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The "Love Boat" line today announced that
its 2026 European cruise and cruisetour season will be its biggest ever,
with five Princess cruise ships sailing the region, including the sensational
new Sun Princess. Set to sail on a record-breaking 222 cruises, guests will
have unparalleled opportunities to explore the beauty and diversity of Europe.
Running March through November 2026, the
European season features 59 unique itineraries, visiting 101 destinations
across 29 countries, ranging from five to 42 nights. Highlights of the upcoming
season include an opportunity to experience the 2026 total solar eclipse; sail
on the newest Princess ship – Sun Princess; the return of roundtrip cruises
from Copenhagen and new itineraries from Rome. The robust season
goes on sale May 23, 2024.
"There's incredible demand for European
vacations and we don't see that slowing down anytime soon," said Terry
Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. "Guests should
book early as our best pricing will be when these cruises first go on sale. Our
2026 season delivers the best of Europe with incredible voyages
visiting a mix of marquee ports, as well as smaller, off-the-beaten-path spots
offering guests their very own personalized journey."
2026 Europe Highlights
Sun Princess, the next-level Love Boat from
Princess, will sail 7-, 14- and 21-night Mediterranean voyages departing from
Civitavecchia (Rome), Piraeus (Athens), and Barcelona. Guests on a 14- and
21-night voyage can enjoy an itinerary without calling to the same port twice
for a Grand Mediterranean Adventure.
Itinerary Sample: A seven-night Mediterranean
voyage sails roundtrip from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona, calling at
Santorini, Kotor, Corfu, and Messina (Sicily).
The newest Princess ship is a true engineering
marvel, offering an extraordinary cruise experience with not-to-be-missed
culinary, entertainment and luxury accommodations. Sun Princess debuts new
eye-catching experience venues including The Dome, a groundbreaking geodesic,
glass-enclosed structure at the top of the ship inspired by the terraces of
Santorini. The outward and suspended Sphere Atrium, the namesake of this new
class of ship, takes the central Piazza hub of the ship into a new dimension.
With 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an unprecedented collection of
celebrity collaborators, high-end ingredients and culinary experiences, Sun
Princess has something for every guest to love.
The 3,660-guest Sky Princess will return
for its sixth year to home port in Southampton. Sky Princess takes guests
on itineraries ranging from seven to 28 nights to destinations including Northern
Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean.
On August 12, 2026, Sky Princess will
sail directly into the "path of totality" on a special 14-night
Total Solar Eclipse Cruise which also visits France, Spain and Portugal.
The cruise departs Southampton August 8, 2026.
NEW for 2026 is a 28-night Northern
Europe and Mediterranean itinerary sailing roundtrip Southampton and
calling to Skagen, Copenhagen, Warnemunde (for Berlin), Stockholm (overnight), Helsinki, Tallinn,
Visby, Zeebrugge (for Brussels/Bruges), Southampton, Vigo, Cadiz
(for Seville), Malaga, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Bilbao, Le
Verdon (for Bordeaux). Departs September 12, 2026.
NEW for 2026, the 3,660-guest Enchanted
Princess offers Mediterranean itineraries roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome),
ranging from five, seven, eight, and 14-nights.
·
Itinerary
Sample: A seven-night Mediterranean & Adriatic sailing roundtrip Rome (Civitavecchia)
to Dubrovnik, Kotor and Corfu.
For the first time-ever, the 3,560-guest Majestic
Princess is sailing roundtrip from Southampton, offering British
Isles and Northern Europe itineraries ranging from 11, 12 and 14
nights. British Isles voyages take guests to historic ports across England, Wales, Ireland, Northern
Ireland and Scotland, while the Northern Europe itineraries
include stops in Scandinavia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Germany,
and Belgium.
·
Itinerary
Sample: A 14-night Northern Europe cruise visits Haugesund (Norway),
Skjolden/Sognefjord (Norway), Olden/Nordfjord (Norway), Aalesund (Norway), Reykjavik (Iceland),
Isafjordur (Iceland), Akureyri (Iceland).
Princess Cruises returns to Copenhagen after
six years with the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess, providing 12-night Northern
Europe itineraries.
·
Itinerary
Sample: Visits to Skagen, Oslo, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki,
Nynashamn (for Stockholm), and Visby.
Prior to sailing from Copenhagen, Sapphire
Princess sails in the Mediterranean for two months between March and April
2026, from Barcelona, plus itineraries sailing roundtrip from
Civitavecchia (Rome).
Cruisetours: Guests can combine a Europe cruise
with multiple days on land to experience more of the region with five
cruisetours to choose from. Guests can choose to sightsee in the cosmopolitan
city of Madrid on the Highlights of Spain cruisetour, visit
Florence and Rome on the Classic Italy cruisetour, explore
Mediterranean treasures on the Best of Greece cruisetour or take in
the spectacular landscapes of Ireland on the Ring of Kerry
cruisetour.
Grand Adventures and Passages: All five ships
sail ultimate transatlantic crossings, offering voyages ranging between 14- and
29-nights.
More Ashore: 19 ports include 'More Ashore'
late-night stays on select itineraries, and three ports provide overnight stays
– Alta, Hamburg and Stockholm.
With Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages
guests enjoy the ultimate in savings by adding popular amenities like WiFi,
beverages, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings
of up 65% when amenities are purchased separately.
Princess Captain's Circle members can take
advantage of an early booking window starting May 16, 2024, and are
eligible for a special discount if booking before August 31, 2024.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is
available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
Image
Credit: © Princess Cruises
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