Princess Cruises has unveiled its exciting new itinerary for the 2026-2027 West Coast North America cruise season, offering travelers an unforgettable journey across 26 stunning destinations. This season, passengers will experience everything from Mexico’s sun-kissed beaches and Hawaii’s volcanic landscapes to the rugged beauty of California’s coastline.
The season will feature 69 voyages, departing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, including the highly anticipated debut of the Star Princess. Designed to immerse guests in the culture, natural beauty, and cuisine of each region, the program promises a world-class cruising experience.
Terry Thornton, Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises, expressed enthusiasm for the season’s offerings: “Our 2026-2027 season builds on our West Coast legacy with diverse itineraries that capture the essence of these extraordinary destinations. From the golden beaches of Mexico to the vibrant energy of California and the tropical charm of Hawaii, these sailings are crafted to offer something truly special for every traveler.”
Key Highlights of the 2026-2027 West Coast Season
Total Departures: 69
Unique Itineraries: 12
Destinations: 26
Ships: 8, including the new Star Princess
Featured Sailings from Los Angeles:
Star Princess (NEW): A seven-night Mexican Riviera voyage, departing April 19, 2027.
Discovery Princess: Seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta (October 2026 – April 2027).
Emerald Princess:
- 16-night Hawaiian Islands cruises, including late-night stays in Honolulu (September 2026 – March 2027).
- 7-night Classic California Coast sailings (November 2026 and March 2027).
- 10-night Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez voyage, departing December 30, 2026.
- 4-night West Coast Getaway over Thanksgiving (November 24, 2026).
Island Princess: 32-night South Pacific Islands and Hawaii adventure, departing September 23, 2026.
Grand Princess: 10-night Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez cruise, departing September 25, 2026.
Featured Sailings from San Francisco:
Ruby Princess: 16-night voyages to Hawaii, including a special holiday sailing over New Year’s (October 2026 – April 2027).
11-night sailing to Mexico during Christmas.
7-night Pacific Northwest Coast cruises in November 2026 and April 2027, plus a 5-night West Coast Getaway to San Diego over Thanksgiving.
Sailings from Vancouver, B.C. to Los Angeles: Wine enthusiasts can enjoy cruises aboard five ships, with stops in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Catalina Island, and San Diego. These cruises, departing in September 2026, range from six to seven nights aboard Coral Princess, Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, and the new Star Princess.
In addition, Princess Cruises will offer several holiday voyages, including Christmas and New Year’s cruises to Hawaii and Mexico, as well as shorter West Coast Getaways over Thanksgiving.
Travelers can take advantage of Princess Cruises’ Better than Best Price Guarantee, ensuring they receive 120% of the fare difference as onboard credit if they find a lower price for the same cruise.
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