Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season launch

Where does Princess Cruises sail in Australia for 2026–2027?

Princess Cruises returns to Australian waters with a full programme of cruises running from late 2026 through to the end of 2027 — sailing around the Australian coast, across to New Zealand, out into the South Pacific and on longer transpacific voyages reaching Hawaii and beyond. Sailings depart from Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle (Perth), Adelaide and Melbourne, so wherever you are in the country, the ship is closer than you might think.

Destinations: close to home and further afield

Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

The biggest share of the programme stays in Australian waters. Coastal voyages connect Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Fremantle, with many calling at ports along the Great Barrier Reef. These are the sailings that suit travellers who want sea days and sunsets without a long-haul flight at either end — if you live near a departure port, you can drive or take a train straight to the wharf. From another state, a short domestic hop connects you to the ship. See the full range of Australia cruises or go straight to our cruises around Australia in 2027 page for a closer look at the coastal options.

New Zealand is the second most popular destination in the programme. Voyages typically depart Sydney or Brisbane, finishing in Auckland — or the reverse. These are one-way itineraries, so if you are sailing south to north, a domestic flight from Auckland connects you home; north to south, it works the same way in reverse. Our team can book that flight alongside the cruise. For a sharper look at this route, see our cruises from Sydney to New Zealand in 2027.

The South Pacific and Fiji appear in the programme too, as does French Polynesia, making this season genuinely varied. Shorter getaways of a few nights sit alongside voyages of two weeks or more, with a median sailing length of 14 nights — enough time to feel properly away.

Transpacific voyages and Hawaii

A smaller group of sailings goes much further — crossing the Pacific to reach Hawaii or continuing to Vancouver on the Canadian west coast. These are long voyages by nature and most are one-way, finishing in a port far from the Australian east coast. That means planning a return leg, but we can handle the flights, hotels and transfers at both ends as a single package. If this is the kind of voyage you have in mind, see our cruises from Sydney to Hawaii in 2027 or the transpacific cruises page for the broader picture.

Which ports can I sail from?

Princess Cruises departs from five Australian ports in this season:

• Sydney — the largest departure point, with sailings year-round heading north along the coast, across to New Zealand and out into the Pacific.
• Brisbane — a strong programme of coastal and New Zealand voyages, with sailings from late 2026 into 2027. See cruises from Brisbane in January 2027 or our Christmas cruises from Brisbane page for the festive period.
• Fremantle (Perth) — a growing departure base on the west coast. If you live in Western Australia, this season is particularly convenient. Sapphire Princess sails from Fremantle, and our page on Princess Cruises around Australia in 2026 covers the earlier departures. For the 2027 sailings, see our Princess Cruises Australia hub.
• Adelaide — a smaller but real departure option. If you have been asking about cruises from Adelaide in 2027, Princess does have a sailing from here.
• Melbourne — one sailing departs from Melbourne in this period, making it worth checking if you are based in Victoria.

Half the sailings in this programme are round trips, returning to the port they left from. The other half are one-way voyages. We will tell you clearly which is which before you book, and if the finishing port is different from your home city, we can add the return domestic flight and any accommodation you need.

Which ships are sailing?

Five Princess ships operate across the 2026–2027 Australian programme. Here is what each one brings to the experience.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess carries the largest share of the programme and is the ship most likely to be sailing the itinerary you are looking at. On deck, the Movies Under the Stars screen lets you watch a film wrapped in a blanket while the reef or the coast passes by. The Princess app lets you order drinks, pizza and almost anything else to wherever you are on the ship — no queuing. When you want quiet, The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on the top deck offers sun loungers, light meals and calm sea views. To choose your cabin, see the Grand Princess cabin and deck plans.

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², positioned on middle decks for stability and easy lift access, sleeps up to 4.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view, sleeps up to 4.
• Premium balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors and a private outdoor space, sleeps up to 4.
• Grand Suite S1 — 67.8 m², the largest suite on board with a private hot tub, sleeps up to 4.

Royal Princess

Royal Princess is known for the SeaWalk — a glass-bottomed walkway extending 40 metres above the ocean, with nothing but blue water visible through the floor beneath your feet. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat is here too, with attentive stewards and open ocean views. Evenings bring Movies Under the Stars, duelling pianos at Crooners bar, and a dancing fountain light show. See the Royal Princess cabin and deck plans to find the right grade.

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², comfortable essentials including minibar, safe and desk, sleeps up to 4.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², large panoramic forward-facing window with natural daylight and open-ocean views, sleeps up to 4.
• Deluxe balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², private balcony for breakfast or sundowners, sleeps up to 4.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m², the largest cabin on board with significantly more living space than mini-suites, sleeps up to 4.

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess completed a refit in 2025, emerging with new restaurants, revitalised cabins and a refreshed Lotus Spa. She sails from Fremantle, which means west coast travellers can board without a flight at all. The Sanctuary adults-only pool deck comes with private cabanas, cold towels and dedicated serenity stewards. Review the Sapphire Princess cabin and deck plans before you book.

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², mid-deck position for stability and quieter conditions, sleeps up to 4.
• Premium sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m², large panoramic bow-view window with natural daylight, sleeps up to 4.
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², private balcony with direct access to sea air, sleeps up to 4.
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², the largest suite on board with a separate living room and dining area, sleeps up to 4.

Crown Princess

Crown Princess suits travellers who want a full circumnavigation of Australia in a single voyage, calling at Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Adelaide and Brisbane along the way. Dining is relaxed and the live shows are genuinely enjoyable. Families travel well here — children have dedicated clubs while parents can retreat to The Sanctuary on deck. See the Crown Princess cabin and deck plans for cabin options.

Coral Princess

Coral Princess has a slimmer beam than most Princess ships, which lets her reach narrower waterways and smaller ports that larger vessels cannot enter. Entertainment is delivered across three revolving stages in one venue — cooking demonstrations, cabaret and fashion shows all share the same space. The Sanctuary adults-only deck retreat is too. For cabin details, see the Coral Princess cabin and deck plans.

Are there any deals on Princess Cruises in 2026–2027?

A good portion of the sailings in this programme carry a reduced fare — measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. Discounts reach up to 43% on a single departure, though that is the maximum on one sailing; most reduced fares sit around 8% off. Fare types such as early saver, last-minute and bonus inclusions offers appear across the season, so it is worth checking with our cruise experts to find what applies to the specific sailing and cabin you want. Prices start from A$198 pp*.

Christmas and New Year cruises from Sydney and Brisbane

The festive period is one of the most popular times to sail from Australia. Princess Cruises has departures over the Christmas and New Year period from both Sydney and Brisbane. If you are thinking about sailing over the holidays, our Christmas cruises from Sydney in 2026 and Christmas cruises Australia 2026 pages give a focused view of what is available. For Brisbane specifically, the Christmas cruises from Brisbane page covers options across the season.

December sailings from Sydney fill earlier than most — if that is your window, booking ahead gives you the best choice of cabin grade and fare type. See our cruises from Sydney in December 2026 for the full picture.

Shore experiences worth planning ahead

Many itineraries in this programme call at ports where the time ashore is as much a part of the trip as the sea days. Whether you are exploring reef towns along the Queensland coast, taking a wine tour from a southern port, or stepping ashore somewhere in the Pacific, having a plan makes the difference between a good port day and a great one. Our team can add pre-booked tours and transfers to your package — they know which experiences book out fast and which ones are worth the early alarm.

Make it a complete holiday

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every fare we sell is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our DreamAway Packages let you add flights, hotels, transfers, tours and insurance around your Princess cruise, either as a bundle or as a fully custom itinerary. If your sailing departs from a port in another state, we can book the domestic flight and a pre-cruise hotel as part of the same booking. For one-way itineraries that finish in a different city, we handle the return leg too — nothing is left for you to sort out separately.

Our cruise experts know the Princess fleet in detail: which cabin grades are genuinely worth upgrading to, which fare inclusions make sense for your travel style, and which itineraries suit first-time cruisers versus those who have sailed with Princess before. That knowledge comes with no extra charge — it is what makes booking with a specialist different from booking direct.

Looking at a different year or a different line?

If you are weighing up your options, our Princess Cruises Australia 2027–2028 season covers the following year’s programme. For a broader look at 2027 cruising, the cruises 2027 hub covers all lines and regions. Alternatively, the Princess 2027–2028 season launch page covers global itineraries beyond Australian waters.

Other cruise lines also sail from Australian ports — Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard and Norwegian all have options if you want to compare. For the complete picture of what is sailing from Australia, see cruises from Australia.

If you are open to sailing from Sydney to Tasmania as part of a wider trip, our cruises from Sydney to Tasmania in 2026 page is worth a look too.

*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.