Princess Cruises Invites Guests to Celebrate the Holidays at Sea

The highlighted trips are round-trip sailings, with departures from Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco.

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Princess Cruises (CCL) is offering holiday voyages to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal from November 2026 through January 2027.

Four highlighted sailings depart between November 21 and December 26, 2026. Holiday activities vary by ship and may include tree lighting, crafts and special menus. Cruises for the 2027 holiday season are also on sale.

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Festive Sailings to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and Panama Canal Offer a Magical Way to Commemorate the Season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises is making spirits bright this holiday season with a collection of festive sailings designed to bring families and friends together in spectacular destinations. With voyages spanning Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal, guests can trade snow for sunshine and ring in the holidays surrounded by the beauty of the sea.

"The magic of the holidays at sea begins the moment guests pack their bags," said Denise Saviss, Princess Cruises Vice President, Entertainment. "From tree lighting festivals to holiday music filling our decks, our sparkling ships and holiday festivities are rooted in tradition and filled with shared moments that sail home with our guests."

'Tis the Season to Sail: Celebrate the Holidays at Sea

Sailings from Thanksgiving through New Year's are filling fast, with limited space still available. Guests looking to celebrate at sea can enjoy unforgettable holiday sailings including:

• 7-Day Mexican Riviera – November 21-28, 2026 – Discovery Princess – Roundtrip Los Angeles
• 12-day Panama Canal with Costa Rica and Caribbean Holiday – December 17-29, 2026 – Caribbean Princess – Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
• 6-day Eastern Caribbean with Celebration Key Holiday – December 20-26, 2026 – Regal Princess – Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
• 16-Day Hawaiian Islands Holiday – December 26, 2026 – January 11, 2027 – Ruby Princess – Roundtrip San Francisco

For travelers wishing to get a head start on booking their holiday vacations for next year, 2027 holiday cruises are also on sale now.

Holiday Magic Across the Fleet
Across the Princess fleet, ships will come alive with the magic of the holidays, with winter wonderlands accented by thoughtful holiday décor from sparkling trees and garlands to twinkling lights and festive floral arrangements. Holiday programming varies by ship, with Sphere Class and Royal Class ships featuring a Tree Lighting Celebration with a full cast performance, while other ships across the fleet host a more intimate Festive Tree Lighting featuring vocalists.

Guests can enjoy a festive lineup that may include:

• Tree Lighting and Festive Tree Lighting celebrations in the Piazza, with entertainment ranging from full cast performances on Sphere Class and Royal Class ships to vocalist-led celebrations on other ships
• Merry Moments & "Let it Snow" experiences, offered on select ships, with snow in the Piazza and other festive surprises
• Holly Jolly Sweater Parties to showcase creative attire and dance to favorite holiday tunes featuring a holiday silent disco, candlelight concert and festive singalongs
• Festive Family Faire with arts and crafts for all ages and a holiday family flair night where guests can wear their favorite festive pajamas and sweaters
• Gingerbread House Making with frosting and candy décor
• Storytime with Stanley sharing imaginative tales
• Piazza Magical Moments on Star Princess and Sun Princess, with snow falling and whimsical moments displayed on the LED screen
• Favorite Holiday Movies on Movies Under the Stars and in staterooms
• Special Holiday Menus, featuring festive demos of turkey carving, holiday cookies, cocktails and even hot chocolate stations
• Inclusive Religious Observances

Whether it's celebrating Christmas in the Caribbean, toasting the New Year under the stars, or simply enjoying time together away from the hustle and bustle, Princess Cruises offers a truly magical way to celebrate the season with loved ones.

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 www.princess.com.

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 personalisation 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, the world's largest cruise company with a portfolio of cruise lines operating in over 800 ports & destinations worldwide (NYSE: CCL).

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What are Princess Cruises' highlighted 2026 holiday sailings?

The four highlighted sailings are a seven-day Mexican Riviera trip on Discovery Princess, roundtrip from Los Angeles on November 21–28; a 12-day Panama Canal trip on Caribbean Princess, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on December 17–29; a six-day Eastern Caribbean trip on Regal Princess, roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on December 20–26; and a 16-day Hawaiian Islands trip on Ruby Princess, roundtrip from San Francisco from December 26, 2026, to January 11, 2027.

How do Princess Cruises' holiday tree-lighting events differ by ship?

Sphere Class and Royal Class ships feature a Tree Lighting Celebration with a full cast performance. Other ships host a Festive Tree Lighting featuring vocalists. Holiday programming varies by ship.