Sky Princess Arrives at Port Canaveral as First Royal-Class Ship to Sail from Central Florida
Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that Sky Princess, the cruise line's first Royal‑Class ship to homeport in Port Canaveral, arrived on Nov. 30, 2025 and will begin Caribbean sailings from Central Florida through March 2026.
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Princess Cruises (NYSE: CCL) announced that Sky Princess, the cruise line's first Royal‑Class ship to homeport in Port Canaveral, arrived on Nov. 30, 2025 and will begin Caribbean sailings from Central Florida through March 2026. The ship will offer six‑ and eight‑day roundtrip Caribbean itineraries, with combined 14‑day options, and is scheduled to return for a November 2026–March 2027 season. Sky Princess accommodates 3,660 guests and displaces 141,000 tons, highlighting Royal‑class features such as award‑winning dining, entertainment, and upscale accommodations. All cruises are on sale and Port Canaveral highlighted improved accessibility via driving, flights, and a Rail & Sail program with Brightline.
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Key Figures
- Cruise lengths
- 6- and 8-day
- Sky Princess Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral Nov 2025–Mar 2026
- Season window
- Nov 2026–Mar 2027
- Planned second Sky Princess season from Port Canaveral
- Guest capacity
- 3,660 guests
- Sky Princess Royal-Class ship capacity
- Ship size
- 141,000 tons
- Sky Princess gross tonnage
- Ticket revenue
- $13.4 billion
- Passenger ticket revenues for nine months to Aug 31, 2025
- Onboard revenue
- $6.9 billion
- Onboard and other revenues for nine months to Aug 31, 2025
- Operating income
- $3.7 billion
- Consolidated operating income through Aug 31, 2025, up $735M YoY
- Debt prepayment
- $9.6 billion
- Prepaid higher-cost debt, incurring $366M extinguishment costs
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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla., Nov. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, one of the best-known names in cruising, today marked a major milestone with the arrival of the cruise line's very first Royal-Class ship, Sky Princess, to homeport in Port Canaveral, beginning a season of
Starting today and continuing through March 2026, Sky Princess will offer six- and eight-day
Port Canaveral offers easy accessibility for guests driving, flying, or taking advantage of Princess' exclusive Rail & Sail program with Brightline.
"Building on the success of our inaugural
Sky Princess itineraries can be combined into incredible 14-day voyages visiting the island paradises of Turks & Caicos,
"Princess Cruises is a valued partner and we're very proud of the success they've had sailing from our Port," said Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray. "Sky Princess is a great addition to the lineup of cruise options from
The 3,660-guest, 141,000-ton Sky Princess elevates the distinctive, contemporary design and attractions of Princess' renowned Royal-class ships. From award-winning cuisine and dynamic entertainment to elegantly appointed accommodations, Sky Princess delivers unforgettable experiences designed for today's most discerning travelers.
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 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
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SOURCE Princess Cruises
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