Princess Cruises to Tasmania 2027

Why Princess Cruises to Tasmania in 2027 is worth your time

Tasmania sits at the southern edge of Australia and draws cruise passengers who want something genuinely different from the Barrier Reef run or a South Pacific island hop. The island’s port is compact enough that you can walk off the ship and into a landscape of colonial sandstone, wilderness reserves and world-class cool-climate produce within minutes. Princess Cruises serves it on voyages sailing from Sydney and Brisbane, with durations that stretch from a short coastal break to a grand transpacific crossing. If you’re ready to browse the full range of cruises available in 2027, our search makes it straightforward — but if Tasmania with Princess is already on your mind, read on.

Where do these sailings go?

The itineraries split into 3 broad groupings, each with a different flavour.

Close to home — Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

The biggest share of Princess sailings touching Tasmania stays in the southern hemisphere, combining the island with ports along the Australian coast or crossing the Tasman to New Zealand. These round-trip voyages tend to depart from Sydney or Brisbane, so if you live in New South Wales or Queensland you can reach the ship without a flight. If you’re coming from another state, a short domestic hop to either city is all that stands between you and embarkation — considerably simpler than flying long-haul. Return trips finish back at the same port, so connecting home is straightforward whichever way you travel. The Australia and New Zealand region attracts the most Princess sailings in this category, with the broader Australia coastal routes a close second.

Thinking about sailing further into the Pacific after your cruise? Our page on cruising around Australia in 2027 and our guide to Sydney to New Zealand sailings in 2027 cover the options in more detail.

The long haul — Transpacific crossings

A smaller number of sailings use Tasmania as a waypoint on a Transpacific voyage that eventually reaches Los Angeles, Vancouver or another American port. These are one-way itineraries: the voyage ends on the other side of the Pacific, so a domestic flight home (or an onward adventure) is part of the plan. If you’re travelling from the US and want to end your trip in Australia, the same routes work in reverse. Cruise1st can book the international flights, hotels either side and transfers as part of a single Cruise1st Package — nothing left hanging.

For a broader look at sailings heading that direction, see our Singapore to Australia 2027 page, or explore Princess Cruises around Australia in 2027 for coastal alternatives.

Which ships sail to Tasmania with Princess in 2027?

Four Princess ships carry these itineraries. Each has a distinct character worth knowing before you choose.

Coral Princess

Coral Princess runs the most sailings to Tasmania in this collection. At 91,627 GT, her slimmer beam lets her reach narrower waterways and smaller island ports that larger ships simply cannot access — a real advantage on a Tasmanian itinerary. The Universe Lounge is one of the most unusual venues at sea: 3 revolving stages host everything from cooking demonstrations and cabaret to fashion shows, cycling through all 3 configurations in a single evening. For dining, Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and the adults-only Sanctuary on the top deck give you plenty of ways to spend an afternoon or evening. See the full Coral Princess cabins and deck plans before you choose your grade.

Royal Princess

Royal Princess is hard to miss for one feature alone: the SeaWalk, an 18-metre glass-bottomed walkway hovering 40 metres above the ocean. It is one of the most dramatic structural features on any ship afloat, and it puts the sea directly beneath your feet in a way no balcony can match. On board, MedallionClass® OceanNow® lets you order food and drinks to any spot on the ship via the Princess app — poolside, in your cabin, or out on the SeaWalk itself. Crown Grill and Sabatini’s handle specialty dining, while the 24-hour International Café means there is always something available whenever you surface. Full details on Royal Princess cabins and deck plans are on the ship page.

Grand Princess

Grand Princess carries Movies Under the Stars® — a giant poolside screen with free popcorn and blankets — on voyages departing from Brisbane and Sydney. Crown Grill has been recognised by USA Today as the best cruise steakhouse, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria completes the specialty dining lineup. MedallionClass OceanNow means food, drinks and services come to you anywhere on board via the Princess app. Check the Grand Princess cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess underwent a comprehensive refit with works completed in 2025, and she homeports from Fremantle for the 2027–28 season. If you’re in Western Australia, this is the rare Princess sailing you can reach without any flight. The 2025 refit works brought in 2 new specialty venues: Crown Grill steakhouse and Makoto Ocean Sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa. MedallionClass with OceanNow delivery runs via a wearable Medallion on this ship — no app required. See the Sapphire Princess cabins and deck plans for cabin details.

What cabin grades are available?

Princess offers a range of cabin grades across all 4 ships. Here is what to expect on the 3 ships with the most detailed grade information:

Coral Princess cabin grades

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m²: Mid-deck position keeps motion to a minimum and puts you close to lifts and central facilities. Sleeps up to 4.
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m²: Large panoramic window brings in natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 23.0 m²: Roughly 50% more space than a standard balcony cabin, with your own outdoor terrace — worth it on longer voyages. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m²: At 43.7 m² this is considerably larger than a mini-suite, with a separate seating zone. Sleeps up to 4.

Royal Princess cabin grades

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m²: The most affordable entry point, with minibar, safe and desk included. Sleeps up to 4.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m²: Forward-facing panoramic window gives natural daylight and open-ocean sightlines. Sleeps up to 4.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m²: Private balcony for breakfast or sundowners — the step up that inside and ocean-view cabins cannot match. Sleeps up to 4.
• Penthouse Suite S3 with aft balcony — 54.5 m²: The largest cabin on board, with significantly more living space than any mini-suite or ocean-view cabin. Sleeps up to 4.

Grand Princess cabin grades

• Inside cabin IA — 14.9 m²: Mid-deck position with minimal motion and central access to lifts and facilities. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium sea view O3 — 19.1 m²: Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with an unobstructed sea view and natural light straight into the cabin. Sleeps up to 4.
• Premium Balcony cabin B2 — 25.5 m²: Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors give an open-plan feel and more natural light than a standard balcony cabin. Sleeps up to 4.
• Grand Suite S1 with private hot tub — 67.8 m²: The largest suite on the ship at 67.8 m², with a private hot tub on the balcony. Sleeps up to 4.

What do Princess Cruises fares include?

Princess offers 2 main fare levels on these Tasmania sailings:

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare and covers the sailing itself. You can add the Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages — covering beverages, MedallionNet® Wi-Fi, crew appreciation and casual dining — at the time of booking or later.

Princess Plus (available as a tactical fare on several 2027 departures) bundles 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 with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. For a sailing of a week or more, the maths usually favour Plus over adding each element separately — our team can run through the numbers with you.

Are there any deals on Tasmania cruises with Princess?

Discounts are available on a good number of these sailings, with reductions of up to 37% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing — though that maximum applies to a single departure. Across the discounted sailings, a reduction of around 17% is more typical. It is worth checking individual departures, as the saving varies significantly by sailing date and cabin grade. Our team can point you to the best-value options when you call.

Sailing from Brisbane to Tasmania in 2027

Brisbane is one of the embarkation ports for Princess Cruises Tasmania voyages in 2027, and it is consistently one of the most searched routes. If you’re in Queensland, you can board in your home state and be at sea the same day — no flight required. If you’re travelling from interstate, Brisbane is an easy domestic connection. For everything sailing from Queensland in 2027, our cruises from Brisbane in 2027 page has the full picture, and the Brisbane to New Zealand 2027 page is worth a look if you want to extend the trip across the Tasman.

Make it a complete holiday

Most of these sailings depart from Australian ports — Sydney or Brisbane — so if you live nearby, you can drive or take the train to the terminal and be on board the same day. If you’re travelling from another state or territory, a short domestic flight to the departure city is all it takes.

For the Transpacific itineraries that finish in Los Angeles, Vancouver or another US port, Cruise1st can book your international flights, hotels either side, transfers and tours as a single Cruise1st Package — so the whole trip is on one booking and nothing is left to chance. Our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week to help you put it together.

You might also be interested in Easter cruises in 2027 from Sydney, Royal Caribbean Christmas cruises from Australia, or Christmas cruises to New Zealand if you’re planning around a holiday period.

Other Princess Cruises sailings worth considering

If your dates or budget don’t quite align with a Tasmania itinerary, there is plenty of choice across the broader Princess program for 2027. The Princess 2027–28 season launch has the full picture of what the fleet is doing, Crown Princess sailings in 2027 cover a wide range of regions, and our Coral Princess Australia 2027 page goes deeper on that ship specifically. For current deals across the Princess fleet, Princess Cruises cruise deals is the place to start. The broader Tasmania cruises 2027 page includes other lines sailing to the island if you want to compare. And for an idea of everything on sale in 2027 across all lines and regions, our 2027 cruises hub is the starting point.

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.