Expanding its reach and appeal in the Caribbean and the Panama Canal, Princess Cruises has unveiled its largest and most diverse program in the region, with 31 ports and departures from five homeports for the newly announced 2027-28 season.
New this year, the company will incorporate calls at Celebration Key™ into its expanded Caribbean deployment starting November 1, 2026, with the inaugural visit by its newest ship, Star Princess. Specially built on Grand Bahama Island, this exclusive destination is the largest project of its kind developed by Carnival Corporation.
Celebration Key combines premium relaxation and sun-drenched adventures with tranquil, crystal-clear lagoons and a wide variety of activities designed for all ages. Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises are now available to book. Island experiences—such as private cabanas—will be available for booking starting December 17.
In addition to the Star Princess, the Regal Princess will be the company's second ship to visit Celebration Key on November 9, 2026. Other ships scheduled to visit this destination during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons are: Caribbean Princess, Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess, and Sun Princess.
“We are incredibly excited to offer our guests an extended Caribbean season with more of what they love: sun-drenched destinations, immersive experiences, and the elegance of our two newest Sphere-class ships,” said Jim Berra, Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises. “Celebration Key is an extraordinary oasis, and its addition to our itineraries gives guests even more ways to enjoy the Caribbean.”.
Kicking off the biggest and most diverse season in the Caribbean—from October 2027 to April 2028—guests will enjoy an unprecedented offering, with a relaxed pace that makes every itinerary a time well spent and shared: laid-back adventures, local flavors, and exceptional service. Highlights include:
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187 sailings on nine ships, including for the first time the company's two newest ships—Star Princess and Sun Princess—cruising the region. Star Princess will have its inaugural season homeported in Port Canaveral.
Also sailing in the Caribbean are: Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Emerald Princess, Enchanted Princess, Island Princess, Regal Princess, and Sky Princess. -
43 itineraries, with durations of between 4 and 15 days.
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31 destinations, including 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park (Saint Kitts), the volcanoes and forests of Mount Pelée (Martinique) or Morne Trois Pitons National Park (Dominica).
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22 unique islands in the eastern, western and southern Caribbean.
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5 home ports, including the new home port in Miami, plus Ft. Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, New York and San Juan.
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More Ashore stays until late in the ABC islands: Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.
Princess has been sailing to the Panama Canal since 1967 and is the leading cruise line to this destination, with onboard experts narrating the entire journey through this engineering marvel. The upcoming season—from September 2027 to April 2028—continues to offer unique ocean-to-ocean voyages, including:
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22 departures on five ships, including: Caribbean Princess, Island Princess, Coral Princess, Emerald Princess and the new Star Princess.
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9 itineraries, with round-trip cruises from Ft. Lauderdale or ocean-to-ocean routes between Los Angeles or Vancouver on the west coast, and Ft. Lauderdale or Port Canaveral on the east coast.
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21 destinations in nine countries, including seven UNESCO sites such as the Cartagena Fortress and the Archaeological Site and Historic District of Panama (from Puerto Amador).
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4 home ports: Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, Los Angeles and Vancouver (Canada).
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More Ashore stays until late in Cartagena, Aruba and Puerto Amador.
Celebration Key: an exclusive experience in a new destination
Designed to create lasting memories, Celebration Key offers over a mile of pristine coastline, tranquil turquoise lagoons, and more than 30 food and beverage options. Its distinct areas cater to all types of travelers, from family fun to serene adults-only spaces, all imbued with the warmth and beauty of the Bahamas.
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