If you’re dreaming of swapping grey UK winters for turquoise seas and sunshine, Princess Cruises has just made that escape even easier. From 2027, UK travellers can hop on a Southern Caribbean adventure sailing direct from Barbados.

Two Princess ships, plenty of island‑hopping

Crown Princess will run roundtrip Barbados cruises from January to March 2027.

Emerald Princess takes over from November 2027 to March 2028.

Across the season, you can mix and match itineraries featuring gorgeous islands like Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, and Tortola.

Most voyages are 7 nights, with the option to combine them into a longer 14‑night getaway if you want a proper winter escape.

Sample Itineraries:

Easy direct flights from the UK

Getting to Barbados is simple, with direct flights available from:

🛫 Heathrow

🛫 Gatwick

🛫 Manchester

🛫 Birmingham

You can book flights through Princess Cruises’ Plane Sailing programme (also known as Princess EZair) or arrange them yourself, whatever suits your travel style.

“This expansion to include Barbados departures adds even greater variety in the highly sought after Southern Caribbean and provides greater convenience to our guests travelling from the UK. 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.“

Eithne Williamson, UK, Ireland and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) vice president at Princess Cruises

Ready to plan your Caribbean escape?

Browse itineraries and start planning your voyage at https://www.princess.com/cruise-search/cruises/

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