Princess Cruises has announced its most destination-rich voyage ever, with its new 132-day Pacific Circle voyage departing in January 2026 and visiting 60 ports in 19 countries around the Pacific Ocean. This voyage replaces the previously announced 2026 World Cruise to bypass the Red Sea and surrounding region.
This new itinerary aboard Coral Princess is now on sale and will depart from Ft. Lauderdale on January 5, 2026. It sails to Hawaii, French Polynesia, the South Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia before continuing north on a highlight tour of Asia and an extensive voyage to Japan, followed by a Pacific crossing to experience the natural wonders of Alaska. Finally, after sailing south along the scenic Pacific coast, the adventure culminates in Los Angeles on May 16, 2026. Guests can also choose a shorter 116-day round-trip voyage from Los Angeles, departing on January 21, 2026, as well as shorter segments sailing to various regions.
Iconic destinations await you, including Auckland, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Fiji, Osaka, Singapore, Sydney and Tahiti, with plenty of overnight stays to make the most of your time in port.
“This Pacific Circle voyage is more than an itinerary; it’s an invitation to explore some of the Pacific’s most iconic and remote destinations on a unique and unforgettable journey,” said John Padgett, President of Princess. “We’ve crafted this route to showcase the beauty, culture, and diversity of 19 countries, from Hawaii’s volcanic shores to Bangkok’s bustling streets and Alaska’s serene landscapes.”
Princess is contacting those passengers who already booked the original 2026 World Tour, outlining details of compensation, updating their bookings, and related policies.
Coral Princess Services and Entertainment
With great speakers, destination experts, ambassadors, artists and theatrical productions, the Coral Princess brings each destination to life through immersive onboard programming.
These carefully crafted experiences, combined with an expertly created itinerary, guarantee a truly memorable trip:
- Cultural enrichment: Language classes; dance classes (tango, salsa, waltz and more); arts and crafts at the destination; instrument classes (ukulele, mandolin and penny whistles) and locally inspired culinary offerings, cocktails and wine.
- Destination-specific events: Folkloric shows highlighting traditional entertainment from various ports such as Honolulu and Auckland; destination-themed deck and ship departure parties; trivia; and Princess Book Club, reading novels set in the countries visited.
- Invited speakers: Experts in art and history; maritime and World War II historians, bridge lecturers and ambassadors from various destinations.
Furthermore, the exclusive Princess MedallionClass cruise experience offers exceptional, personalized experiences typical of smaller ships, while enjoying the best amenities of larger vessels. An unparalleled cruise experience: a faster and simpler embarkation process, easy location of other passengers on board, and enhanced services, such as delivery of your needs anywhere. This allows passengers to spend more time connecting with one another, exploring destinations, and enjoying their favorite onboard activities.
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