FORT LAUDERDALE — Princess Cruises has launched its 2026 Wave Season promotion with the return of its annual “Come Aboard Sale,” offering savings of up to 40% on cruise fares along with additional booking incentives across a wide range of itineraries.
Running from Dec. 9, 2025, through Feb. 16, 2026, the Wave Season sale includes up to US$500 in instant savings per stateroom, 50% reduced deposits and free third and fourth guests on select sailings. The promotion applies to voyages spanning 345 destinations across all seven continents and the line’s 17-ship fleet, including the upcoming Star Princess.
The sale is positioned as one of Princess Cruises’ strongest booking opportunities of the year, covering sailings to popular regions such as Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and the West Coast, as well as longer itineraries to Hawaii and beyond.
“Wave Season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for cruise lovers, and we’re thrilled to kick it off by sharing some of our very best savings,” said Marie Lee, Chief Marketing Officer at Princess Cruises. “Whether you’re a loyal guest who has sailed with us before, a first-time cruiser ready to discover the magic of the sea, or a multi-generational family planning that special vacation together, our ‘Come Aboard Sale’ makes it easier than ever to turn those dream adventures into reality.”
As part of the the promotion, travellers receive up to $200 savings per stateroom for voyages of 6-8 nights, and up to $500 savings per stateroom for voyages of 9+ nights. Sample sailings include the following:
EUROPE
- June 23, 2026: 7-day Mediterranean & Aegean on Enchanted Princess, starting at $999
- May 2, 2026: 7-day Mediterranean with Italy & Turkey on Sun Princess, starting at $1,199
- April 19, 2027: 12-day British Isles with France & Belfast on Majestic Princess, starting at $1,699
CARIBBEAN
- May 16, 2026: 7-day Western Caribbean with Mexico on Regal Princess, starting at $499
- Aug. 29, 2026: 7-day Eastern Caribbean with Bahamas on Regal Princess, starting at $549
- Nov. 29, 2026: 7-day Western Caribbean with Mexico on Sun Princess, starting at $649
ALASKA & WEST COAST
- May 3, 2026: 7-Day Alaska Inside Passage on Star Princess, starting at $899
- May 2, 2026: 4-Day Pacific Coastal on Grand Princess, starting at $339
- Sept. 17, 2026: 16-Day Hawaiian Islands on Ruby Princess, starting at $1,399
- Oct. 3, 2026: 10-Day Mexican Riviera on Ruby Princess, starting at $799
The “Come Aboard Sale” is available to residents of Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda and the District of Columbia. The promotion runs from 12 a.m. PT on Dec. 9, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. PT on Feb. 16, 2026.
For more information, go to www.princess.com/sale.
