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Princess Cruises · Grand Princess

Southern Australia Explorer

Oct 9, 2027 – Oct 20, 202711 nightsRound trip from Sydney

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Melbourne

Australia

Day
3
Date
Oct 11, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Nestled in the heart of Victoria, Australia, Melbourne Cruise Port offers an exceptional experience for discerning travelers in search of pure luxury. Hailed as Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne emanates a unique charm with its eclectic mix of art, fashion, and gastronomy.

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Deck plans

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Deck plans

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Deck plans

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Deck plans

Sydney

Australia

Day
1
Date
Oct 9, 2027
Depart
4:00 PM

Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney's attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world's largest fiddle, which towers beside the port's cruise pavilion.

Kangaroo Island

Australia

Day
5
Date
Oct 13, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Adelaide

Australia

Day
6
Date
Oct 14, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Hobart

Australia

Day
9
Date
Oct 17, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Port Arthur

Australia

Day
10
Date
Oct 18, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

The very small town of Port Arthur offers a fascinating introduction into the history and culture of Tasmania-indeed, of Australia as a whole. About a 100-kilometer (62-mile) drive southeast of Hobart, Tasmania's capital, Port Arthur is best known for its past as a penal colony.

Suite

460–932 sq ft

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, 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 and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Two Bedroom Family Suite

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms — connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Reserve Collection

323 sq ft

A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites — plus exclusive dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Reserve Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating, additional menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations.

Mini-Suite

323 sq ft

From $3,764 per person

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with 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 sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

Balcony

214–222 sq ft

From $3,129 per person

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.

Oceanview

146–206 sq ft

From $2,378 per person

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

Interior

158–162 sq ft

From $1,424 per person

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Wheelchair-Accessible

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 accessible writing desk.

Length
11 nights
Departs
Oct 9, 2027, Sydney
Returns
Oct 20, 2027, Sydney
Ports of call
6
Days at sea
4
Ship
Grand Princess

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1Oct 9

    Sydney, Australia

    Depart 4:00 PM

    Embark

    Sydney, Nova Scotia
  2. Day 2Oct 10

    At sea

  3. Day 3Oct 11

    Melbourne, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

  4. Day 4Oct 12

    At sea

  5. Day 5Oct 13

    Kangaroo Island, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Tender

    Remarkable Rocks at sunset on Kangaroo Island
  6. Day 6Oct 14

    Adelaide, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Adelaide Botanic Garden palm house
  7. Day 7Oct 15

    At sea

  8. Day 8Oct 16

    Great Oyster Bay & Freycinet Peninsula (Scenic Cruising), Australia

    Arrive 3:00 PMDepart 7:00 PM

    Scenic cruising

  9. Day 9Oct 17

    Hobart, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Bruny Island neck beach near Hobart
  10. Day 10Oct 18

    Port Arthur, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Tender

    Port Arthur
  11. Day 11Oct 19

    At sea

  12. Day 12Oct 20

    Sydney, Australia

    Arrive 6:00 AM

    Disembark

Grand Princess

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,150
Year built
1998
Decks
17
Tonnage
107,517
Length
949
Dining and venues
  • Main Dining Room
  • Reserve Collection Dining
  • International Café
  • World Fresh Marketplace
  • Slice Pizzeria
  • Coffee & Cones
  • OceanNow® Delivery
  • The Salty Dog Grill
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Casual, specialty and culinary experiences
  • A signature steakhouse at sea
  • A taste of Italian tradition
  • Alfredo's Pizzeria
  • Chef's Table
  • Crab Shack
  • The Salty Dog Gastropub
  • Ultimate Balcony Dining
  • Good Spirits® At Sea
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Vines Wine Bar
  • The Piazza
  • Princess Theater
  • Vegas style casino
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Music & Dancing
  • Pools & hot tubs
  • Top deck parties
  • The One5
  • Fine Arts Gallery
  • The Shops of Princess
  • Just For Kids 3-7
  • Just For Kids 8-12
  • Just For Teens 13-17
  • Family

All Grand Princess sailings

Deck plans

Deck plan (June 2026)
Grand Princess, Deck plan (June 2026) deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Interior, Grand Princess

    Interior

    Interior (158–162 sq ft)

    These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

    $1,424$1,974

  • Oceanview, Grand Princess

    Oceanview

    Oceanview (146–206 sq ft)

    Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

    $2,378$2,834

  • Balcony, Grand Princess

    Balcony

    Balcony (214–222 sq ft)

    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.

    $3,129$3,389

  • Mini-Suite, Grand Princess

    Mini-Suite

    Mini-Suite (323 sq ft)

    Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with 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 sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

    $3,764$4,034

  • Suite, Grand Princess

    Suite

    Suite (460–932 sq ft)

    Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, 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 and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Plus $270 taxes, fees and port expenses per person.

Dates and prices

11 nights, Southern Australia Explorer

On Grand Princess

No other dates of this itinerary on Grand Princess are listed. See all Grand Princess sailings

Interior$1,424
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