Princess Cruises Expands Northern Europe Portfolio with Unprecedented Itineraries and Shore Excursions for 2027

Rhea-AI Summary

Princess Cruises (CCL) unveiled an expanded Northern Europe 2027 program on Jan 6, 2026 with 48 voyages to 54 destinations across 18 countries. On sale Jan 13, 2026, highlights include the 64-day Ultimate European Journey, a 49-day Northern Europe Explorer, and combinable itineraries aboard Regal Princess and three other ships.

The season runs April–August 2027 with 5 homeports (Southampton, Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Helsinki, Fort Lauderdale), UNESCO and capital visits, and fares starting from $1,249 to $3,949. A "Come Aboard Sale" runs through Feb 16, 2026 offering up to 40% off, up to $500 instant savings, 50% off deposits, and free third/fourth guests on select sailings.

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• 48 voyages covering Northern Europe in 2027
• 54 destinations across 18 countries
• 64-day Ultimate European Journey—Princess' most immersive European voyage
• 5 homeports: Southampton, Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Helsinki, Fort Lauderdale
• "Come Aboard Sale" with up to 40% off and up to $500 instant savings

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• None.

News Market Reaction – CCL

+2.57%

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+2.57% News Effect

On the day this news was published, CCL gained 2.57%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Voyages: 48 voyages Destinations: 54 destinations Countries: 18 countries +5 more

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Voyages 48 voyages Northern Europe program 2027

Destinations 54 destinations Northern Europe program 2027 across 18 countries

Countries 18 countries Coverage for 2027 Northern Europe deployment

Ship capacity 3,560 guests Regal Princess guest capacity

Ultimate journey length 64 days Ultimate European Journey itinerary

Irish & Scottish voyage fare $1,249 8-night Irish Counties & Scottish Shores, from June 25, 2027

Norwegian & Icelandic voyage fare $1,699 10-night Norwegian & Icelandic Fjords, from July 10, 2027

"Come Aboard" savings up to 40% off Promotional discount on cruise fares through Feb 16, 2026

Market Reality Check

Price: $31.61 Vol: Volume 21,037,632 vs 20-d...

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$31.61 Last Close

Volume Volume 21,037,632 vs 20-day average 20,648,239 (relative volume 1.02x) indicates typical trading activity. normal

Technical Price 31.49 is trading above 200-day MA of 26.36, reflecting a pre-existing upward trend into this news.

Peers on Argus

CCL gained 1.84% with mixed peer moves: CUK +3.17%, TCOM +1.4%, VIK +0.68%, EXPE...

CCL gained 1.84% with mixed peer moves: CUK +3.17%, TCOM +1.4%, VIK +0.68%, EXPE +1.6%, while RCL slipped -0.3%, suggesting a more stock-specific tone than a uniform sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 23 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 23	Brand marketing event	Positive	-1.3%	Star Princess Rose Parade float christening and Alaska season promotion.
Dec 22	Ship enhancement	Positive	+3.5%	Crown Princess returns from drydock with new venues and upgrades.
Dec 19	Promotional campaign	Positive	+9.8%	Holland America launches large Wave promotion with fare discounts and perks.
Dec 19	Earnings/dividend	Positive	+9.8%	Record 2025 results, leverage improvement, and dividend reinstatement.
Dec 17	Itinerary announcement	Positive	-0.6%	Seabourn announces 120-day 2028 Cape to Cape world cruise.

Pattern Detected

Recent upbeat commercial and financial announcements have more often coincided with positive price reactions, though some marketing/cruise deployment news has seen muted or negative next-day moves.

Recent Company History

Over the last few weeks, CCL has issued several brand and strategy updates across its cruise lines, alongside record 2025 financial results and a dividend reinstatement. Marketing- and deployment-focused news from Princess, Holland America, and Seabourn showed mixed short-term price impacts, while the record earnings and dividend headline on Dec 19 saw a strong positive reaction. Today’s expanded Northern Europe program for 2027 fits into this pattern of network and product enhancement announcements layered on top of improved fundamentals.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details Princess Cruises’ broadened Northern Europe program for 2027, including 48...

Analysis

This announcement details Princess Cruises’ broadened Northern Europe program for 2027, including 48 voyages to 54 destinations across 18 countries and itineraries up to 64 days. It follows recent product and deployment updates across Carnival’s brands and comes as CCL trades above its 200-day MA of 26.36 and close to its 52-week high. Investors may watch booking trends, pricing power during the "Come Aboard" promotion, and how these sailings support utilization.

Key Terms

open‑jaw

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open‑jaw technical

"including new open‑jaw options that offer highly port‑intensive destination itineraries"

An open‑jaw is a travel itinerary where the outbound and return flights don’t connect the same pair of cities — for example flying A→B and returning C→A, with the traveler covering the gap between B and C by other means. For investors, open‑jaw bookings matter because they influence how airlines and travel companies price tickets, allocate seats, form partnerships and generate ancillary revenue, so a high or rising share can affect route profitability and yield management.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Regal Princess Sails the Region on 48 Voyages, Ranging in Length from 7 to 64 Days

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises is launching an extended Northern Europe program for 2027, offering 48 voyages to 54 incredible destinations across 18 countries. On sale January 13, 2026, the program highlights brand-new itineraries and the line's most immersive European voyage ever: the 64-day Ultimate European Journey, which will give travelers even more exciting ways to explore and customize their perfect Northern Europe "coolcation" adventure.

The 3,560-guest Regal Princess, one of four Princess ships sailing Northern Europe in 2027, will offer a robust series of combinable voyages with choices ranging from the 7-day Northern Europe Capitals to the most expansive itineraries in the region. These include the 64-day Ultimate European Journey and the 49-day Northern Europe Explorer, sailing roundtrip from Southampton (London) or Copenhagen with overnights in Stockholm and Cobh – the gateway to the legendary Blarney Castle.

Together with three additional Princess ships, Majestic Princess, Sky Princess and Caribbean Princess, operating dedicated programs across the British Isles, the Baltics, Iceland & Norway and Scandinavia, the expanded deployment underscores Princess' leadership in offering one of its most extensive and varied Northern Europe programs to date, and positions the brand to take more guests to the region than any other North American cruise line.

Highlights of the April to August 2027 season include:

• 6 Regions: Atlantic, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltics, Iceland, and the British Isles
• 48 Voyages: Book individually or combine for extended adventures, including new open‑jaw options that offer highly port‑intensive destination itineraries
• 54 Destinations in 18 Countries: Including Barcelona, Oslo, Reykjavik, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Belfast, Amsterdam, and the scenic fjords of Iceland and Norway
• 5 Homeports: Southampton (London), Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Helsinki, and Fort Lauderdale
• Cultural Access: UNESCO sites, medieval cities like Visby, smaller gems like Seyðisfjörður and Akureyri, and world-class capitals including Stockholm, Edinburgh, and Barcelona

With standout voyages including:

• An 8-night Irish Counties & Scottish Shores voyage sailing roundtrip from Southampton, calling at Falmouth, Cobh (overnight), Dun Laoghaire (for Dublin), Belfast, and Greenock. Departing June 25, 2027. Fares start from $1,249
• A 10-night Norwegian & Icelandic Fjords voyage from Copenhagen to Reykjavik, calling at Kristiansand, Skagen, Stavanger, Nordfjordeid, Molde, Akureyri, Isafjordur, and Grundarfjordur. Departing July 10, 2027. Fares start from $1,699
• A 15-night Mediterranean Adventurer sailing roundtrip from Southampton, calling at Cadiz (for Seville), Barcelona, Toulon/Provence (La Seyne), Livorno, Corsica (Ajaccio), Sardinia (Alghero), Ibiza, and Cartagena. Departing April 30, 2027. Fares start from $1,899
• A 14-night Scandinavia and Baltic Adventure sailing from Southampton to Helsinki, calling at Zeebrugge (for Brussels/Bruges), Rotterdam, Oslo, Kristiansand, Skagen, Copenhagen, Warnemunde (for Berlin), Bornholm, Gdansk (Gdynia), Visby, and Tallinn. Departing May 15, 2027. Fares start from $2,199
• A 25-night British Isles & Icelandic Fjords Explorer sailing from Reykjavik to Copenhagen, calling at Isafjordur, Akureyri, Seydisfjordur, Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Invergordon, Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Zeebrugge, Southampton, Falmouth, Cobh (overnight), Dun Laoghaire (for Dublin), Belfast, Greenock, Southampton, Zeebrugge, Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Skagen. Departing June 15, 2027. Fares start from $3,949

"Princess is sailing Northern Europe like never before, presenting our most comprehensive program yet," said Jim Berra, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer. "With enriched itineraries, broader destination choices, and more opportunities for guests to personalize their ideal 2027 summer getaway, this Northern Europe program is more varied, more flexible, and more inspiring than ever."

Princess Cruises Shore Excursions
Guests can connect more deeply with the places they visit thanks to the special touches Princess brings to experiences across the British Isles, Iceland & Norway, and the Baltic & Scandinavian regions, including:

British Isles

• Cork City Sights & Jameson Whiskey with a Jameson Ambassador
• Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae & Skaill House
• Ultimate Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness Cruise

Iceland & Norway

• Godafoss Waterfall, Lava Labyrinth & Hot Springs
• Cruise to Vigur Island
• Bathing in the Blue Lagoon

Baltic & Scandinavia

• Ultimate Gdansk & Oliwa Cathedral
• Tallinn & Its Artisans
• Forest Trekking with the Huskies

EZ Air: Flexible, Customizable Travel Planning
Princess' EZ Air program gives guests full control over their travel arrangements, allowing them to choose preferred dates, airports, airlines, flights, and cabin classes with the added benefit to book now and pay later.

"Come Aboard Sale"
Interested cruisers can take advantage of the "Come Aboard Sale," available through February 16, 2026, representing some of the year's best savings. The sale features exceptional savings up to 40% off cruise fares, up to $500 in instant savings*, 50% off deposits, and free third and fourth guests on select sailings.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at princess.com.

*Advertised amount of $500 is per double occupancy stateroom ($250 per guest) on a 17+ day voyage in a Suite or Mini-Suite.

About Princess Cruises:   
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. Star Princess, the brand's newest and most innovative ship, launched October 2025, and sister ship to Sun Princess, named Condé Nast Traveler Mega Ship of the Year for a second consecutive year. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).  

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FAQ

When do Princess Cruises (CCL) Northern Europe 2027 sailings go on sale?

Northern Europe 2027 itineraries go on sale January 13, 2026.

What are the flagship long voyages in Princess Cruises (CCL) Northern Europe 2027 program?

Key long voyages include the 64-day Ultimate European Journey and a 49-day Northern Europe Explorer.

What homeports will Princess Cruises (CCL) use for Northern Europe 2027?

The program uses Southampton, Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Helsinki, and Fort Lauderdale as homeports.

How many destinations and countries does Princess Cruises (CCL) plan to visit in Northern Europe 2027?

Princess will visit 54 destinations across 18 countries in the 2027 season.

What fares and promotions are available for Princess Cruises (CCL) Northern Europe 2027?

Fares start from $1,249 to $3,949; the "Come Aboard Sale" through Feb 16, 2026 offers up to 40% off, up to $500 instant savings, and 50% off deposits.

When do select Northern Europe sailings depart in summer 2027?

Example departures include April 30, 2027, May 15, 2027, June 15, 2027, June 25, 2027, and July 10, 2027 for featured itineraries.