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Known for its rich history and must-see attractions, in an exciting announcement earlier this week, Princess Cruises shared that the brand will return to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a season of Southern Caribbean cruises aboard Grand Princess. The new, highly anticipated sailings will occur from October 2025 through March 2026 and feature two alternating, seven-night itineraries with visits to more ports than any other seven-day Princess cruise to the region. Want more details? Princess teased the fresh offerings will feature stops in five different and unique destinations, many of which are highly rated and not visited on other week-long cruises departing from Florida. 

Aboard Grand Princess, guests can look forward to an array of culinary delights, coveted Princess amenities like The Sanctuary and Movies Under the Stars and high-end entertainment in the Princess Theater. The ship can accommodate up to 2,600 guests and features top-of-the-line technology like MedallionNet — touted by Princess as ‘the best Wi-Fi at sea’ —, food and drink delivery, touchless experiences and more for travelers who opt for a Princess MedallionClass vacation.

“Our return to San Juan after more than a decade not only reconnects our guests with a port rich in history and charm, but further expands the variety of departure points across North America that our guests can sail from,” said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. “Puerto Rico remains one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean and continues to attract new airlift from source markets across the U.S. as well as markets in Europe and South America, which makes it a great fit for Princess. Plus, there are many outstanding options to choose from for a great pre- or post-cruise stay.”

If seven days of fun just isn’t enough, guests can combine itineraries for an unforgettable 14-day voyage through the Caribbean, one of the world’s most beloved vacation destinations. Regarding the brand’s return to San Juan, Carlos Mercado Santiago, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company said: “We are excited to welcome Princess Cruises back home to the Port of San Juan. This announcement underscores our commitment to cement San Juan as the leading homeport in the region, where guests can sail throughout the wonderful ports of the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. Furthermore, the sailings will help drive economic development for both Puerto Rico and our regional partners.”

Visit the brand’s website to learn more about Princess Cruises’ 2025 and 2026 sailings.


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Senior Editor for VAX VacationAccess and world explorer, Jenna Buege loves writing about all things travel. When she’s not busy creating content, she spends her time exploring the great outdoors, cuddling with her two black cats and researching her next big (sometimes strange) adventure. 


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