Princess Cruises Australia 2027–2028 season launch

Where does Princess Cruises sail in Australia’s 2027–2028 seasons?

Princess Cruises brings its full Australian programme to life across the 2027–2028 seasons, with sailings concentrated on the Australian coast and New Zealand, plus a strong run of transpacific crossings and South Pacific voyages for those who want to go further. Durations run from short two-night getaways to epic 96-night journeys, with a typical sailing sitting around 14 nights — long enough to settle in and short enough to fit around real life. Just over half the sailings are one-way, so read the itinerary direction carefully before booking; a domestic flight at one end is easy enough to arrange, and CruiseAway can bundle it in. The full picture of cruises around Australia in 2027 is broader than Princess alone, and worth a look if you want to compare.

Close to home — Australian coast, New Zealand and the Pacific

The Australian coast is where most of Princess’s activity sits in these seasons, and for good reason: you can board at Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide, and you are at sea the same afternoon with no airport at either end. For those travelling from interstate, it is a short domestic hop to the departure port rather than a long-haul international flight.

New Zealand is the second biggest draw, with sailings that connect the two countries in a single voyage — a natural pairing that works beautifully from Sydney to New Zealand in 2027. On one-way itineraries, the voyage finishes at the far end and a domestic flight connects you back; CruiseAway can book that flight as part of your package.

The South Pacific adds another layer for those who want tropical island scenery woven into their itinerary. These sailings tend to be multi-week voyages, and they make a genuine case for taking more than a fortnight off.

The long haul — transpacific crossings and beyond

A handful of sailings cross the Pacific, linking Australia to ports across the Americas. Transpacific cruises of this kind are repositioning-style voyages — long, unhurried, and ideal if you want to use the ship itself as the destination rather than just the transport. Some end in Tokyo, others head in the opposite direction; check the itinerary direction, and remember that CruiseAway can add the return flight and hotels at either end.

There is also a solitary Mediterranean sailing in the mix for 2027–2028, which puts Mediterranean Sea cruising within reach for Australian travellers who want to combine a European holiday with a Princess voyage. Our team can build the flights, pre-cruise hotels and transfers around it as a single DreamAway Package.

Which ships does Princess Cruises use for Australia in 2027–28?

Four ships cover the Australian programme across the 2027–2028 seasons. Princess Cruises deploys its most capable vessels here, and each ship has a distinct character. Below is what to expect on board each one.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess carries the heaviest programme of any ship in this season — if you are sailing Australia with Princess, there is a very good chance this is your ship. One of its best-loved features is Movies Under the Stars: curl up on deck with a blanket and watch a film projected onto a large outdoor screen while the Great Barrier Reef passes by in the darkness. The Princess app lets you order food and drinks from anywhere on board — cocktails by the pool, pizza delivered to your cabin — without queuing at a bar or restaurant. When you want genuine quiet, The Sanctuary’s adults-only top-deck retreat offers sun loungers, light meals and peaceful views above the Coral Sea.

Cabin choices on Grand Princess run from compact to palatial — see the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for the full layout. The main grades are:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², positioned on middle decks for minimal motion and easy lift access, sleeping up to 4
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with unobstructed sea views and natural light, sleeping up to 4
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors for an open-plan feel and more natural light than standard balconies, sleeping up to 4
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², the largest suite on board, with considerably more space than all other suite categories, sleeping up to 4

Royal Princess

Royal Princess is the ship for people who want something to talk about at dinner. Its glass-bottomed SeaWalk extends 40 metres above the sea, and the view straight down through the floor is the kind of thing you either love or decide very quickly you can live without. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat is too, with attentive stewards and sea views while the ship works its way along the Australian coast. Evenings bring Movies Under the Stars on deck, duelling pianos at Crooners, and a dancing fountain light show.

Cabin grades on Royal Princess — full details on the Royal Princess cabins and deck plans page:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², the most affordable entry point, with minibar, safe and desk, sleeping up to 4
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², large panoramic window with forward-facing views and natural daylight, sleeping up to 4
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², private balcony for breakfast or sundowners that inside and sea-view cabins cannot match, sleeping 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 and standard sea-view cabins, sleeping up to 4

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is the ship sailing from Perth (Fremantle), which means Western Australian travellers can board without catching a flight across the country first. Fresh from a 2025 refit, the ship now has new restaurants, revitalised cabins and a modernised Lotus Spa — it is not a tired vessel. The Sanctuary adults-only pool deck offers private cabanas, cold towels and serenity stewards, which is a different proposition from the busier main pool areas.

Cabin grades on Sapphire Princess — see the Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans for layouts and deck positions:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², middle-deck position for quieter conditions and greater stability, sleeping up to 4
• Premium sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m², large panoramic window with bow views and natural daylight, sleeping up to 4
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², private balcony with direct access to fresh sea air, sleeping up to 4
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², the largest suite on board at over 123 m², with a separate living room and dining area, sleeping up to 4

Coral Princess

Coral Princess takes on a smaller role in the 2027–2028 programmes but earns its place through what it can do that the bigger ships cannot. Its slim beam allows it to slip into narrow waterways and smaller ports closed to the larger vessels — discovery itineraries by design rather than by accident. Entertainment gathers in a versatile central venue where cooking demonstrations, cabaret and fashion shows unfold across 3 revolving stages. The Sanctuary retreat is on board here too, for passengers who want to step away from the activity. See the Coral Princess cabins and deck plans for grade details.

What do Princess Cruises fares include?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare tiers for these sailings, and knowing which one you are booking makes a real difference to what you end up spending on board.

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare. It covers the sailing itself — accommodation, main dining and standard entertainment — but beverages, Wi-Fi and crew appreciation are not included. You can add the Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages at booking if you want those extras bundled in.

Princess Plus is where most travellers find the value sweet spot. It adds 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. For a 14-night sailing, that bundle represents a meaningful saving on what you would otherwise pay on board.

Our cruise experts can walk you through which tier suits your travel style — and whether a last-minute fare or a tactical offer makes sense for the sailing you have in mind. Fare types vary and change regularly, so it is worth talking through your options before committing.

Are there discounts on Princess Cruises 2027–2028 sailings?

A solid share of the sailings in these seasons carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. Discounts reach up to 43% on one departure, though that figure applies to a single sailing; for most discounted itineraries, the saving is closer to 7%. It is still worth checking, because even a modest reduction on a 14-night fare adds up to a meaningful amount. Our Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same cabin cheaper elsewhere after booking with CruiseAway, we will match it.

Which ports can I sail from?

Princess Cruises’ Australian programme departs from 5 ports across the country, so there is likely one within reach of where you live — or at least within a short domestic flight.

• Sydney — the biggest departure hub, with the highest number of sailings and easy access by train, bus or car from the wider New South Wales region
• Brisbane — the main Queensland departure point, well suited to South East Queensland and northern New South Wales travellers; January 2027 sailings from Brisbane are available too, and our Christmas cruises from Brisbane page covers the festive period
• Perth (Fremantle) — Sapphire Princess departs from here, meaning Western Australians can board without an east-coast flight
• Adelaide — a smaller number of sailings depart from South Australia’s capital
• Melbourne — a handful of sailings use Victoria’s port, with good road and rail connections from across the state

On one-way itineraries, the voyage finishes at a different port — Auckland, Singapore, or another Australian city. CruiseAway can book the connecting domestic or international flight home as part of your package, so the return leg is not something you need to solve separately.

If you are travelling from Brisbane specifically in 2027, that dedicated page has more detail on what is sailing from that port.

Make it a complete holiday

A Princess cruise is the centrepiece, but the days around it matter just as much. CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every booking is either a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package, and our team knows how to make the whole trip work as one.

If you are local to your departure port, you can arrive by car or public transport and board the same day. If you are flying in from interstate, we can add the domestic flight, a hotel the night before departure and a transfer to the terminal — all on one booking, one confirmation, one contact if anything changes.

For transpacific crossings or the Mediterranean sailing, the cruise is the middle of a longer journey. Our team can build in flights, hotels at both ends, tours and transfers through our DreamAway Packages — so you hand us one brief and we give you back a complete holiday.

Whatever the itinerary, our cruise experts will help you pick the right cabin grade and the fare tier that matches how you like to travel. Browse all cruises from Australia if you want to compare Princess against the broader market before committing.

Looking for more options in 2027 and 2028?

Princess Cruises’ Australian programme is the strongest single-line offering for these seasons, but there is a wider world of sailings to explore. If you want to see what else is available alongside Princess, the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 global season launch covers itineraries beyond Australia, including the Mediterranean in 2027 and Mediterranean in 2028 for those planning a European voyage.

The Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season is also open if you want to compare what changed year on year. And if the cruise line is more flexible than the year, our full 2027 sailings and full 2028 sailings pages let you browse across every line we sell.

Other lines sailing Australia in this period include Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara, all of which have sailings in these waters. For Sydney-specific departures, January 2027 cruises from Sydney and Sydney to Hawaii sailings in 2027 are worth a look if the Pacific is calling. If New Zealand is the draw, cruises from Auckland in 2027 add another starting point. Travellers considering a fly-cruise from further afield may also want to look at cruises from Singapore in 2027 or the Singapore to Australia voyage. The Christmas cruises from Australia page covers the festive peak if timing is everything for your booking.

Asia-focused sailings — including Southeast Asian routes — are covered on our Asia cruises in 2027 page, and for the broader context of where Australian travellers are cruising this year, the all cruises hub is the place to start. CruiseAway is a CLIA-registered cruise specialist, so however complex your itinerary, our team has the knowledge to put it together.

*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.