Barbados will serve as a homeport for Princess Cruises' expanded 2027 and 2028 Southern Caribbean programmes, offering travellers the option to begin and end their trip on the island. This development further confirms Barbados’ position as the number one cruise homeport in the Southern Caribbean and opens up new opportunities for visitors.
More than 30 voyages across 15 captivating
Caribbean destinations are included in the programme, with Crown Princess
sailing January through March 2027 and Emerald Princess sailing November 2027
through March 2028.
Itineraries range from six to nine nights,
with the majority being seven‑night sailings offering guests an opportunity to
discover culture, beauty, and hospitality of Barbados both before and after
their cruise.
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc’s (BTMI)
Senior Business Development Officer (Cruise), Tia Broomes, said Barbados was
thrilled to welcome Princess Cruises’ expanded homeporting to Bridgetown, and
that the growth in cruise itineraries from Barbados is a result of ongoing
negotiations with cruise lines such as Princess.
“Barbados is currently in the midst of
another exciting cruise season, offering cruise visitors countless immersive
and memorable experiences. This new route comes on the heels of the 2025 to
2026 season, in which the island is expected to see over 840,000 cruise ship
passengers from North America, the United Kingdom (UK), Europe, and beyond.
“As the gateway to the Southern Caribbean,
Barbados is dedicated to delivering the very best in hospitality and adventure
to every cruise guest,” Broomes said.
Vice President Princess Cruises UK, Ireland
& EMEA, Eithne Williamson, said: “This expansion to include Barbados
departures adds even greater variety in the highly sought‑after Southern
Caribbean and provides greater convenience to our guests.
“Our Southern Caribbean itineraries include
a mix of standout islands and hidden gems, from the lush scenery of St. Lucia
to the calm beauty of Tortola, all paired with the exceptional service that
Princess is renowned for.”
As the winter cruise season continues to
build, Barbados is wowing cruise passengers with an impressive and memorable
list of attractions and activities to enjoy in 12 hours or less, making every
call to the island unforgettable.
The addition of Barbados as a homeport,
complementing Princess Cruises' existing San Juan programme, means travellers
can now fly to Barbados to begin their Caribbean adventure, experiencing the
island’s world-famous beaches, cuisine, and attractions right from the start of
their journey.
With convenient connections via leading
global hubs including London Heathrow, Manchester, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris,
New York, Miami and Toronto, Barbados is more accessible than ever for GCC
travellers, offering seamless onward access to its thriving cruise port.
Guests may book flights independently or
through Princess Cruises’ Plane Sailing service, which provides added peace of
mind with late‑arrival protection.
The Winter/Spring 2027–2028 programme on
Emerald Princess includes both Christmas and New Year’s holiday sailings.
Fares start from AED3,677 ($1,001) per
person for a seven-night voyage, sailing round-trip from Barbados and calling
at San Juan, Tortola, St. Kitts, Dominica, and Grenada.
Departing December 24th, 2027, this
itinerary, invites travellers to celebrate the season in true Caribbean style. The
new round-trip Barbados voyages went on sale on Thursday, 5 March 2026. -TradeArabia News Service