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Princess Cruises has announced an expansion of its Southern Caribbean programme, introducing Barbados as a homeport for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Marking the line’s first roundtrip sailings from Barbados since 2010, the new programme offers travellers flexibility and convenience when planning a Caribbean escape.
Across the two seasons, there are 32 voyages visiting 15 sought after destinations. Cruisers will have the option to sail roundtrip from either San Juan, Puerto Rico, or Barbados, with both homeports featured across the expanded programme.
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A Convenient Gateway to the Southern Caribbean
The addition of Barbados as a departure port is particularly welcome news for those travelling from the UK and Europe. With direct flights available from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham, which makes reaching the Caribbean more straightforward and direct rather than transiting through USA.
There is the options to arrange flights independently or take advantage of Princess Cruises’ Plane Sailing service, which includes late arrival protection for added reassurance.
Eithne Williamson, Vice President for Princess Cruises UK, Ireland and EMEA, commented that the new Barbados departures bring increased variety to the highly popular Southern Caribbean region, while offering greater ease for British travellers.
Princess Cruises 2027 and 2028 Programme Highlights
Crown Princess will operate voyages from January to March 2027, followed by Emerald Princess from November 2027 through to March 2028. Itineraries range from six to nine nights, with seven-night sailings forming the core of the programme.
All itineraries include a call to San Juan, with a diverse selection of island combinations throughout the season. There are also calls in Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Tortola – among others. From the dramatic Pitons of St. Lucia to the relaxed beaches of Tortola, each voyage combines iconic Caribbean highlights with lesser-known locations.
Sample Sailings and Fares
A seven night Southern Caribbean sailing aboard Crown Princess departs roundtrip from Barbados on 12 March 2027, calling at San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Dominica and Grenada starts from £699 per person.
If you’re looking for a festive getaway, Emerald Princess will operate both Christmas and New Year sailings during the Winter and Spring 2027 to 2028 season. A seven-night Christmas voyage departing 24 December 2027, roundtrip from Barbados and visiting San Juan, Tortola, St. Kitts, Dominica and Grenada, starts from £759 per person.
When do the New Voyages Go On Sale?
The new roundtrip Barbados voyages go on sale at 8:00am on Thursday 5 March 2026. Further details at princess.com.
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