Princess Cruises Debuts First Royal-Class Ship to Sail from Central Florida
by Dori Saltzman
Photo: Princess Cruises
Sky Princess became the first of Princess Cruises’ Royal Class ships to sail from Central Florida when it departed Port Canaveral on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, beginning a season of Caribbean cruises.
The ship will sail a mix of six- and eight-day cruises out of the port through March 2026, then again next year from November 2026 to March 2027. Itineraries can be combined into 14-day voyages visiting Turks & Caicos, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Amber Cove, and more.
“Building on the success of our inaugural Caribbean season from Port Canaveral, we’re delighted to return to the Space Coast for another series of sailings,” said Jim Berra, Princess Cruises’ chief commercial officer. “Our guests appreciate the convenience of cruising from Central Florida, and with the addition of Sky Princess, we’re pleased to offer even greater capacity and even more ways for guests to enjoy the Princess experience.”
Port Canaveral is a popular homeport for drive cruisers, but is also easily reached by flying into Orlando, as well as Miami and Fort Lauderdale thanks to the line’s exclusive Rail & Sail program with Brightline.
