Princess Cruises Opens Sales for 115-Day 2028 World Cruise

Princess Cruises has opened sales for its 2028 World Cruise, a 115-day, roundtrip voyage aboard Coral Princess departing Jan. 3, 2028, with embarkation options in Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles.

The itinerary is scheduled to span roughly 36,000 nautical miles, crossing both the Equator and the International Date Line while calling at 49 ports in 24 countries across five continents. Princess Cruises also says the route includes 39 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Ship capacity and the overall scale of the sailing

Coral Princess, a ship designed to carry about 2,000 guests, is set to operate the world cruise as a single round-trip sailing. Princess is highlighting the voyage’s global footprint, from the Panama Canal to the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, southern Africa, and a Mediterranean return before crossing the Atlantic back to North America.

Route highlights across the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Africa, and the Mediterranean

After a Panama Canal transit, the itinerary moves into the Pacific with calls in Hawaii and the South Pacific, including scheduled stops in Samoa and Fiji. The cruise then continues to Australia and New Zealand with visits that include Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland.

From there, Coral Princess is slated to cross the Indian Ocean with calls including Mauritius and Réunion Island. The ship then arrives in South Africa for an overnight stay in Cape Town before continuing to Mossel Bay, followed by a route that heads north along Africa’s western coastline and into the Mediterranean.

Princess has referenced ports for the Mediterranean portion that include Barcelona and Sicily, along with Adriatic calls such as Dubrovnik. The itinerary also includes Casablanca before the ship crosses the Atlantic to complete the round-trip voyage.

Maiden call in Mossel Bay adds a history-focused stop

Among the headline itinerary changes, Coral Princess is scheduled to make a maiden call in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Princess is tying the call to a nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site, noting the area’s coastal caves contain evidence of early modern human behavior dating back more than 160,000 years.

“More Ashore” scheduling: overnights and late-night calls

Princess Cruises is marketing the 2028 World Cruise around extended time in port, positioning longer stays as a core feature of the itinerary. Chief Commercial Officer Jim Berra said, “Our 2028 World Cruise is an unparalleled voyage designed for travelers to see the world in a meaningful, immersive way with more overnight stays, more time in port, deeper cultural connections and unforgettable moments at every turn.”

• Overnight stays: Princess has highlighted overnights in Cape Town and Auckland.
• Late-night calls: Additional late-night time is planned in ports including Barcelona, Casablanca, Dubrovnik, Honolulu, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Princess has also pointed to extended port calls as a way for guests to spend more time ashore for dining, wine tasting, and cultural experiences, including during longer stays in cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, and Dubrovnik.

Safari excursions debut on a Princess world cruise

Princess Cruises says the 2028 World Cruise will, for the first time, offer safari-focused shore experiences connected to African game reserves. Examples named by the cruise line include Aquila Game Reserve and Pumba Private Game Reserve, which Princess notes is known for its white lions.

Shorter segments, onboard credit incentives, and pre-cruise community

In addition to the full 115-day voyage, Princess is selling shorter world cruise segments ranging from 20 to 100 days. The line is also offering a Captain’s Circle loyalty benefit of up to $3,000 in bonus onboard credit per stateroom, depending on booking, which can be used toward onboard spending and shore excursions.

Princess is also directing booked guests to an official World Cruise 2028 Facebook Group intended to help passengers connect ahead of departure. Separately, the company says it is expanding other 2028 offerings, including Circle Pacific itineraries that connect Alaska, Asia, and the South Pacific.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long is the 2028 World Cruise, and can guests book shorter options?

The full itinerary is 115 days, and Princess Cruises is also offering bookable segments ranging from 20 to 100 days.

What is the standout new port on the 2028 itinerary, and why is it significant?

Coral Princess is scheduled to make a maiden call at Mossel Bay, South Africa, which Princess ties to a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring coastal caves with evidence of early modern human behavior dating back more than 160,000 years.

Which ports get overnight or late-night stays?

Princess Cruises has highlighted overnights in Cape Town and Auckland, plus additional late-night calls including Barcelona, Casablanca, Dubrovnik, Honolulu, Melbourne, and Sydney.

What benefits do Captain’s Circle Members receive for the World Cruise?

Princess says eligible Captain’s Circle Members can receive up to $3,000 in onboard credit per stateroom, depending on booking, to use toward shore excursions and onboard expenses.