For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will now offer Summer Caribbean cruises in 2018. The 3,192-guest Caribbean Princess returns to sail on a full summer season of voyages from seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean to a 20-day Caribbean and Panama Canal Explorer. The cruises are open for reservations starting Dec. 1.

The April to October summer cruises features 47 departures, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, including eight unique itineraries visiting 23 destinations in 22 countries. There are four ports to offer late-night stays, allowing guests ample time to explore the evening offerings.

“Summertime is the prime vacation season for most Americans and we’re happy to offer the Caribbean in 2018,” said Jan Swartz, president, Princess Cruises. “We have award-winning itineraries of various lengths so families, honeymooners, couples, friends and travelers alike can get away to explore new places, reconnect with one another and ultimately ‘come back new’ with Princess.”

Princess Cruises added new voyages for 2018 including a 20-day Caribbean and Panama Explorer excursion, combining a 10-day Panama cruise and a 10-day Southern Caribbean Medley or Eastern Caribbean Voyager cruise.

Past Princess Cruises guests are eligible for a special promotion when they book before Aug. 31, 2017. Captain’s Circle members booking a seven- to 10-day cruise will receive $50 off per person and those booking a 14- or 20-day cruise will save $100 per guest.

Through the cruise line’s exclusive partnership with Discovery and Animal Planet, guests can choose immersive excursions for the whole family including America’s Cup Yacht Race, St. Maarten; Antilla Shipwreck Snorkel, Aruba; Mayan Ruins at Tulum, Cozumel; and Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica, Límon.

Guests have the opportunity to enjoy the destinations they visit and become fully immersed in their culture through the following offerings: locally-inspired cuisine, Festivals of the World live entertainment celebrating Mardi Gras and Festival de Panama, steel drum lessons, local crafts, rum tastings, live narratives while sailing through the Gatun Locks and Discovery Encounters with local guest speakers sharing authentic stories and passion for their homelands.