Princess Cruises opens three-ship 2026-27 Australian deployment

Princess Cruises’ 2026-27 Australian programme went on sale Thursday, with 62 departures by Grand Princess, Royal Princess and Crown Princess between October 2026 and August 2027.

A highlight is the return of the 'Circle Pacific' voyage for the first time in 10 years.

2027 Circle Pacific

Departing Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland in June 2027, Grand Princess will make the 79-night voyage to 32 destinations across 13 countries — including the United States, Canada, Tahiti, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam.

She will have an overnight in Hong Kong and late-night departures from Honolulu, Juneau, Los Angeles, Osaka, Singapore, Suva, Papeete and Victoria.

‘We’re thrilled to bring back this extraordinary journey for our guests,’ CCO Terry Thornton said.

‘This will be our longest-ever Circle Pacific itinerary, offering guests the chance to explore some of the world’s most captivating destinations,’ Thornton said.

Grand Princess is to make a 13-night South Pacific round voyage from Sydney on March 20, 2027, calling at Lautoka, Suva, Dravuni, Mystery Island and Noumea.  

She will also make a 14-night round voyage from Sydney on June 1, 2027, to Papua New Guinea, visiting Alotau in Milne Bay and the Conflict Islands, as well as Airlie Beach, Cairns, Townsville and Port Douglas.

'Round Australia'

Another highlight of Princess’ deployment is the 'Round Australia' cruise aboard Crown Princess, departing Sydney on October 7, 2026.

Sectors are available from Melbourne, Adelaide and Fremantle.

Tasmania and NZ

Royal Princess’ six-night round cruise to Tasmania from Sydney on March 19, 2027, will visit Eden, Hobart and Port Arthur, as well as cruising Great Oyster Bay and the Freycinet Peninsula.

She will also undertake a range of round cruises from Sydney to New Zealand, with ports including Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Christchurch and Dunedin, as well as cruising around Fiordland National Park.