Princess Cruises has announced its 2026-2027 itineraries for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. A key feature of the season is the Circle Pacific Voyage, a 79-night journey aboard Grand Princess covering over 23,600 nautical miles.
Three ships—Royal Princess, Crown Princess, and Grand Princess—will offer 42 itineraries with 62 departures from October 2026 to August 2027. These include trips from five Australian ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth (Fremantle), and Adelaide. Terry Thornton, Chief Commercial Officer of Princess Cruises stated that these itineraries cater to travelers seeking authentic experiences beyond typical tourist spots.
The upcoming season offers varied options for travelers including short getaways and longer voyages. Royal Princess will be based in Sydney while Grand Princess will primarily operate from Brisbane and embark on the Circle Pacific Voyage. The Crown Princess is set to undertake a 28-day Round Australia cruise from Sydney.
The Circle Pacific Adventure will visit destinations across three continents with stops at legendary cities such as Sydney and Auckland. Travelers will also explore hidden gems like Broome in Western Australia and Picton in New Zealand. Other highlights include visits to Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, as well as several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
New cruisetours are available combining cruises with land tours including the Tropical Highlights Cruisetour featuring the Great Barrier Reef; Southern Australia Cruisetour exploring Melbourne and Kangaroo Island; and an Australian Outback Cruisetour visiting Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Princess Cruises emphasizes its MedallionClass experience offering personalized service along with packages like Princess Plus and Premier for added amenities at reduced costs.
Further details about these offerings can be accessed through travel advisors or by visiting www.princess.com.
