Princess Cruises has announced its grandest European cruise and cruisetour season to date for 2026, with a fleet of 5 ships set to embark on a total of 222 voyages, promising an unparalleled exploration of Europe's beauty and diversity.
Running from March through November 2026, this extensive season will feature 59 unique itineraries covering 101 destinations across 29 countries, offering voyages ranging from 5 to 42 nights. Noteworthy highlights of the upcoming season include the chance to witness the 2026 total solar eclipse, the inaugural sailings of the new Sun Princess ship, the return of roundtrips from Copenhagen Denmark, and new itineraries departing from Civitavecchia-Rome. The season is set to go on sale starting May 23, 2024.
Sun Princess will embark on 7-, 14-, and 21-night Mediterranean voyages departing from Civitavecchia-Rome, Piraeus-Athens, and Barcelona. Guests on the longer voyages can expect a Grand Mediterranean Adventure without repeating ports. Sun Princess, a marvel of engineering, introduces captivating new features including The Dome, a stunning geodesic glass-enclosed venue inspired by Santorini's terraces, and the Sphere Atrium, a suspended centerpiece that redefines the ship's Piazza hub. With 30 distinctive restaurants and bars featuring celebrity collaborations and exceptional culinary experiences, Sun Princess promises something for every guest to enjoy.
Sky Princess ship will return for her 6th year to Southampton, offering itineraries from 7 to 28 nights across Northern Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean. A highlight of the season will be the August 12, 2026, Total Solar Eclipse Cruise, where Sky Princess will sail into the path of totality while visiting France, Spain, and Portugal.
Among the new offerings for 2026 is a 28-night Northern Europe and Mediterranean itinerary sailing roundtrip from Southampton, visiting a diverse range of ports including Skagen, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Zeebrugge.
Also making a European debut in 2026, the Enchanted Princess ship offers Mediterranean roundtrips from Civitavecchia, ranging from 5 to 14 nights.
The Majestic Princess ship will sail roundtrip from Southampton England UK, on British Isles and Northern European itineraries.
In 2026, Princess returns to Copenhagen after 6 years with the Sapphire Princess ship, offering 12-night Northern Europe itineraries.
Guests can complement their cruise experience with 5 unique cruisetours, combining Europe voyages with extended land exploration, including visits to Madrid, Florence, Rome, Greece, and Ireland.
Season 2026 also features Grand Adventures and Passages, and all ships will offer discount-priced Transatlantic crossings (RepositionCruises.com) with itineraries ranging from 14 to 29 nights.
Princess continues to enhance guest experiences with 'More Ashore' late-night stays in 19 ports and overnight stays in Alta, Hamburg, and Stockholm. Additionally, the Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages offer guests significant savings on popular amenities such as WiFi, beverages, fitness classes, crew gratuities, and more. These packages provide up to 65% savings compared to purchasing amenities separately.