Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess arrived at Port Canaveral over the weekend to launch a winter season of Caribbean and Bahamas sailings, marking the newest and largest Princess ship to homeport in Central Florida.
New Ship Brings Expanded Capacity to Port Canaveral
The 3,660-passenger Sky Princess builds on the success of Princess’s inaugural Port Canaveral schedule, which debuted last year aboard Caribbean Princess.
Both ships will operate from the port in 2026, giving passengers expanded options for Caribbean cruising from Central Florida.
Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray spotlighted the partnership’s value. “Sky Princess is a great addition to the lineup of cruise options from Central Florida,” he said.
Jim Berra, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer, noted that passengers appreciate the convenience of sailing from the Space Coast, particularly given that approximately 75 percent of cruisers drive to the port.
Sailing Schedule and Itineraries
Sky Princess sails weekly cruises from Port Canaveral.
Sunday departures offer eight-day voyages to Amber Cove (Dominican Republic), St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and San Juan. Monday departures feature six-day cruises to Grand Turk, Nassau, and Freeport.
What’s Onboard Sky Princess
Part of Princess Cruises’ Royal-Class fleet, the 141,000-ton Sky Princess debuted in 2019 and carries 1,830 staterooms, including more than 400 suites.
The ship features Sky Suites that accommodate up to five passengers and some of Princess’s largest balconies at sea.
Dining options include specialty venues like The Crown Grille steakhouse, The Catch by Rudi seafood eatery, and Sabatini’s Italian restaurant.
Port Canaveral’s Growing Cruise Fleet
In 2015, Port Canaveral ranked as the world’s busiest cruise port.
With both Sky Princess and Caribbean Princess now operating from Port Canaveral, Princess Cruises solidifies its presence at the Space Coast port and offers passengers more flexible scheduling for winter Caribbean sailings.
