Princess Cruises Adding Christmas Activities on Sailings Over the Holidays

Princess Cruises is adding Christmas activities for the entire family on sailings over the holidays that will range from tree-lighting ceremonies to holiday movies on the pool deck.

Princess cruise ships will come alive with the magic of the holidays on cruises to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal.

Programming will vary by ship, but they will be decorated with sparkling trees, garland, twinkling lights, and festive floral arrangements.

The cruise line’s newer ships, Sphere and Royal class vessels, will feature a tree lighting ceremony with a full cast performance. The rest of the fleet will have a more intimate festive tree lighting featuring vocalists.

Here is a look at the rest of the special programming being added by Princess Cruises for sailings over the holidays.

Merry Moments & “Let it Snow” experiences will be offered on select ships, with snow in the Piazza and other festive surprises.

Holly Jolly Sweater Parties will showcase creative attire and dance to favorite holiday tunes featuring a holiday silent disco, candlelight concert, and festive singalongs.

A Festive Family Faire with arts and crafts will be offered for all ages, and a holiday family flair night where guests can wear their favorite festive pajamas and sweaters.

Guests will be able to make their own gingerbread houses with frosting and candy décor. A Storytime with Stanley will share imaginative tales that kids will love.

Piazza Magical Moments will take place on Star Princess and Sun Princess, with snow falling and whimsical moments displayed on the LED screen.

Favorite holiday movies will be shown on Movies Under the Stars and also in staterooms.

Special holiday menus will be offered that feature festive demos of turkey carving, holiday cookies, cocktails, and even hot chocolate stations.

And since it’s the holiday, religious observances will also be held.

Denise Saviss, Princess Cruises Vice President, Entertainment, said the following about the upcoming holidays on their ships:

“The magic of the holidays at sea begins the moment guests pack their bags. From tree lighting festivals to holiday music filling our decks, our sparkling ships and holiday festivities are rooted in tradition and filled with shared moments that sail home with our guests.”