Princess Cruises Sails to All Regions of the Caribbean for the First Time Ever in Summer 2026

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Princess Cruises has announced its largest summer Caribbean cruise season for 2026, featuring over 90 voyages from two Florida ports. Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess will depart from Ft. Lauderdale and Port Canaveral, offering trips to all Caribbean regions. Highlights include:

1. Port Canaveral: 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises, combinable for 14-day adventures.
2. Ft. Lauderdale: 7-day Eastern or Western Caribbean, 8-day Southern Caribbean, and 14-day combination cruises.
3. Special Southern Caribbean Islander cruises at the season's start and end.

Captain's Circle members can receive up to $200 in onboard spending money if booked by October 31, 2024. Both ships offer the Princess MedallionClass experience and inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier for added amenities and savings.

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• Expansion of summer Caribbean cruise offerings to over 90 voyages
• Coverage of all Caribbean regions from two convenient Florida ports
• Introduction of combinable 14-day Caribbean Adventurer sailings
• Up to $200 onboard spending money for Captain's Circle members
• Inclusive packages offering up to 65% savings on amenities

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More Than 90 Voyages Conveniently Embark from Ft. Lauderdale and Port Canaveral Aboard Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced its biggest summer Caribbean cruise season ever for 2026, with two ships—Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess—departing from Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral respectively.

Now available for booking, guests seeking the ultimate summer getaway can choose from over 90 voyages sailing to every region of the Caribbean from two of Florida's most convenient cruise ports.

"Princess continues to expand access to our world-class premium experience now operating from eight North America homeports. With ships now departing from both Central Florida and South Florida, it's easier and more convenient than ever to set sail aboard the iconic Love Boat," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.

Highlights of the summer 2026 Caribbean season include:

Port Canaveral – Cruising roundtrip from Port Canaveral, an easy drive from Orlando, Caribbean Princess offers sailings to both the Eastern and Western Caribbean on 7-day cruises that can easily be combined to see both regions on 14-day Caribbean Adventurer sailings, including:

• 6-Day Eastern Caribbean with Turks & Caicos: Nassau, Amber Cover and Grand Turk – May 11, 2026
• 7-Day Eastern Caribbean with Turks & Caicos: Nassau, Princess Cays, Amber Cover and Grand Turk – May 17, June 7, 28, July 19, August 9, 30, September 20, October 11, 2026
• 7-day Western Caribbean with Mexico: Cozumel, Cosa May and Roatán (Mahogany Bay) – May 24, June 14, July 5, 26, August 16, September 6, 27, 2026
• 7-day Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico: San Juan, Amber Cove and Grand Turk – May 31, June 21, July 12, August 2, 23, September 13, October 4, 2026

Ft. Lauderdale – Offering sailings that visit all regions of the Caribbean in the summer including, Eastern, Southern and Western, Regal Princess sails 7-day Eastern or Western Caribbean itineraries, or an 8-day cruise Southern Caribbean. Guests who want a longer vacation to visit multiple regions can sail on a combination cruise for 14 days:

• 8-day Southern Caribbean with ABC Islands: Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao – April 3, 2026. Guests can take advantage of extended port stays with More Ashore in Aruba and Curaçao, offering more time to explore the islands.
• 7-day Eastern Caribbean with Bahamas: Princess Cays, Amber Cove, Grand Turk – April 11, May 9, June 6, July 4, August 1, 29, 2026
• 7-day Western Caribbean with Mexico: Cozumel, Belize City, Roatán (Mahogany Bay) – April 18, May 2, 16, 30, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, August 8, 22, 2026
• 7-day Eastern Caribbean with St. Thomas: Princess Cays, San Juan, St. Thomas – April 25, May 23, June 20, July 18, August 15, 2026

Princess also sails two Southern Caribbean Islander cruises at the start and end of the season, including:

• Caribbean Princess 13-day Southern Caribbean Islander: From Ft. Lauderdale to Port Canaveral: Princess Cays, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, San Juan, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Nassau – April 28, 2026
• Regal Princess 14-day Southern Caribbean Islander: From Ft. Lauderdale to New York: Curaçao, Aruba, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, St. Maarten, San Juan – September 5, 2026

Onboard Spending Money for Captain's Circle Members
Captain's Circle members will receive up to $200 in onboard spending money if they book by October 31, 2024. Summer 2026 guests will receive $50/per person for voyages 7-10 days, and $100/per person for guests booking combined, 14-day Caribbean Adventurer voyages.

The Princess Experience
Caribbean Princess and Regal Princess offer well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities.

No matter the cruise, Princess delivers a premium vacation with the line's award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization. Guests booking can take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew appreciation and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting 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 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. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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FAQ

What are the departure ports for Princess Cruises' 2026 Caribbean season?

Princess Cruises will depart from Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral for its 2026 Caribbean season.

How many voyages are offered in Princess Cruises' 2026 Caribbean season?

Princess Cruises is offering over 90 voyages in its 2026 Caribbean season.

Which Princess Cruises ships will sail the Caribbean in summer 2026?

Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess will sail the Caribbean in summer 2026.

What is the booking incentive for Captain's Circle members for the 2026 Caribbean season?

Captain's Circle members can receive up to $200 in onboard spending money if they book by October 31, 2024.

What are the inclusive packages offered by Princess Cruises for the 2026 Caribbean season?

Princess Cruises offers Princess Plus and Princess Premier inclusive packages, which can save guests up to 65% on amenities when purchased separately.