Princess Cruises around Australia 2027

Princess Cruises around Australia in 2027: where these voyages go

Cruises around Australia with Princess Cruises in 2027 sail predominantly within Australian waters, with one itinerary extending to include New Zealand. Voyages run from 11 to 32 nights, with a median of 18 nights — long enough to see a proper sweep of the coastline. Most are one-way voyages connecting different Australian cities, so a short domestic hop at one end is all you need to complete the trip. Browse all cruise departures if you’d like to compare this itinerary shape with other options.

Which ports can I sail from — or to — around Australia in 2027?

Departures leave from Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne, while Singapore is the starting point for one voyage. Most itineraries finish in either Sydney or Perth (Fremantle), with one completing in Singapore. Because most sailings are one-way, the ship connects two Australian cities — someone boarding in Adelaide, for instance, might disembark in Sydney, with a domestic flight linking their home city to whichever end suits them best.

If you’re based near Fremantle, the 2027–28 season brings particularly good news: Princess Cruises sails from Fremantle across multiple departures, so for West Australians this really can be a cruise with no flight at all.

Which ships sail around Australia with Princess Cruises in 2027?

Three Princess Cruises ships cover these itineraries, each with its own character. Here’s what sets them apart.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess carries the lion’s share of these sailings, operating from both Sydney and Brisbane. Two specialty restaurants anchor the dining lineup: the Crown Grill steakhouse — named Best Cruise Steakhouse by USA Today — and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria. On deck, Movies Under the Stars® gives you a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets, particularly well suited to evening sailings along the Queensland coast. Throughout the ship, MedallionClass® OceanNow® delivery means food, drinks and services come to wherever you happen to be, ordered through the Princess app.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess — see Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for full layouts:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m²: sits on the middle decks, minimising ship motion and putting you close to lifts and facilities.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m²: floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and natural light throughout the day.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m²: floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors give more light and an open feel than a standard balcony cabin.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m²: the largest suite on board, sleeping up to 4 and offering considerably more space than any other suite category.

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess was refurbished in 2025 and homeports from Fremantle for the 2027–28 Australian season, making her the natural choice if you’re sailing from Western Australia. Post-refit, she gained two new specialty venues: Crown Grill steakhouse and Makoto Ocean Sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa. The ship also carries MedallionClass technology with OceanNow delivery via a wearable Medallion device — no app or phone needed.

Cabin grades on Sapphire Princess — see Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans for full layouts:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m²: middle-deck position for quieter conditions and good stability on longer passages.
• Premium sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m²: large panoramic window with a bow-facing view that brings in natural daylight throughout the voyage.
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m²: private balcony giving you direct access to fresh sea air — something interior and sea-view cabins simply can’t offer.
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m²: the largest suite aboard at over 123 m², with a separate living room and dining area — more than double the space of a Penthouse suite.

Coral Princess

Coral Princess is the most nimble of the three. Her 91,627-GT slim beam allows her to reach narrower waterways and smaller ports that larger ships cannot access — a real advantage on an itinerary that hugs the Australian coast. The Universe Lounge features 3 revolving stages, used for cooking demonstrations, cabaret and fashion shows — a format you won’t find on most other ships. Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on the top deck round out the on-board experience.

Cabin grades on Coral Princess — see Coral Princess cabins and deck plans for full layouts:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m²: middle-deck positions keep motion minimal and give central access to all ship areas.
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m²: large panoramic window with natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 23.0 m²: approximately 23 m² including the balcony — roughly 50% more space than a standard balcony cabin, which makes a real difference on longer voyages.
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m²: at 43.7 m², considerably larger than a mini-suite, with a spacious living area and separate seating zone.

What fare types does Princess Cruises offer on these sailings?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare tiers on these Australian voyages, plus promotional fare types such as last-minute offers and limited-time packages.

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare, covering the sailing itself. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages — covering beverages, Wi-Fi, crew appreciation and dining — are available to add on separately.

Princess Plus is the bundled fare and gives good value if you plan to use the ship’s dining and bar. It includes 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$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.

Choosing between Standard and Plus depends on how much you’d spend on drinks and dining anyway — our team can walk you through the numbers before you book.

Are there any deals on Princess Cruises around Australia in 2027?

A handful of sailings carry a reduced price compared to what was previously listed for that cabin grade. Discounts of up to 5% are available on some departures, though most reduced sailings are around 2% off. These aren’t page-wide sale prices — they apply to specific sailings and cabin grades — so it’s worth asking our team which departures currently have availability at a reduced rate.

Prices for these voyages start from A$3,435 pp* for the itineraries and cabin grades on sale.

Can I sail from Sydney with Princess Cruises in 2027?

Yes — Princess Cruises from Sydney in 2027 account for the majority of embarkation points on these Australian itineraries. Sydney departures suit travellers based in New South Wales who want to board without a connecting flight, and they give interstate visitors a reason to spend a night or two in the city before sailing. Cruise1st can book that pre-cruise hotel, along with any transfers, as part of the same holiday.

If you’re looking at other 2027 options from Sydney, Easter cruises from Sydney in 2027 and South Pacific cruises from Sydney in 2027 are worth comparing alongside an around-Australia voyage.

What about cruises from Perth (Fremantle) in 2027?

For West Australians, Princess Cruises from Fremantle in 2027 offers the chance to board on your doorstep and cruise east along the Australian coast. Sapphire Princess homeports from Fremantle for the Australian season, so there is genuine dedicated capacity here rather than just a single call. On a one-way voyage finishing in Sydney, a domestic flight home is the only travel arrangement needed — and we can book that as part of your package.

Is this the right trip if I want to circumnavigate Australia?

A full cruise around Australia in 2027 typically means a longer voyage — itineraries here run to 32 nights at the upper end. Most of the voyages on sale are one-way, tracing a significant arc of the coastline rather than a complete circle. If you want to complete a full circumnavigation, talk to our team about combining sailings or finding the right extended itinerary. For a broader look at all lines operating in this region, the Australia cruises page covers the full picture.

Make it a full holiday

Cruise1st is a cruise specialist — every booking is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. Our team can add flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your Princess Cruises voyage, whether you want a simple bundle or a fully custom holiday. A Cruise1st Package is the easiest way to combine everything on one booking, with one point of contact if anything changes.

If you’re flying in from interstate to join the ship — or arranging a domestic flight at the end of a one-way voyage — we handle that too. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week, and our Best Price Guarantee means you’re not paying a premium for the convenience.

Planning around a specific season? Christmas cruises around Australia in 2027 and April 2027 Australia cruises are good starting points if timing matters as much as the route. For the full Princess Cruises programme across 2027 and beyond, the Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season page sets out what’s on offer. You can also explore Princess Cruises to Tasmania in 2027 or Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2027 as companion itineraries to an around-Australia voyage. If you’re open to other lines on similar itineraries, New Zealand cruises in 2027 and all 2027 cruises give you the broadest view of what’s available. For the neighbouring year, 2026 cruises from Sydney shows how the programme compares.

Other lines also sail Australian itineraries in 2027 — Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Azamara both have sailings in this region, and the Princess Cruises hub page covers the full fleet.

*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.