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Princess Cruises Unveils 2026-2027 West Coast Sailing Season

Dec 05, 2024
Cruise  Hawaii  Los Angeles  Mexico  Princess Cruises  San Francisco  
Princess Cruises Unveils 2026-2027 West Coast Sailing Season
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Princess Cruises has announced its 2026-2027 West Coast cruise season, featuring 69 voyages across 26 destinations departing from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver, B.C.

The season highlights include the debut of the new Star Princess and a diverse range of itineraries exploring Mexico, Hawaii and California's coastline. Eight ships will be part of the sailing program, offering travelers multiple cruise options.

"Our 2026-2027 season builds on our West Coast legacy with diverse itineraries that capture the essence of these extraordinary destinations," said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer at Princess Cruises. "From the golden beaches of Mexico to the vibrant energy of California and the tropical charm of Hawaii, these sailings are crafted to offer something truly special for every traveler."

RELATED: Preview: Princess Cruises’ Star Princess

The season's key statistics include 69 total departures, 12 unique itineraries, 26 destinations and eight ships. Los Angeles sailings will feature the Star Princess offering a seven-day Mexican Riviera roundtrip voyage departing April 19, 2027, while the Discovery Princess will provide seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises from October 2026 to April 2027.

Emerald Princess will expand the offerings with 16-day Hawaiian Islands cruises, seven-day California Coast sailings and a 10-day Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez voyage. Travelers can also choose from additional options including a four-day West Coast Getaway over Thanksgiving and a 32-day South Pacific Islands and Hawaii adventure.

RELATED: Review: Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess

From San Francisco, Ruby Princess will return with roundtrip itineraries from October 2026 to April 2027. These include 16-day Hawaii voyages, an 11-day Mexico holiday cruise, seven-day Pacific Northwest Coast trips and a five-day West Coast Getaway to San Diego.

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The Vancouver, B.C., to Los Angeles route will feature five ships offering wine-focused cruises with stops in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Catalina Island and San Diego, with departures scheduled for September 2026. The season will also include several holiday voyages to Hawaii and Mexico over Christmas and New Year's, along with shorter Thanksgiving getaways.

Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Princess Cruises. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.

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