Cruise news (Princess Cruises-tagged)
Norovirus outbreak, 100+ GI illness cases on Caribbean Princess cruise ship
So far, 102 passengers and 13 crew members on Caribbean Princess have reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness during the vessel’s current...
May 8, 2026- Cruise Industry
Star Princess ship started inaugural Alaskan cruise season from Seattle
The arrival of Star Princess in Seattle marked the commencement of her first Alaskan deployment, establishing a regular weekly service through the...
May 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation & plc extends maritime cadet apprenticeship programme
Carnival Corporation & plc has extended its maritime cadet apprenticeship programme through a renewed agreement with Princess Cruises and the...
April 26, 2026 - Accidents
Sapphire Princess ship alters course and recovers bodies near Cabo de Palos
During a Western Mediterranean voyage, Sapphire Princess deviated from the planned course due to an incident that began as a routine watch. In the...
April 23, 2026 Star Princess ship completes inaugural transit of the Panama Canal
Princess Cruises has marked a notable milestone with the first transit of Star Princess through the Panama Canal on April 18th, an event forming part...
April 21, 2026- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises schedules largest Asian deployment to date
Princess Cruises has outlined its most extensive Asian deployment to date, combining its 2027 and 2028 Southeast Asia sailings with its 2028 Japan...
April 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises orders from Fincantieri three new VOYAGER-class ships
Princess Cruises has confirmed an order for three new vessels of a new VOYAGER class, marking a significant addition to its long-term fleet expansion...
April 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises expands North to Alaska program for 2026 season
In preparation for the 2026 Alaskan season, Princess Cruises announced the introduction of 4 additional experiences within its established North to...
April 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises schedules 2027–2028 South America and Antarctica program
Princess Cruises has introduced its 2027–2028 South America program for Majestic Princess, outlining a series of voyages scheduled between...
March 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation advances shore power infrastructure at Whittier (Alaska)
Carnival Corporation & plc is progressing with the electrification of cruise port infrastructure in Whittier, Alaska, as part of a broader...
March 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises expands Southern Caribbean deployment with Barbados homeport
Princess Cruises is expanding its Southern Caribbean deployment for the 2027 and 2028 seasons with the introduction of Bridgetown as a new homeport...
March 17, 2026 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak reported on Star Princess during Caribbean voyage
An outbreak of gastrointestinal/GI illness has affected passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship Star Princess during a Caribbean voyage operated...
March 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises prepares fleet rollout of “Princess Purpose” initiative
Princess Cruises is preparing to introduce a new onboard initiative known as “The Princess Purpose,” with launch events scheduled aboard...
March 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils 115-day 2028 World Cruise (ship Coral Princess)
Princess Cruises has announced plans for its 2028 World Cruise, a 115-day global voyage to be operated by the Coral Princess. The itinerary will...
March 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises and The Travel Institute forge educational alliance
Princess Cruises has entered into a year-long strategic alliance with The Travel Institute, aimed at strengthening the professional development of...
March 2, 2026