Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season launch

What does the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season offer Australians?

The Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season spans Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Transpacific voyages and Hawaii — all on ships that sail regularly from Australian ports. Voyages run from short getaways to grand 96-night odysseys, with a median length of 14 nights. Roughly half the sailings depart from an Australian port with no flight required; the other half call for a short international hop to Tokyo, Singapore or Auckland — and CruiseAway can book those flights, hotels and transfers alongside your cruise. Browse the full range of cruises available through CruiseAway, or explore the wider Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season if your dates fall earlier.

Where does Princess Cruises sail in 2027–2028?

Close to home — Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific

Australia is the most popular destination in this season, with sailings departing from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth (Fremantle) and other ports around the coast. If you live near a departure port, you can be on board without any flight at all — drive or take the train and join the ship on sailing day. From another state, it’s a short domestic hop rather than a long-haul journey. The Cruise Around Australia 2027 page is a good starting point if you want to explore the full range of Australian itineraries this year.

New Zealand sailings are the next biggest group, mostly departing from Sydney or Sydney and finishing in Auckland — or the reverse, with a domestic flight connecting the two ends. The Sydney to New Zealand 2027 page covers these in detail. The South Pacific and South East Asia round out the near-region options for travellers who want something tropical without a long-haul flight.

The long haul — Japan, Transpacific and Hawaii

Japan is the season’s headline long-haul destination, with sailings finishing in Tokyo. These itineraries are ideal if you want to combine a cruise with time in Japan — CruiseAway can add pre- or post-cruise hotel nights and flights so the whole trip is arranged in one booking. See the Japan Cruises 2027 page for the full picture. Transpacific crossings — often finishing on the North American West Coast — are built for travellers who want to cover serious ocean distance, and some itineraries connect to Hawaii en route. If that appeals, the Sydney to Hawaii 2027 page has dedicated options.

Which ships sail the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season?

Six Princess ships sail this season. Here is what each one is known for.

Sapphire Princess

Fresh from a 2025 refit, Sapphire Princess sails from Fremantle — meaning West Australian travellers can board without leaving the state. New restaurants, revitalised cabins and a modern Lotus Spa make this a strong choice for the 2027–28 season. The Sanctuary adults-only pool deck offers private cabanas, cold towels and serenity stewards. See Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans before you book.

Diamond Princess

Diamond Princess carries something genuinely unusual: Izumi, a traditional Japanese onsen bathhouse at sea — a relaxing ritual that suits the ship’s Japan-focused itineraries perfectly. Broadway-style productions play in the Princess Theatre, and Skywalkers Nightclub sits 15 decks above the waterline. Asia packages are available with return flights included. Explore Diamond Princess cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess sails Great Barrier Reef voyages and brings two things that make them memorable: Movies Under the Stars on deck, and the Princess app that lets you order food or drinks anywhere on board with a tap — no queuing at the bar. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on the top deck is the quiet counterpart to an otherwise lively ship. Check Grand Princess cabins and deck plans if you want to choose your position carefully.

Royal Princess

Royal Princess has the SeaWalk — a glass-bottomed walkway that extends 40 metres above the ocean. It is the kind of feature that makes a sailing genuinely memorable. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat, Movies Under the Stars, and duelling pianos at Crooners complete the picture for Australian coastal itineraries. See Royal Princess cabins and deck plans.

Coral Princess

A slim beam means Coral Princess fits into narrower ports and waterways that larger ships cannot enter — these are discovery itineraries by design, not just cruises that happen to stop somewhere. Three revolving stages in one venue host cooking demonstrations, cabaret and fashion shows. The adults-only Sanctuary is on the top deck. See Coral Princess cabins and deck plans.

Crown Princess

Crown Princess offers a circumnavigation of Australia, calling at Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Adelaide and Brisbane in a single voyage. Children’s clubs — Treehouse, Lodge and Beach House — give families structure, while parents have The Sanctuary to themselves. See Crown Princess cabins and deck plans.

What cabin grades are available on Sapphire Princess and Diamond Princess?

Both ships share the same cabin structure. Here is the range, from the most affordable to the most spacious, on Sapphire Princess and Diamond Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m²: A mid-deck position with central lift access gives quieter conditions and greater stability than cabins higher or lower in the ship. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m²: A panoramic window with a forward bow view brings in natural daylight. On Sapphire Princess this is described as a sea-view cabin; on Diamond Princess it has a wide forward ocean view. Sleeps up to 4.
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m²: A private balcony with seating gives you direct access to sea air and views that inside and ocean-view cabins do not offer. Sleeps up to 4. (See Sapphire Princess deck plans or Diamond Princess deck plans for balcony positions by deck.)
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m²: The largest suite aboard on both ships, with a separate living room and dining area — roughly twice the space of the next suite category. Sleeps up to 4.

On Grand Princess, the Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub spans 67.8 m² and comes with its own outdoor hot tub. Inside cabins run to 14.9 m², ocean-view cabins (Premium sea view O3) to 19.1 m², and Premium Balcony cabin B2 to 25.5 m² with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors. See Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for exact positions.

What do Princess Cruises fares include in 2027–2028?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare tiers on this season’s sailings. Princess Standard is the base cruise fare — it covers the cruise itself, with drinks packages, Wi-Fi and dining add-ons available separately. Princess Plus includes 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. Our cruise experts can walk you through which fare suits your travel style, and we can add fare types such as last-minute offers or early-saver promotions where they apply.

Are there discounts on Princess Cruises 2027–2028 sailings?

A number of sailings in this season are reduced from their previously listed price — up to 43% off on one departure, though most reduced sailings are around 7% off that cabin grade’s previous price. CruiseAway’s Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same sailing cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it.

Princess Cruises from Sydney 2027 — what’s available?

Sydney is the busiest embarkation port this season, with a strong mix of Australian coastal sailings, New Zealand itineraries and longer Transpacific crossings. If you are based in Sydney, you can walk on board with no flight at all; for travellers from elsewhere in Australia, the domestic hop to Sydney is far simpler than any long-haul connection. The dedicated Princess Cruises from Sydney 2027 page lists these sailings in full, and the broader Sydney cruises page shows all lines departing from the same port.

Princess Cruises from Brisbane 2027 — what’s sailing?

Brisbane is the second-busiest Australian embarkation port for this season, with South Pacific and coastal sailings among the options. Local travellers board with no flight; from other states, Brisbane is a short domestic connection. See Princess Cruises from Brisbane 2027 for the full list, and Cruises from Brisbane January 2027 if you’re planning around the start of the year. For Christmas departures from Brisbane, Christmas cruises from Brisbane covers the festive options across all lines. The Brisbane cruises hub has the full port picture.

Make it a holiday

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every offer is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. For sailings that start or finish overseas, our team can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your cruise, as a bundle or a fully custom holiday. DreamAway Packages are our own built packages combining the cruise with flights, hotels and transfers for popular itineraries. We’re also ATAS-accredited and CLIA members, so you can book with confidence.

If your dates stretch into 2028, the Cruises 2028 page covers all lines departing that year, and the Cunard 2027–2028 world cruise season launch is worth a look if a world voyage is on your radar. For the broadest view of what is sailing this year, Cruises 2027 covers every line and region we sell.

Considering sailings from Fremantle? Cruises from Fremantle 2027 lists departures from Perth’s port across all lines. For Princess Cruises to Tasmania 2027, that dedicated page covers the southern routes. And if the idea of sailing from Singapore in 2027 appeals — perhaps for the Asia itineraries — we can arrange the flights and pre-cruise hotels as part of the same booking, including a cruise from Singapore to Australia if you want to reposition back home by sea.

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.