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Cayman Crystal Caves Adventure

Your trip will begin with a drive along the South Sound where you will get a glimpse of the luxurious houses and the Old-Style Cayman homes & pass through the district of Bodden Town, the first capital of Grand Cayman. Arrive at the lush tropical forest where 3 hidden gems of caves can be found. After a short briefing your guide will lead you down to the first cave. These caves are believed to be the past hideouts of pirates. Inside you will have the chance to take photos and witness within these cool rooms spectacular formation of stalagmites and stalactites. Amaze at the crystal structures that were formed 100s of years ago and why they are called Crystal Caves. Be quick to spot some wildlife like birds, iguanas, and fruit bats inside the caves. Although new, this attraction already earned a must-see recommendation from both locals and tourists alike. 

• Min age 8. 
• Athletic shoes and comfortable clothes are strongly recommended, bring sunscreen and hat. 
• Terrain is uneven at times

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Guide to shore excursions in Grand Cayman for cruise passengers: day guide in George Town port with tips on transportation, things to do, and Stingray City.

Grand Cayman is a popular cruise port which attracts around a million cruise ship passengers a year, and it’s not difficult to see why. The Island is safe, clean, easy to get around and has a host of shore excursions to choose from, such as relaxing on white sandy beaches, shopping, snorkelling, diving, world-famous attractions like Stingray City and the Cayman Turtle Centre and of course there are plenty of options for eating and drinking. The hard part is deciding what to do when you have just one day in Grand Cayman.

We have set out some useful information on Grand Cayman shore excursions below with links to more information and recommended tour providers. We've partnered with many businesses to offer exclusive discounts , so be sure to mention EXPLORE when booking to receive your discount.

The following businesses come highly recommended and often the cost of the tour will be considerably less than if booking via the cruise line! These businesses are used to providing a high quality tours for the discerning visitor. You won't experience overloaded boats here!

Editor's Comments

If you want to get away from the cruise terminal and see a bit of Grand Cayman without renting your own vehicle, an island tour will be your cheapest option. Although a private taxi tour will cost more, the experience is almost always better. Keep in mind that renting your own vehicle and exploring on your own is in the same relative price range as a tour.

About Cayman

The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory and as such English is the official language and people drive on the left. The Islands are on Eastern Standard Time (or GMT -5) however daylight savings are not observed. The currency is the Cayman Islands (CI) dollar. Although US dollars are accepted island-wide, change will always be given in CI$. The exchange rate is fixed to the US dollar: CI$1 is US$1.25 or US$1 to CI$0.80. Banks are open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday and there are plenty of ATMs in George Town and across the island.

Getting Around

There are plenty of ways to get around Grand Cayman including some inexpensive options. Whilst it can feel a bit overwhelming when you arrive as the George Town port is bustling with activity, the information below should help you make the best choice for your needs.

How you get around will largely depending on the amount of time you have and how much you'd like to spend. Make sure to think about the logistics of your day in Grand Cayman in relation to all the activities you'd like to do.

• Walking: If you intend to stay in the George Town area then you will be able to get around on foot with no problems. Check out our online maps of Cayman or pick up a copy of Explore magazine which you’ll find in racks located around George Town and across the island as it has excellent maps of the George Town area with shops, restaurants and historical sites clearly marked.
• Taxi : Taxi fares are based charged per person and are fixed by the government, although it is worth confirming the price before you set off. There will be plenty of taxis waiting at the port when your ship docks. Taxis look like mini vans and drivers prefer to have a minimum of four passengers to make it worth their while.
• Bus : Buses are a very cost effective way to get around, most journeys are between CI$1-CI$3. Buses look like mini vans - you can hail one by waving your hand when they toot at you. The bus depot is next to the library in George Town (across from Heroes Square fountain). When you board tell the driver where you would like to go and usually you can be dropped off outside the door. Click here for more information on bus routes in Cayman .
• Rental Car : To make the most of your time in port it is worth considering renting a car to give you the flexibility to see what you want at your own pace. Car rental agencies offer one-day prices for cruise ship passengers and will meet you at the port. The island is small and easy to navigate so you won’t need to worry about wasting time getting lost. Some recommended car rental agencies in Cayman include Go Cayman Car Rental and Economy & Discount Car Rentals .

If your idea of heaven is relaxing on a gorgeous white sandy beach then you’re in luck as Grand Cayman delivers with the famous Seven Mile Beach and a number of others for you to while away the hours on.

Best Beaches for Cruise Passengers

Seven mile beach (public beach), smith's barcadere, cemetery beach, spotts beach, governor's beach, starfish point, attractions & activities.

There is more to Cayman than just wonderful beaches; there are also attractions to suit every interest and budget.

For families, you can check out wildlife experience such as Cayman Parrot Sanctuary and Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. Unique experiences like the Crystal Caves, Stingray City and the Cayman Turtle Centre are great for all ages!

Helicopter Tours in Grand Cayman

Various helicopter tours, including Seven Mile Beach, Stingray City or a complete Island adventure

Recommended for all ages

Parasailing Rides

Fly high in the sky and get a fantastic view of the Island! Single, double or triple rides available

Recommended ages: 5+

A ride first and then the horses are unsaddled and ridden bareback into the sea, then re-saddled and you ride back to the stable.

The Beach Ride

Guided horse ride along the quiet and beautiful Barkers Beach.

Recommended ages: 8+

Free Tour of the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

Visit the National Gallery and see its permanent art collection, plus up to eight exhibitions a year

Mangrove Kayak Tour

Don’t miss exploring one of the most amazing and important ecological systems of the world right here in the Cayman Islands.

Stingray City and other Boat Tours

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The Cayman Islands offer some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Caribbean. The water is home to an abundance of colourful sea life, is clear, warm and calm, creating perfect conditions to discover our underwater world.

Shore Diving in Cayman

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Cayman is famous for its tax free shopping and items such as jewellery, watches, luxury brands, gems and precious metals can work out much cheaper in Cayman than they would be in America or Europe. On top of this, you can also expect to find locally produced goods like Cayman art, Caymanite, hot sauces, rum cake and fun souvenirs to take home to family and friends.

You will find that George Town will cater to all your shopping needs or alternatively you can try Camana Bay which is a lovely new town centre full of boutique shops, bars and restaurants.

Places to Eat & Drink

Last but certainly not least, you will want to try one of the restaurants in Cayman’s thriving dining scene! Cayman is known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and has one of the highest ratios of restaurants to residents in the world. You will find every type of cuisine available in Cayman , including traditional Cayman food, international gourmet food, Italian, American, Chinese and much more.

Top Restaurant Picks

Anchor & den, ms piper's, harbour grille.

Need wifi? Check out our list of all the places in Grand Cayman that offer free wifi .

Other Useful Information for Cruise Ship Passengers

If you find you need assistance while you are in the Cayman Islands, you might find the following articles useful.

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Explore Cayman Magazine

The 2024 edition of the Explore Cayman magazine is a 160 page full colour magazine and is available on Island for free!

Explore Cayman App

The Explore Cayman app is the #1 app for the Cayman Islands and can be downloaded for free from the Apple app store.

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THE 10 BEST Grand Cayman Shore Excursions

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1. Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman Island

2. Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops

3. Stingray City, Star fish Point and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour

4. West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit

5. 3HR Full Island Life Jetski Tour

6. Seven Mile Beach Getaway

7. Stingray City and Snorkeling Private Charter

8. Starfish Point, Stingray City-Sandbar & Coral Gardens

9. Cayman Classic Food Tasting Walking Tour Shore Excursion

10. Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Starfish Point

11. Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours

12. Private Luxury HalfDay w/Jetski Stingray City, Snorkeling & Starfish Beach Tour

13. Rum and Beer Tour with Lunch

14. Half Day Private Boat Charter in Grand Cayman

15. Stingray City and Coral Gardens

16. East End Activities and Tour in Grand Cayman

17. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Pedro St James Castle Tour in Grand Cayman

18. Party Boat Cruise

19. Small Group Kayak Adventure in the Cayman Islands

20. Grand Cayman Private Custom Boating Adventure

21. 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs

22. Private boat charter in Grand Cayman

23. Half-Day Private Stingray City Charter in Cayman Islands

24. Cayman Crystal Caves & Pedro St James Castle Tour in Grand Cayman

25. Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour

26. Private Boat Charter Experience in Bio Bay Cayman Island

27. Shore Excursion: Grand Cayman The Far Side Small Group Tour

28. Private Charter Ocean Time in Cayman

29. Luxury Private Fishing Charters

30. Private FullDay Stingray City, Snorkeling, Kaibo Bar & Grill and Starfish Beach

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The beautiful Cayman Islands, nestled in the western Caribbean, are the place to be for relaxation, watersports, and of course Cayman Islands Excursions and Cruise Shore Excursions. With weather that hovers around 80F year round, the Cayman Islands have become a favored tourist and cruise ship destination for many and offer luxury resorts and numerous outdoor activities and excursions. There are three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman with the capital, Georgetown, located on Grand Cayman, the largest island of the three.

The Cayman Islands cruise port of call is also located in George Town and the Caymans, due to their tropical beauty and sparkling waters, are a popular stop for cruise lines as well. The lines that service the Caymans are Carnival, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Norwegian, Costa Cruises, and Disney.

Many Cayman Island Excursions will offer the water sports that have helped make Seven Mile Beach famous. If you are interested in jet-skiing; snorkeling and visiting sting rays our Grand Cayman Coral Reef Snorkel and Stingray City Combo Excursion is the perfect option for you; try SCUBA diving while in our Grand Cayman 2 Tank Certified Scuba Diving Excursion or in our Grand Cayman Kittiwake Shipwreck 1 Tank Scuba Dive Excursion ; sailing and more such as fishing can be done in our Grand Cayman Private Deep Sea Fishing Charter Excursion ; then you have come to the right place. Since the Caymans are merely the peaks of a massive underwater ridge, you are sure to enjoy exploring the nooks and crannies of the underwater world.

We certainly hope you enjoy your stay. If your goal is to simply relax and enjoy the waters, you have absolutely made the best decision by visiting the Cayman Islands.

Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival paradise.

We warmly welcome all Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship Passengers to the Port of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. We hope you enjoy your visit to George Town, Grand Cayman.

Grand Cayman offers an abundance of excursions and activities to delight cruisers of all ages. From snorkeling, scuba diving, shopping, water sports, parasailing, land tours, horseback riding, or relaxing on the beach, Cayman has it all!!

Grand Cayman Cruise Excursions offers a variety of options for you to choose from. Our rates are direct rates from the operators, allowing you to save money while providing you with a greater selection of shore excursions.

Grand Cayman Cruise Excursions recommends excursions for your visit to Grand Cayman based on the arrival times, departure times of your cruise ship and the length of your visit to our Island.

We also take into account the number of cruise ships arriving on the same day your ship comes to port. We can then provide you with options on how to avoid the busy excursions when this is appropriate.

Please have a look at our Carnival Paradise Recommended Excursions and Itineraries. If you don’t find what you are looking for, click on Excursions in the top navigational buttons for a full listing of excursions.

Recommended Shore Excursions:

We are diligently working to bring you the best tours available in Grand Cayman.

We specialize in unique and boutique tours in addition to our “best for less” excursions, offering excellent value for some of the most popular tours. Excursions International Ltd offers tours and excursions for almost every budget and individual need.

Grand Cayman Cruise Excursions are tour and excursion experts representing the best independent operators in the Cayman Islands and throughout the Caribbean.

We provide firsthand information on every excursion we offer and recommend the best excursions for you.

That’s the Excursions International Ltd. difference.

Recommended Excursions

Stingray City, Starfish Point, Barrier Reef Snorkeling Excursion – $65us

• Stingray City, Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Starfish Point!
• Transport from the Port or your 7 Mile Beach Resort Included!
• Snorkeling gear, fruit juices, purified water and food for the Stingrays Included.

Stingray City, Barrier Reef & Starfish Point Catamaran Excursion – $75us

• Comfortable 50ft Catamaran.
• 3 full stops. Stingray City Sandbar, the Barrier Reef and Starfish Point!
• Snorkeling equipment and transport from the Port and 7 Mile Beach Hotels included.

Catamaran Private Sailing Charters – From $950us

• Ultra-comfortable Private Catamaran Excursion
• Cooler onboard, stocked with ice, bottled water and a fruit plate.
• Snorkel gear and stingray food provided.

Grand Cayman Trimaran Stingray City, Starfish Point and Barrier Reef Snorkeling Excursion – $85us

• Stingray City Sandbar, Starfish Point and the Barrier Reef for excellent snorkeling.
• Snorkeling Gear, Fruit Juices and Transport included.
• Spacious 50ft Trimaran with comfortable Deck and trampolines.

Grand Cayman Stingray City-Starfish Point eco-tour Private charter – From $550us

• Perfect for Families and groups!
• Half day and full day excursion fun!
• Locations of your choice: Stingray City Sandbar, Original Stingray City, Snorkeling Sites, Starfish Point & Beach, Kaibo, Rum Point.

Stingray City, Sailing, Snorkeling, Beaches Excursions – $650us

• Stingray City Sandbar, Original Stingray City, Snorkeling Sites, Starfish Beach, Kaibo, Rum Point and Mangroves... The choice is yours!
• Learn to Sail or Simply enjoy the adventure with an Olympic sailing instructor.
• Transport provided from the Port, Resorts or Kaibo Dock, no additional charge!

Grand Cayman private sailing charters – From $650us

• Half Day or Full Days Private Charters
• Complete luxury sailboat
• Soft drinks & bottle water - Feel Free to BYOB

Stingray City Sandbar, Barrier Reef and Starfish Point Private Charters, Grand Cayman – From $1,600us

• Three stop Private Stingray City Excursion.
• Stingray City, Coral Gardens and the Barrier Reef or Starfish Point and Beach!
• Or choose the Stingray City, Barrier Reef and Coral Gardens for a full snorkeling experience!

Stingray City & Rum Point Private Charter Excursion – From $2,100us

• Enjoy the Stingray City Sandbar and beautiful Rum Point!
• Full day, 5 hour excursion.
• Transport, snorkeling gear, fruit juices included!

Cayman Outrage Stingray City Starfish Beach ecotour – From $500us

• Fantastic choices in itinerary: Stingray City Sandbar, Original Stingray City, unparalleled hidden Snorkeling Sites, Starfish Beach, Kaibo, Rum Point and Mangroves.
• Transport to and from the Port and Cayman Resorts (Included in price and Tour time)
• Snorkeling Gear included.

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We guarantee a full refund of your excursion deposit if your ship can not make it into the port of Grand Cayman.

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Seven Mile Beach Getaway

• Enjoy 3 hours of free time at Grand Cayman's famous Seven Mile Beach Resort and Club
• Take a scenic coach ride through George Town, and sample local sweets at the Tortuga Rum Cake Factory
• Explore, shop, dine, or just relax under swaying palms and casuarina trees
• Snorkel in crystal-clear waters with included equipment

On your 4-hour tour you will meet up with your guide and board an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic ride through George Town, the island's capital and home to the famous Tortuga Rum Cake Factory. Stop at the factory for a fun rum cake tasting and pick up a souvenir or two, then continue on to Seven Mile Beach. This long, crescent-shaped stretch of land is home to miles of coral sand, sun-worshiping visitors and the majority of Grand Cayman's luxury hotels and resorts.

Head to the famous Seven Mile Beach where you will have 2.5 hours of free time to enjoy the beach and amenities any way you want to! Rent a kayak or jet ski and explore the shoreline or take to the waters for a refreshing swim, then head back to the beach and recline on a comfortable lounge chair and enjoy a cool drink.

Alternatively you can take a stroll down the beach and pop into one of the food stands for an exquisite ocean-side meal. With miles of white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, coconut palms, and casuarina trees, what's not to like?

Book now and get ready to score some fond memories of Seven Mile Beach that will last long after the tan lines are gone.

Please Note: The snorkeling mask and fins are included in this tour; however, a credit card will be needed while using the equipment as a form of security. Beach chairs, umbrellas, watersport activities, food, and drinks are all available to purchase and are not included on this tour.

My Favorite Cruise Ports

M y favorite cruises are those with ports of call in the Caribbean islands. While you might think that this Miami girl would want a change of scenery when she travels, that isn't the case.

I love the tropics, I love the sunshine and the smell of salt water in the air...as the saying goes, "If it's not broken, don't fix it." When I begin planning a cruise, I always look through the ports of call to ensure that at least one of my favorite ports is included in the itinerary.

While I do love discovering new places, there are certain Caribbean islands that are quite expensive to travel to from Miami via air, so spending a day there on a port of call is the perfect solution!

Prepare to experience a serious case of Wanderlust, because today we'll be talking about My Favorite Cruise Ports!

Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas

Half Moon Cay is a private island owned by Carnival Cruise Line and is only accessible via a port of call. It's really the perfect spot; you can spend the day on the beach, eat at the restaurant on the island, have a few tropical cocktails...and charge it all to your stateroom card!

As it's a private island run by Carnival Cruise Line, you can pay for everything with your Sign and Sail card.

When you arrive, you'll find the most picturesque Caribbean waters, a palm-tree lined beach and the friendliest people you'll ever meet!

I love the Bahamas, and Half Moon Cay is no different in that everyone embraces the spirit of hospitality and friendliness.

You can book an excursion to go horseback riding, snorkeling, or a number of other exciting water sports, but you will find that you can enjoy the day just as well by lounging on the beach and soaking up the rays.

You'll find children and adults alike busying themselves building sandcastles - the last time I was there, the ship had even organized an island-wide sandcastle-building contest!

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

I've written about my love of Turks and Caicos before, but it bears repeating: Grand Turk is one of the most beautiful ports of call I've ever seen.

There's just something about the atmosphere in Grand Turk: the people are friendly, the water is gorgeous and there are so many things to do right at the port that you don't even need to book a shore excursion to have an awesome time!

There are plenty of beach chairs, there are cabanas for rent, there are name-brand restaurants, a huge pool and water slide, as well as an area of duty free shopping and places to pick up trinkets and souvenirs.

Of course, if you love the water and want to book a shore excursion, Grand Turk is the place to do it! There are so many options when it comes to shore excursions, but my favorite is snorkeling! One of the best snorkeling trips of my life was a shore excursion in Grand Turk.

That trip is actually what prompted me to invest in waterproof camera equipment; the experience we had underwater was so amazing that it just about broke my heart not to be able to share it through photos when we came home.

Grand Turk is definitely on my "must go snorkeling there again" list!

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

I have two great loves in my life: the water and animals. One of my favorite cruise ports offers both of these in abundance: Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. On my last visit to Grand Cayman, I booked a Carnival Cruise Line shore excursion to visit the Turtle Farm and Stingray City.

I was not disappointed! It's one thing to see marine life in the wild, but it's another entirely exciting experience to get up close and personal with some of your favorite sea creatures!

At the Turtle Farm, you walk through a guided tour to learn about their conservation efforts and then have the option of snorkeling with sea turtles or lounging at their pool or water park.

You can touch the baby sea turtles, feed them - it's really a fun experience for nature loving adults as well as children.

Stingray City was by far one of the best experiences I have had on a cruise. Your tour operator will take you out to "Stingray City," an area off shore where stingrays tend to congregate to feed.

After giving you a lesson in safety, your tour operator will allow you to get into the water with them!

It is really quite amazing how many stingrays appear in this area - at one point I counted ten different stingrays!

Do you have a favorite cruise port? I would love to hear about it!

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A Kentucky family’s $15,000 Carnival Cruise vacation they had been planning for a year was canceled just two days before the ship was set to sail after they accidentally shared their booking number online in a case of identity theft.

Tiffany Banks was devastated to learn that her trip aboard the Carnival Celebration ship with her husband and their four kids was canceled without her knowledge the day before the family was going to fly to Florida to leave on the boat.

Banks said in a series of TikTok videos that she had no idea their vacation, for which they had already paid in full, was trashed until she got an email about off-ship excursion cancellations and called to investigate.

A Carnival customer service representative told her that she had canceled her $12,000 reservation for the ship’s largest room — the Excel Presidential Suite — through the online system.

The mom and nurse practitioner said she went into “a full-blown panic” and she and her four kids were all in tears.

“We have nearly $15,000 tied up in for this vacation including excursions. The room itself was I think $12,000 or $13,000, and then we’ve got a few grand tied up in excursions, and actually with almost $2,000 for flights,” she said in a May 12 TikTok video.

Banks said she never canceled the trip and wondered if it was a system glitch.

Carnival said the room they had booked was now reserved by another customer and offered the family two interior rooms — the cheapest on the ship — instead, but the mom did not feel it was an adequate replacement.

Carnival also refused to offer a full refund as its cancellation policy states that no money will be returned within 15 days of the cruise date.

The family flew to Miami and tried to board the ship anyway, hoping for a last-minute solution, but were unable to get on and the ship sailed off without them, Banks said in a teary follow-up video.

They instead stayed at an Airbnb in the Sunshine State, hoping to make the best of their change of plans while the mom shared frustrating updates on TikTok.

In one clip, she responded to “haters” who accused her of hiding things or not sharing the full story.

“I’m an open book. I talk too much. I give out too much information — that’s just me naturally,” she said in remarks that would become an ironic prediction of what was to come in the saga.

A few days later, Carnival called Banks back with an explanation of how her long-awaited cruise trip was canned.

The cruise line told Banks that she was the “victim of a form of identity theft” but that there was no security breach on Carnival’s part, according to a recording of the call she shared on TikTok.

Banks and her husband accidentally shared their cruise booking reference number when posting a screenshot of an email with the countdown to their vacation on Facebook a few weeks out, according to the clip.

The same day they posted the booking number on Facebook, someone created an online Carnival account and added the number to their profile.

Then, 48 hours before the cruise sail date, the person canceled the family’s entire cabin booking, the Carnival rep told Banks in the recording.

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Banks said Carnival told her that it believes the IP address of the person who canceled was in British Columbia but it was unable to get an identity of the fraudster.

The company offered her future cruise credit for $10,404 contingent on the mom posting on social media “something to the effect of Carnival has now resolved the issue.”

But Banks said she wasn’t interested and questioned the ease with which someone was able to take over her booking with no verification process.

“We’re not sailing with Carnival ever again,” she said.

The Post reached out to Carnival but did not immediately receive a response.

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Princess Cruises Announces Extended 2025-26 Japan & Southeast Asia Cruise Season

Diamond princess returns to the land of the rising sun for expanded program showcasing beautiful fall foliage.

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., (May 29, 2024) – On the heels of record-breaking travel to Japan by U.S. visitors in 2023, and another strong season underway this year, Princess Cruises today announced it will extend the number of itineraries in Japan during the 2025-26 season. 

The 2025-26 cruise season to the must-see island nations of Japan and Southeast Asia onboard a Princess ship has just been announced. On sale now, Japan-built Diamond Princess returns featuring an expanded Japan season showcasing the region’s breathtaking fall foliage, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and more. 

“We truly make it easy to travel to Japan and Southeast Asia on our Diamond Princess Love Boat to experience these amazing destinations,” said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. “For our fall 2025 through winter 2026 season, we’re thrilled to expand our Japan cruises from Tokyo (Yokohama) during the beautiful fall foliage season and continue to Singapore to highlight the best of Southeast Asia. Plus, our guests only need to unpack once to experience these storied countries while enjoying vibrant shore excursions and our regional culinary and entertainment offerings onboard.” 

From ancient temples and castles, to bustling markets and breathtaking gardens, cruisers experience the best way to see Japan with Princess with a new fall 2025 season offering 11 new voyages ranging in length from nine to 22 days, visiting 25 destinations throughout the Land of the Rising Sun, as well as stops in Korea and Taiwan. Highlights of the season include:

• 13-day Circle Japan Fall Foliage sailing taking place during the beautiful autumn leaves season
• 9-day Circle Japan voyage a circumnavigation of the country with stops at Nagasaki, Akita and Sakaiminato
• 9-day Southern Islands departures to the southernmost part of Japan and the lush islands of Okinawa and Ishigaki
• 10-day Kyushu & Korea cruise, which sails these large islands of Japan including visits to Hiroshima, Osaka (for Kyoto) and Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji)
• For the ultimate Japan exploration, guests can combine these 18- to 22- day itineraries for an unforgettable 40-day adventure

Following her extended Japan season, Diamond Princess will sail to Singapore on a 12-day Southeast Asia & Japan cruise featuring Taipei (Keelung) and Hong Kong to kick off three roundtrip Singapore sailings including:

• 14-day Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam cruise, which also includes calls to Phuket, Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang) and Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My)
• 16-day Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam departure which also includes a call to Halong Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a gateway to Hanoi
• Closing the season will be a 14-day Southeast Asia & Japan sailing from Singapore back to Tokyo (Yokohama) with late night More Ashore stays in both Hong Kong and Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji)

Diamond Princess: Built in Japan, the 2,670-guest Diamond Princess offers a unique experience tailored to the region. Guests enjoy authentic cuisine at Kai Sushi, sip Japanese-inspired cocktails created by mixologist Rob Floyd, soak in the traditional Izumi bath and enjoy folkloric shows, regional entertainment and Japanese holiday celebrations. 

Additionally, the all-new Churrascaria Brazilian Grill offers quality meats boasting bold South American flavors, cooked to perfection in the tasty tradition of grilling churrasco style. Servers present these flavorful cuts on vertical skewers, and hand-carve them right onto the plate. 

No matter the cruise, Princess delivers a premium vacation with the line’s award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization. Guests booking can take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately. 

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com . 

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