Grand Princess
Northern Explorer
Oct 31, 2027 – Nov 18, 202718 nightsPerth (Fremantle) to Sydney
Northern Explorer is a 18-night Princess Cruises cruise on Grand Princess, sailing Oct 31, 2027 from Perth (Fremantle) to Sydney. It calls at Broome, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island (For Service Call), Townsville, Airlie Beach and Sydney. The lowest current fare is $3,024 per person for Interior (the cruise line's earlier fare was $4,334). + $350 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites). Included with the fare: 3rd and 4th guests sail free.
- Length
- 18 nights
- Departs
- Oct 31, 2027, Perth (Fremantle)
- Returns
- Nov 18, 2027, Sydney
- Ports of call
- 8
- Days at sea
- 8
- Ship
- Grand Princess
What's included
- 3rd and 4th guests sail free
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Itinerary
- Day 1Oct 31
Perth (Fremantle), Australia
Depart 4:00 PM
Embark
About Perth (Fremantle)
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and has more people than any other city in the state. Most of the metropolitan area lies on the Swan Coastal Plain, with the Indian Ocean on one side and the Darling Scarp on the other. The city spread outward from settlements the British founded on the Swan River, where its central business district and the port of Fremantle now stand.
- Day 2Nov 1
At sea
- Day 3Nov 2
At sea
- Day 4Nov 3
- Day 5Nov 4
- Day 6Nov 5
Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising), Australia
Arrive 12:00 PMDepart 5:00 PM
Scenic cruising
- Day 7Nov 6
Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Australia
Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 11:00 AM
Scenic cruising
- Day 8Nov 7
At sea
- Day 9Nov 8
Darwin, Australia
Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM
About Darwin
Capital of the Northern Territory (NT), with an estimated population of 150,000, Darwin is home to most of the Northern Territory population.
- Day 10Nov 9
At sea
- Day 11Nov 10
At sea
- Day 12Nov 11
At sea
- Day 13Nov 12
Cairns, Australia
Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM
About Cairns
A cosmopolitan city flanked by pristine rainforests and golden beaches, Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, and the Daintree rainforest, a World Heritage protected area.
- Day 14Nov 13
Willis Island (For Service Call), Australia
Arrive 11:00 AMDepart 12:00 PM
About Willis Island (For Service Call)
Willis Island is the only place with a permanent population across the Coral Sea Islands Territory, which Australia governs as an external territory. It lies in the Coral Sea beyond the Great Barrier Reef, east of Cairns in Queensland. The Willis Islets, a small group with sandy cays, run away from it to the north-north-east.
- Day 15Nov 14
Townsville, Australia
Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM
About Townsville
The unofficial capital of North Queensland, Townsville is tucked inside the Great Barrier Reef in the northern tropics. Its municipal beach, The Strand, is consistently rated among Australia's cleanest.
- Day 16Nov 15
- Day 17Nov 16
At sea
- Day 18Nov 17
At sea
- Day 19Nov 18
Sydney, Australia
Arrive 6:00 AM
Disembark
About Sydney
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.
Grand Princess
Grand Princess is a Princess Cruises ship carrying up to 2,600 guests across 17 decks. Staterooms include Suite, Reserve Collection, Mini-Suite, Balcony and Oceanview types. Dining options are the International Café, World Fresh Marketplace and Slice Pizzeria, with the Good Spirits At Sea for a drink.
- 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
Deck plans
Staterooms
Per person, double occupancy
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.
$3,024
$4,334
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prices per person, double occupancy. + $350 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).
Dates and prices
18 nights, Northern Explorer
On Grand Princess
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Similar sailings
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Questions about Northern Explorer on Grand Princess
How much does the Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess cost?
Fares start at $3,024 per person (Interior). + $350 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).
Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?
Departs Perth (Fremantle) and ends in Sydney. Ports: Broome, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island (For Service Call), Townsville, Airlie Beach and Sydney.
What is included in the fare?
Included: 3rd and 4th guests sail free. + $350 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).
How do I book this cruise?
Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website.