Princess Cruises sets 2027 to 2028 West Coast season

Published on Oct 17, 2025, 2:35 pm CDT

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Key points

Eight ships, 69 departures, bookings open now
Mexico, Hawaii, California Coast itineraries expand
Round trips from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver
Select late nights in Honolulu, Kona, and West Coast ports
Voyages from four to 16 days, fall 2027 to spring 2028

Princess Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027 to 2028 West Coast season, adding 69 departures across 15 itineraries to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast. Eight ships will operate voyages from four to 16 days between September 2027 and April 2028. The program emphasizes round trip sailings from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, with late evening stays on select calls. The expansion matters because it gives West Coast travelers more close-to-home options and longer Hawaii choices during the cooler months.

Princess Cruises West Coast season

Princess calls itself Los Angeles' hometown line, and the footprint reflects that legacy. The 2027 to 2028 plan deploys Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, Island Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, and the new Star Princess. Mexico features four itineraries with 34 departures, round trip from Los Angeles or San Francisco, on seven to 11 day journeys that reach eight destinations. Hawaii expands to two 16 day options on Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, and Ruby Princess, including late evenings in Honolulu and Kona on select voyages, round trip from Los Angeles or San Francisco. California Coast sailings total 17 departures across nine itineraries with late nights in San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, or Victoria, British Columbia.

You can also compare competitive options, such as Cunard's Queen Elizabeth Caribbean debut from PortMiami or expedition-style choices in Nat Geo and Lindblad's 2027 to 2028 lineup, if you are weighing style and pace. If your plans include the Bahamas and private-island stops, note infrastructure changes highlighted in Nassau Cruise Port's sixth-anniversary upgrades.

Latest developments

Princess published the season details on October 16, 2025, confirming bookings are open for departures running from September 2027 through April 2028. The announcement underscores late evening calls in key ports and consolidates homeports on the U.S. West Coast and Vancouver.

Analysis

Longer Hawaii itineraries appeal to travelers who want a single ticket with no interisland flights, generous sea days, and late nights in Honolulu and Kona for dining or stargazing. Mexico remains the go-to for school-break timing and shoulder-season pricing, with seven to 11 day runs balancing beach time and cultural stops. California Coast routes deliver urban touring, wine country access, and cooler-weather escapes with late stays in marquee cities. For best cabin selection and specific late-night calls, book early in the cycle, then track fare events and upgrade offers as Princess rolls out periodic promotions tied to new season releases.

Final thoughts

With eight ships, 69 departures, and routes spanning Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast, the Princess Cruises 2027 to 2028 West Coast season offers a broad mix of lengths, homeports, and late nights that should fit a wide range of traveler plans.