Princess Cruises Details Onboard Christmas Season Events This Year
Princess Cruises is highlighting its holiday cruises coming later this year, with voyages spanning Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Panama Canal.
Highlighted Holiday Sailings
The line says that sailings from Thanksgiving all the way through New Year’s are filling up quickly, with limited space available. Highlighted voyages with space still available include:
- 7-Day Mexican Riviera – November 21-28, 2026: Discovery Princess roundtrip from Los Angeles
- 12-day Panama Canal with Costa Rica and Caribbean Holiday – December 17-29, 2026: Caribbean Princess roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
- 6-day Eastern Caribbean with Celebration Key Holiday – December 20-26, 2026: Regal Princess roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale
- 16-Day Hawaiian Islands Holiday – December 26, 2026 – January 11, 2027: Ruby Princess roundtrip from San Francisco
Those looking to book far ahead can book holiday sailings for next year as well, as they’re also open for booking.

Holiday Events and Activities
Across the Princess fleet, ships will come alive with the magic of the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s seasons.
Highlights include:
- Tree Lighting and Festive Tree Lighting celebrations in the Piazza, with entertainment ranging from full cast performances on Sphere and Royal-class ships to vocalist-led celebrations on other ships
- Merry Moments & “Let it Snow” experiences, offered on select ships, with snow in the Piazza and other festive surprises
- Holly Jolly Sweater Parties to showcase creative attire and dance to favorite holiday tunes featuring a holiday silent disco, candlelight concert, and festive singalongs
- Festive Family Faire with arts and crafts for all ages and a holiday family flair night where guests can wear their favorite festive pajamas and sweaters
- Gingerbread House Making with frosting and candy décor
- Storytime with Stanley sharing imaginative tales
- Piazza Magical Moments on Star Princess and Sun Princess, with snow falling and whimsical moments displayed on the LED screen
- Favorite Holiday Movies on Movies Under the Stars and in staterooms
- Special Holiday Menus, featuring festive demos of turkey carving, holiday cookies, cocktails and even hot chocolate stations
- Inclusive Religious Observances

