Princess Transatlantic Cruises

What Makes a Princess Transatlantic Cruise Different?

A transatlantic crossing is a different kind of holiday. Rather than island-hopping or port-hopping, you spend consecutive sea days with the ocean to yourself — time to read, eat well, use the spa, and genuinely unwind before you arrive somewhere new. Princess Cruises has built a fleet well suited to it: spacious ships with varied dining, adults-only retreats and MedallionClass technology that means a drink or a meal can reach you wherever you are on board. Sailings range from around 13 nights through to extended world-cruise segments of up to 119 nights, with a median of around 25 nights — long enough to feel the rhythm of ocean cruising properly.

Where Do Princess Transatlantic Cruises Go?

The great majority of Princess Cruises transatlantic sailings cross between the UK and the Americas — or between South America and other continents — with a smaller share forming segments of longer world cruise itineraries. Most are one-way crossings, so the embarkation and disembarkation ports are usually different. It is worth planning the return leg when you book; Cruise1st can arrange the flight home and any hotels either side so nothing is left hanging.

Embarkation Ports

Sailings depart from a spread of ports across two hemispheres:

• Southampton, England — the largest single departure point, and the one most UK passengers can reach by road or rail without flying
• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — the second busiest departure port on these sailings; Miami is around half an hour away and worth checking alongside it
• Buenos Aires, Argentina — the main South American starting point, typically for longer crossings
• Los Angeles, California — West Coast departures for crossings that form part of a wider itinerary
• Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy — Mediterranean departures crossing westbound toward the Americas
• Cape Town, South Africa — Southern Hemisphere departures, usually forming part of a world-cruise segment

Where Do the Sailings End?

The most common disembarkation ports are Fort Lauderdale and Southampton, with Buenos Aires, Rome, New York and Los Angeles also featuring. Because most itineraries are one-way, you will usually be flying or travelling home from a different city than the one you sailed from — our team can book that return journey as part of your holiday.

Sailing from Southampton: No Flight Required

Around a third of these departures leave from Southampton, which makes them genuinely no-fly sailings for most of the UK. You can drive, take the train or arrange a transfer to the port and board the same day. If you would rather arrive the night before, we can add a hotel and handle the transfer so nothing is rushed. For 2027 sailings from Southampton, demand is building steadily — it is worth locking in your preferred cabin grade early.

One thing to note: because these are one-way crossings, you will arrive at a port abroad and need to make your way home from there. Tell us where you want to end up and we will sort the flight and any hotels at the far end too.

Which Ships Sail Princess Transatlantic Crossings?

Several ships from the Princess fleet operate these crossings, each with its own character. Here is what to expect from the ships with the most sailings on this route.

Sun Princess — New for 2024

Sun Princess launched in February 2024 as the first ship of Princess’s all-new Sphere class — and the most talked-about addition to the fleet in years. The standout feature is The Dome: a multi-level glass-enclosed deck inspired by the terraces of Santorini, with an indoor/outdoor pool that shifts from a daytime retreat into a South Beach-style entertainment venue in the evening. There are 29 dining and bar options on board — more than on any other Princess ship — including the three-storey Horizons Dining Room and a Piazza atrium with ocean views. Sun Princess is also able to run on LNG as well as conventional fuel, a genuine step forward for the fleet. If you want the newest ship on the route, this is it. Explore Sun Princess cabins and deck plans before you choose.

Majestic Princess

Refurbished in 2025 and sailing from Southampton, Majestic Princess is the natural choice for passengers who want to board without flying. The SeaWalk — a glass-floor walkway cantilevered out over the ocean — is the kind of feature you either love or find genuinely nerve-wracking, and either reaction tells you something about the ship’s ambition. The Hollywood Pool Club has a glass-domed pool for when the Atlantic weather turns. For dining, Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, O’Malley’s Irish Pub and Chef’s Table Lumiere between them cover 16 venues. MedallionClass means you can order food and drinks to your sun lounger, and The Sanctuary gives adults a top-deck space to escape to. See Majestic Princess cabins and deck plans to find the right grade for a longer crossing.

Coral Princess

At 91,627 GT, Coral Princess is slimmer than many in the Princess fleet, which means it can reach ports and waterways the larger ships cannot. The Universe Lounge has three revolving stages — used for cabaret, cookery demonstrations, fashion shows and lectures across a voyage — so the entertainment programme has more variety than a single fixed stage allows. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria handle premium dining, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat is on deck when you want quiet. Check Coral Princess cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Sky Princess

81% of Sky Princess cabins have a private balcony — one of the highest ratios in the Princess fleet — which matters on a crossing where sea days are the point. Sitting on your own balcony watching the Atlantic pass is a different experience from sharing a pool deck. The Sanctuary provides an adults-only alternative on the top deck, with private cabanas, spa treatments and light meals. Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, Chef’s Table Lumiere and Movies Under the Stars round out the offering. Browse Sky Princess cabins and deck plans to see the balcony grades.

Caribbean Princess

Nearly 900 balcony staterooms, MedallionClass wristband technology that delivers drinks on demand anywhere on board, Movies Under the Stars, Crown Grill and Sabatini’s — Caribbean Princess has the full Princess range of experiences in a well-proven package. The Princess Theater hosts Broadway-style productions on evenings at sea, and The Sanctuary is on deck for those who prefer their entertainment horizontal. See Caribbean Princess cabins and deck plans.

Regal Princess

A Royal-class ship built for 4,250 guests across 19 decks, Regal Princess has the Princess Theater, Vista Lounge and a multi-level atrium at its centre. Salty Dog Gastropub and the International Café (open around the clock) mean there is always somewhere to eat whatever time zone your body thinks it is in after crossing the Atlantic. MedallionClass OceanNow delivery, Movies Under the Stars and The Sanctuary complete a familiar but well-executed package. Regal Princess cabins and deck plans are worth a look if you are considering a suite.

Also Sailing This Route

• Enchanted Princess
• Island Princess

Which Cabin Grade Is Right for a Transatlantic Crossing?

A transatlantic sailing typically runs for several weeks, so the cabin grade matters more than it would on a short break. Here is a guide to the main grades across the three ships for which we hold detailed cabin information.

Majestic Princess Cabin Grades

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps up to 4. Twenty-four-hour room service included, with meals and snacks available at any hour.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps up to 3. Natural daylight through exterior windows with a sea view.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps up to 4. More spacious than a standard balcony grade, with a sofa bed as an additional sleeping option.
• Owner’s Suite S2 — 81.7 m², sleeps up to 4. The largest suite on board; roughly twice the living space of a Penthouse Suite.

Full layouts are on the Majestic Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Coral Princess Cabin Grades

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m², sleeps up to 4. Mid-deck positions minimise ship motion on longer Atlantic crossings.
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m², sleeps up to 4. Large panoramic window with natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — around 23 m² including balcony, sleeps up to 4. Around 50% more space than a standard balcony grade — worth considering on a voyage of several weeks.
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m², sleeps up to 4. A separate seating zone and significantly more living space than a mini-suite.

See the Coral Princess cabins and deck plans page for deck-by-deck detail.

Sky Princess Cabin Grades

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps up to 4. Mid-to-upper deck positions, with central lift access.
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 — 16.0 m², sleeps up to 2. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows bring constant natural light and sea views into the cabin.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps up to 4. A wider outdoor area and broader views than the standard balcony grade.
• Sky Suite S0 — 160.4 m², sleeps up to 5. Two completely separate bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom — the only layout of its kind on the ship.

Browse the Sky Princess cabins and deck plans page to compare positions across the decks.

Are There Discounts on Princess Transatlantic Sailings?

Reduced fares appear regularly across these sailings. On sailings where we have been able to verify pricing, discounts run up to 32% off the price previously listed for that cabin grade — though that maximum applies to 1 departure; on most reduced sailings the saving is closer to 7%. Fare types such as early-booking offers, last-minute fares and promotional bundles come and go, so it is worth speaking to our team to find out what is available on the dates you are considering. You can also browse all-inclusive transatlantic options if you want fares that bundle more from the outset.

Making It a Complete Holiday

Because the great majority of these itineraries are one-way, most passengers need at least a flight at one end — and often a hotel night, transfers and tours as well. As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st can put the whole trip on a single booking: the cruise, outbound and return flights, hotels before or after, transfers between airport and port, and travel insurance. That is what a Cruise1st Package covers. Our cruise experts are on the phone to talk through the options before you commit to anything, and there is no obligation.

For passengers joining at Southampton, we can also add a pre-cruise hotel in the city and a transfer to the port — so you arrive relaxed rather than rushing from a motorway car park.

World Cruise Segments on This Route

A share of these sailings form segments of extended world cruise itineraries, calling at ports across multiple continents. These tend to be the longest sailings available — up to 119 nights — and suit passengers who want to treat the transatlantic leg as part of a much bigger journey rather than a standalone crossing. If a world cruise from Southampton appeals, the world cruises from Southampton and world cruises from Southampton in 2027 pages cover the options in more detail.

Princess Repositioning Cruises

Several of these sailings are repositioning crossings — the ship moving between seasonal home ports at the turn of the season, taking guests with it at fares that often reflect the practical rather than the scenic nature of the journey. If that kind of sailing interests you, our Princess repositioning cruises page has more, and our cheap repositioning cruise page covers budget-friendly options across lines. Transatlantic repositioning crossings also sit alongside other ocean crossings on the broader transatlantic cruises destination page.

Why Book with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists — not a general travel agent with a cruise tab. That means our team knows Princess Cruises in detail: which ships suit longer crossings, which cabin grades hold their value over three or four weeks at sea, and which fare inclusions matter most when you are away from home for a month. We are ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews. Browse all Princess transatlantic sailings or call us to talk through the options.

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.