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Princess is launching an all-inclusive, 4-month, around-the-world cruise for $20,000— see what it'll be like

• Princess Cruises announced a 114-day  world cruise to 52 destinations in 2026, starting at $20,000 per person. 
• Guests who book early would get a free, all-inclusive package, a first for Princess' global itineraries.
• Extended and all-inclusive cruises have emerged as big trends in the vacation industry.

Princess Cruise's new around-the-world voyage will hit two vacation trends in one itinerary.

In January 2026, the company says its Coral Princess will embark on a 114-day cruise to 52 ports in 28 countries and six continents — more destinations than any of its previous global sailings .

It's the Carnival Corp brand's latest appeal to the extended cruising trend . But it's not the only fad this four-month vacation is targeting.

The sailing, which starts at $20,000 per person, also marks the first time Princess is offering a complimentary all-inclusive package as a way to entice early bookings.

Ultra-long and all-inclusive cruises have emerged as big trends in the industry.

Regent Seven Seas, Azamara, and Oceania's 2024 around-the-world cruises all sold out before departing in January. The former was fully booked within three hours, while every cabin on the latter was called for in 30 minutes.

Besides being high-end, these three companies share one commonality: some level of all-inclusiveness , as is common with premium cruise lines.

Mass-market cruise companies rarely go the all-inclusive route.

Princess, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian are generally beloved for their affordability.

But if you want to experience all their ships have to offer, be prepared to face a list of up-charged amenities like pay-to-play rides and specialty restaurants . After all, there's a reason their base fares are much cheaper than their increasingly popular ultra-luxury, all-inclusive counterparts.

But Princess has been increasingly vying for a slice of the luxury cruiser pie.

The cruise line says guests who book its 2026 world cruise early (that is, by the end of October) will receive its most inclusive Princess Premier package for free. The perk — launched two years ago — covers amenities that typically have a fee, like WiFi, premium drinks, some specialty restaurants, and workout classes.

Travelers who reserve one of the ship's high-end cabins by the same deadline would also receive complimentary airport transfers and airfare, services normally exclusively offered by luxury cruise lines .

The itinerary would have two roundtrip embarkation options: Fort. Lauderdale, Florida, on January 5, 2026, or Los Angeles 16 days later.

From there, the 2,000-guest Coral Princess would sail more than 35,000 nautical miles to ports in North America, the Pacific Islands, New Zealand and Australia, Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Central and South America.

It wouldn't be Princess' longest voyage — that title goes to its 116-day world cruise in 2025 — but it would be one of its most destination-heavy.

While two days longer, next year's around-the-world cruise would hit six fewer ports and four fewer countries than its 2026 counterpart.

According to the itinerary, about half of the 2026 voyage consists of sea days.

That's a lot of time on the water with no land in sight. Luckily, travelers can keep themselves entertained by attending lectures and programs related to the destinations, leisuring around the adult-only lounge, or taking a dip in Coral Princess' four pools.

The 21-year-old ship also has 10 places to grab a bite, although the Italian and steakhouse restaurants are considered specialty. Premier is the cruise line's most inclusive package, but it only includes 16 free dinners at these upcharge restaurants, paced once a week.

Princess is still a mass-market cruise line, after all.

The company has been increasingly dangling its inclusive package as a big perk.

The company says its two-month-old Sun Princess will debut in the US in October with its first-ever Sanctuary Collection . Travelers who splurge on these expensive and luxurious accommodations would be rewarded with two major benefits: a private lounge and Princess Premier.

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Alaska in 2022 - Denali Explorer - Tour HB5 – Majestic Princess

By Denmal , May 4, 2021 in Princess Cruises

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I am keeping myself busy with planning our Alaska cruise tour for 2022.   We are going in May.  We will be staying at the Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge for 2 nights and about a day and 1/2 and then staying at Denali Lodge for about the same amount.  At the Denali lodge we have the Natural History Tour included.  What I am wondering for those who have stayed at the lodges , What did you do ?  What Tours did you take ?  We will be 3 couples, 1 from the US and two from the UK.  My husband and I have been to Alaska before but the couples from the UK have not.  So looking for something interesting, a easy hike maybe, but nothing with heights, one of the group cannot handle that.  

We are schedule to take the train to the ship so that will be fun, and then we plan wale watching and seeing the dog(s) with the sleds but also will take recommendations for tours in the stops . 

I know it is a long way away but with no cruises yet this year, I have to do something that will keep my hopes up about cruising 

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At Denali, make sure to upgrade to the Tundra Wilderness or Kantishna tours.  The latter goes the entire 92 miles into the park and the Tundra tour goes about 62 miles.  Princess or your TA can do this for you and don't wait as these tours do fill up.  The different tours are described here  https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/bus-tours.htm   and here  https://www.reservedenali.com/tours-transits/the-denali-tour-experience/  .

May is a little early for the TWT...roads into the park do not open until late in the Month, depending on the snow pack.  But the point is well made...the TWT is several orders of magnitude better than the NHT.

Cali Viajera

We are on the Majestic June 25th tour and also doing a cruise tour. Can we upgrade now to the Tundra tour or is it too early?

This thread should be on the Princess Roll Call under Majestic Princess.

I’m almost certain the Cruise Critic Administrator will move to the Princess Roll Call board.

3 hours ago, thinfool said: May is a little early for the TWT...roads into the park do not open until late in the Month, depending on the snow pack.  But the point is well made...the TWT is several orders of magnitude better than the NHT.

We did the Toklat version of the TWT in mid May a few years ago but agree that it is iffy.  The day before our tour there was snow and all tours beyond the 13 mile mark were closed.

2 hours ago, Cali Viajera said: We are on the Majestic June 25th tour and also doing a cruise tour. Can we upgrade now to the Tundra tour or is it too early?

It isn't too early, they do sell out so grab it as soon as they are able to sell it to you.

15 hours ago, Denmal said:   I am keeping myself busy with planning our Alaska cruise tour for 2022.   We are going in May.  We will be staying at the Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge for 2 nights and about a day and 1/2 and then staying at Denali Lodge for about the same amount.  At the Denali lodge we have the Natural History Tour included.  What I am wondering for those who have stayed at the lodges , What did you do ?  What Tours did you take ? 

You can see what we did in our report at

Since that was9 years ago, the tours offered now may be different.

18 hours ago, John99 said: This thread should be on the Princess Roll Call under Majestic Princess. I’m almost certain the Cruise Critic Administrator will move to the Princess Roll Call board.

Why?  They're asking people here who have taken this before.  

On 5/5/2021 at 2:39 AM, caribill said:   You can see what we did in our report at     Since that was9 years ago, the tours offered now may be different.

Wow what a great report - That helps with information for sure !!

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