Caribbean Princess

Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess began her maiden voyage on April 3, 2004. She was built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy. The ship offers interior and oceanview cabins, balcony cabins, mini-suites, and suites. In August 2024, Princess announced a program of Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings for summer 2026.

Itineraries and destinations

For summer 2026, Princess announced that Caribbean Princess would sail round trips from Port Canaveral. The seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries, including Turks and Caicos, were set to call at Nassau, Princess Cays, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk. The Western Caribbean itineraries were scheduled to visit Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatán. Another Eastern Caribbean option included San Juan, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk. According to the cruise line, several departures could be combined into a 14-day voyage. The announced ports give an idea of the variety on offer: the Bahamas and private island destinations alternate with stops in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Honduras.

Princess also announced a 13-day Southern Caribbean Islander sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Port Canaveral on April 28, 2026. The published itinerary listed Princess Cays, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, San Juan, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Nassau. This voyage began and ended on different Florida coasts. Its longer route connected islands in the southern Caribbean with destinations in the north.

For information about individual ports of call, see the pages on Nassau and Cozumel. Longer voyages also include sea days, when the ship’s amenities take center stage.

Ship and amenities

The ship is around 290 meters long and about 36 meters wide, excluding the bridge wings. Princess lists capacity for 3,140 passengers based on lower berths and approximately 1,200 crew members. With 19 decks, five pools, and seven hot tubs, the ship’s public and recreational spaces are spread across a large vessel. Her gross tonnage is 112,894.

The three main dining rooms are Coral, Island, and Palm. The cruise line also lists specialty restaurants such as Crown Grill and Sabatini’s, as well as more casual options, including World Fresh Marketplace, International Café, and grill venues. Additional charges apply at the specialty restaurants.

Entertainment options include the Princess Theater, the Club Fusion dance and event lounge, and the Skywalkers Nightclub. Movies Under the Stars screens films on a poolside movie screen. The Lotus Spa and a fitness center round out the recreational facilities. The Piazza is a central gathering place inside the ship; it is also home to the International Café, serving light meals, pastries, and drinks.