Princess Cruises to include Celebration Key calls from winter 2026-27

Princess Cruises is to make its first calls to Carnival Corporation’s purpose-built Bahamas beach destination Celebration Key.

 

New ship Star Princess will include the Grand Bahama private island destination from November 1. 2026 as part of expanded Caribbean deployment.

 

Regal Princess will be the second Princess ship to call in Celebration Key on November 9, 2026.

 

Additional ships, Caribbean Princess, Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess and Sun Princess, are also scheduled due to make calls during the line’s 2026-27 and 2027-28 Caribbean and Panama Canal seasons.

 

The itineraries, based on departures from five US homeports to 31 destinations, have been opened for booking. Celebration Key island experiences such as cabanas can be booked from December 17.  

 

Princess Cruises chief commercial officer Jim Berra said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring our guests an expanded Caribbean season filled with more of what they love - sun-soaked destinations, immersive experiences, and the elegance of our two newest Sphere-class ships. 

 

“Celebration Key is an extraordinary destination oasis and adding it to our itineraries gives guests even more ways to savour the Caribbean.”

 

• Princess Cruises has also announced it will offer up to £1,000 off per stateroom as part of its ‘Blue Friday’ savings.

 

The offer applies to more than 1,500 sailings across 2026, 2027, and 2028, making this the biggest ever seasonal sale for the line.

 

Available from Tuesday (November 18) to December 2, the sale spans a wide range of destinations, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Japan and the Mediterranean.

 

Eithne Williamson, Princess Cruises UK and Europe vice-president said: “At Princess, blue is the new black – think turquoise Caribbean waters, the sapphire seas of Europe, or the ice-blue Alaskan glaciers. Our Blue Friday campaign adds colour to one of the biggest sales of the year, providing agents with something bold and exciting to share with customers.

 

“We’re supporting agents with vibrant marketing materials that reflect the spirit of Princess, helping to inspire both loyal guests and first-time customers and ultimately drive bookings during this key sales window.”