Princess Cruises is gearing up to fill this holiday season with festive spirit with a selection of cruises designed to bring families and friends together while they discover some of the world's most spectacular destinations. With itineraries through Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Panama Canal, passengers can trade snow for sunshine and celebrate the holidays surrounded by the beauty of the sea.
“The magic of the holidays on board begins the moment guests pack their bags,” said Denise Saviss, Vice President of Entertainment for Princess Cruises. “From tree lighting ceremonies to the holiday music that fills our decks, our ships and holiday celebrations are rooted in tradition and filled with shared moments that our guests take home with them.”.
Cruises scheduled from Thanksgiving through New Year's are experiencing high demand, and some cabins are still available. Options for celebrating these holidays at sea include:
- 7-day Mexican Riviera trip, from November 21 to 28, 2026, aboard Discovery Princess, departing from and returning to Los Angeles.
- 12-day Panama Canal tour, including Costa Rica and Christmas and New Year's celebrations in the Caribbean, from December 17 to 29, 2026, aboard the Caribbean Princess, departing from and returning to Fort Lauderdale.
- 6-day Eastern Caribbean with Celebration Key, December 20-26, 2026, aboard Regal Princess, departing from and returning to Fort Lauderdale.
- 16-day Hawaiian Islands trip, from December 26, 2026 to January 11, 2027, aboard Ruby Princess, departing from and returning to San Francisco.
For those who want to start planning their next Christmas holidays in advance, Christmas and New Year's cruises for 2027 are now on sale.
The ships in the Princess Cruises fleet will be transformed during this time to recreate the festive atmosphere, with winter decorations including illuminated trees, garlands, lights and floral arrangements.
The Christmas program varies depending on the ship. Ships in the Sphere and Royal classes will offer a Tree Lighting Celebration with performances by the entire artistic cast, while other ships in the fleet will host a more intimate celebration, also featuring live music and vocal performances.
The planned activities include:
- Tree lighting celebrations in the Piazza, with shows by the entire artistic cast on the Sphere and Royal class ships, and celebrations accompanied by vocalists on the rest of the fleet.
- Merry Moments and “Let it Snow” experiences, available on some ships, with snow in the Piazza and other Christmas surprises.
- Holly Jolly Sweater Parties , where passengers can show off their most original outfits and dance to the rhythm of their favorite Christmas songs, with offerings such as silent disco, candlelight concerts and festive singing.
- Festive Family Faire, with craft activities for all ages and a family night where passengers can wear their favorite Christmas pajamas and sweaters.
- Making gingerbread houses, with icing and candy decoration.
- Storytime with Stanley, with stories and tales for the little ones.
- Piazza Magical Moments, aboard Star Princess and Sun Princess, with snow falling in the Piazza and Christmas-themed scenes projected on LED screens.
- Christmas movies, both in the Movies Under the Stars sessions and in the cabins.
- Special Christmas menus, which will include turkey carving demonstrations, Christmas cookie making, cocktails and hot chocolate stations.
- Inclusive religious celebrations.
Whether celebrating Christmas in the Caribbean, toasting the New Year under the stars, or simply enjoying a few days together away from the usual routine, Princess Cruises proposes experiencing these holidays in a different way, sharing the travel experience with family and friends.
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