Australia Cruises with Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises to Australia: Where Do These Sailings Go?

The biggest share of Princess Cruises Australia sailings is squarely focused on Australia itself, with round trips and one-way voyages running from Sydney, Brisbane and Perth (Fremantle). A significant number combine Australia with New Zealand for a longer sweep of the South Pacific, while South Pacific sailings reach out into the islands beyond the continent. World cruise itineraries are also part of the picture, with world cruises aboard Princess calling at ports across multiple continents. Sailings range from short breaks of a few nights to grand voyages of up to 129 nights, with a typical duration of around 16 nights — long enough to make the journey genuinely count.

Which Routes Can I Choose?

The route shapes vary considerably, and it is worth knowing before you book that more of these sailings are one-way than round trip. A one-way voyage means you fly home from a different port than you boarded, which gives you more of the itinerary but does mean a return flight needs arranging — something our team can sort as part of your booking.

Australia and the Pacific

Round trips from Sydney and Brisbane are the most straightforward option: you fly out, board in Australia and return to the same port at the end. One-way sailings often pair Australian ports with Australia and New Zealand combined routes, or stretch into Polynesia and Fiji. These longer one-way itineraries are genuinely rewarding — just factor in that a flight home from Auckland or another South Pacific port will need to be arranged, and we can include that in your package.

Transpacific Crossings

A good number of sailings are transpacific crossings, typically linking Australian ports with Los Angeles on the west coast of the United States, or departing from Singapore and heading south to Australia. These are genuine ocean crossings — unhurried, sea-day-heavy sailings that suit travellers who find the voyage itself as appealing as the destination. If you are flying to Los Angeles or Singapore to join the ship, we can book those flights, your pre-cruise hotel and any transfers alongside the cruise itself through our Cruise1st Package options.

Which Ships Sail These Routes?

Five Princess Cruises ships operate Australia sailings. Here is what makes each one worth knowing about:

Grand Princess

Grand Princess carries the most Australia sailings in the Princess fleet. On deck, Movies Under the Stars is an open-air poolside cinema with a giant screen, complimentary popcorn and blankets — a genuine evening highlight at sea. The Crown Grill steakhouse serves expertly aged cuts, the International Café stays open around the clock for gourmet coffee and pastries, and MedallionClass technology means you can order food and drinks delivered anywhere on board via the Princess app. See the full range of cabins and decks on the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Royal Princess

Named in Southampton by HRH The Princess of Wales in 2013, Royal Princess is the line’s flagship Royal-class ship. The SeaWalk — a glass-floored walkway extending 18 metres over the ocean, nearly 40 metres above the waves — is unlike anything else at sea. Adults travelling without children will appreciate The Sanctuary, a retreat with a thermal Enclave suite, heated stone loungers and a hydrotherapy pool. Browse Royal Princess cabins and deck plans to compare your options.

Coral Princess

At 91,627 GT, Coral Princess is slim enough to access narrow waterways and smaller island ports that larger ships cannot reach — a real advantage on South Pacific itineraries. The Universe Lounge features three revolving stages hosting cabaret, cooking demonstrations and lectures, while the Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria cover premium dining. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat is also available on deck. Cabin options are laid out on the Coral Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess completed a 2025 refurbishment and came out with over 700 balcony staterooms — one of the highest balcony ratios in the Princess fleet. The new Makoto Ocean restaurant by Chef Makoto Okuwa sits alongside the Crown Grill steakhouse for premium dining. MedallionClass OceanNow delivery lets you order to your sunlounger, your cabin or anywhere else on the ship. Full cabin details are on the Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Crown Princess

Crown Princess emerged from a 2025 Singapore dry dock with refreshed dining — Crown Grill and Sabatini’s both worth booking early — and a new O’Malley’s Irish Pub alongside a redesigned casino. Nearly 900 balconies and a three-storey atrium give the ship a spacious feel. Deck plans are available on the Crown Princess cabins and deck plans page.

What Cabin Grades Are Available on Grand Princess?

Grand Princess offers a range of grades from entry-level inside cabins to a full suite with a private hot tub. All grades sleep up to 4 guests:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m². Positioned on the middle decks for minimal ship motion and easy access to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea-view O3 — 19.1 m². Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and natural light into the cabin.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m². Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors bring in more natural light and an open-plan feel versus standard balconies.
• 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.

What Do Princess Cruises Fares Include?

Princess Cruises offers two main fare tiers on these sailings. The Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself; the drinks package, MedallionNet Wi-Fi, crew appreciation and casual dining credits are available to add on separately as the Princess Plus or Princess Premier package. The Princess Plus fare bundles those extras in from the start: 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $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 most voyages of a fortnight or more, Plus is the better-value starting point, but our advisers can walk you through the numbers for your specific sailing.

Are There Deals on Princess Australia Cruises?

Discounts are available on a good share of the sailings here, with reductions measured from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. The maximum reduction across sailings measured reaches up to 29% on a single departure, though that is the outlier — most reduced sailings are closer to 11% off. Fare types such as last-minute offers and promotional packages appear throughout the year, so it is worth checking back or speaking to our team if a particular itinerary catches your eye. Prices start from £129 pp*.

Sailing to Australia with the Family?

Several ships on these routes cater well to multi-generational travel. Grand Princess and Sapphire Princess both use MedallionClass technology, meaning parents can locate family members anywhere on board via the Princess app — useful on a large ship. Movies Under the Stars on Grand Princess is a natural gathering point for families in the evening, while the Crown Grill and International Café provide options for when the group wants to eat at different times. Coral Princess’s range of port-intensive itineraries can also work well for families who want more time ashore, particularly given the ship’s ability to call at smaller island ports.

Make It a Complete Holiday

Every Princess Cruises Australia sailing requires a flight from the UK, and that is exactly where booking with a specialist makes a difference. At Cruise1st we can build your flights, pre-cruise hotel nights, transfers and tours around the cruise itself, putting it all on one booking so nothing falls through the gaps. Whether you are flying to Sydney to join the ship, positioning through Singapore, or catching a transpacific sailing from Los Angeles, our team handles the logistics. We are rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, and our bookings are protected by ABTA and ATOL.

Explore the full Princess Cruises fleet and itineraries for more options, or browse all Australia cruises if you want to compare across cruise lines. For the broadest choice of cruise holidays, the full Cruise1st cruise search is the place to start.

Other Princess Cruises Destinations to Consider

If you are open to other parts of the world with Princess, there is a wide range available. Princess fly cruises in 2026 and Princess fly cruises in 2027 cover the broader programme, while Princess Pacific cruises focus on the wider Pacific region. The Princess Baltic Sea programme is worth a look if European itineraries appeal alongside an Australia sailing in another year. For world cruise options from the UK, world cruises from Southampton and 2027 world cruises from Southampton cover the full market, and many of those itineraries include Australia as part of the routing. If you are interested in cruises from Singapore to Australia, that page covers the specific sector in more detail.

*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.