by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 2:50 PM ET, Wed May 8, 2024
Princess Cruises will return to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to offer Southern Caribbean cruises onboard Grand Princess from October 2025 through March 2026.
The 2,600-guest ship was originally scheduled to sail around Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Instead, the cruise line is sending the vessel to the Caribbean.
The 7-day itineraries will be available for booking starting May 16.
“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,” says 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.”
Guests who sail aboard Grand Princess will have a chance to explore five destinations: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Vincent and Barbados. They can combine two back-to-back voyages to create a 14-day journey.
“We are excited to welcome Princess Cruises back home to the Port of San Juan,” says Carlos Mercado Santiago, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. “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.”
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