.  Regal Princess returns to the Lone Star State of Texas and will sail roundtrip from Galveston sailing 7-day Western Caribbean voyages.  Sky Princess sails for the first time from the Space Coast with 6- and 8-day Western and Eastern Caribbean sailings roundtrip from Port Canaveral.  Enchanted Princess sails a Fall 12-day New York to Fort Lauderdale Caribbean Islander voyage visiting Aruba and Curacao.  29 destinations including 23 Caribbean Islands  178 total departures of 25 unique itineraries ranging from 4 to 20 days  More Ashore late-night stays on select itineraries in Bonaire, Curacao, San Juan, St. Maarten and St. Thomas  Access to 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison in Barbados, Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park in St. Kitts and Belize Barrier Reef   Panama Canal Highlights include:    Caribbean Princess and Island Princess spend their season venturing the Panama Canal, and joined by Coral Princess, Emerald Princess and Sapphire Princess as they transit the region.  Two ways to sail the Panama Canal, an engineering marvel completed over a century ago:  Ocean-to-Ocean with full transits of the Panama Canal from either the historic or new Panama Canal locks Partial transits of the Panama Canal including the new locks which opened in 2016  27 destinations in 13 countries throughout Central America and the Caribbean  28 total departures of 8 unique itineraries ranging from 16 to 23 days  Voyages departing from Fort Lauderdale (including roundtrips), Los Angeles, San Francisco New York and Vancouver  Access to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Port Fortress of Cartagena and Antique Guatemala (from Puerto Quetzal)            CAPTAIN’S CIRCLE LAUNCH PROMOTION   Princess Past Guests are eligible for a special promotion when they book early!  The special promotion consists of a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount, which may be combined with launch and group promotions.  These discounts do not apply to third or fourth berth guests.  Please refer to the attached fares and itinerary sheets for Captain’s Circle Discount amounts.  This discount expires on March 31, 2024. 2025-26 America Caribbean and Panama Canal- FaresItin.xlsx 49.66 kB  ·  86 downloads

Is there any way you can post this file as a pdf?

7 minutes ago, candy4040 said: Is there any way you can post this file as a pdf?

Are you go.

2025-26 America Caribbean and Panama Canal- FaresItin.pdf

56 minutes ago, SCX22 said:   Princess is trying to change the demographic of their cruises.  It's running too old at the moment and these cruisers don't have much time left to cruise.  The way to attract new cruisers to Princess (younger and/or with kids) is to cruise shorter itineraries (younger crowd doesn't have much vacation time) and to the Caribbean (cheap).  Families want don't to travel long haul to go on a cruise because of cost and the challenges of travelling with children.

So tell us what you think of HAL?

11 hours ago, Geoffa30 said: Thank you Coral for sharing.   It seriously looks as though Princess has run out of ideas. How many ships do they need doing the same seven day itineraries?    

Agree.  They don't even look to throw in St Maarten as a swap for STT the odd time.  Tons of voyages to the same Western Caribbean ports.  Tons of beach stops.

2 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said: Given that they are focusing mostly on 6-8 day itineraries from Florida or Texas there are so many places that the ships can visit.  Like the rest of the industry they are focusing on weeklong itineraries as that is where the $$$$ is. 

Looks like the Star is the one for beach lovers since half its trips go to Cays, Cove and Turk only.  All three basically beach stops. 

You have to take a 10-nighter to get any variety in the Caribbean.  That said, at least our first voyage on Sun or Star would be for the new ship experience and I wouldn't really care where it went for the week. 

4 hours ago, Coral said: So tell us what you think of HAL?

Just my 2 cents...

The baby boomers are disappearing.  The tail end of their generation is fast approaching.  Eventually there won't be as many legacy cruisers (euphemism for old people).  In terms of Carnival Brands, they will leave their two legacy brands, Holland America and Cunard, to cater to the legacy cruisers.  (I call them legacy brands because they have history dating back to the 1800s--OLD.)  Three brands catering to legacy cruisers will be too much in the future.  Carnival Corp wants to begin switching the demographic of the Princess brand now, so when the legacy cruisers disappear, there will be someone to take their place.

TBH, in my mid-30s, I don't care for the Princess crowd at the moment.  (There are exceptions; it's great when we meet cool older folks that don't mind chatting it up with us younger folks.  Even better when we meet peers in our age group that we jive with.)  I cruise Princess for the price and nostalgia.  It reminds me of cruising in with my grandparents in the 1990s.  It's the brand recall that keeps me coming back.  My favorite mass market line is X followed by RC.  If Princess can capture the brand recall with the young ones, they will be more likely to cruise with Princess when they get older.

X has caught up with the trend of catering to a younger generation with their Edge Class ships.

What interests me more is what will happen to Viking River and Ocean.  The expanded exponentially over the past decade.  What will happen to their offerings once the legacy cruisers disappear?  There will always be a market for that type of cruising, but I think that they will have to downsize their fleet or change their offerings.

CLIA's State of the Cruise Industry 2023 Report states that "the future of cruise is the younger generation."

Ugh. Princess. Your Galveston offering SUCKS! If you want to be competitive here, you need to offer a DIFFERENT itinerary than the same one that CCL & RC have been doing for years. There are basically zero ships that sail to Grand Cayman and Jamaica from Galveston anymore. Why Princess isn't capitalizing on this market gap I have no idea as Regal isn't too big for tender ports.

I have no idea why they don't put Regal doing a 6/8/7 schedule:

- 6 Day to Mahogany Bay, Cozumel, and Costa Maya

- 8 Day to Key West, Princess Cays, and either Grand Turk or Nassau&Freeport

- 7 Day to Falmouth/Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel

The same freaking Cozumel/Mahogany Bay/Costa Maya itinerary that happens every single week is getting so old. Princess needs to compete on the itinerary from Galveston, not on the ship. Ugh. Guess I will have to fly to Fort Lauderdale to get something different!

2 hours ago, talkorpi said: Ugh. Princess. Your Galveston offering SUCKS! If you want to be competitive here, you need to offer a DIFFERENT itinerary than the same one that CCL & RC have been doing for years. There are basically zero ships that sail to Grand Cayman and Jamaica from Galveston anymore. Why Princess isn't capitalizing on this market gap I have no idea as Regal isn't too big for tender ports.   I have no idea why they don't put Regal doing a 6/8/7 schedule: - 6 Day to Mahogany Bay, Cozumel, and Costa Maya - 8 Day to Key West, Princess Cays, and either Grand Turk or Nassau&Freeport - 7 Day to Falmouth/Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel   The same freaking Cozumel/Mahogany Bay/Costa Maya itinerary that happens every single week is getting so old. Princess needs to compete on the itinerary from Galveston, not on the ship. Ugh. Guess I will have to fly to Fort Lauderdale to get something different!

Come on, preach it @talkorpi . I'm still manifesting a career in fleet deployment for you at Princess or any other cruise line. I seriously respect your passion for it. Hope you've been doing well!

Paula_MacFan

3 hours ago, talkorpi said: Ugh. Princess. Your Galveston offering SUCKS! If you want to be competitive here, you need to offer a DIFFERENT itinerary than the same one that CCL & RC have been doing for years. There are basically zero ships that sail to Grand Cayman and Jamaica from Galveston anymore. Why Princess isn't capitalizing on this market gap I have no idea as Regal isn't too big for tender ports.   I have no idea why they don't put Regal doing a 6/8/7 schedule: - 6 Day to Mahogany Bay, Cozumel, and Costa Maya - 8 Day to Key West, Princess Cays, and either Grand Turk or Nassau&Freeport - 7 Day to Falmouth/Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel   The same freaking Cozumel/Mahogany Bay/Costa Maya itinerary that happens every single week is getting so old. Princess needs to compete on the itinerary from Galveston, not on the ship. Ugh. Guess I will have to fly to Fort Lauderdale to get something different!

Agreed! Galveston is our preferred port for Caribbean cruises as we are from the midwest so it's an easy travel destination. We are going on the Regal in 6 weeks, but after that I doubt we'll go again anytime soon. I was disappointed they weren't offering some new itineraries too. Maybe some Eastern Caribbean routes or even Panama Canal with a smaller (non Royal class) ship. Carnival has a Panama Canal cruise from Galveston but we've never been on that line.

They are offering the same old thing unfortunately.

We don’t really care for the Royal class ships and have no interest in the new humongous ships. It looks like most if not all ships out of FLL are on those ships so we will probably stick to Panama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and New England cruises and leave the Caribbean alone for a few years

11 hours ago, SCX22 said:     What interests me more is what will happen to Viking River and Ocean.  The expanded exponentially over the past decade.  What will happen to their offerings once the legacy cruisers disappear?  There will always be a market for that type of cruising, but I think that they will have to downsize their fleet or change their offerings.  

I am not worried about Viking. They have huge name recognition in the US - most people are not aware of other river boat companies even though some are far superior. Plus - river boat cruising is so popular right now, regardless of company. Plus, right now, Viking Ocean has top marks for luxury and popularity. Due to their size, they can get into ports other ships can not. Their pricing is high and they are filling the ships. A lot of people who don't like the mega ships are turning to them. My agent is getting a lot of requests from former Princess/HAL/Celebrity cruisers who are disenchanted with the changes these lines have made in cut backs and they are choosing Viking Ocean.

4 hours ago, talkorpi said: Ugh. Princess. Your Galveston offering SUCKS! If you want to be competitive here, you need to offer a DIFFERENT itinerary than the same one that CCL & RC have been doing for years. There are basically zero ships that sail to Grand Cayman and Jamaica from Galveston anymore. Why Princess isn't capitalizing on this market gap I have no idea as Regal isn't too big for tender ports.

1 hour ago, snoozecrooze said: Come on, preach it @talkorpi . I'm still manifesting a career in fleet deployment for you at Princess or any other cruise line. I seriously respect your passion for it. Hope you've been doing well!

Might be out of Princess' control.  There ports might have congestion and reached the maximum number of ships.  The Caribbean is a very saturated destination year round.  There was a thread recently about how Princess had to re-arrange ports in the Caribbean.  

Speaking as someone on the tail of the Baby Boomers, I haven't even retired yet, let alone died. Stop trying to kill me off (in marketing)!!! Seriously, I've been hearing about how it's not worth it to market to me for decades. It's annoying. 😄  

6 minutes ago, MacMadame said: Speaking as someone on the tail of the Baby Boomers, I haven't even retired yet, let alone died. Stop trying to kill me off (in marketing)!!! Seriously, I've been hearing about how it's not worth it to market to me for decades. It's annoying. 😄  

Amen to that. We are boomers in our early 70’s and cruise 4 times a year on Princess. We are not going anywhere but do not want to sail on humongous ships with amusement parks attached

40 minutes ago, MacMadame said: Speaking as someone on the tail of the Baby Boomers, I haven't even retired yet, let alone died. Stop trying to kill me off (in marketing)!!! Seriously, I've been hearing about how it's not worth it to market to me for decades. It's annoying. 😄  

32 minutes ago, memoak said: Amen to that. We are boomers in our early 70’s and cruise 4 times a year on Princess. We are not going anywhere but do not want to sail on humongous ships with amusement parks attached

In business, there's the short term, medium term, long term, and lag time.

The baby boomers are Princess' customers in the short/medium term.  In the long term, they want to capture the younger crowd.  It will take time for this transition to happen.  

Take the photos being used in Princess' advertising as of recent.  It's no longer grey haired couples.  It's younger folks.  There will be lag time from they start this campaign to when it actually comes into fruition.  Princess however, cannot wait for too long because if the baby boomers disappear without replacement cruisers, then Princess will have a very small audience and that's not good for financials.

13 hours ago, SCX22 said: CLIA's State of the Cruise Industry 2023 Report states that "the future of cruise is the younger generation."

Agree with your post, but truly the above statement applies to almost any business that needs an infusion of new customers as children grow into adults and older adults die off.

17 minutes ago, SCX22 said:     In business, there's the short term, medium term, long term, and lag time.   The baby boomers are Princess' customers in the short/medium term.  In the long term, they want to capture the younger crowd.  It will take time for this transition to happen.     Take the photos being used in Princess' advertising as of recent.  It's no longer grey haired couples.  It's younger folks.  There will be lag time from they start this campaign to when it actually comes into fruition.  Princess however, cannot wait for too long because if the baby boomers disappear without replacement cruisers, then Princess will have a very small audience and that's not good for financials.

I have been cruising Princess for over 30 years and have always felt that there is a very good combination of ages, families and singles. 

Coral, I can't thank you enough for your cruise schedule postings.  I love getting a head's up on new cruises!

23 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Agree with your post, but truly the above statement applies to almost any business that needs an infusion of new customers as children grow into adults and older adults die off.

Unfortunately, many on this board can't seem to grasp that.  Many post about how they don't want to cruise with kids, etc.

Remember why they're called Boomers.  The Boomers' parent's generation had access to jobs and money which created the middle class and the population boom.  Never in history did the population grow at such an exponential rate.

The problem now is that the Baby Boomers are disappearing faster than they they are being replaced and the fertility rate is down.  In the U.S. there's the ongoing argument that Social Security will fall off a financial cliff because the Boomers depleted the funds and the contributions by the subsequent generations isn't enough to keep the program going.  (Politics that I shall stay out of.

I guess my argument is that there will be less passengers in the future for cruise lines to fight over (because of the decrease in population) and it would be in Princess' best judgment to capture them while they are young.

It's as if Princess is starting over again.  These many of these older cruisers were young(er) cruisers with Princess at some point.  Their brand has come full circle.

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Several cruise lines have adjusted their itineraries due to Tropical Storm Ernesto, which was impacting the northern Caribbean with heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas as it approached Puerto Rico on Tuesday evening, August 13.

As of 8:00 p.m. ET Tuesday, both CCL-Carnival and RCI-Royal Caribbean reported changes to avoid the storm.

Carnival Pride , sailing from Baltimore to Bermuda, advanced her visit by a day, now arriving on Tuesday and departing on Thursday.

Carnival Magic , on an Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami Florida , canceled the stop in San Juan Puerto Rico on Wednesday, replacing it with a visit to Nassau Bahamas on Friday.

Additionally, Carnival is closely monitoring the itineraries of Carnival Freedom and Mardi Gras for possible adjustments.

Royal Caribbean also made modifications. Icon of the Seas switched to a 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary, now visiting Cozumel Mexico ; Roatan Honduras ; and Costa Maya Mexico , instead of its planned Eastern Caribbean route.

Rhapsody of the Seas reordered her ports of call, visiting Bridgetown Barbados on Tuesday; Castries St Lucia on Wednesday; St John’s Antigua on Thursday; Phillipsburg St. Maarten on Friday; and St. Croix USV I on Saturday.

Symphony of the Seas will now stop in Nassau  instead of Puerto Plata, Dominicana .

Meanwhile, Holland America and Princess Cruises have no ships currently operating in the Caribbean.

Virgin Voyages confirmed that its Valiant Lady is the only ship in the Caribbean and remains unaffected by the storm.

Where are cruise ships built?

I t's easy to appreciate the enormity of a skyscraper as it's being built in plain sight, each floor constructed atop the one below — but what about a cruise ship? The newest megaships are just as massive lengthwise as skyscrapers are tall, and they're equally complex. But you never see cruise ships being built on-site at a cruise port.

Where, exactly, are cruise ships built? We're glad you asked.

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The cruise ships that millions of travelers sail on annually were all built in a cruise shipyard — where engineers, steelworkers, architects, electricians, designers and other tradespeople spend up to 18 months on a vessel's construction.

The process at the major cruise ship shipyards, all located in Europe, starts with the steel cutting, which can take place months before actual construction begins. That event is followed by the keel laying, the placing of the center structure, or spine, of the ship. It hits a milestone at the floatout when the hull is completed, the dry dock is flooded and the ship first touches water. The process culminates with sea trials, when a ship's stability, speed and maneuverability are tested.

Once the ship is deemed seaworthy, the cruise line takes possession of the ship ahead of its inaugural cruise — though the finishing touches are usually still being put on the ship.

The construction of a vessel at a cruise ship shipyard is actually the endgame in a process that typically begins six or seven years prior to its launch with the cruise line's ship development team. Before the keel has been laid on any vessel at the leading cruise ship shipyards, teams have already worked for years on engineering details and developed models of cabins, pool decks, theaters, restaurants and bars. It's up to the shipyard to turn the designers' and engineers' vision into reality.

The actual building process happens at one of the major shipyards in France, Italy, Germany or Finland. Here are the names to know.

Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France

Located in Saint-Nazaire on France's Atlantic coast, Chantiers de l'Atlantique operates on a site where ships have been built since 1835. Modern cruise ship construction was re-established in the 1980s.

Vessels built there include Celebrity Cruises ' Edge Class ships, MSC Cruises ' Meraviglia and World Class ships, and four Royal Caribbean vessels (Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas , Wonder of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas ).

The shipyard has been known as Chantiers de l'Atlantique since 1955 but was called Aker Yards and then STX France before reclaiming the Chantiers name in 2018. It is now majority-owned by the French government.

Fincantieri in Italy

Fincantieri is the world's largest builder of cruise ships, with ship-building roots stretching back to the early 20th century. It operates multiple shipyards in Italy and has constructed more than 100 cruise ships since 1990.

Currently, one-third of the world's cruise ships — operated by 18 cruise lines — were built in Fincantieri's shipyards, which are located in Marghera (near Venice), Genoa, Ancona and Monfalcone (near Trieste). Both large-ship brands, such as Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Virgin Voyages, and luxury cruise lines like Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea, Seabourn and Viking contract with this shipyard to build their new vessels.

Meyer Werft in Germany and Meyer Turku in Finland

Meyer Werft, which has been in the ship-building business since 1795, is known for constructing some of the world's largest megaships at its shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Together with Meyer Turku, its sister shipyard located in Turku, Finland, the company has built more than 55 cruise ships over the past four decades.

Newer ships include Carnival Cruise Line 's Excel Class ships (Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee ), Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas (with 2025's Star of the Seas currently under construction) and Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class and first two Oasis Class ships. The shipyard also built the newest luxury ships for Silversea Cruises , 2023's Silver Nova and 2024's Silver Ray .

Where are Carnival cruise ships built?

From 1996 to 2019, a total of 15 Carnival ships — from Carnival Destiny (renamed Carnival Sunshine ) to Carnival Panorama — were built by Fincantieri in its Italian shipyards.

Carnival's newer Excel Class of ships, which include Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee, were built by Meyer Werft and Meyer Turku in Germany and Finland.

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Where are Disney cruise ships built?

Disney Cruise Line 's two newest Wish Class ships, Disney Wish (debuted in 2022) and Disney Treasure (debuting in December 2024), were built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

The cruise line's third and fourth cruise ships, 2011's Disney Dream and 2012's Disney Fantasy, were also constructed by Meyer Werft, while its first two vessels, 1998's Disney Magic and 1999's Disney Wonder, were built by Fincantieri in Italy.

Disney also has two more ships on order: Disney Adventure , a vessel it purchased while it was already under construction at the MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, which is now called Meyer Wismar, set for a 2025 debut out of Singapore; and Disney Destiny, the third Wish Class ship, currently under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany and set to launch in December 2025.

Disney recently announced a cruise partnership with Oriental Land Co. Ltd., which owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort , to build and operate a cruise ship that will sail from Japan year-round . The vessel will be built at Meyer Werft in Germany as a sister ship to Disney Wish and is expected to debut in 2029.

Where are Norwegian cruise ships built?

Norwegian Cruise Line 's two newest ships, 2023's Norwegian Viva and 2022's Norwegian Prima , were built at Fincantieri's shipyard in Marghera, Italy. Norwegian Aqua, scheduled to debut in spring 2025, is also being built there.

The company's Breakaway Class ships (Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Escape) and Breakaway Plus Class ships (Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Encore ) were all built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and launched between 2013 and 2019.

The one-off Norwegian Epic, which debuted in 2010, was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France.

Norwegian's early 2000s Jewel Class ships (Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem) were all built by Meyer Werft in Germany, as were its Dawn Class ships (2002's Norwegian Dawn and 2001's Norwegian Star) and 1998's Norwegian Spirit.

The cruise line's Sun Class ships (2001's Norwegian Sun and 1999's Norwegian Sky) were constructed by the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Hawaii-based Pride of America, launched in 2005, was initially set to be built in the U.S. but ended up being completed by Lloyd Werft.

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Where are Viking cruise ships built?

Since the 2015 launch of Viking 's first ocean ship, Viking Star, all of Viking's ocean and expedition ships — 16 in total — have been built or are being built by Fincantieri or its subsidiary, Vard. While Viking Star was constructed in Fincantieri's Marghera facility, all subsequent ocean vessels were built or are being built in the Ancona shipyard, including the line's newest ocean ship, Viking Vela, set to debut in December 2024.

Viking's two expedition vessels, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris , were built by Fincantieri's Vard subsidiary at shipyards in Romania and Norway, respectively.

Viking's European river ships, namely its 60-plus signature Viking Longships, were built in Germany by Meyer Werft's sister company Neptun Werft.

Where are Princess cruise ships built?

The majority of ships in the Princess Cruises fleet, including 2024's Sun Princess and all six ships in its Royal Class — from 2013's Royal Princess to 2022's Discovery Princess — were built by Fincantieri in Italy, as were the late-1990s and early 2000s vessels Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Emerald Princess, Crown Princess and Caribbean Princess.

Star Princess, set to debut in 2025, is also under construction at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste.

Coral Princess and Island Princess were constructed in the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France in 2003, while Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess were built in 2004 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at a Japanese shipyard.

Where are Royal Caribbean cruise ships built?

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, 2024's Icon of the Seas, was built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland; 2025's Star of the Seas is also currently under construction there.

The cruise line's five Quantum Class vessels — Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Spectrum of the Seas and Odyssey of the Seas — were all built by Meyer Werft in Germany and launched between 2014 and 2020.

Royal Caribbean's first two Oasis Class ships, 2009's Oasis of the Seas and 2010's Allure of the Seas , were both built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, while the other four — Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas — were constructed in France at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique facility and had their inaugural sailings between 2016 and 2024.

The cruise line's three Freedom Class vessels (Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Independence of the Seas ) were built by Meyer Werft and delivered between 2006 and 2009. The five Voyager Class ships (Voyager of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas), four Radiance Class ships (Jewel of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas) and two Vision Class ships ( Grandeur of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas) were built by Meyer Werft or Meyer Turku and delivered in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Where are Celebrity cruise ships built?

Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France built Celebrity's four newest Edge Series ships: 2018's Celebrity Edge , 2020's Celebrity Apex , 2022's Celebrity Beyond and 2023's Celebrity Ascent . Celebrity Xcel, also being built by the shipyard, will debut in late 2025.

Celebrity's five Solstice Class ships — Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Silhouette — were launched between 2008 and 2012 after being built by Meyer Werft in Germany.

Celebrity's four oldest ships — Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Constellation and Celebrity Millennium — were launched from 2000 to 2003 after being constructed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique.

Where are Holland America cruise ships built?

Holland America 's three newest Pinnacle Class ships — 2021's Rotterdam , 2018's Nieuw Statendam and 2016's Koningsdam — were all built at Fincantieri's shipyard in Marghera, Italy, as were the cruise line's two Signature Class vessels, 2008's Eurodam and 2010's Nieuw Amsterdam.

The four Vista Class ships — Noordam, Westerdam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam — were also constructed by Fincantieri and were launched between 2002 and 2006. Fincantieri also built Holland America's two oldest ships, 2000's Volendam and 1999's Zaandam.

Where are Virgin Voyages cruise ships built?

Virgin Voyages ' first three ships — 2020's Scarlet Lady , 2022's Valiant Lady and 2023's Resilient Lady — were all built by Fincantieri at its Genoa, Italy, shipyard. A fourth ship, Brilliant Lady, is currently under construction there and scheduled for a September 2025 debut.

Where was the largest cruise ship built?

The world's largest cruise ship , currently Royal Caribbean's 5,610-passenger Icon of the Seas, was built by Meyer Turku in Finland and set sail in January 2024. Its sister ship, Star of the Seas, is also being constructed there, and when it launches in August 2025, it will take over the title of world's largest cruise ship.

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The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Royal Caribbean cruise

Is a Royal Caribbean cruise on your bucket list? You'll find no shortage of options when it comes time to pick an itinerary.

The world's biggest cruise line by passenger capacity offers voyages in almost every corner of the world, from its home base in North America to the far-off waters of Australia and New Zealand.

Royal Caribbean operates more cruise ships than any other major line — 28 in all . This allows it to deploy vessels on all the classic cruise itineraries in places like the Caribbean, Europe and Alaska while still having ships left over for more off-the-beaten-path routes.

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That said, Royal Caribbean has a distinct focus on the Caribbean and Europe — the most popular destinations for its regular customers. In a typical summer, the line will deploy about half its ships on sailings to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda while sending another seven or eight vessels to Europe. The line typically sends four ships to Alaska every summer.

During the winter, the line will move even more of its ships to the Caribbean, and send a few to Asia and Australia.

In all, Royal Caribbean's ships visit more than 300 different ports around the world. Here are five of the top destinations you can reach on a Royal Caribbean ship.

The Caribbean and the Bahamas

There's a reason the word "Caribbean" is in Royal Caribbean's name. The line got its start operating cruises to the Caribbean way back in 1968, and the region still accounts for a big part of its business.

In fact, the line typically deploys well more than half its fleet to the Caribbean and the Bahamas for at least part of the year. During the winter, the line will have most of its ships in the region. For the coming winter of 2024-2025, for instance, 23 of its 28 vessels are sailing in the Caribbean and Bahamas, including all of the line's biggest ships. These include the line's much-ballyhooed new vessel Icon of the Seas — the biggest cruise ship in the world — and its just unveiled Utopia of the Seas .

Utopia of the Seas, notably, has debuted on short sailings to the Bahamas — an unusual deployment for a brand-new ship .

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Royal Caribbean offers a broad range of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from over half a dozen home ports. If you're looking for something short, the line has you covered in the form of lots of quick, three- and four-night trips from Florida ports to the Bahamas (including those Utopia of the Seas sailings). It also offers an abundance of seven-night sailings to Caribbean and Bahamas ports and a handful of longer trips in the region that range from nine to 14 nights.

At the core of the line's Caribbean and Bahamas program are its seven-night sailings, which break down into three broad categories:

• Eastern Caribbean voyages
• Western Caribbean voyages
• Southern Caribbean voyages

A typical seven-night Royal Caribbean sailing in the Eastern Caribbean will include stops at St. Martin, St. Thomas and Perfect Day at CocoCay , the line's private island in the Bahamas. But the line sometimes swaps in stops at other islands such as Puerto Rico or St. Kitts. There are typically three and sometimes four calls on an Eastern Caribbean cruise.

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Royal Caribbean's seven-night Western Caribbean voyages typically include three or four stops at some mix of the following destinations: Mexico (Cozumel or Costa Maya), Honduras, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Belize. Some include a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach destination in Haiti.

The line's seven-night Southern Caribbean itineraries are more destination-heavy, with five or even six separate calls. They sometimes include a couple of stops at relatively northward islands such as St. Thomas and St. Martin but focus heavily on southerly islands such as Tobago, Trinidad, Grenada, St. Vincent, Dominica, St. Lucia, Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao.

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When sailing to the Caribbean, Royal Caribbean ships generally sail out of PortMiami , Port Canaveral , Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades and Tampa in Florida; San Juan, Puerto Rico; New Orleans; Galveston, Texas; Bayonne, New Jersey (one of the ports for New York City); and Baltimore.

The line also recently offered its first-ever Caribbean sailings out of Barbados , though no other voyages from the island are currently on the line's schedule.

Australia and New Zealand

Royal Caribbean has been sending at least one ship — and sometimes several — to Australia every winter for many years. It offers a wide range of itineraries out of Sydney and Brisbane that make calls not just around Australia but also in New Zealand.

While the itineraries the line offers in the region vary in length — from just two nights to 15 nights — the shorter voyages are primarily aimed at a local Australian crowd looking for a quick getaway. Among North Americans, the most popular itineraries are the longer ones, which are often heavily skewed to stops in New Zealand.

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Among several New Zealand itineraries are 12-night voyages from Sydney that feature an all-New Zealand lineup of calls: Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Picton.

A 15-night New Zealand itinerary out of Sydney features cruising in New Zealand's famed Milford Sound as well as Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound. The ship also stops in Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland and the Bay of Islands.

Royal Caribbean isn't the biggest player in Alaska cruises . The giants of cruising to Alaska are Princess Cruises and Holland America , which are sister lines to each other that control a large percentage of the market. Still, Royal Caribbean has a significant presence in Alaska, and its big, activity-filled ships are popular with families looking to visit the destination.

The Alaska cruise season is a short one, lasting roughly from May to September. This year, Royal Caribbean has four ships in the region — all operating seven-night sailings.

• Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas: These 4,180-passenger sister vessels are Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ships scheduled to visit Alaska. They're sailing to Alaska round-trip from Seattle with calls at Alaskan ports such as Sitka, Juneau and Skagway; and Victoria, British Columbia. On many departures, they're also visiting Endicott Arm for glacier viewing.
• Brilliance of the Seas: The 2,142-passenger ship sails to Alaska round-trip from Vancouver with a visit to Tracy Arm Fjord and calls at three or four of the following Alaska destinations: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Haines, Icy Strait Point and Sitka.
• Radiance of the Seas: The 2,143-passenger Radiance of the Seas mostly sails one-way Alaska voyages between Vancouver and Seward, Alaska. Calls include Hubbard Glacier and four of the following Alaska destinations: Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka.

For the 2025 season, Royal Caribbean will replace Ovation of the Seas with Anthem of the Seas (the two ships are similar) and substitute Serenade of the Seas for Radiance of the Seas (also similar ships).

The appeal of the one-way sailings on Radiance of the Seas in 2024 and Serenade of the Seas in 2025 is that you can combine them with Royal Caribbean-organized land tours of Alaska. Land tours can last from two to five days in addition to the seven nights on the ship. So, all in all, you will have created a nine- to 12-night "cruise tour" as such trips are called in the cruise world.

The land tour portion of such trips brings visits to such well-known interior Alaska locations as Denali National Park and the town of Fairbanks.

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Royal Caribbean is a major player in Europe, with a wide range of itineraries in the Mediterranean and across Northern Europe.

Some of the line's signature Mediterranean routings offer the chance to see iconic destinations such as Barcelona, Spain, and the Italian cities of Florence, Rome and Naples in a single cruise. Or, you can sign up for a Mediterranean cruise focusing on the Greek Islands.

In Northern Europe, Royal Caribbean will take you to such famed Baltic cities as Stockholm; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki; and St. Petersburg, Russia, in a single sailing (although, for now, St. Petersburg has been removed from Royal Caribbean itineraries due to the war between Russia and Ukraine). Itineraries that zero in on the Norwegian fjords also are available.

Until recently, the line has deployed as many as 10 vessels to the region each year on a seasonal basis, with the ships staying from spring until fall. But Royal Caribbean has been cutting back on Europe sailings a bit in the wake of the wars in Ukraine and Israel, and it only plans to send six ships to Europe for the 2025 season.

Royal Caribbean's Europe voyages range in length from three to 16 nights.

Among the longest sailings that Royal Caribbean offers in Europe is a 16-night voyage from Barcelona to Southampton, England, that brings stops in Valencia, Cartagena and Malaga, Spain; Casablanca and Agadir, Morocco; Lisbon and Porto, Portugal; Cork, Ireland; and Cherbourg and Le Havre, France.

In Northern Europe, Royal Caribbean ships mostly sail out of Southampton, England; Amsterdam; and Copenhagen, Denmark.

In the Mediterranean, the line's hubs are Piraeus, Greece (the port for Athens); Istanbul, Turkey; Barcelona; and Civitavecchia (the port for Rome) and Ravenna in Italy. The latter port recently replaced Venice as a home port.

In recent years, Royal Caribbean has built up a big business selling cruises out of China ports such as Shanghai and Tianjin (the port for Beijing) that are aimed squarely at the Chinese market. They offer Chinese-language programming, and Chinese-centric food and activities. However, Royal Caribbean also markets some Asia voyages to North Americans.

Among the itineraries meant for a Western crowd are nine-night Thailand and Vietnam cruises out of Singapore that include stops at Bintan Island, Indonesia; Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and Bangkok.

There are also 10-night Japan Explorer sailings that take in Aomori, Hakodate, Akita, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato and Kagoshima, Japan; and Busan, South Korea.

For 2025, Royal Caribean will have three of its 28 ships visiting Asia for at least part of the year: Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas and Spectrum of the Seas.

The line's main home ports in Asia for cruises aimed at North American travelers are Singapore; Yokohama, Japan (the port for Tokyo); and Hong Kong.

Bottom line

Royal Caribbean has one of the biggest fleets of oceangoing cruise ships worldwide, allowing it to offer a wide range of itineraries. If you're thinking of a Royal Caribbean cruise, you'll be spoiled for choice. The line is perhaps best known for its Caribbean sailings — at certain times of the year, it deploys almost all its ships to the region. You'll also find wonderful Royal Caribbean itineraries everywhere, from Alaska and Australia to Europe and Asia.

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