Princess Cruises announces new 12-night Canary Islands cruise

Princess Cruises added the Canary Islands cruise to Emerald Princess’ 2022 ex-UK season, the popular line announced today.

The new cruise holiday will run after the ship has finishes sailing around the British Islands during the summer holidays next year.

Emerald Princess will depart 26 October 2022, sailing roundtrip from Southampton on the new 12-night Canary Islands cruise

She will call at Vigo, Madeira (Funchal), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote (Arrecife), and Lisbon.

“Following popular demand for Princess’ itineraries to the Canaries, we are delighted to extend Emerald Princess’ ex-UK season with this new voyage, meaning guests have three Canary Islands sailings to choose from for 2022,” Tony Roberts, vice president Princess Cruises UK & Europe said.

How much does the Princess cruise cost?

Cruise fares on Emerald Princess start from £999pp based on two people sharing an inside stateroom.

All-inclusive fares start from £1,359pp and include a premium drinks package, crew incentive, and unlimited Wi-Fi.

In addition, guests can receive up to $500 onboard credit per stateroom when they book a 2022 or 2023 Princess cruise before August 31, 2021.

The news follows the arrival of sister ship Sky Princess in Southampton.

She and Regal Princess will both be sailing the British Isles in the coming months.

Itineraries include such ports of-call as Portland, Liverpool, Belfast and Greenock.

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The 3,660-guest MedallionClass Sky Princess launched in late 2019 and is one of the newest vessels in the Princess Cruises fleet.

Tony Roberts said of the hotel at sea: “Sky Princess encompasses innovative technology, spectacular style and unique design features.

"Guests can look forward to the MedallionClass experience, world-class dining, West-End style theatre shows, an overwater SeaWalk, expansive Piazza, and Sky Suites, featuring the largest balconies at sea.”