Northern Explorer

1. Day 1Apr 25

   Sydney, Australia

   Embark

   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.

   

2. Port of call

   Brisbane, Australia

   About Brisbane

   Once a harsh penal settlement, Brisbane is now Queensland's dynamic capital city. A blend of steel and glass defines the skyline, while riverside delights - botanical gardens, promenades, cafes and markets - mesmerize at eye level.

3. Port of call

   Willis Island (For Service Call), Australia

   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.

   

4. Port of call

   Cairns, Australia

   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.

   

5. Port of call

   Darwin, Australia

   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.

   

6. Port of call

   Kimberley Coast (Scenic Cruising), Australia

7. Port of call

   Yampi Sound (Scenic Cruising)

8. Port of call

   Broome, Australia

   

9. Port of call

   Geraldton, Australia

   About Geraldton

   Geraldton is the center of Western Australia's Coral Coast, and a gateway to the agricultural Chapman Valley. City attractions include the Western Australia Museum and a stirring monument to the HMAS Sydney II, which was sunk with great loss of life off the coast here during WW II.

   

10. Day 18May 12

    Perth (Fremantle), Australia

    Disembark

    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.

    

Grand Princess

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  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.

  $3,004$5,464

  Chosen Interior

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  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.

  $4,894$8,864

  Choose Oceanview

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  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.

  $5,769$10,459

  Choose Balcony

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  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.

  $6,749$12,269

  Choose Mini-Suite

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  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.

  $9,599$17,399

  Choose Suite

Prices per person, double occupancy. + $400 taxes & fees per person. Gratuities extra, about $18 per person per day ($19 mini-suites, $20 suites).

On Grand Princess

• Apr 30, 2027 – May 17, 2027Grand PrincessFrom $2,508
• Feb 26, 2029 – Mar 15, 2029Grand PrincessFrom $2,534
• Apr 25, 2029 – May 12, 2029Grand Princess · this sailingFrom $3,004

Same itinerary on other ships

• Nov 24, 2027 – Dec 11, 2027Sapphire Princess—

• Northern ExplorerGrand Princess · Apr 27, 2029 · 15 nightsFrom $2,684+ $310 taxes & fees
• Northern ExplorerEmerald Princess · Feb 13, 2029 · 18 nightsFrom $3,179+ $400 taxes & fees

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