Round Australia Cruise – Melbourne to Sydney (Apr 2027)
Embark on a remarkable 25-day Round Australia Cruise aboard the Grand Princess, departing from Melbourne on April 6, 2027, and concluding in Sydney on April 30, 2027. This extensive voyage offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Australia’s diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and coastal beauty.
Given the popularity of this itinerary, cabins tend to fill quickly. It’s advisable to secure your booking well in advance to ensure your preferred accommodations. Embarking on this comprehensive cruise offers a unique opportunity to experience the vastness and diversity of Australia’s coastline, all from the comfort of a world-class cruise ship.
Departing from Melbourne on 6 April 2027
- Interior from $8,599 pp twin share / $17,198 pp sole use*
- Obstructed Oceanview from $8,699 pp twin share / $17,398 pp sole use*
- Oceanview from $8,999 pp twin share / $17,998 pp sole use*
Save More. Experience More with Princess.
Add a Princess Premier or Princess Plus package to your cruise and save 50–60% on essentials including drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and more. Treat yourself daily to cocktails, room service, stream your favourite shows and stay in touch with your loved ones.
Princess Premier and Princess Plus package inclusions have changed for 2026 cruises and beyond (excl Sun Princess and Star Princess). Call Us Now to get up-to-date pricing and secure your preferred stateroom.
*Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is widely regarded as Australia’s cultural and sporting capital, home to institutions such as the Ian Potter Centre at NGV Australia.
Day 2 – At Sea
Day 3 – Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide is known as the ‘City of Churches’, with its historic sights reflecting gracious ecclesiastical architecture that shapes the city’s character.
Day 4 – At Sea
Day 5 – At Sea
Day 6 – Albany, Australia
Albany, on Western Australia’s southern coast, blends heritage as the last WWI ANZAC departure port with wineries, wild coastline and nearby giant tingle forests.
Day 7 – Margaret River (Busselton), Australia
Margaret River is a renowned wine region in Western Australia, home to around 200 vineyards producing roughly a quarter of the country’s premium wine.
Day 8 – Perth (Fremantle), Australia
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is known for its unusually large amount of green space within an otherwise modern, sunlit city centre.
Day 9 – 10 – At Sea
Day 11 – Broome, Australia
Broome grew out of the pearling industry, its waters once home to some of the finest oyster beds in the world.
Day 12 – Broome, Australia
Waves of migration have made Broome one of Australia’s most multicultural towns, its history etched into ancient dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point.
Day 13 – Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising)
Yampi Sound lies within the Buccaneer Archipelago off Western Australia’s Kimberley coast, sheltered by around 800 islands and occasionally visited by calving humpback whales.
Day 14 – Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Australia
The Kimberley coast is a rugged stretch of northern Australia lined with mangroves, sandstone cliffs and rainforest pockets, home to the striking Horizontal Waterfalls of Talbot Bay.
Day 15 – At Sea
Day 16 – Darwin, Australia
Darwin, the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, is a tropical harbour city and one of the country’s northernmost urban centres.
Day 17 – At Sea
Day 18 – At Sea
Day 19 – At Sea
Day 20 – Cairns, Australia
Cairns sits where the Great Barrier Reef meets the Wet Tropics of Queensland, one of the few places on earth where two World Heritage sites overlap.
Day 21 – Willis Island, Australia
Willis Island is a tiny coral outpost in the Coral Sea Islands Territory, home to an Australian weather station and vast colonies of seabirds.
Day 22 – At Sea
Day 23 – Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, sits along the winding Brisbane River, its skyline mixing modern towers with leafy riverside parklands.
Day 24 – At Sea
Day 25 – Sydney, Australia
Sydney’s harbour is dotted with historic docks, including Constitution Dock, the finish line for yachts competing in the annual Sydney to Hobart race.
*Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed.
Highlights
- Dine across five onboard venues from casual grills to a la carte restaurant
- Enjoy nightly Broadway-style shows, comedy acts and movies under the stars
- Relax in heated pools, spas and gym facilities included throughout the voyage
Embark on a remarkable 25-day Round Australia Cruise aboard the Grand Princess, departing from Melbourne on April 6, 2027, and concluding in Sydney on April 30, 2027. This extensive voyage offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Australia’s diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and coastal beauty.
Given the popularity of this itinerary, cabins tend to fill quickly. It’s advisable to secure your booking well in advance to ensure your preferred accommodations. Embarking on this comprehensive cruise offers a unique opportunity to experience the vastness and diversity of Australia’s coastline, all from the comfort of a world-class cruise ship.
Inclusions
- Main Meals & Snacks: a La Carte Restaurant, World Fresh Marketplace buffet at Horizon Court, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, The Salty Dog Grill and Coffee & Cones
- MedallionClass® Experience
- Room Service
- Pools, heated spas & gym
- Broadway style nightly entertainment & comedy shows
- Movies under the Stars®
- On-Demand Stateroom TV Entertainment
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Airfares
- Shore excursions
- Specialty restaurants onboard
FAQs
Grand Princess
Grand Princess features include a completely new Piazza atrium, new eateries (Alfredo’s Pizzeria and the Crown Grill), and the line’s first specialty tea lounge called Leaves. Also added are seven new window suites; remodeled casino, boutiques, and art gallery; enhancements to the Horizon Court, Lotus Spa, and wedding chapel; and the addition of Crooner’s Martini Lounge and a new nightclub, One5.
Interior Cabin: Most Affordable Option
These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. The most affordable option features two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet, and bathroom with shower.
Oceanview Cabin: A Room with a View
Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.
Balcony Cabin: Front Row Seat for Beautiful Scenery
This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.
Mini-Suite Cabin: Add an Element of Luxury to Your Stay
Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with a balcony*, which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom, and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-suites include a separate sitting area with a sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.
Suite Cabin: Truly Luxurious Accommodation at Sea
Surrounded by deluxe accommodation, a spacious Suite with balcony* includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite^^, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed, separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in the suite and so much more.
Wheelchair – Accessible: For Guests with Limited Mobility
Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy-access closet, and an accessible writing desk.
Grand Princess Ship Facts
- Refurbished: March 2019
- Guest Cabins: 1,301
- Guest Capacity: 2,600
- Number of Decks: 17
- Tonnage: 107,517
- Length: 949 fee
Princess Premier and Princess Plus Packages – What’s changed?
If you are sailing in 2026 and purchased a package prior to 22 July 2025, your current package benefits will be offered.
If you are sailing in 2026 and purchased a package on or after 22 July 2025, the following benefits will be included:
PRINCESS PLUS
- Drinks – enjoy up to 15 drinks per day valued up to AU$22 each*
- Casual Dining – indulge in four meals at a variety of casual eateries
- MedallionNet max Wi-Fi – includes one (1) device per guest.
- OceanNow delivery – order food and drinks to select locations on board
- Room Service delivery – free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone
PRINCESS PREMIER
- Unlimited Drinks – enjoy an unlimited number of drinks up to AU$30 each*
- Unlimited Casual Dining – indulge in unlimited meals at a variety of casual eateries
- Unlimited Specialty Dining – indulge in meals at world-class specialty dining locations each evening.
- MedallionNet max Wi-Fi – includes up to four (4) devices per guest.
- OceanNow delivery – order food and drinks to select locations on board
- Room Service delivery – free delivery for every order you place from your stateroom phone
- Professional Photos – unlimited digital images taken by onboard photographers, plus 3 prints
- Reserved Theatre Seating – special premier reserved seating section for theatrical shows
- Shore Excursion Credit – up to $300 per guest included (dependent upon length of cruise)
Drinks include:
- Cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, fountain soft drinks, zero-alcohol cocktails
- Specialty coffees and teas – unlimited
- Bottled Water (up to 500mL) – up to 12 bottles per day
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