Princess Cruises Counts Down to Port Canaveral Debut

Princess Cruises is preparing for a historic event one year from today, when the Caribbean Princess sets sail from Port Canaveral for the first time, creating a new homeport in the heart of Central Florida. These sailings promise the iconic, premium Princess experience while catering to passengers of all ages, making them perfect for family vacations and multi-generational adventures.

The ship will set sail on its inaugural voyage from Port Canaveral to Turks and Caicos on 27 November 2024. As Princess Cruises brings the charm of “The Love Boat” to this convenient new departure point, it will offer an unforgettable four-day Thanksgiving break voyage.

The November 2024 through April 2025 season, which is currently on sale, has 20 cruise departures to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, ranging in duration from four to eight days, including:

• Thanksgiving four-day getaway voyage to Turks & Caicos (27 November 2024)
• Eastern Caribbean six-day cruises to Nassau, Grand Turk and either Amber Cove or San Juan (9, 23 December 2024; 6, 20 January, 3, 17 February, 3, 17, 31 March 2025)
• Eastern Caribbean eight-day cruises with St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, and Grand Turk (1, 29, December 2024; 26, January; 23 February; 23 March 2025)
• Western Caribbean eight-day voyages to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City and Roatan for Mahogany Bay (15 December 2024; 12 January; 9 February; 9 March; 6 April 2025)

Cruisers may combine any six- or eight-day itineraries for a longer 14-day vacation.

“With Port Canaveral being introduced as a new home port for us in just one year, our presence in North America expands and provides another major drive market with convenient access, as well as a multitude of flight options in and out of Orlando,” said Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises’ chief commercial officer.”

“Plus, we hope many of our guests from Port Canaveral will experience Princess for the first time and discover why our cruise line is so unique, from the Princess MedallionClass experience, which offers unparalleled service and personalisation, to world-class dining, casual eateries, Broadway-inspired entertainment and incredible family offerings.”

When booking, guests can take advantage of inclusive packages such as Princess Plus and Princess Premier, which include popular amenities such as Wi-Fi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities, and more at a savings of up to 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately.

Caribbean Princess also has a variety of staterooms that can accommodate up to four guests and interconnecting staterooms for families, a Youth and Teen Centre for ages 3-17, an outdoor Movies Under the Stars screen to enjoy films, live sports games, and more, as well as quieter spaces like The Sanctuary for adult guests to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze.