Princess Cruises Announces Festive Holiday Season Sailings

Tis the season to sail, as Princess Cruises invites guests to join in ‘making spirits bright’ this holiday season with a collection of festive sailings in 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 in a statement. “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.”

Sailings from Thanksgiving to New Years include:

• 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

Festive holiday lineups may include:

• Tree Lighting and Festive Tree Lighting celebrations in the Piazza. Entertainment ranges 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 showcase creative attire and dance to favorite holiday tunes featuring a holiday silent disco, candlelight concert and festive singalongs
• Festive Family Faire features 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

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