Princess Cruises around Australia 2028

Princess Cruises around Australia in 2028: what’s sailing and where

Princess Cruises sails a small, carefully chosen programme of cruises around Australia in 2028, covering the continent’s coast aboard Grand Princess. Voyages range from 11 to 28 nights, with a median of around 24 nights — these are proper, immersive sailings rather than short hops. Most are one-way itineraries, so you sail into a different city at the end; a domestic flight connects the two ends, and CruiseAway can arrange that alongside your cruise. One sailing returns to its home port as a round trip. Fares start from A$3,059 pp*.

Where do these sailings go?

Every sailing keeps to Australian waters, tracing the continent’s coastline from one major port city to another. That means no international flights, no passport queues and no jet lag — just Australia, seen from the water at its most dramatic. The cruise around Australia format suits anyone who has always wanted to connect the dots between the country’s great port cities without driving or flying between them.

Departures run from 3 Australian ports in 2028:

• Sydney — the most frequent departure point, with 2 sailings leaving from Sydney’s iconic harbour
• Adelaide — 1 sailing departs from South Australia’s compact and relaxed capital
• Melbourne — 1 sailing departs from Victoria’s cultural capital

On one-way itineraries, 3 voyages finish in Sydney and 1 finishes in Perth (Fremantle). If Sydney is home, you return to your own doorstep; if you’re departing from Adelaide or Melbourne, a short domestic flight is all it takes to reach the ship — or to get home from Fremantle at the end. CruiseAway handles the flights, hotels either side and any transfers, so you’re never left to piece together the logistics yourself.

Exploring other 2028 options? Browse all cruises around Australia in 2028, or check sailings from specific ports: cruises from Sydney in 2028 cover a wide range of lines and lengths, and cruises from Melbourne in 2028 are worth comparing if Victoria is your home state.

Which ship sails these voyages?

All 4 sailings in this programme depart aboard Grand Princess, one of Princess Cruises’ well-established ocean ships and a familiar name on the Australian coast. She carries enough guests to offer a full range of dining, entertainment and deck spaces, while remaining a manageable size compared with the line’s newest mega-ships.

A few things that make Grand Princess worth knowing about for an Australian voyage:

• Movies Under the Stars — Grand Princess pioneered the deck cinema concept that Princess Cruises is now famous for. Curl up under a blanket and watch a film on the open deck as the Great Barrier Reef passes by — it’s a genuine highlight of longer Australian sailings.
• The Princess app — order food and drinks from anywhere on the ship with a tap on your phone. Cocktails by the pool, pizza delivered to your cabin, specialty coffee in the morning — no queues, no rushing to a venue before it closes.
• The Sanctuary — an adults-only retreat on the top deck, with padded sun loungers, light meals and peaceful ocean views. On a 24-night voyage along the Australian coast, having a quiet corner above the Coral Sea is worth its weight in gold.

For full deck-by-deck detail, see the Grand Princess cabin and deck plans.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess

Grand Princess offers 4 cabin categories on these Australian voyages. All grades sleep up to 4 guests. Listed from most affordable to most spacious:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m²: A practical, comfortable cabin on the middle decks, where you’ll feel the least ship motion and have the easiest access to lifts and the ship’s main facilities. A sensible choice if you plan to spend most of your time out on deck or ashore.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m²: A floor-to-ceiling panoramic window floods the cabin with natural light and gives you an unobstructed view of the ocean. On a coastal voyage, waking up to the Australian coastline without leaving your bed is a genuine pleasure.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m²: Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors open onto your own private balcony, giving the cabin a more open, airy feel than a standard balcony grade. More natural light, more space and a private outdoor area for watching ports appear on the horizon.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m²: The largest suite on Grand Princess at approximately 67.8 m², offering considerably more room than any other category on board. The private hot tub sets it apart for a special occasion or a long voyage where extra comfort really counts.

Not sure which grade suits your trip? Our Princess Cruises experts can walk you through the differences and help you weigh up the cabin against what’s included in your fare. You can also explore all options on the Grand Princess deck plan before you call.

Are there any discounts on 2028 Princess Australia sailings?

All 4 sailings on this programme carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing — typically around 2%, with a maximum of 2% on the best-reduced departures. These are modest savings rather than a headline sale, but every reduction is applied at the cabin level so what you see reflects the current lowest price for that grade. Prices start from A$3,059 pp* and our Best Price Guarantee means you won’t find the same sailing for less through another Australian retailer.

Fare types can change — Princess Cruises runs promotions such as early-saver fares and last-minute offers throughout the season. Our cruise experts monitor availability and will tell you which fare type gives you the best value for your specific travel dates and cabin preference.

What’s included in the fare?

All 4 sailings are all-inclusive, meaning the fare covers your accommodation, main dining, entertainment and standard onboard activities. Princess Cruises’ Princess Plus and Princess Premier fare tiers add extras such as drinks packages, crew appreciation and Wi-Fi, while the entry fare covers the core cruise experience. Our cruise experts can explain exactly what each tier includes for your chosen sailing and help you decide whether upgrading makes sense for the way you travel — it’s one of the genuinely useful conversations to have before you book, rather than after.

Getting to your departure port

Because these are Australian sailings, no international flight is needed. If you live in Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne, you can travel to the pier by taxi, rideshare, car or train — the ship is a domestic journey away. If you’re coming from another state, a short domestic hop is all it takes: far less hassle than flying to a foreign embarkation port.

On one-way voyages finishing in Sydney or Perth (Fremantle), the return leg is simply a domestic flight home. CruiseAway can book that flight as part of your holiday through our DreamAway Packages, alongside any hotels you need the night before sailing or after you disembark, transfers to and from the port, and shore tours along the way. Everything on one booking, one contact, one team.

If you’re thinking about sailing in a specific month, see what else is departing: cruises from Sydney in January 2028, cruises from Sydney in February 2028, cruises from Sydney in March 2028, April 2028 Australia cruises and cruises from Sydney in June 2028 all have dedicated pages with their own availability.

Making it a complete holiday

A 28-day cruise around Australia is a significant trip, and the logistics either side deserve the same care as the cruise itself. CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every booking we handle is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package, which means our team knows the ports, the ships and the transfer options inside out.

Through our DreamAway Packages, we can add domestic or international flights, pre- or post-cruise hotels, port transfers, shore tours and travel insurance to your booking. You deal with one team from the moment you enquire to the moment you’re back home. That’s a very different experience from booking the cruise on one site and then piecing together the rest yourself.

For the broader Princess Cruises 2028 programme beyond Australia, the Princess Cruises 2028 season page covers the full range of destinations. You can also browse the Princess 2027–2028 season launch for advance-release sailings and early pricing.

Considering other lines for 2028? The Celebrity Edge Australia and New Zealand 2028–2029 programme is worth a look if you want a newer ship on a similar route, and the full 2028 cruises listing covers every line and region for that year. If you’re drawn to a longer voyage, the Cunard 2027–2028 World Cruise season is an alternative at the longer end of the spectrum.

What about other years and neighbouring seasons?

If 2028 dates don’t quite line up with your plans, the Princess Cruises Australian programme runs year-round. The Princess Cruises Around Australia 2027 page covers the preceding season, and Princess Cruises’ Australia 2027–2028 season launch gives a full picture of what opened for advance sale across both years. For a broader look at what was sailing before, Princess Cruises Around Australia 2026 shows the earlier programme.

Sydney-based travellers planning ahead may also find it useful to compare cruises from Sydney to New Zealand in 2027 — a natural companion to an Australian circumnavigation if you want to extend the adventure into the Pacific. And for Christmas sailings from Sydney, both Christmas cruises from Sydney 2027 and Christmas cruises from Sydney 2026 are popular with families planning ahead.

*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.