Princess cruises around Australia in 2027

Princess voyages around Australia in 2027

Princess Cruises runs all 11 sailings in this collection, making it the dedicated line for circumnavigating Australia in 2027. Voyages range from 11 to 32 nights, with a median of 18 nights — long enough to take in the full sweep of the Australian coast at a genuine pace. Most itineraries are one-way (9 of the 11), finishing in a different city from where they set off, so you end the voyage somewhere new. A domestic flight connects the two ends, and CruiseAway can book that flight along with any hotels either side. The broader cruises around Australia in 2027 page covers all lines if you want to compare; this page focuses on Princess.

Where do these sailings go?

Every sailing explores the Australian coast — this is not a region with options nearby, it is the real thing: the whole continent, by sea. Itineraries trace the full perimeter, taking in the west coast, the tropical north, the Great Barrier Reef and the south-east seaboard. The Australia cruises hub gives a broader view of what is available in the region.

Departure ports spread the coast sensibly. Sydney accounts for 6 embarkations, Fremantle (Perth) for 4, and Melbourne for 1. On the one-way sailings, most finish in Sydney or Fremantle — whichever city you are not starting from. That matters in practical terms: if you board in Fremantle and disembark in Sydney, you are already on the other side of the country with a story to tell and just a flight home to organise. We can book that return leg, along with transfers and a hotel night if you want one before you fly.

If you are considering the full 28-night circumnavigation, the 28-day cruise around Australia page goes deeper on that format. For departures specifically from the west coast, cruises around Australia from Brisbane offers another angle on the route.

Which ships sail around Australia for Princess in 2027?

Princess Cruises fields 3 ships on this programme. Here is what sets each one apart.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess carries 7 of the 11 sailings — it is the workhorse of this itinerary and a ship with a loyal following in Australian waters. On deck, there is an open-air screen where you can curl up under a blanket and watch a film under the stars — a genuine pleasure when the ship is passing through tropical waters. The Princess MedallionClass app lets you order food and drinks anywhere on board with a tap, from cocktails at the pool to a pizza delivered to your cabin, with no queuing involved. When you want quiet, The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on the top deck offers sun loungers, light meals and ocean views away from the main pool.

Grand Princess cabin grades and deck plans run from compact interior rooms to the Grand Suite S1, which stretches to 67.8 m² and comes with its own private hot tub. See the full cabin breakdown below.

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess carries 3 sailings, predominantly departing from Fremantle, making it the natural choice for West Australian travellers who want to board close to home. The ship completed a refit in 2025, bringing new restaurants, refreshed cabins and a modernised Lotus Spa — so the interior feels current. Like Grand Princess, it has The Sanctuary adults-only pool deck, here fitted with private cabanas, cold towels and dedicated serenity stewards. The Grand Suite S1 aboard Sapphire Princess tops out at 123.5 m², with a separate living room and dining area — the largest suite on the ship by a considerable margin.

Check the Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans page for a full layout before you choose.

Coral Princess

Coral Princess operates 1 sailing in this programme. Its narrower beam is an engineering feature with a real consequence for itinerary design: the ship can enter smaller ports and narrower waterways that are off-limits to larger vessels, which means more varied stops along the coast. On board, the theatre runs a revolving-stage design that allows cooking demonstrations, cabaret and fashion shows to take place in the same venue, one after another. The Sanctuary retreat sits on the top deck here too, with its familiar formula of loungers and attentive service.

See the Coral Princess cabins and deck plans for a full picture of the layout.

What cabin grades are available?

All 3 ships offer 4 grade types. Listed from the most affordable inward to the most spacious:

Grand Princess

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m²: positioned on the middle decks for minimal ship motion and easy access to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m²: floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view, bringing natural light directly into the cabin.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m²: floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors give more light and an open-plan feel than a standard balcony room.
• Grand Suite S1 — 67.8 m²: the largest suite on board, with a private hot tub and space that dwarfs every other category on the ship.

Sapphire Princess

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m²: middle-deck position for quieter conditions and greater stability.
• Premium Sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m²: large panoramic window with a bow view and natural daylight throughout the day.
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m²: private balcony with direct access to sea air — something interior and sea-view guests do not have.
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m²: the ship’s largest accommodation, with a separate living room, dining area and twice the space of a Penthouse suite.

Coral Princess

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m²: central middle-deck position for minimal motion and easy access to all ship areas.
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m²: panoramic window with natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 23.0 m²: around 50% more space than a standard balcony cabin, which makes a real difference on a longer voyage.
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m²: considerably larger than a mini-suite, with a spacious living area and a separate seating zone.

What do Princess fares include?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare levels on these sailings.

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare. It covers the sailing itself, with meals in the main dining room and buffet included. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages — covering beverages, Wi-Fi, crew appreciation and more — are available to add on at the time of booking rather than included automatically.

Princess Plus is the mid-tier package and represents solid value on a longer voyage. It covers beverages up to A$15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, 4 casual dining meals per voyage, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. On an 18-night sailing, having Wi-Fi and drinks handled in advance removes a meaningful chunk of daily on-board spend.

Our cruise experts can walk you through which tier suits your travel style — and for fare types such as last-minute offers and promotional packages, we watch for what is available and can apply the right one to your booking.

How much do Princess Australia cruises cost in 2027?

Fares start from A$3,435 pp* for the programme. Pricing varies by ship, cabin grade, departure port and sailing length — a 32-night voyage in a balcony cabin will sit well above the entry price, while a shorter sailing in an inside cabin brings the cost down. Our cruise experts can compare options across ships and grade types to find what fits your budget. CruiseAway’s Best Price Guarantee means if you find the same sailing cheaper elsewhere, we will match it.

1 sailing in the programme carries a reduced fare — a discount of up to 3% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. It is a modest reduction on a single departure rather than a site-wide sale, so if value is a priority it is worth asking our team which sailing it applies to.

Make it a holiday

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every offer is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. If you are flying in from interstate to join the ship, or flying home from your disembarkation port, we can add those domestic flights to your booking. We can also arrange hotels the night before you board, transfers to and from the pier, tours at ports along the way, and travel insurance — all on one booking, all handled by the same team. Our DreamAway Packages bundle cruise, flights, hotels and transfers into a single price if you prefer everything sorted in one go.

If you are comparing years, the Princess Cruises around Australia 2026 page shows how the programme looked previously, and Princess Cruises around Australia in 2028 covers what is coming next. The full Princess Cruises 2027 programme — including routes beyond Australia — is worth a look if you are still deciding on a destination.

Other 2027 sailings worth considering

If you are sailing from Sydney and want to explore other 2027 options, cruises from Sydney in January 2027 and Christmas cruises from Sydney in 2027 show what is departing at either end of the year. Princess Cruises from Sydney in 2027 covers the full Princess programme out of that port. The Princess 2027–28 season launch page outlines the full fleet deployment across both years.

Princess also sails to Tasmania in 2027 if a shorter coastal voyage appeals — see Princess Cruises to Tasmania in 2027 for those options. And if a Singapore embarkation or disembarkation is on your radar, cruises from Singapore to Australia in 2027 and cruises from Singapore in 2027 are worth a look alongside the Singapore departures hub. For departures from Melbourne, the cruises from Melbourne page covers what leaves from that port throughout the season.

For those considering a premium or luxury circumnavigation, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Azamara also have sailings in this programme. The full cruises around Australia in 2027 page brings every line together in one place.

*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.