Princess Cruises to Tasmania in 2026

Cruising to Tasmania with Princess Cruises in 2026

The 2026 Princess Cruises Tasmania sailing departs from Sydney, Australia, aboard Grand Princess, running for 12 nights as a round trip back to Sydney. It departs from late October through to late 2026, making it a natural fit for a warm-season escape along Australia’s southern coastline. If Sydney is your home port, you can drive or take the train straight to the terminal. If you’re travelling from another state, a short domestic flight is the only connection you need — and our team can sort that out alongside your cruise as part of a DreamAway Package.

For anyone looking at cruises from Sydney to Tasmania in 2026, this is the Princess Cruises option for the year. Fares start from A$7,078 pp* for a 12-night round voyage.

Why choose a Princess cruise to Tasmania?

Tasmania sits at the edge of the world, and arriving by sea gives you a perspective no airport can match. Princess Cruises has long been the carrier Australians trust for this route, and Grand Princess brings a level of comfort and onboard choice that makes 12 nights feel genuinely expansive rather than rushed.

Evenings on deck are a highlight aboard Grand Princess — the ship is well known for its open-air cinema experience, where guests curl up under a blanket and watch a film as the ocean rolls past beneath a southern sky. The Princess app lets you order drinks, food and services directly from wherever you are on the ship, whether that’s poolside or back in your cabin, without queuing at a bar or a desk. And when you want complete quiet, The Sanctuary is a dedicated adults-only retreat on the top deck, with sun loungers, light meals and unobstructed ocean views — a calm space well above the bustle of the main pool deck.

For a broader look at what the line offers, visit the full Princess Cruises page, or explore all Tasmania cruises if you’d like to compare options across different lines.

When is the best time to take a Princess cruise to Tasmania in 2026?

The 2026 Tasmania sailing departs from mid-October onwards, putting it firmly in the Australian spring and early summer season. Daylight hours are long, the landscape is at its most colourful, and the seas along this part of the Australian coast are generally calmer than they are in the depths of winter. It’s a particularly well-timed itinerary for those who want to experience Tasmania without the short, cold days of the cooler months.

The 12-night round trip from Sydney also fits naturally around end-of-year plans. If you’re thinking about a Christmas cruise from Sydney in 2026, or simply want to be at sea as the year turns, a New Year’s Eve cruise in 2026 is worth looking at alongside this sailing. You’ll also find a wider selection of Sydney departures in December 2026 if you need more flexibility on the date.

Grand Princess — cabins and what to expect on board

Grand Princess is the ship operating this Tasmania sailing, and she carries a wide range of cabin grades to suit different budgets and travel styles. The itinerary runs for 12 nights, so the cabin you choose will make a real difference to how the voyage feels. See the full Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for layout details; the main grades available are, ordered from the most compact to the most spacious:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m²: Positioned on the middle decks, which keeps motion to a minimum and puts you close to lifts and the ship’s main facilities. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m²: A floor-to-ceiling panoramic window brings natural light and unobstructed sea views directly into the cabin. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m²: Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open the cabin up and give it a noticeably more open feel than a standard balcony grade. Sleeps up to 4.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m²: The largest suite on board at approximately 67.8 m², with considerably more space than any other suite category. Sleeps up to 4.

Our cruise experts can walk you through the differences between grades and help you decide which one suits how you like to travel. Princess Cruises cruise deals are also worth checking if you’re comparing fare types.

What is included in my Princess cruise fare?

Your cruise fare covers your cabin, all main dining venues, onboard entertainment and use of the ship’s facilities throughout the voyage. Princess Cruises also offers a range of fare types that can add extras such as drinks packages, Wi-Fi and gratuities — our team will explain the options clearly so you’re not surprised by what is and isn’t covered once you’re on board. The right fare for you depends on how you like to spend your time at sea, and that’s exactly the kind of detail our cruise experts are here to work through with you.

How do I get to the ship?

Grand Princess departs from Sydney, which makes this a genuinely easy embarkation for those living in New South Wales. If you’re travelling from another Australian state — Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia or anywhere else — a domestic flight to Sydney is the only step before you board. Because Australia is a big country and this page is read from every capital, CruiseAway treats the getting-there question seriously: we can book your domestic flights, a hotel in Sydney the night before departure, your transfers to the cruise terminal and any tours you’d like along the way, all as part of a single DreamAway Package.

The sailing returns to Sydney at the end of the 12 nights, so there’s no need to arrange a one-way transfer to a different city — you end where you started. For anyone already exploring what’s available from the harbour, our Sydney cruises page shows the full range of departures, and Christmas cruises around Australia in 2026 is a good companion page if you’re planning around the holiday season.

Why book with CruiseAway?

CruiseAway is a cruise specialist — every offer on this site is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package, which means our team focuses on nothing else. When you book a Princess cruise to Tasmania through us, you’re not filling in a form and hoping for the best: you’re talking to people who know Grand Princess, who understand the differences between cabin grades and fare types, and who can build the whole trip around the cruise itself.

Our Best Price Guarantee means you’re not paying more by booking through a specialist rather than direct. And if you want to make it a proper holiday rather than just a sailing, we can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance as a bundle or a fully custom itinerary. We’re members of ATAS and CLIA, which means we’re held to professional standards and you have the protections that come with booking through an accredited travel business.

Planning ahead? Princess Cruises to Tasmania in 2027 is already bookable, and Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2027 covers options departing from Queensland. You can also browse all cruises around Australia in 2027 if you’re thinking further ahead.

Explore more Princess cruise holidays

If the Tasmania sailing doesn’t quite fit your plans, there’s plenty more to consider. Princess Cruises around Australia in 2026 covers the full domestic programme, while Princess Cruises South Pacific itineraries for 2025 and 2026 take things further afield. The Princess Cruises Australia 2026–2027 season launch page has the broadest view of what the line has on sale across both years.

Looking at other lines from the same port? Royal Caribbean cruises from Sydney in 2026 and Sydney to New Zealand cruises in 2026 are both popular alternatives. And for the full picture of what’s available across all lines and destinations, our cruises search is the quickest place to start.

Tasmania is one of those destinations that rewards the traveller who takes the slower route. A 12-night sailing from Sydney gives you the time to settle into the rhythm of the ship, to really be in the place rather than just passing through it. If that’s the kind of trip you’re after, this is a strong option for 2026 — and our team is ready to help you make it happen.

*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.