How much time will you have?
About 8h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 8h in Princess Cays, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
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Princess Cays Cruise Port
Princess Cays is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through March.
Usually quiet
~8h typical visit
Larger ships
What to expect in Princess Cays
How busy does Princess Cays get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 9% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,650 passengers
- Busy day: 12,950+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 9% of days
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September 2026
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Where Princess Cays fits into a cruise
Princess Cays is most commonly visited on Eastern Caribbean itineraries, often alongside Fort Lauderdale and Puerto Plata .
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When to cruise to Princess Cays
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Princess Cays typically carry around 3,560 guests, with Regal Princess, Star Princess, and Sun Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Regal Princess 38 calls
- 2 Star Princess 33 calls
- 3 Sun Princess 27 calls
- 4 Sky Princess 14 calls
- 5 Enchanted Princess 10 calls
- 6 Caribbean Princess 9 calls
Next port calls
Sep 16 Carnival Elation
Sep 17 Carnival Paradise
Sep 22 Caribbean Princess
Sep 23 Carnival Conquest
Sep 29 Caribbean Princess
Cruises that visit Princess Cays
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Princess Cays.
Carnival Conquest
Miami → Princess Cays → Celebration Key → Miami
Sep 21 · 4 nights
Visits Princess Cays on day 3
Exceptional value
$281 balcony · $70/night
35% below typical · 6-month low
Carnival Conquest
Miami → Princess Cays → Celebration Key → Miami
Oct 5 · 4 nights
Visits Princess Cays on day 3
About average
$223 inside · $56/night
Carnival Sunrise
Miami → Celebration Key → Nassau → Miami
Oct 26 · 5 nights
Visits Princess Cays on day 4
About average
$241 inside · $48/night
Carnival Paradise
Tampa → Celebration Key → Nassau → Tampa
Sep 28 · 6 nights
Visits Princess Cays on day 4
Good value
$319 oceanview · $53/night
16% below typical
Carnival Pride
Baltimore → Princess Cays → Celebration Key → Baltimore
Oct 18 · 7 nights
Visits Princess Cays on day 4
About average
$747 inside · $107/night
Carnival Pride
Baltimore → Princess Cays → Celebration Key → Baltimore
May 30 · 7 nights
Visits Princess Cays on day 4
About average
$884 inside · $126/night
Cruise routes that include Princess Cays
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Princess Cays, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Bahamas Loop via Princess Cays & Celebration Key
From $183
$183
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3 upcoming sailings
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2 ships
3 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Bahamas One-Way via San Juan, Puerto Plata & Princess Cays
From $1,015
$1,015
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Bahamas Loop via Celebration Key & Princess Cays
From $241
$241
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4 upcoming sailings
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2 ships
4 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Eastern Caribbean Loop via Princess Cays, Puerto Plata & San Juan
From $953
$953
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9 upcoming sailings
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2 ships
9 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Eastern Caribbean Loop via Princess Cays, Puerto Plata & San Juan
From $823
$823
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Eastern Caribbean Loop via Princess Cays & Grand Turk Island
From $710
$710
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Princess Cays
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Princess Cays.
What is the best time to visit Princess Cays on a cruise?
The best time to visit Princess Cays depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Princess Cays busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Princess Cays?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Princess Cays include Bahamas Loop via Princess Cays & Celebration Key, Bahamas One-Way via San Juan, Puerto Plata & Princess Cays, and Bahamas Loop via Celebration Key & Princess Cays. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Princess Cays?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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