Princess cruises departing from Sydney in 2027

What Princess Cruises from Sydney 2027 looks like

The 2027 season from Sydney covers a wide range of destinations and durations. Sailings run from short getaways of just a few nights all the way to epic voyages of up to 79 nights, with a median of 14 nights — enough time to really settle into life at sea. Half the departures are round trips back to Sydney; the other half are one-way voyages ending in ports such as Honolulu, Perth (Fremantle), Auckland, Los Angeles and Vancouver, which means a domestic flight or an onward international connection brings the journey full circle. If you are based in Sydney, many of these sailings need no flight at all. If you are travelling from another Australian city, a short domestic hop to Sydney is the easiest way to reach the ship — and Cruise1st can book that flight alongside your cruise, along with any hotels and transfers you need.

Pricing starts from A$374 pp* for the 2027 season, and some sailings carry a discount of up to 26% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — though that maximum applies to a single departure; most reduced sailings are closer to 5% off. It is worth checking individual sailings, because the savings vary considerably across the programme.

Where do Princess Cruises from Sydney go in 2027?

Close to home — Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

The largest share of sailings from Sydney stays within the Australia and New Zealand region, and for good reason. Australian coastal itineraries are the most popular choice, taking in the country’s own ports before looping back to Sydney or continuing south. Princess Cruises around Australia in 2027 is one of the most searched itinerary types on the site, and there is genuine variety here — from quick two- or three-night tasters to longer coastal voyages.

New Zealand features strongly, either as a standalone destination or combined with Australia in a single voyage. These Australia and New Zealand sailings typically call at multiple ports across both countries and suit travellers who want to cover serious ground without packing and unpacking. Auckland is one of the disembarkation ports for one-way itineraries in this group — if you finish there, a short domestic flight connects you back to Australia, and Cruise1st can arrange that as part of your package.

The South Pacific and Polynesia sailings bring a different flavour entirely — island-hopping voyages that trade Australian ports for tropical destinations across the Pacific. South Pacific cruises from Sydney in 2027 attract strong demand, and Fiji also appears in the mix. These are particularly popular for families and couples looking for something a little more exotic without a long-haul flight from home.

The long haul — transpacific voyages

For those with more time and ambition, transpacific sailings from Sydney are genuinely special. These one-way voyages cross the Pacific and end in ports including Honolulu, Los Angeles and Vancouver — stretching to 79 nights at the longest. They suit experienced cruisers who want to make a proper expedition of it. Because these are one-way sailings, the return journey is the part to plan ahead: Cruise1st can book international flights home from whichever city the voyage ends in, plus hotels either side and any transfers you need.

Which ships sail from Sydney for Princess Cruises in 2027?

4 Princess ships operate from Sydney in 2027. Each has its own character, and the right one depends on the itinerary and the experience you are after.

Royal Princess

Royal Princess carries the most sailings from Sydney in 2027. One of her most talked-about features is the SeaWalk — an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway that hangs 40 metres above the ocean, giving you a view straight down to the sea below. MedallionClass® OceanNow® on-demand delivery means you can order food and drinks to any location on the ship via the Princess app, whether you are in your cabin or on deck. Specialty dining includes Crown Grill and Sabatini’s, and the 24-hour International Café keeps things going around the clock.

Cabin options on Royal Princess range from compact interiors to spacious suites:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps up to 4, with minibar, safe and desk; the most affordable way on board
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps up to 4, with a large panoramic forward-facing window for natural daylight and open-ocean views
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps up to 4, with a private balcony for breakfast or sundowners
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m², sleeps up to 4, the largest cabin on board with significantly more living space than all mini suites and standard ocean-view cabins

Grand Princess

Grand Princess is the second most active ship in this programme. Her Crown Grill has been recognised by USA Today as the best cruise steakhouse, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria rounds out the specialty dining. MedallionClass OceanNow delivery works here too — food, drinks and services come to you anywhere on board. Movies Under the Stars® — a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets — is a fixture on voyages from Sydney, and it is the kind of thing that stays with you long after the cruise ends.

Cabin grades on Grand Princess include:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m², sleeps up to 4, positioned on middle decks for minimal ship motion and easy access to lifts
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m², sleeps up to 4, with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and unobstructed sea views
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m², sleeps up to 4, with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors for an open-plan feel
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m², sleeps up to 4, the largest suite on board by a considerable margin

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess completed a refit in 2025 and homeports from Fremantle for the 2027–28 season, though she also appears in the Sydney programme. Post-refit specialty venues include Crown Grill steakhouse and Makoto Ocean Sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa. Her MedallionClass technology works via a wearable Medallion device — no app required, which some guests find even simpler.

Cabin grades on Sapphire Princess:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.6 m², sleeps up to 4, mid-deck position for quieter conditions and greater stability
• Premium Sea-view cabin O5 — 18.3 m², sleeps up to 4, with a large panoramic bow-view window
• Balcony cabin B2 — 25.7 m², sleeps up to 4, private balcony with direct access to fresh sea air
• Grand Suite S1 — 123.5 m², sleeps up to 4, the largest suite on board with a separate living room and dining area — more than twice the space of the Penthouse suites

Coral Princess

Coral Princess appears once in this season’s programme. Her slimmer hull — 91,627 GT — allows her to reach narrower waterways and smaller island ports that larger ships simply cannot access. The Universe Lounge features 3 revolving stages used for cooking demonstrations, cabaret and fashion shows, a format that is unique at sea. Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and The Sanctuary adults-only deck retreat complete her appeal for those who want a quieter, more intimate experience.

Why book Princess Cruises from Sydney with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is an Australian cruise specialist, which means our team understands this market from the inside. Our cruise experts are available seven days a week by phone — before you book, while you are deciding, and any time a question comes up. We back every booking with our Best Price Guarantee, so if you find the same sailing cheaper elsewhere, we want to know about it.

Through Cruise1st Packages, we can wrap flights, hotels, transfers, tours and insurance around your cruise — as a bundle or built to your own requirements. That matters particularly on the one-way transpacific voyages, where the return journey is the part that needs careful planning. We handle it all on one booking rather than leaving you to piece it together separately.

If you are sailing from Sydney and live locally, you may not need a flight at all — just make your way to the terminal. If you are coming from interstate, a short domestic flight is the most straightforward option, and we can include that in your package too. Princess Cruises from Sydney runs across the full year, and our team can help you identify which departure best fits your schedule and budget.

For those considering other departure ports, Princess Cruises from Brisbane in 2027 and Princess Cruises from Fremantle in 2027 are also on sale, along with sailings from Perth (Fremantle) and Melbourne. The broader Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season gives you a full picture of what is available across all Australian ports.

Make it a holiday

A cruise is the core of the trip, but it rarely has to stand alone. Cruise1st can add pre- or post-cruise hotels in the embarkation or disembarkation city, flights from your home airport, private transfers between the airport and the pier, shore excursions, and travel insurance — all arranged as a single booking. Whether you want a two-night stay in Sydney before you sail, or a week exploring after you disembark in Honolulu or Los Angeles, our team builds it around your cruise rather than treating it as an afterthought.

Also worth considering in 2027

If you are open to other options around the same time of year, there are several strong alternatives worth a look. Easter cruises from Sydney in 2027 are popular with families and sell out early. Short cruises from Sydney in 2027 suit those who want to try cruising without committing to a long voyage. The cruise around Australia in 2027 page covers multi-line options if you want to compare Princess against the broader market. And for a very different kind of trip, cruises from Sydney in September 2027 shows what is available later in the year across all lines. You might also find cruises from Sydney in February 2027 useful if you are looking at the early part of the season. For Christmas departures, Christmas cruises in Australia 2027 and the Princess Cruises 2026/2027 Australia season page are both worth bookmarking.

*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.