Princess Cruises has outlined its deployment for the 2027-2028 Australian summer, assigning Royal Princess, Grand Princess and Sapphire Princess to a season built around revised itineraries to New Zealand, full Australian circumnavigations and a wide range of South Pacific routes. Bookings are now open for a schedule that includes 79 departures across 64 itineraries, with voyage lengths ranging from short coastal sailings to extended international passages of more than forty days.
The programme reflects the line’s intention to concentrate a fully based fleet within the region in response to sustained demand. Routes incorporate calls around the Australian coastline and key islands of the South Pacific, with new patterns designed to strengthen access to ports in both South Korea and Southeast Asia.
A principal feature of the season is a 94-day Circle Pacific voyage aboard Grand Princess. The line describes this sailing as a broad trans-Pacific circuit open to embarkation at several Australian and New Zealand ports. The ship will traverse the South Pacific, continue to North America with time in Alaska, and then cross westward to Japan and Southeast Asia before returning to the region. The scope of the route is intended to appeal to travellers seeking an extended ocean passage with varied geography.
The company is also restoring its presence in Western Australia. Sapphire Princess will homeport in Fremantle for the season, providing direct access to both domestic coastal destinations and international ports. The deployment reflects ongoing passenger interest in Western Australia’s landscapes and cultural sites.
Across the network, itineraries incorporate a mix of late departures and overnight calls intended to give passengers additional time ashore in cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Bali. The season will include visits to twenty UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranging from the Great Barrier Reef and the Ningaloo Coast to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the Jōmon archaeological areas in Japan and the Greater Blue Mountains.
On board, Princess will continue to operate its established dining and entertainment formats, maintaining a focus on regional dishes, international menus and theatre productions. Pools, spas and fitness facilities remain central amenities throughout the fleet.
The 2027–2028 schedule is designed to accommodate travellers seeking anything from short regional breaks to months-long exploration. With routes spanning Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, the season presents a broad survey of the region supported by the line’s current service standards and shipboard facilities.