Princess Cruises departing from Melbourne

Princess Cruises from Melbourne: premium cruising from Victoria’s doorstep

These sailings board in Melbourne and follow the Australian coastline, finishing in Sydney — a one-way voyage that suits travellers who want a leisurely way to move between two of the country’s great cities. Durations run from 24 to 25 nights, giving you the time to settle into life on board rather than rushing port to port. All sailings are operated by Grand Princess, one of Princess Cruises’ well-established ocean ships.

Where do Princess Cruises from Melbourne go?

Every sailing travels through Australian waters, departing Melbourne and arriving in Sydney. Because the itinerary is one-way, you arrive at your destination rather than circling back — if Melbourne is home, a domestic flight from Sydney is the easy way back; if Sydney is where you live, this is a relaxed way to reach the ship in Melbourne with a short flight at the start. Cruise1st can book that connecting flight, any hotel nights you want either side, and transfers between the airport and the terminal, all on the one booking.

For a broader look at what cruising around Australia has to offer, or if you’re weighing up a longer loop, our Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 page covers circular itineraries as well.

Which ship sails Princess Cruises from Melbourne?

Grand Princess operates every sailing. Here is what makes her worth knowing about before you book.

Dining

The Crown Grill — named by USA Today as the best cruise steakhouse — is the standout specialty restaurant on board. Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria sits alongside it as the second specialty option, covering the full breadth of Italian cooking. Both charge a cover but give you a proper sit-down meal that feels nothing like the main dining room.

MedallionClass® technology

Grand Princess carries Princess Cruises’ MedallionClass system. Through the Princess app, OceanNow® delivery brings food, drinks and services to wherever you happen to be on the ship — the pool deck, your cabin, the library. You don’t need to find a waiter; you send a request and it comes to you.

Movies Under the Stars®

The poolside giant screen runs films after dark, with free popcorn and blankets provided. It is one of those features that sounds simple but becomes a nightly ritual on a long voyage.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess

Grand Princess offers four main cabin grades on these sailings, running from compact interior rooms to a full suite with a private hot tub. See the full layout on the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans page.

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeps 4. Positioned on the middle decks, which keeps motion to a minimum and puts you close to lifts and the main facilities. A practical choice for travellers who plan to spend most of their time outside the cabin.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeps 4. A floor-to-ceiling panoramic window fills the cabin with natural light and gives you an unobstructed view of the sea. No balcony, but considerably more daylight than an inside room.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors open the cabin up and give it an open-plan feel that standard balcony cabins don’t quite match.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite on the ship, at approximately 67.8 m², and the only one with a private hot tub on the balcony. Considerably more space than every other category on board.

Prices for these sailings start from A$7,291 pp* — our cruise experts can walk you through which cabin grade and fare type suits your plans before you commit to anything.

Are there Princess Cruises from Melbourne in 2027 or 2028?

Sailings depart from October 2026 onwards. If you are looking specifically at a particular year, our Princess Cruises from Melbourne 2027 page filters to that year’s departures, and the 2026 page covers the earlier window. Princess Cruises tends to release schedules in rolling waves, so checking back is worthwhile if the year you want is not yet fully loaded.

Why book Princess Cruises from Melbourne with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is an ATAS-accredited cruise specialist — not a general travel agent with cruises tucked into a corner of the site. Our Princess Cruises deals are backed by our Best Price Guarantee, and our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week if you want to talk through the options before you book.

We can build a Cruise1st Package around your sailing — adding flights, hotels, transfers, tours and insurance so that the whole trip sits on one booking and one itinerary. That is particularly useful on a one-way voyage like this, where the logistics of getting to Melbourne and home from Sydney can otherwise involve a separate booking at each end.

All of our cruise deals are quoted at a per-person price based on 2 people sharing, and the price you see includes no hidden extras from us — what you see is what we charge.

Explore more cruise options from Melbourne

If these sailings are not quite what you had in mind, there is plenty more sailing from or through Melbourne and Sydney. Some starting points:

• All cruises from Melbourne — every line and every itinerary departing the port, from short breaks to long voyages.
• Cruises from Sydney — if Sydney works better as your embarkation point, this covers the full range of departures.
• All-inclusive cruises from Melbourne — sailings where drinks, dining and gratuities are bundled into the fare.
• Sydney to Melbourne cruises — the reverse of this itinerary, boarding in Sydney and finishing in Melbourne.
• Melbourne Cup cruise from Sydney — a seasonal sailing timed around the race, departing from Sydney.
• Princess Cruises around Australia 2027 — circular itineraries for those who prefer to return to their home port.

Looking at other lines? Carnival cruises to Australia and Royal Caribbean Christmas cruises 2026 are two popular alternatives with strong Australian schedules.

Make it a full holiday

A 24- or 25-night voyage is a significant trip, and most travellers want more than just the cruise fare sorted. Cruise1st can add flights from any Australian city, hotel nights in Melbourne before departure or in Sydney after you dock, transfers between airports and terminals, shore tours along the way, and travel insurance — all as part of the one booking. Tell our team what you need and they will put it together.

*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.