Princess Cruises presents its extensive program for the Americas for 2028-2029, with more than 250 departures and an extraordinary variety of voyages through North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Pacific and Antarctica.
From the historic ports of Canada and New England and the sun-drenched islands of the Caribbean to Hawaii, Mexico, and the California coast, and south to the Amazon River, Patagonia, and Antarctica, the program offers numerous opportunities to discover the Americas by sea. Itineraries range from four-day getaways along the West Coast to a new 64-day adventure circumnavigating South America.
Among the main new features of the season are
- Amazon cruises are back. Princess will sail the Amazon River again for the first time since 2014, with scenic cruises and a stop in Santarém, Brazil.
- New 64-day itinerary around South America. A grand journey combining Antarctica, the Amazon River, and the Panama Canal.
- Panama Canal crossings from ocean to ocean. Complete itineraries will connect the Atlantic and Pacific, with passages through the historic Neopanamax locks.
- New stop in Canada and New England. Princess will add Îles de la Madeleine, a destination known for its red sandstone cliffs and unique Acadian culture.
- Cruises to Hawaii from Vancouver are returning. The new offering will expand departure options from the West Coast with round-trip itineraries from Vancouver.
- More time on land. Extended layovers until the last minute and overnight stays in different destinations in the Americas will allow you to enjoy the culture, gastronomy and main local attractions at a more leisurely pace.
“The Americas offer extraordinary diversity, and our 2028-2029 season provides guests with a wide variety of ways to discover it,” said Jim Berra, Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises. “Whether they’re looking for a relaxing Caribbean getaway, want to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, marvel at the Panama Canal, discover the beauty of Hawaii, or venture to the Amazon and Antarctica, these thoughtfully designed itineraries make it easy to find a vacation that suits how and where our guests want to explore.”.
A wide collection of destinations to discover
- Caribbean island getaways from five departure ports. With 141 departures and 49 different itineraries, ranging from five to 17 days, Princess offers an extensive program of cruises through the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean. Passengers can embark in Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, San Juan, New York, and Barbados, visiting 24 destinations across 20 Caribbean islands.
Highlights include St. Thomas, Sint Maarten, Cozumel, the ABC islands, and Puerto Rico. Also included are More Ashore experiences, which allow for more time spent ashore in Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, and Curaçao.
- Private island paradises. Many Caribbean itineraries include stops at exclusive destinations offering sunny beaches, tropical adventures, and experiences for all tastes:
- Celebration Key, Bahamas. Pristine beaches, expansive freshwater lagoons, swim-up bars, family activities, and exclusive adults-only relaxation areas.
- Tropical Island, Roatán, Honduras. Coral reefs for snorkeling, white sand beaches, tropical gardens, wildlife, shops, restaurants, and authentic Caribbean flavors.
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Fine sandy beaches, turquoise waters, private cabanas, and activities such as horseback riding on the sea and kayaking.
- Panama Canal, adventures between two oceans. Princess's 2028-2029 Panama Canal season will feature 12 sailings and nine different itineraries, ranging from 16 to 20 days, aboard five ships: Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Island Princess, Ruby Princess, and Star Princess.
The complete voyages will connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans via the canal, using both the historic locks—in two trips—and the more modern Neopanamax locks, with six transits. The itineraries will include stops in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
- Canada and New England, autumn landscapes, coastal cities, and a new destination. Seventeen departures aboard the Regal Princess and the Caribbean Princess will allow you to discover New England, Canada's Atlantic coast, and the St. Lawrence River through five itineraries ranging from seven to 14 days.
New for 2028, Princess will add Îles de la Madeleine, an island destination in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, known for its dramatic red sandstone cliffs and distinctive Acadian culture. Seven classic cruises to Canada and New England will also include an overnight stay in Quebec.
- Hawaii, four islands in one vacation. Fourteen departures will allow you to explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island. All itineraries will include an extended layover in Honolulu.
There will be round-trip cruises from Los Angeles, San Francisco and, again in the 2028-2029 season, Vancouver, offering three convenient West Coast departure ports for exploring the islands.
Mexico, the Mexican Riviera, Baja California and the Sea of Cortez
Princess will offer 35 departures to Mexico from Los Angeles and San Francisco, with itineraries of between seven and 11 days that will visit destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and La Paz.
All ten-day cruises around the Baja California Peninsula and the Sea of Cortez will include an overnight stay in Cabo San Lucas, allowing more time to enjoy its beaches, restaurants, and lively atmosphere.
- California coast, iconic cities and coastal landscapes. Eighteen departures, ranging from four to seven days, will showcase the main attractions of the Pacific coast, combining vibrant cities, wine regions and coastal scenery.
Passengers will be able to embark in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver. The schedule will include extended stops in San Diego, San Francisco, and Victoria, as well as more than 50 opportunities throughout the season to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.
- South America and Antarctica, from the Amazon to the Antarctic Peninsula. Princess's 2028-2029 season in South America will feature 13 sailings and 11 itineraries, visiting 38 destinations in 16 countries aboard the Majestic Princess and the Coral Princess.
Highlights include 17-day cruises to Antarctica and Patagonia, 15-day voyages around Cape Horn and the Patagonian glaciers, and the return of navigation on the Amazon River, for the first time since 2014. The latter will include scenic sailing and a stop in Santarém, Brazil.
As a major new feature of the season, the Coral Princess will debut an extraordinary 64-day itinerary around South America, combining Antarctica, the Amazon River and transit through the historic locks of the Panama Canal in a single journey around the continent.
More time to explore each destination
Throughout its program in the Americas, Princess will offer its More Ashore experiences, with selected stopovers until the last minute and overnight stays that will allow you to enjoy more of the gastronomy, culture, nightlife and the main attractions of each destination.
The proposals include nights in Quebec and Cabo San Lucas, extended stays in Honolulu, and layovers or overnight stays in destinations such as Aruba, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and Lima.
Passengers traveling through South America can also extend their inland experience with Princess Cruisetours land programs, which include visits to two of the continent's most iconic locations: the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in Peru, or Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian and Argentinian sides.
Open bookings and early bird discounts
Princess Cruises' 2028-2029 season in the Americas is now on sale. The company is offering an early booking promotion that includes immediate discounts, onboard spending credit, reduced deposits, early access to restaurant reservations and embarkation groups, and a complimentary stateroom upgrade.
The promotion will be available until February 16, 2027.
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