Princess Unveils Record Breaking 2028 Europe Cruise Season

Princess Goes All‑In on Europe for 2028

Princess Cruises is turning the dial all the way up for 2028, unveiling its largest‑ever Europe season with an eye‑watering 291 departures across 150 unique itineraries. Six ships will be deployed across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and Transatlantic crossings, giving you everything from week‑long samplers to nearly two‑month odysseys.

Sailings range from 7 to 53 days, calling at 128 destinations in 37 countries, with access to 101 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 32 late‑night or overnight stays built in for deeper exploration. Early booking bonuses run June 2 to October 12, 2026, with up to US$500 instant savings, stateroom location upgrades, up to US$500 onboard credit, reduced US$100 deposits, early access to dining and arrival groups, plus extra perks for Captain’s Circle members.

What’s New: Ireland Calls and a Pole‑to‑Pole Epic

The headline news is that the 2028 program introduces several genuine firsts for Princess.

• New ports in Ireland: Princess will make its maiden calls to Galway and Killybegs, opening up Ireland’s rugged, culture‑rich west coast to its guests for the first time. Expect a mix of wild Atlantic scenery, fishing‑port charm and strong music‑and‑pub culture.
• Pole‑to‑Pole Odyssey: The season also debuts a 53‑day Pole‑to‑Pole Odyssey that links Antarctica and the Arctic in a single journey, wrapping dramatic landscapes, wildlife and far‑flung cultures into one bucket‑list cruise.

In total, six ships—Caribbean Princess, Enchanted Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Sky Princess and the new Sun Princess—will operate out of 13 European departure ports, giving you plenty of choice on ship style and embarkation city.

Deeper Cultural Immersion: Local Connections and Overnights

Princess is leaning hard into “more time ashore, more meaning ashore” for 2028. Its Europe program continues to expand Princess Local Connections and elevated “Ultimate” shore excursions, which are designed with local experts and backed by the line’s Guaranteed Return to Ship promise.

That focus shows up in:

• Longer port days and overnights in cities like Stockholm, Hamburg, Tromsø, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Belfast and Reykjavik in the north, and Istanbul, Mykonos, Ibiza, Valletta, Split, Lisbon and La Spezia in the Med.
• Experiences that go beyond the usual bus tour: pasta‑making with Italian families, learning about Indigenous Sami culture in Arctic Norway, artisan workshops at Royal Delft in the Netherlands, and guided visits to icons such as Mont Saint‑Michel and Athens’ ancient sites.

If you prefer lingering over a late dinner in port or seeing a city after dark rather than racing back for sail‑away, this season is clearly built with you in mind.

Three Flavours of Europe: North, Med and Crossing the Atlantic

Princess has sliced its record‑breaking deployment into three main flavours—each with a slightly different personality.

Northern Europe: Fjords, Isles and Smaller Ports

Northern Europe itineraries focus on dramatic landscapes and intimate ports, aiming for experiences that feel less commercial and more local. Highlights include:

• Norway’s spectacular fjords, Arctic hubs like Tromsø (the “Gateway to the Arctic”), and extended time in cities such as Stockholm, Copenhagen and Reykjavik.
• Those new calls to Galway and Killybegs, bringing guests into the heart of Ireland’s Atlantic coast for the first time on Princess.

Mediterranean: The Europe You’ve Always Imagined

In the Mediterranean, Princess blends blockbuster cities with slower‑paced coastal gems. Think:

• Exploring Athens, Pompeii and Ephesus by day, then slipping into the energy of Barcelona, Lisbon, Dubrovnik or Florence in the evening.
• A strong lineup of late‑night and overnight calls in Istanbul, Mykonos, Ibiza, Valletta, Split, Lisbon and La Spezia, perfect for nightlife, long dinners and wandering old towns in cooler evening air.

Transatlantic: Slow Travel Between Continents

Princess’ Transatlantic voyages turn what would normally be a long flight into a sea‑days‑rich, unhurried crossing between Europe and the Americas. Routes feature calls in places like the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores, Bermuda and Morocco, plus the show‑stopping Pole‑to‑Pole Odyssey for those ready to go all‑in on a 53‑day adventure.

Booking, Flights and Next Steps

To make getting to and from Europe easier, Princess continues to promote Princess EZair, which offers competitive fares, 24/7 support and flexible options such as book‑now‑pay‑later on flights. It is designed to give you one point of contact from takeoff through embarkation, which can be reassuring on complex itineraries or long‑haul trips.

You can explore 2028 Europe sailings and early‑booking offers via a professional travel advisor, by calling or by visiting princess.com.

If you were to lock in one 2028 Europe cruise today, would you gravitate toward a classic week in the Mediterranean, a fjord‑filled Northern Europe route with those new Irish ports, or try to plan around the full 53‑day Pole‑to‑Pole Odyssey?