Cruises from Fremantle 2026

Sailing from Fremantle (Perth) in 2026

Fremantle’s cruise terminal puts you directly on the Indian Ocean, with Western Australia’s coastline stretching out on both sides. The 2026 departure from this port is operated by Princess Cruises — a 17-night coastal voyage that traces the full length of the Australian seaboard and finishes in Sydney. It is one of the most complete ways to see the country from the water, and it boards right here in WA.

Which cruise line sails from Fremantle in 2026?

Princess Cruises is the cruise line operating from Fremantle in 2026, sailing aboard Crown Princess. Princess has a long history with the Australian market and tailors its onboard experience accordingly — relaxed dining, live entertainment and a service style that feels personal rather than corporate. The Princess Cruises Australia 2026/2027 season is one of the line’s strongest for local departures, and this Fremantle sailing is a centrepiece of it.

Ship options for Fremantle departures in 2026

Crown Princess is the vessel on this Fremantle departure, and she is well matched to a long Australian coastal voyage. The itinerary is a circumnavigation of Australia in a single sailing — calling at Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane as well as departing from Fremantle — which means you wake up in a different Australian city almost every other day without unpacking once.

Families travel well on Crown Princess. Children have dedicated clubs — the Treehouse, Lodge and Beach House — organised by age, while parents who want some peace can retreat to The Sanctuary, an adults-only deck space reserved for quiet relaxation. The ship’s dining and entertainment are built for longer voyages: there are enough restaurants, bars and live show venues to keep a 17-night crossing from feeling repetitive.

For a closer look at the layout and what each deck offers, the Crown Princess cabins and deck plans page gives you the full picture before you choose your grade.

What cabin grades are available on Crown Princess?

Crown Princess offers four main cabin grades on this sailing, ranging from a compact interior to the ship’s largest suite. The grades below run from inside to suite — use them alongside the deck plans to find the position that suits you:

• Inside cabin IA — from A$5,303 pp* — 15.1 m², sleeps up to 4. Positioned on the middle decks for smooth sailing and easy access to lifts and facilities. The most affordable way onto this voyage.
• Sea-view cabin OB — 16.6 m², sleeps up to 4. A panoramic window brings in natural daylight and unobstructed sea views that an inside cabin cannot offer — a meaningful upgrade on a 17-night sailing.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 25.2 m², sleeps up to 4. Your own outdoor area with table and chairs, giving you direct access to fresh air and passing coastline without having to share a public deck.
• Owner’s Suite S2 — 63.8 m², sleeps up to 4. The most spacious accommodation on board — significantly larger than any other suite grade — with room to spread out for the full 17 nights.

What do Princess Cruises fares include?

Princess offers two main fare levels on this sailing, and the difference between them is worth understanding before you book.

Princess Standard is the base fare: it covers the cruise itself. Drinks, Wi-Fi and crew appreciation are not included but can be added. It suits travellers who prefer to pay for what they actually use.

Princess Plus is the step up and represents solid value on a long voyage. It includes 4 casual dining meals across the 17 nights, beverages up to A$15 each (up to 15 drinks per day), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photos plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. On a 17-night sailing, the Wi-Fi and dining credits alone make the package worth running the numbers on.

Our cruise experts can walk you through both options and help you work out which one suits your travel style — call us or use the booking form and we’ll do the comparison for you.

Top ports and stops to look out for

This is a one-way voyage: it departs from Fremantle (Perth) and concludes in Sydney. Along the way the itinerary calls at a string of Australian coastal cities, giving you the kind of country-wide perspective that a land trip could not replicate in 17 nights. Each port is a different face of Australia — the south coast, the eastern seaboard, the major harbour cities — seen from the water and without a single domestic connection between them.

Because this is a one-way sailing, you will arrive in Sydney at the end of the voyage. A domestic flight back to Perth — or to wherever home is — connects the two ends of the trip neatly. CruiseAway can book that flight, along with a Sydney hotel if you want a night or two in the city before heading home, as part of a single DreamAway Package.

Are there short cruises from Fremantle in 2026?

The sailing on offer from Fremantle in 2026 is 17 nights — a longer coastal voyage rather than a short break. If you’re looking for a briefer departure from Western Australia, it’s worth speaking to our cruise experts, who can advise on other options across the broader 2026 cruises programme. Alternatively, if your dates are flexible, other Australian ports offer a wider range of durations in 2026 — see the alternatives section below.

Seasonal highlights for 2026 sailings

The Fremantle departure falls in the October–December window of 2026 — the southern hemisphere spring heading into early summer. For a coastal Australian sailing, this is a comfortable time of year to be at sea: the days are long and the weather along the south and east coast is warming as the voyage progresses toward Sydney. The Christmas cruises Australia 2026 period is also worth considering if your dates stretch into December.

A 17-night itinerary in this window works well for travellers who want to cover serious ground without rushing. You spend meaningful time in each port rather than a few hours, and the ship itself becomes part of the experience rather than just the transport between stops.

What does a cruise from Fremantle cost in 2026?

The 2026 Fremantle sailing starts at A$5,303 pp* for an inside cabin on a Princess Standard fare. Moving to Princess Plus adds the drinks, Wi-Fi and dining package — our cruise experts can give you a direct comparison so you can decide whether it works for your budget before you book.

There is a reduction of up to 1% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on this sailing — a modest saving, but the Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same sailing cheaper elsewhere after booking with us, we’ll match it.

How to get to Fremantle for your cruise

If you live in Perth or Western Australia, Fremantle is a drive or a short train ride from the city centre — no flight required. If you’re travelling from another state, a domestic hop into Perth is the simplest connection you’ll make to any cruise ship in Australia. It is far shorter than flying to an international embarkation port, and CruiseAway can fold the flight, a pre-cruise hotel night and the transfer to the terminal into your booking so the whole thing is handled in one go.

Because this is a one-way sailing ending in Sydney, think about the return leg too. We can build a DreamAway Package that covers the flight home from Sydney — or a few nights in Sydney first — so nothing is left unbooked at either end of the voyage.

Make it a full holiday

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist, which means every booking we make is built around the cruise itself. But we can add whatever sits around it: flights in and out, hotels before and after, transfers between the terminal and your accommodation, tours at the ports you stop in, and travel insurance — all arranged as a bundle or a fully custom itinerary. If you want a night in Perth before embarkation, a couple of nights in Sydney afterwards, or the flight home sorted from day one, our team handles it. That is what DreamAway Packages are for.

Alternative regions to cruise if you’re flexible

Fremantle has one departure in 2026, so if your dates or budget don’t line up, a handful of nearby alternatives are worth exploring.

Princess Cruises around Australia in 2026 covers more of the line’s local itineraries, including routes that don’t start from Fremantle. If you’re open to embarking from the east coast, Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2026 and cruises from Sydney in December 2026 both offer a wider range of sailing lengths and dates.

For travellers who want to see more of the region, Princess Cruises 2025/2026 Australia and New Zealand itineraries covers the broader season across both countries. And if 2027 suits you better, cruises around Australia in 2027 is already open for booking.

If you’re travelling from interstate and thinking about a different embarkation city entirely, our team can match you with the sailing that works best for your home city and your schedule — just give us a call or use the online booking form.

Top Perth (Fremantle) cruise options for 2026

The standout sailing from Fremantle in 2026 is the 17-night Princess Cruises coastal voyage aboard Crown Princess, departing in the October–December window and finishing in Sydney. It is a genuine coast-to-coast experience: you board in Western Australia and disembark on the other side of the country, having called at Australia’s major port cities along the way. Prices start at A$5,303 pp* for an inside cabin.

For the complete picture of what Princess has on offer across Australia this season, see the Princess Cruises Australia 2026/2027 season launch — or browse all cruises departing from Fremantle to compare options side by side.

You can also explore the broader Princess Cruises 2025/2026 Pacific crossings and Asia itineraries if you’d like to consider a voyage that takes you further afield, or check cruises around Australia in 2026 for the full picture of what’s sailing the Australian coast this year.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.