2026 World Cruise Sails to the Most
Destinations EVER Visited by "The Love Boat" Line
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif., May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced its 2026
World Cruise - a 114-day voyage aboard Coral Princess - will visit
52 ports in 28 countries, across six continents, the most
destinations ever reached on a Princess
World Cruise. With itineraries now on sale, global-seeking
cruisers can take advantage of early booking perks and secure their
spot now aboard the 114-day adventure that will sail over 35,000
nautical miles.
The destination-rich World Cruise offers two roundtrip options
with departures from both Ft. Lauderdale, departing January 5, 2026, and Los Angeles on January
21, 2026.
"This 2026 World Cruise addresses a growing interest in longer
voyages that make stops at more exotic destinations, and the urge
to do it as part of a more all-inclusive experience," said
Terry Thornton, chief commercial
officer for Princess Cruises. "Our 2026 World Cruise offers our
most destination-rich itinerary ever so guests can immerse
themselves in a global experience rich with landmarks, ancient
ruins, unique landscapes, wildlife, gastronomy, cultures and
heritage."
What's Exciting & New?
New elements guests can
look forward to aboard the 2026 Princess World Cruise include:
- Inaugural call to Boracay, a tropical paradise in central
Philippines known for its gorgeous
beaches and resorts, a first for Princess.
- Coral Princess will also make first-time World Cruise calls to:
- Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
- Ponta Delgado, Azores Islands
- Visits to 52 destinations, the most ever offered on a
Princess World Cruise, with access
to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe.
- More time in port with "More Ashore Late-Night" stays in 13
ports including Singapore,
Sydney and Honolulu, and one overnight stay in
Hong Kong.
Coral Princess Amenities and Entertainment
Connecting
guests to the destinations through the cruise line's onboard
programming with enrichment speakers, destination experts,
ambassadors, performers and theatrical productions supports the
critically acclaimed and expertly curated itinerary, making this
World Cruise truly memorable. The onboard experience offers:
- Cultural Enrichments: Language classes; dance lessons
(tango, salsa, waltz and more); destination-based arts &
crafts; instrument lessons (ukulele, mandolin and penny whistles)
and locally-inspired cuisine, cocktails and wine.
- Destination-Specific Events: Folkloric shows
highlighting traditional entertainment for various ports in
Honolulu, Auckland, Barcelona and Lisbon; destination-themed deck and sailaway
parties; trivia; and Princess Book Club, reading novels set in the
countries visited.
- Guest Lecturers: Mediterranean art and history, maritime
and WWII historians, bridge lecturers and destination ambassadors
from Hawaii and Māori.
Booking Information
Rates for the 2026 World Cruise
start at $19,999 per guest. Guests
booking the full World Cruise by October 31,
2024, receive the following, coveted perks:
- Free Princess Premier Package - featuring Wi-Fi, crew
appreciation, premium alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees,
specialty dining, unlimited casual dining, unlimited fitness
classes, OceanNow delivery anywhere, reserved theater seating and
more.
- Captain's Circle discount of $1,000 for two guests.
- A $500 onboard credit each for
two guests.
- Free EZAir airfare – economy class for balcony accommodation
and first class for mini-suite and suite guests.
- Free transfers from local airports (LAX, FLL and MIA).
- Free specialty dining – one experience per week.
Additionally, the MedallionClass vacation experience delivers
exceptional, personalized experiences typical of small ships
while enjoying only the best large ship amenities. With expedited
boarding, locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, enhanced
service like having whatever they need delivered – guests can spend
more time connecting with each other and doing what they love on
their Princess vacation.
For guests who only want to see various parts of the world,
cruise segments are offered with shorter sailing times and those
booking by October 31, 2024, receive
a $200 onboard credit.
More information, including the full and segmented 2026 World
Cruise itineraries, can be found
at http://www.princess.com/worldcruise.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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