Last-minute Princess Cruises departing from Australia

Last-minute Princess Cruise deals from Sydney and Brisbane

Sailings depart from Sydney and Brisbane, covering Australian coastal routes, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Fiji and combined Australia and New Zealand voyages. Trip lengths run from 2 nights up to 14 nights, with a median of 12 nights — so most of what is on sale here is a proper two-week escape, not a weekend taster. Around half the sailings are round trips, while the rest are one-way voyages: if you board in Sydney and disembark in Brisbane, for example, a short domestic flight connects the two cities — and we can book that too.

What are the best Princess Cruises last-minute deals?

A handful of sailings carry reductions of up to 29% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — though that figure applies to 1 departure rather than the whole range, and most reduced sailings sit around the same level, so check the individual fares when you browse. Some sailings also come as all-inclusive packages. The most useful move is to call our team: our Australian cruise experts, seven days a week know which departures have had price moves and can tell you in minutes whether a deal suits your dates.

If value is your main filter, you might also want to look at our cheap cruise deals from Sydney or browse cruises under A$999 pp* across all lines.

Where do these sailings go?

Australia

The biggest share of last-minute Princess sailings stays close to home, running along the Australian coast from Sydney and Brisbane. These are the easiest trips to pick up at short notice — no international flight, no passport anxiety, just board and go. If you’re after a Princess sailing specifically in Australian waters and want to plan a step ahead, our Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 page covers the fuller season.

New Zealand, the South Pacific and Fiji

Beyond Australia, sailings reach New Zealand, with disembarkation possible in Auckland on one-way itineraries — a voyage that finishes in a different country, with a flight home easily added as part of your booking. There are also last-minute options heading into the South Pacific and towards Fiji; for Fiji departures from Sydney specifically, see our Sydney to Fiji cruises page. For the broader Australia and New Zealand region, combined itineraries cover both countries in a single sailing.

Which ships are sailing?

3 Princess ships carry these departures. Each one runs MedallionClass® OceanNow® technology, so you can order food, drinks and services to wherever you are on the ship via the Princess app — a genuinely useful feature when you just want a drink on the top deck without losing your spot.

Royal Princess

Royal Princess accounts for the largest share of these sailings. The standout on deck is the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway sitting 40 metres above the ocean, which is exactly as dramatic as it sounds. Specialty dining runs to Crown Grill and Sabatini’s, with the 24-hour International Café for everything in between. Choosing a cabin? The Royal Princess cabins and deck plans page has the full layout.

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps 4. The entry point, with minibar, safe and desk.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps 4. A large panoramic forward-facing window for natural light and open-ocean views.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps 4. A private balcony for breakfast or sundowners.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m², sleeps 4. The most space on board, substantially larger than all mini suites.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess brings its own reasons to book, including Movies Under the Stars® — a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets — on voyages from Brisbane and Sydney. Crown Grill earned a USA Today ‘Best Cruise Steakhouse’ nod, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria rounds out the specialty dining. See the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for the full picture.

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeps 4. Mid-deck position with central access to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with unobstructed sea views.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors and an open-plan feel.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite on board, with a private hot tub on the balcony.

Crown Princess

Crown Princess went through a full dry dock in Singapore in 2025, with Crown Grill and Sabatini’s both refreshed, a new O’Malley’s Irish Pub added, and Gatsby’s Casino redesigned. It’s also the ship with the widest port range in the Princess fleet for Australian itineraries — sailing round the country from Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Adelaide and Brisbane, with rare full circumnavigation itineraries available. Check the Crown Princess cabins and deck plans before you choose.

• Inside cabin IA — 15.1 m², sleeps 4. Mid-deck position for a smooth crossing with easy access to all facilities.
• Sea-view cabin OB — 16.6 m², sleeps 4. Panoramic window with natural daylight and unobstructed sea views.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 25.2 m², sleeps 4. Private outdoor area with table and chairs.
• Owner’s Suite S2 — 63.8 m², sleeps 4. The most spacious suite on board, significantly larger than the penthouse or premium suite categories.

Sailing from Sydney or Brisbane?

All departures leave from Sydney or Brisbane — the 2 most convenient Princess embarkation ports in Australia. If you live near either city, you can reach the terminal by car, train or taxi without a flight involved at all. From elsewhere in Australia — Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin — it’s a short domestic hop rather than a long international journey, and we can add that domestic flight, plus a hotel the night before if you want to be close to the terminal, all on the same booking.

For last-minute options beyond Princess at these ports, see last-minute cruise deals from Brisbane, all cruises from Sydney, or cruises from Brisbane. Planning further ahead from Sydney? Our Easter 2027 cruises from Sydney page covers sailings over the school holidays. You can also browse the full range of cruises from Australia or explore all cruises across every line and destination.

Make it a full holiday

We’re cruise specialists — every offer is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our team can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your Princess cruise, either as a bundle or a fully custom holiday. That matters most on one-way itineraries, where one end of the voyage is away from home: tell us which city you’re returning to and we’ll sort the connecting flight and any overnight stay as part of the same booking. We back every booking with our Best Price Guarantee. Explore what’s possible with a Cruise1st Package.

You can also browse Princess Cruises from Sydney, Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2027, or look at Princess Cruises from Perth (Fremantle) if you’re on the west coast. For short getaways at any port, 3-day cruises from Sydney, short cruises from Brisbane and cruises from Brisbane in 2027 are all worth a look. Broader last-minute availability across all lines is on our last-minute cruises page.

*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.