Princess Cruises has announced its new 2026-27 West Coast North America cruise season itinerary – taking in everything from sun-drenched Mexican beaches and the volcanic landscapes of Hawaii to the rugged beauty of California’s coast.
In all, the season will run across 26 breathtaking destinations. Sailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, the programme spans 69 voyages, including the debut of the highly anticipated Star Princess. With itineraries designed to immerse travellers in the culture, natural beauty, and cuisine of each region, the season promises a world-class cruising experience unlike any other.
“Our 2026-2027 season builds on our West Coast legacy with diverse itineraries that capture the essence of these extraordinary destinations,” said Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer. “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 traveller.”
Key Highlights of the 2026-2027 West Coast Season
- Total Departures: 69
- Unique Itineraries: 12
- Destinations: 26
- Ships: 8, including the new Star Princess
Sailings from Los Angeles
- Star Princess (NEW!): The newest, next-level Love Boat – Star Princess – sails one roundtrip, seven-night Mexican Riviera voyage departing April 19, 2027.
- Discovery Princess: Offers seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises visiting Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta (October 2026 – April 2027).
- Emerald Princess: Features diverse itineraries, including:
- 16-night Hawaiian Islands cruises, including late-night stays in Honolulu (September 2026 – March 2027)
- 7-night Classic California Coast sailings including over Spring Break (November 2026 and March 2027)
- 10-night Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez voyage celebrating the New Year departing December 30, 2026.
- 4-night West Coast Getaway, perfect for a short trip over Thanksgiving departing November 24, 2026. Island Princess: Embarks on a 32-night adventure to the South Pacific Islands and Hawaii, departing September 23, 2026.
- Grand Princess: Offers a 10-night Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez cruise featuring an overnight in Cabo San Lucas departing September 25, 2026.
Sailings from San Francisco
Ruby Princess: Returns with roundtrip itineraries sailing October 2026 to April 2027, including:
- 16-night voyages to Hawaii including a special holiday sailing over the New Year.
- 11-night sailing to Mexico over the Christmas holiday.
- 7-night Pacific Northwest Coast in November 2026 and April 2027. Also offered, a five-night West Coast Getaway to San Diego over Thanksgiving.
Vancouver, B.C. to Los Angeles
Wine lovers can enjoy cruises aboard five ships departing from Vancouver, B.C., including stops in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Catalina Island, and San Diego. Departures are scheduled for September 2026, with cruise lengths ranging from six to seven nights aboard five ships – Coral Princess, Discovery Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, and the new Star Princess.
The west coast programme also includes several holiday voyages roundtrip from either Los Angeles or San Francisco, including Hawaii and Mexico over Christmas or New Year’s and shorter West Coast Getaways over Thanksgiving.
Guests can book with the Better than Best Price Guarantee, ensuring that if they find a better cruise fare on Princess.com for the same Princess cruise, stateroom category, and sail date at any time before their final payment, Princess will provide 120% of the difference in the form of an onboard credit.
