Princess to Double Caribbean Capacity in Summer 2010

Two Princess ships will sail to the Caribbean during summer 2010, more than doubling the line’s capacity for the season. Passengers will have the option of five itinerary choices, as well as sailings from New York and Florida.

Caribbean Princess returns to offer the nine-day itinerary from New York to Bermuda and the Caribbean, while Emerald Princess will sail on seven-day roundtrip cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Western and Eastern Caribbean. Together, the two ships will offer 30 departures.

Caribbean Princess’ summer season from New York will feature 10 departures between May 2 and July 29, 2010. Eight of the nine-day voyages sail roundtrip on an itinerary that includes Bermuda (West End), St. Thomas, Grand Turk and San Juan.

Caribbean Princess will also offer two sailings to St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Grand Turk and San Juan. In addition, the ship sails on a special seven-day “Eastern Caribbean & Bermuda” sailing from San Juan to New York featuring calls in Bermuda, St. Thomas and Antigua.

Emerald Princess will sail on week-long Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, departing May 9 to Sept 12, 2010. The ship will offer nine Eastern Caribbean departures calling at Princess Cays, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Grand Turk, alternating with 10 Western Caribbean sailings to Princess Cays, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

Launch Fares for nine-day Caribbean Princess cruises begin at $1,099 per person. Seven-day sailings on Emerald Princess begin at $699, based on double occupancy. A $50-per-person Captain’s Circle Launch Savings discount is available to past passengers who book by Dec. 31. Sailings open for booking on May 14.