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Princess Counting Down to Port Canaveral Inaugural Season

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Caribbean Princess will sail Caribbean Cruises from Central Florida in November 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Nov. 27, 2023 – Princess Cruises is preparing to add a new home port one year from today: Caribbean Princess will embark on its first-ever voyage from Port Canaveral, establishing a new homeport in the heart of Central Florida. These sailings promise the classic, premium Princess experience, catering to travelers of all ages, making them ideal for families and multigenerational adventures.

Princess Promises A New Era of Convenience

On November 27, 2024, Caribbean Princess will cast off on its maiden journey from Port Canaveral, offering a delightful four-day Thanksgiving getaway cruise to Turks & Caicos. With this new homeport, Princess Cruises brings the magic of “The Love Boat” to a convenient new departure point, catering to travelers from Florida and beyond.

Diverse Itineraries for All Travelers

The November 2024 through April 2025 season features 20 cruise departures to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, ranging in length from four to eight days. These diverse itineraries include:

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

Cruisers can also combine any six- or eight-day itineraries for longer 14-day vacations

Expanded Presence and Unparalleled Experiences

“With Port Canaveral being introduced as a new homeport 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, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. “Plus, we hope that 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 personalization, to world-class dining, casual eateries, Broadway-inspired entertainment, and incredible family offerings.

“Inclusive Packages for Enhanced Value

Guests booking their Caribbean Princess voyages from Port Canaveral can take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier, which add popular amenities like Wi-Fi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities, and more at an even greater savings of up to 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately.

According to a Princess spokesperson, “Princess Cruises invites travelers to embark on an unforgettable journey from Port Canaveral, where they will discover the unparalleled service, world-class amenities, and diverse destinations that have made Princess Cruises a leader in the industry.”