Princess Cruises has announced its new 131-day “Circle Pacific Voyage” departing January 2026. This voyage replaces the previously announced 2026 “World Cruise” to bypass the Red Sea and surrounding region. Princess is contacting those guests who already booked the originally released 2026 World Cruise with details of compensation, updating their bookings and related policies.
On sale now, the “Circle Pacific Voyage” voyage visits 60 ports in 19 countries around the Pacific Ocean. Destinations include Auckland, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Fiji, Osaka, Singapore, Sydney and Tahiti, with many late-night stays. The decision follows extensive consultations with global security experts and government authorities to ensure the highest standards of guest safety.
This new itinerary aboard Coral Princess departs Ft. Lauderdale on January 5, 2026, and sails through Hawaii, French Polynesia, the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia, before continuing north on a tour of Asia highlighted with an extensive journey through Japan, followed by a Pacific crossing to Alaska. The adventure culminates in Los Angeles on May 16, 2026. Guests may also choose a shorter 115-day roundtrip voyage from Los Angeles, departing January 21, 2026, as well as shorter segments sailing in various regions.
Guests who book the full 131-day or 115-day voyage by December 31, 2024, will receive early booking perks including a Princess Premier Package offering: free premium beverages (unlimited up to $20 each); free unlimited specialty dining; free crew appreciation; free MedallionNet Max WiFi (up to four devices per guest); free unlimited juice bar and specialty coffees; free premium desserts; free unlimited fitness classes; free photo package (unlimited digital + three prints); up to $500 onboard credit; free EZair airfare (for guests 1 & 2); economy (balcony accommodations); first class (Mini-suite and Suite accommodations); and free transfers from Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami International Airports.
Those booking shorter segments also receive perks, including onboard credits and Captain’s Circle Discounts.
With enrichment speakers, destination experts, ambassadors, performers and theatrical productions, offers destination-specific onboard programming, including:
- Cultural enrichments – Language classes; dance lessons (tango, salsa, waltz and more); destination-based arts & crafts; instrument lessons (ukulele, mandolin and penny whistles); and locally inspired culinary offerings, cocktails and wine
- Destination-specific events – Folkloric shows highlighting traditional entertainment for various ports like Honolulu and Auckland; destination-themed deck and sailaway parties; trivia; and Princess Book Club, reading novels set in the countries visited
- Guest lecturers – Art and history experts; maritime and WWII historians; bridge lecturers and destination ambassadors from various destinations
For more information, call 1-800-774-6237 or visit www.princess.com.
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