Princess Cruises Is Returning to Galveston

By: - March 17th, 2022
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Ruby Princess.

Princess Cruises has announced plans for a return to homeport cruising in Galveston, Texas beginning in December. 

That’s along with a return to San Diego as well, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

Princess’ Ruby Princess ship will homeport in Galveston, operating a series of Caribbean voyages ranging from five to 11 days; that includes a pair of 16-day Panama Canal cruises between Galveston and San Francisco. 

The new Galveston cruises launch reservations on April 7. 

The company will be launching its new San Diego cruises in September, with a range of itineraries including several Mexican Riviera voyages. 

That’s along with a 20-day cruise to Central America in November 2022. 

For more, visit Princess Cruises. 

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