Princess Cruises Southeast Asia 2028

Princess Cruises in Southeast Asia and Australia in 2028

Princess Cruises covers a wide arc of the Asia-Pacific region in 2028, with sailings concentrating on Southeast Asia, Australia, East Asia and Transpacific crossings. Itineraries range from 11 to 94 nights, with a median of around 19 nights — these are long, immersive voyages rather than short breaks, and the fleet of three ships has been chosen to suit the regions they sail.

Where Do These Sailings Go?

Southeast Asia and Australia

The largest share of sailings fans out across Southeast Asia and Australia, making 2028 a strong year for either region. Singapore is the most common departure point, connecting British travellers flying in with a well-established cruise hub that sits at the gateway to both regions. From there, itineraries head through Southeast Asian waters or swing south towards the Australian coast, ending at ports including Sydney, Brisbane and Perth (Fremantle).

If you are thinking about ending your cruise in Australia, bear in mind that most of these are one-way sailings — more than half the 2028 departures sail point to point rather than returning to their start port, so a flight home from your disembarkation port will be part of the plan. We can book that alongside the cruise, with hotels either side and transfers included, so nothing is left hanging.

Cruising between Singapore and Australia is a journey in its own right. If that route specifically appeals, take a look at our cruises from Singapore to Australia page for a focused selection.

East Asia and Transpacific

A smaller but well-supported group of sailings covers East Asia, ending at Tokyo, while Transpacific crossings round out the programme for those after something more epic in scale. These are longer voyages and suit travellers who want a single cruise to carry them across a genuinely vast stretch of ocean.

If Japan is the focus of your 2028 plans, see our dedicated pages for Princess Japan 2028 sailings. We also have Princess Japan 2027 if you are flexible on year, or Princess Southeast Asia 2027 if you want to compare what is available across both seasons.

Which Ships Sail These Itineraries?

Three Princess ships cover the 2028 Southeast Asia and Australia programme. Each has its own character, and the right one depends on what matters most to you on board.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess carries the most sailings on this programme. On deck, the Movies Under the Stars screen — Princess’s open-air poolside cinema, complete with complimentary popcorn and blankets — is the social heart of the ship on warm tropical evenings. The Crown Grill steakhouse serves aged cuts for a special-occasion dinner, and the International Café runs around the clock for coffee and pastries whenever you want them. MedallionClass technology means you can order food and drinks to wherever you happen to be on board via the Princess app, which makes a difference on a long voyage.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess — see the full deck plans:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeping up to 4. Sits on the middle decks, where the ship moves least and the lifts are closest.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeping up to 4. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeping up to 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors give a more open feel than a standard balcony.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeping up to 4. The largest suite on board, with considerably more space than any other category.

Diamond Princess

Diamond Princess is closely associated with Japan and Asian itineraries, and the on-board experience reflects that. The Izumi Japanese Bath is the largest Japanese-style onsen at sea — a genuine draw for anyone who wants the wellness culture of Japan to continue on the water. The dining line-up includes Crown Grill, Kai Sushi and Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa, making it one of the stronger Asian dining programmes in the Princess fleet. Skywalkers Nightclub sits high above the stern for evenings that go on after dinner.

Cabin grades on Diamond Princess — see the full deck plans:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², sleeping up to 4. Middle-deck position with central lift access and minimal ship movement.
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m², sleeping up to 4. Panoramic window with a wide forward view from the bow position.
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², sleeping up to 4. Private balcony with seating, giving you direct access to sea air.
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², sleeping up to 4. The largest suite aboard, at roughly twice the space of the Owner’s Suite.

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is a Gem-class ship refreshed in 2025 and carrying 2,670 guests. One of its stand-out features is the ratio of balcony staterooms — over 700 of them, one of the highest proportions in the Princess fleet, which means the view from your cabin is more likely to include fresh air and open sea than on many comparable ships. The dining programme includes Crown Grill and the newly added Makoto Ocean by Chef Makoto Okuwa, and MedallionClass technology is fitted throughout.

Cabin grades on Sapphire Princess — see the full deck plans:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², sleeping up to 4. Middle deck, quieter conditions and good stability.
• Premium Sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m², sleeping up to 4. Large panoramic window with a forward bow view.
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², sleeping up to 4. Private balcony with your own outdoor space and sea air.
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², sleeping up to 4. The largest suite aboard, with a separate living room and dining area.

What Prices Can I Expect for Princess Cruises 2028?

Sailings on this programme start from £881 pp*. Some departures carry a reduced fare — up to 25% off that cabin grade’s previously listed price on one departure, with most discounted sailings reduced by around 13%. That kind of saving is worth asking about when you call, as the availability at reduced fares does move.

What Does Booking with Cruise1st Add?

Every sailing here departs from a port outside the UK — Singapore, Perth (Fremantle), Sydney, Brisbane or Auckland — so the cruise sits in the middle of a longer trip. As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st can build the whole thing: flights out, the cruise itself, hotels either side, transfers and insurance, packaged as a Cruise1st Package or put together in a way that fits your exact plans. Our cruise experts are on hand before you book — not a call centre generalist, but someone who knows this fleet and these itineraries and can help you pick the cabin and fare that actually suit you.

We are also ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, so your booking is in safe hands from the first call to the day you board.

Is a Princess Southeast Asia and Australia Cruise Right for You?

These are longer voyages — plan for at least 11 nights and often considerably more — covering some of the most varied cruising anywhere in the world. If you want a shorter Princess sailing or a different region, our full Princess Cruises 2028 page covers the whole 2028 programme, and our broader 2028 cruises page shows what every line has on sale for the year.

For Australia specifically, the Australia and New Zealand 2028 cruises page and our Australia fly cruises 2028 page both carry relevant options — including lines other than Princess if you want to compare. If you are thinking about flying to Singapore and cruising from there, cruises from Singapore in 2028 gives a useful overview of everything departing that port in the year.

For those who want to see what the Princess Japan and Southeast Asia programme looked like across 2027–2028 as a combined view, the Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 page covers that broader window. And for cruising from the UK to Australia more generally, Australia cruises from the UK and Australia cruises from Southampton are the places to start.

*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.

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.