Princess Cruises has put the spotlight on the holiday season and its collection of festive sailings, which the company said are designed to bring families and friends together in spectacular destinations.
2026-27 holiday cruises are on sale, and voyages span Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal.
“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,” added Saviss.
Highlight sailings include the following:
- Seven-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
- Six-day Eastern Caribbean with Celebration Key Holiday – December 20-26, 2026 – Regal Princess – Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale, and
- 16-Day Hawaiian Islands Holiday – December 26, 2026 – January 11, 2027 – Ruby Princess – Roundtrip San Francisco.
The company said in a press release that highlights will vary across the fleet and include:
- Tree Lighting and Festive Tree Lighting celebrations in the Piazza
- Merry Moments and “Let It Snow” experiences, offered on select ships
- Holly Jolly Sweater Parties featuring a holiday silent disco, candlelight concert and festive sing-alongs
- Festive Family Faire with arts and crafts
- Gingerbread House Making
- Storytime with Stanley
- Piazza Magical Moments on Star Princess and Sun Princess
- Holiday movies under the stars and in staterooms
- Special holiday menus, and
- Inclusive religious observances.
