Princess Cruises around Australia 2028

Sailing around Australia with Princess in 2028

Princess Cruises runs a focused programme of around-Australia voyages in 2028, all aboard Grand Princess. Itineraries range from 11 to 28 nights, with a median voyage length of 24 nights — long enough to settle into the rhythm of the ship and see a substantial stretch of the Australian coastline. Most sailings are one-way, finishing in a different city from where they start, which means a short domestic flight connects the two ends rather than retracing the route. One sailing returns to its home port as a round trip. All 6 sailings are fully all-inclusive in fare structure, and prices start from A$3,135 pp*.

If you’re based in Sydney, Adelaide or Perth, one of these departures may leave from your own city. If you’re flying in from elsewhere in Australia, a domestic connection to the embarkation port is still a far easier journey than a long-haul flight — and our team can arrange that flight, along with a hotel the night before and a transfer to the terminal, as part of a single Cruise1st Package.

Where do Princess Australia 2028 sailings go?

Every sailing explores Australia — the continent’s ports, coastline and reef. This is genuinely home-water cruising: the ship moves through Australian waters from departure to arrival, calling at ports that many Australians know by name but have never visited by sea. It’s a different way to see the country, and for passengers who’ve already done Europe or the Caribbean, it can feel like a discovery in their own backyard.

The one-way structure of most sailings suits travellers who want to connect two Australian cities — boarding in one and stepping ashore in another — without covering the same ground twice. For those who prefer a single departure and return point, the round-trip option loops back to the starting port. Browse the full around-Australia 2028 programme to see how Princess sits alongside other lines sailing the same region this year.

Which ship sails Princess around Australia in 2028?

All 6 sailings are operated by Grand Princess, Princess Cruises’ well-established ocean ship. She carries a reputation for two things in particular: her specialty dining and her poolside entertainment.

On the dining side, the Crown Grill — named the best cruise steakhouse by USA Today — and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria anchor the specialty restaurant lineup. Both are worth booking early on a longer voyage, where a good meal ashore isn’t always an option. For everything else, the MedallionClass® OceanNow® system lets you order food, drinks and services to wherever you happen to be on the ship through the Princess app — on a 24-night sailing that kind of convenience becomes genuinely useful rather than just a novelty.

On deck, Movies Under the Stars® runs on a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets provided — a feature that works especially well on the warmer legs of voyages from Brisbane and Sydney. It’s the kind of detail that makes an evening at sea feel like an event.

Grand Princess accommodates up to 2,600 guests across a range of cabin grades. For a full breakdown of decks and stateroom layouts, see the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans.

What cabin grades are available on Grand Princess?

Grand Princess offers 4 cabin grades on these sailings, from most affordable to most spacious. Every grade sleeps up to 4, which makes the ship a practical choice for families or groups travelling together.

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m². Positioned on middle decks, which keeps motion to a minimum and puts you close to lifts and the main onboard facilities. A solid choice for passengers who plan to spend most of their time out of the cabin.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m². Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows bring natural light and unobstructed sea views directly into the cabin — noticeably more pleasant on a 24-night voyage than a porthole.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m². Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors open the cabin to the outside and give it an open-plan feel that standard balcony grades don’t match. On a coastal itinerary, waking up to a private balcony as the ship approaches a new port is hard to argue against.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m². The largest suite on board at approximately 67.8 m², considerably bigger than any other category. The private hot tub and the extra space make a long voyage feel very different from a standard cabin.

Not sure which grade suits your budget and travel style? Our Grand Princess deck plans page shows exactly where each cabin type sits on the ship. You can also call our Australian cruise experts seven days a week and they’ll walk you through the options.

Which ports can I sail from?

Embarkation ports for the 2028 programme are spread across three Australian cities:

• Sydney — 2 sailings depart from Sydney. If you’re local, you board without any domestic travel at all. If you’re flying in, cruises from Sydney are well served by direct flights from every major Australian capital. Our team can add the flight and a pre-cruise hotel night to your booking.
• Adelaide — 1 sailing departs from Adelaide. Cruises from Adelaide suit South Australian travellers who’d rather skip Sydney altogether. Fly-in passengers from Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth will find it a short hop.
• Melbourne — 1 sailing departs from Melbourne. Cruises from Melbourne are a natural fit for Victorian residents, and the city’s international airport makes it accessible from anywhere in Australia in under four hours.

Disembarkation ports are Sydney (3 sailings) and Perth/Fremantle (1 sailing). On a one-way itinerary ending in Fremantle, the simplest return is a domestic flight from Perth Airport — our team can add that to your booking so the whole trip is on one itinerary. For a dedicated look at Princess Cruises from Fremantle in 2028, that page covers the westward departures and arrivals in more detail. If you’re specifically interested in Princess Cruises from Sydney, that hub lists all Sydney-based Princess sailings across seasons.

Are there any price reductions on these sailings?

All 6 sailings carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. The saving runs to up to 2% on most departures — a modest reduction rather than a deep discount, but worth checking against the current price when you browse. Fare types available can vary and may include options such as early-saver fares or special promotional rates, so it’s worth asking our team what’s available when you call.

On a voyage of this length — typically 24 nights — the more significant savings often come from choosing the right cabin grade and fare inclusion from the outset, rather than waiting for a last-minute deal. Our Australian cruise experts can compare the available fare types side by side and recommend which gives you the best overall value for your circumstances.

What’s included in a Princess Cruises fare?

All 6 sailings are all-inclusive in fare structure, meaning your base fare covers accommodation, main dining and most onboard entertainment. Specialty restaurants such as Crown Grill and Sabatini’s carry a supplement, as does the MedallionClass premium tier. When you book through Cruise1st, our experts clarify exactly what’s in your fare before you confirm — so there are no surprises at the end of the voyage.

As a cruises specialist rather than a general travel agent, Cruise1st can also add flights, hotels, transfers, tours and travel insurance around your cruise as a bundled Cruise1st Package or a fully custom itinerary. If you’re flying into your embarkation port from another state, or need a night in a hotel before you board, we handle all of it on one booking.

How do I book a Princess cruise around Australia in 2028?

Select a sailing and cabin grade, then contact our team — or book directly through the Cruise1st website. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week and can advise on cabin grades, fare inclusions, and any current offers before you commit. The Best Price Guarantee means that if you find the same sailing cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it.

For the broadest view of what Princess has on sale this season, the Princess 2027/2028 season launch page covers the full programme across all regions. If you’d like to compare the same around-Australia route from a previous season, Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 and Princess Cruises around Australia 2026 are both still live and show how itineraries and pricing have moved.

Browsing by departure city? Princess Cruises from Sydney and Princess Cruises from Perth each list all Princess sailings from those ports across every season, while Princess Cruises from Brisbane does the same for Queensland departures. For the complete Princess Cruises programme — every region, every year — the cruise line hub page is the right starting point.

Other 2028 Australia cruises worth considering

If you’re open to other lines or itinerary shapes, the cruises from Australia 2028 page covers the full market for the year. For Sydney-specific departures, 2028 cruises from Sydney shows every line leaving from that port, and February 2028 sailings from Sydney and March 2028 sailings from Sydney narrow it further by month. If April is your preferred departure window, April 2028 Australia cruises and April 2028 sailings from Sydney are the right places to look. Travellers planning around a coastal or reef voyage from Brisbane will find cruises around Australia from Brisbane a useful companion page. For the broader around-Australia market in the neighbouring year, cruise around Australia 2027 shows how the programme compares.

If you’ve already been on a Princess sailing and want to try something different in 2028, the Celebrity Edge 2027/2028 cruises from Sydney page is worth a look — Celebrity’s ship is a frequent comparison for Princess passengers stepping up in onboard experience. For Australian summer and new year departures, New Year cruises 2028 lists the most popular sailings over the holiday period, and Christmas cruise 2027 Australia covers the festive season immediately before. Passengers who have done the domestic coastline and want to add an international leg might also consider a cruise from Singapore to Australia in 2028 or look at Singapore to Sydney cruises as a template for that kind of itinerary.

For Easter departures, Easter cruises from Sydney is one of the busiest pages on the site and shows the range of options over that holiday window. And if Melbourne is your home port, 2028 cruises from Melbourne lists every line departing from Victoria that year — a useful companion to the Princess programme covered here.

*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.