Princess Cruises Expands Caribbean Program with Return to San Juan Home Port

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Princess Cruises announced the return of Grand Princess to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for Southern Caribbean cruises from October 2025 to March 2026. These seven-day cruises offer more ports than any other 7-day Princess Caribbean cruise, with itineraries visiting unique destinations. The move expands departure points for North American guests and highlights Puerto Rico's growth as a top Caribbean destination.

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• Expansion of Southern Caribbean program with more port visits than any other 7-day cruise.

• Return to San Juan offers rich history and cultural attractions for guests pre- and post-cruise.

• Puerto Rico's fast-growing status as a tourist destination and increased airlift makes it an ideal fit for Princess Cruises.

• New itineraries feature highly rated Southern Caribbean destinations not available on cruises from Florida.

• Partnership with Puerto Rico Tourism Company to drive economic development in the region.

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Grand Princess to Sail Southern Caribbean Itineraries from Puerto Rico, Visiting Most Ports of any Seven-Day Caribbean Itinerary

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced its return to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a season of Southern Caribbean cruises onboard Grand Princess, from October 2025 through March 2026. This vibrant capital city of Puerto Rico offers rich history and culture with must-see attractions for Princess guests pre- and post-cruise. These seven-day cruises, which visit more ports than any other 7-day Princess cruise to the Caribbean, are on sale May 16.

"Our return to San Juan after more than a decade not only reconnects our guests with a port rich in history and charm, but further expands the variety of departure points across North America that our guests can sail from," said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. "Puerto Rico remains one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean and continues to attract new airlift from source markets across the U.S. as well as markets in Europe and South America, which makes it a great fit for Princess. Plus, there are many outstanding options to choose from for a great pre- or post-cruise stay."

Originally scheduled to sail Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific voyages from Brisbane and Sydney, Grand Princess will now sail two alternating, seven-night itineraries, with departures from October 12, 2025 - March 29, 2026. These new itineraries each feature visits to five different and unique destinations, including many of the most highly rated Southern Caribbean destinations—many of which are not available on 7-day cruises departing from Florida.

"We are excited to welcome Princess Cruises back home to the Port of San Juan. This announcement underscores our commitment to cement San Juan as the leading homeport in the region, where guests can sail throughout the wonderful ports of the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. Furthermore, the sailings will help drive economic development for both Puerto Rico and our regional partners", said Carlos Mercado Santiago, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Grand Princess Itineraries Sailing Roundtrip from San Juan:

Day 1 – Depart San Juan Day 2 – Tortola Day 3 – St. Kitts Day 4 – Dominica Day 5 – Grenada Day 6 – Barbados Day 7 – At Sea Day 8 – Return San Juan

Day 1 – Depart San Juan Day 2 – St. Thomas Day 3 – St. Maarten Day 4 – Antigua Day 5 – St. Vincent Day 6 – Barbados Day 7 – At Sea Day 8 – Return San Juan

Guests can choose to combine itineraries for an incredible 14-day voyage.

The 2,600-guest Grand Princess offers an array of culinary delights, signature Princess amenities like The Sanctuary and Movies Under the Stars, and Broadway-style productions in the Princess Theater. Plus, guests can enjoy a truly personalized vacation with Princess MedallionClass, featuring next-level technology with MedallionNet - the best WiFi at sea - food and drinks delivered wherever they are, touchless experiences and more.

Plus, enhancing the vacation value with Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages allow guests to save over 65% on essentials such as gratuities, Wi-Fi, beverages, and more, providing added convenience and enjoyment for their journey.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

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FAQ

When will the Grand Princess sail Southern Caribbean itineraries from Puerto Rico?

Grand Princess will sail from October 2025 to March 2026.

How many ports will the seven-day cruises visit?

The seven-day cruises will visit more ports than any other 7-day Princess cruise to the Caribbean.

What amenities can guests expect on board the Grand Princess?

Guests can enjoy culinary delights, amenities like The Sanctuary and Movies Under the Stars, Broadway-style productions in the Princess Theater, and Princess MedallionClass technology.

How can guests save on essentials during their journey?

Guests can save over 65% on essentials like gratuities, Wi-Fi, beverages, and more with Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages.