Princess Cruises has announced its 2026-2027 West Coast season, offering 69 voyages across 26 destinations.
Departing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, B.C., the season highlights include itineraries ranging from quick getaways to extended cruises exploring Mexico, Hawaii, and the California coast.
A highlight of the season is the inclusion of Princess Cruises’ newest Sphere-class ship, the Star Princess, which will make her West Coast debut.
The 178,000-gross-ton, 4,300-guest vessel will sail two itineraries: a seven-day Pacific Wine cruise from Vancouver on September 27, 2026, and a seven-day Mexican Riviera voyage from Los Angeles on April 19, 2027.
The ship is set to operate primarily on Alaskan and Caribbean routes, with these voyages marking brief repositioning sailings.
Ship and Itinerary Highlights
Sailings from Los Angeles:
- Star Princess: A single seven-day Mexican Riviera cruise departing April 19, 2027.
- Discovery Princess: Seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises running October 2026 to April 2027.
- Emerald Princess: Offers 16-day Hawaiian Island cruises (September 2026 – March 2027), seven-day California Coast itineraries, and holiday voyages like a 10-day Baja Peninsula cruise over New Year’s.
- Island Princess: A 32-day adventure to Hawaii and the South Pacific departing September 23, 2026.
- Grand Princess: Features 10-day Baja Peninsula sailings, including an overnight in Cabo San Lucas, starting September 25, 2026.
Sailings from San Francisco:
- Ruby Princess: Highlights include 16-day Hawaiian Island cruises, 11-day Christmas sailings to Mexico, and shorter five- and seven-day trips to destinations like San Diego and the Pacific Northwest.
Vancouver to Los Angeles:
September 2026 will feature California wine-focused cruises aboard five ships, including the Star Princess, Coral Princess, Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, and Island Princess.
These six- to seven-day sailings will visit wine-centric ports like San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Catalina Island.
“Our 2026-2027 season builds on our West Coast legacy with diverse itineraries that capture the essence of these extraordinary destinations,” said Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer. “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.”
