Star Princess, the newest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, officially arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on Tuesday around 5:30 PM for a special overnight stay.
The 4,300-passenger vessel is the second in the Sphere Class, and its arrival means that the ship is one step closer to offering an entire season of 7-day Alaskan cruises.
The ship is currently wrapping up a long voyage that began in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 13. On its way to LA, it completed its first-ever transit through the Panama Canal on April 18.
“Bringing Star Princess to Los Angeles for her West Coast debut is a proud moment for Princess Cruises,” Princess Cruises Chief Marketing Officer Marie Lee said. “Los Angeles has always held a special place in our history — our very first cruise sailed from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera in 1965.”
While the ship is new to these waters, it has already gained international recognition. It was recently named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List, which highlights the best new travel experiences in the world.
Star Princess is scheduled to depart LA late tonight to finish its voyage in Seattle on May 3. From there, it will spend the entire summer running 7-day round-trip cruises through Alaska’s Inside Passage.
If you’re looking to catch a cruise out of Los Angeles, the ship will return this fall. Its upcoming local schedule includes:
- September 27: A one-way trip from Vancouver to Los Angeles.
- October 4: A 16-day one-way voyage from Los Angeles back to Fort Lauderdale via the Panama Canal.
Just last week Princess Cruises also announced Arrival Groups (staggered embarkation) to cruises out of Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral after adding the new boarding system on two ships out of Seattle.
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