4 months at sea? Princess Cruises releases details about 2026 world tour
Want to travel the world? Have the stomach to spend one-third of the year at sea?
If the answer to both of those questions is yes, and you have $20,000 to spend, Princess Cruises has the trip of a lifetime for you.
The cruise line has released details about an upcoming world cruise that will visit 52 ports in 28 countries, spanning six continents and traveling 35,000 nautical miles.
The 2026 Princess World Cruise is a 114-day voyage aboard the Coral Princess, a nearly 1,000-foot cruise ship with room for about 2,000 passengers.
The massive globe-trotting cruise ships off from two U.S. ports — Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on Jan. 5, 2026 and from Los Angeles on Jan. 21, 2026.
The 2026 cruise will visit the most destinations ever for a Princess cruise ship, but tickets don’t come cheap. Entry level reservations start at around $20,000 but go up depending on your preferred accommodations.
But if booked before Oct. 31 of this year, travelers will receive a free “Princess Premier Package” that comes with WiFi, premium alcoholic beverages, once-weekly specialty dining, unlimited “casual dining,” unlimited fitness classes and reserved theater seating — among other perks.
Princess says those early bookings also come with onboard credits, special discounts and free transfers from local airports.
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Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises, says the company’s world cruises address growing demand for longer cruises that stop in more “exotic destinations.”
“Our 2026 World Cruise offers our most destination-rich itinerary ever so guests can immerse themselves in a global experience rich with landmarks, ancient ruins, unique landscapes, wildlife, gastronomy, cultures and heritage,” Thornton said in a news release.
The 2026 World Cruise will stop at several destinations that Princess has never visited, including Boracay, Philippines; Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
The cruise will spend more time at some popular ports, including Singapore; Sydney, Australia; and Honolulu, Hawaii, as well as one overnight stay in Hong Kong. The full 52-destination trip will provide access to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe.
The cruise line says destination-specific events and entertainment will be provided throughout the trip.
Full itineraries and booking information for the 2026 Princess World Cruise can be found online. Those who want to tag along but are unable to join for the entire journey can book cruise segments that come with shorter sailing times.
The 2024 World Cruise is a 111-day journey aboard the Island Princess which shipped off from Los Angeles in mid-January. Next year’s U.S.-based world cruise is the longest ever at 116 days. Princess also offers world cruises that depart from Australia later in the year.
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