Start new traditions and celebrate the holiday season at sea with Princess Cruises! Revel in time-honored traditions, warm and welcoming service, world-class cuisine & exciting ports of call during the holidays.

Thanksgiving – Leave the cooking to Princess, and join us for a traditional holiday feast in our dining rooms complete with all the trimmings. Enjoy autumn decor, turkey carving demonstrations and fun & festive events including an optional Turkey Calling Contest, trivia games and pumpkin themed Jr. Chef@Sea for the kids! Be sure to take part in our Tree of Thanks, a Princess tradition where guests add special messages to the tree which is displayed in the ship’s atrium. And what would Thanksgiving be without football you can watch the games on our Movies Under the Stars outdoor big screen.

Hanukkah – Guests can celebrate the Festival of Lights with themed arts and crafts, festive decor and special onboard events, like a reading of Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah on the first night of Hanukkah. Our professional chefs will prepare traditional favorites like potato latkes, gefilte fish and matzo ball soup.

Christmas – From sparkling evergreens adorning the decks, to our famous Atrium snowfall, guests will be treated to a host of holiday events, including Yuletide carolers singing holiday classics, a Holiday Wishes Variety Show in the theater and festive onboard activities, such as a Gingerbread House Making Contest, cookie and ornament decorating, a special tree lighting and even a visit from Santa himself! There’s special holiday programming on stateroom TV and a Christmas Eve stocking for every stateroom with some holiday treats. Enjoy the comfort of a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, and memories to last throughout the year!

Chinese New Year –  Mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year, with time – honored traditions for an immersive Asian experience.

• Symbolic red decorations adorn the Atrium
• Mythological Lion Dancers thrill spectators
• Live simulcast hosted on Movies Under the Stars screen

New Year’s – There’s no better place to ring in the New Year than at sea — with a festive countdown party, midnight balloon drop and a champagne toast! And relax and enjoy New Year’s Day with college bowl games featured on Movies Under the Stars and a buffet of game-day treats!

Valentine’s Day –  Love, life’s sweetest reward, is celebrated with hearts and flowers and special touches throughout the ship.

• Make a card for your sweetheart
• Send a singing telegram
• Renew your vows
• Watch themed Movies Under the Stars
• Indulge with Cupid’s Champagne Cocktail and the Love Boat Dream dessert

St. Patrick’s Day – The luck of the Irish is with you all day long onboard.

• Irish dance classes
• Shamrock and leprechaun decorations
• Guinness and green beer flowing in the “pubs”
• Even Saint Patrick himself makes a special appearance, with themed giveaways and festive surprises

Easter & Passover –

Celebrations of hope and springtime abound on board during this holy period.

• Participate in a special Seder service
• Sit down with family for a traditional Easter dinner
• Enjoy special visits from the Easter Bunny, a candy egg hunt, plus colorful, festive decor throughout the ship

Mother’s Day – Pay tribute to Mom with commemorative flourishes throughout her special day.

• Pamper her with a relaxing Lotus Spa treatment
• Chocolate Journeys indulgences throughout the ship
• Specialty themed deluxe Balcony Breakfast
• Complimentary sparkling wine and a rose at dinner
• Send a floral arrangement of her favorite blooms

Father’s Day – Cheers to you, Dad!

• Watch the big game on our giant Movies Under the Stars screen, complete with grilled burgers and craft beers on deck
• Treat your special man to a hand-cut steak cooked to order at the Crown Grill
• Celebrate the day with a Whiskey tasting at the British-inspired Wheelhouse Bar

Halloween – There’s more treats than tricks when you celebrate Halloween aboard Princess.

• Spooky decor and carved pumpkins delight
• Halloween Fright Night Party for ghostly grown-ups
• Little pumpkins can enjoy a scavenger hunt, costume parade, specialty movies and candy kits

Super Bowl Sunday – Watch the games on our Movies Under the Stars’ outdoor big screen

In addition to those listed above these holidays are also celebrated onboard:

• Australia Day
• Academy Awards
• ANZAC Day (Australia)
• Cinco de Mayo
• Canada Day
• Independence Day (U.S.)

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