Princess Repositioning Cruises

What Is a Princess Repositioning Cruise?

When Princess Cruises moves a ship from one home port to another — across the Atlantic or Pacific, or as part of a longer world circuit — those sailings are sold as repositioning cruises. Because the ship needs to travel anyway, these voyages tend to offer longer itineraries at prices that reward the adventurous traveller. Most are one-way, meaning you board at one port and disembark at another, so you see the journey itself rather than retracing it. A small number run as round trips. Durations run from 13 nights up to 129 nights, with a median of around 27 nights — long enough to genuinely settle into life at sea.

Where Do Princess Repositioning Cruises Go?

The bulk of what is on sale sits across 3 regions: transatlantic crossings, transpacific voyages, and world cruise segments. Transatlantic sailings account for the largest share, moving ships between the UK, the eastern seaboard of the United States and beyond. Transpacific routes cross the Pacific, linking ports on the US west coast with Sydney, Australia and other destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. World cruise segments are the longest sailings on the list, with the itinerary calling at ports across multiple continents.

Transatlantic

Transatlantic repositioning cruises with Princess are the most popular option here. Ships cross between Southampton and ports on the US eastern seaboard — New York and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are among the most common disembarkation points. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can sail into either — worth checking both when you plan. Rome (Civitavecchia) and Boston also appear as endpoints on some routes. If you sail from Southampton, you can reach the port by road or rail from most of Britain — no flight required at the start of the holiday. You will need to arrange a flight home from your disembarkation port, and we can book that along with any hotels and transfers as part of a Cruise1st Package.

Transpacific

Transpacific sailings connect Los Angeles and Vancouver with Sydney and other ports across the Pacific. These are longer passages by nature, and they suit travellers who want to combine a significant ocean crossing with a visit to Australia or the western coast of North America. Port Canaveral and Boston also feature as embarkation or disembarkation points on some itineraries. Most of these sailings involve a flight at one or both ends, and our team can bundle that into a single holiday booking.

World Cruise Segments

A handful of sailings form part of a longer world cruise, calling at ports across 3 or more continents. These are the longest voyages available, running well beyond the typical repositioning length, and they suit travellers with the time and appetite for a genuinely extended sea journey. If you are considering a world cruise departing from Southampton, or want to compare options year by year, our 2027 world cruises from Southampton page is a useful next step.

Which Ports Can I Sail From?

Embarkation ports cover both the UK and several international cities. Here is where these sailings depart from:

• Southampton, England — the largest UK departure point; reachable by road or rail from across Britain with no flight needed
• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Florida’s busiest cruise port, with Miami a short drive away
• Los Angeles, California — the main gateway for transpacific crossings heading west
• Buenos Aires, Argentina — a popular starting point for south Atlantic and world cruise segments
• Sydney, Australia — home port for transpacific sailings heading east across the Pacific
• Auckland, New Zealand — also features as an embarkation point on Pacific crossings

For sailings that begin overseas, we can arrange your outbound flight, pre-cruise hotel, and transfers to the port as part of one booking — so the logistics are sorted before you leave home. See our broader 2027 cruises from Southampton page if you want to explore what else is sailing from the UK that year.

Are There Any Deals on Princess Repositioning Cruises?

Some sailings are reduced from their previously listed price. Discounts reach up to 32% on a single departure, though that is the top of the range — most reduced sailings are closer to 7% off that cabin grade’s earlier price. Fare types such as early-saver rates and last-minute offers also appear from time to time. The clearest way to find what suits your budget is to speak to one of our cruise experts, who can compare fare inclusions alongside price so you get the best overall value rather than just the lowest headline figure. Prices start from £529 pp*.

Which Ships Sail These Routes?

Several Princess ships operate repositioning sailings, each with a distinct character. Here is what to expect on board:

Sun Princess

Launched in February 2024, Sun Princess is the newest ship and the first of the Sphere class — Princess Cruises’ newest class of ship. It is also able to run on LNG as well as conventional fuel, making it the first LNG-capable vessel in the Princess fleet. The standout feature is The Dome, a multi-level glass-enclosed deck inspired by Santorini terraces, with an indoor/outdoor pool that transforms into an evening entertainment venue after dark. With 29 dining and bar options — more than any other Princess ship — including the three-storey Horizons Dining Room, there is a lot to explore over a long voyage. See Sun Princess cabins and deck plans when you are ready to choose your grade.

Coral Princess

With 26 repositioning sailings, Coral Princess is the most frequently deployed ship. Its relatively slim 91,627-GT hull lets it reach narrower waterways and smaller ports that larger ships cannot access — a genuine advantage on longer repositioning routes. The Universe Lounge runs three revolving stages for cabaret, cooking demonstrations and lectures, keeping days at sea varied. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria handle premium dining, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat offers a quiet corner of the deck when you want one. Review Coral Princess cabins and deck plans before you book.

Majestic Princess

Refurbished in 2025 and sailing from Southampton, Majestic Princess has the SeaWalk glass-floor walkway cantilevered over the ocean — a feature worth experiencing at least once on a long crossing. The Hollywood Pool Club sits beneath a glass dome, and the ship carries 16 dining and bar venues including Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, O’Malley’s Irish Pub and Chef’s Table Lumiere. MedallionClass technology means food and drinks can be delivered to you anywhere on board. Majestic Princess cabins and deck plans give a full picture of the grades available.

Royal Princess

Named in Southampton by HRH The Princess of Wales in 2013, Royal Princess carries the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-floored walkway sitting almost 40 metres above the ocean. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat includes the Enclave thermal suite, heated stone loungers and a hydrotherapy pool: ideal for unwinding on long sea days. Royal Princess cabins and deck plans are available if you want to compare grades.

Sky Princess

81% of Sky Princess cabins have a private balcony — one of the highest ratios in the Princess fleet, and particularly welcome on a crossing where sea days are plentiful. Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, Chef’s Table Lumiere and Movies Under the Stars cover dining and evening entertainment. The Sanctuary provides a separate adults-only space with cabanas and spa treatments. See Sky Princess cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Also Sailing These Routes

Enchanted Princess, Grand Princess, Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, and Regal Princess all operate repositioning sailings. Grand Princess is worth a mention for its Movies Under the Stars open-air poolside cinema — complimentary popcorn and blankets included — and MedallionClass food and drink delivery anywhere on board. Cabin and deck plan details are available for Grand Princess, Enchanted Princess, Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess and Regal Princess.

What Cabin Grades Are Available?

Cabin grades vary by ship. On Coral Princess, the range runs from:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m², sleeps 4; mid-deck position for minimal ship motion and easy access to central areas
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m², sleeps 4; large panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and natural daylight
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 23.0 m² including balcony, sleeps 4; around 50% more space than a standard balcony cabin
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m², sleeps 4; a full separate seating zone and considerably more living space than a mini-suite

On Majestic Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps 4; 24-hour room service included
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps 3; natural daylight through exterior windows with a sea view
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps 4; sofa bed included as an additional sleeping option
• Owner’s Suite S2 — 81.7 m², sleeps 4; the largest suite on board, nearly twice the size of a Penthouse Suite

On Royal Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps 4; minibar, safe and desk included
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps 4; panoramic forward-facing window with an open ocean sightline
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps 4; private balcony for breakfast or sundowners
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m², sleeps 4; the largest cabin on board with considerably more living space than any mini-suite

Full deck plans for all ships are linked above. Our team can help you weigh up cabin grades against your budget and the length of the crossing.

Make It a Holiday

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st can do more than book the cruise itself. Most of these sailings involve a flight at one or both ends — our team can put that together with pre- or post-cruise hotels, transfers, tours and travel insurance as a single Cruise1st Package. For the Southampton sailings, we can also help with rail or coach connections to the port if you prefer to leave the car at home. Everything goes on one booking, so there is one number to call if anything changes. Cruise1st is ABTA-bonded and ATOL-protected, with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5/5 from over 7,000 reviews.

Looking for More Sailings?

If Princess repositioning cruises are your focus but you want to compare across years or narrow by port, these pages are a good next step:

• All repositioning cruises — every cruise line, not just Princess
• Repositioning cruises from Southampton
• Repositioning cruises from the UK
• Repositioning cruises in 2026
• Repositioning cruises in 2028
• Transatlantic cruises in 2026
• Princess transatlantic cruises
• Princess cruises from Southampton
• P&O cruises from Southampton and New York cruises from Southampton for comparison

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.