Round Australia

Trip Code:54937
(AUD) Twin Share from $15,329pp
Days 32
Nights 31

31-night cruise from BNE to SYD aboard Grand Princess

  • 28 Feb 2028 – 30 Mar 2028
    from $15,329 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

  • Balcony from $15,329 pp twin share
  • Mini-Suite from $16,499 pp twin share

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Brisbane, Australia (depart 04:00 PM):
    Once considered the “country cousin” among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation’s third-largest metropolis – and one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland’s dazzling beaches.The beaches south of Brisbane form Queensland’s Gold Coast. Travel tip: Brisbane is pronounced “Bris-bin.”
  • Day 2 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 3 – Newcastle, Australia (arrive 09:00 AM, depart 05:30 PM):
    In 1770, Captain James Cook christened Nobbys Headland on his journey north along the Australian coast. European settlement of Newcastle, however, began 17 years later when Lt. John Shortland sailed up a fine broad river while searching for escaped convicts. Shortland named the stream the Hunter River after Australia’s then Governor-General. During that short voyage the lieutenant also discovered vast deposits of coal. In 1804 the burgeoning mining settlement and lumber port was christened Newcastle after the famed English coal city. Newcastle, Australia, also served as a gateway to the rich lands of the Hunter Valley – a region producing internationally acclaimed wines by the mid-19th century.Christ Church Cathedral is the symbol of Newcastle. The restored church has survived both devastating earthquake and Japanese attack. In 1942, the Japanese submarine I-21 surfaced to shell the city and its dockyards.
  • Day 4 – Sydney, Australia (arrive 06:00 AM, depart 06:00 PM):
    As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney – hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney – from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.
  • Day 5 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 6 – Eden, Australia (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM):
    Eden is a coastal town in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
  • Day 7 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 8 – Melbourne, Australia (arrive 06:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM):
    Victoria may be Australia’s smallest continental state, but Melbourne, its capital, is big on everything. With a population of 4.25 million people living in 59 separately named communities within 715 square miles, Melbourne is a sprawling city offering culture, art, fashion and friendly, sports-minded Australians. It is also an easy city to explore. At the heart of the city is the Golden Mile, the city’s governmental and commercial center, home to hotels, shops, restaurants and theaters.Originally part of New South Wales, Victoria became a colony in its own right in 1851. The discovery of gold propelled Melbourne’s growth to prominence and prosperity.Travel Tip: Melbourne is pronounced “mell-burn.”
  • Day 9 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 10 – Adelaide, Australia (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 04:00 PM):
    Founded in 1836, this graceful city lies nestled on the coastal plain between Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide was the vision of Colonel William Light, Australia’s Surveyor General, who created a one-mile-square grid for the city’s center and surrounded it with a belt of stunning parkland. Today, Adelaide is a metropolis of over one million people, boasting wide, tree-lined boulevards, superb Victorian and Edwardian architecture, tranquil parks, world-class shopping, and the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in Australia. Beyond the city and the rugged Adelaide Hills lie the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Here Australian vintners are winning international acclaim for their Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.
  • Day 11 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 12 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 13 – Albany, Australia (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 04:00 PM):
    On December 26, 1826 – Boxing Day – Major Edmund Lockyer and his party of convicts and soldiers landed at Princess Royal Harbor to establish a penal colony. Originally named Frederickstown in honor of the Duke of York and Albany, the first European settlement in Western Australia was renamed Albany in 1832. Thanks to its superb harbor, the town quickly became a busy port. Albany served as a coaling station for steam ships, as a commercial outlet for the rich farms of the interior, and as a base for the highly profitable whaling industry. The whaling station at Frenchman Bay was the last whaling station in all Australia, closing in 1978. Today it is home to Whale World, one of the world’s largest whaling museums.This small city of some 25,000 souls is off the beaten track. Which makes exploring all the more fun, whether visiting Whale World Museum or touring one of the area’s excellent wineries.
  • Day 14 – BQB (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 06:00 PM)
  • Day 15 – Perth (Fremantle), Australia (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 04:00 PM):
    Lying at the mouth of the Swan River, historic Fremantle – founded in 1829 – is your gateway to Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Situated on the banks of the Swan River some 15 miles upriver from Fremantle, Perth is a bustling city where soaring high-rises co-exist with elegant sandstone buildings from the colonial era. Life here moves at a slower pace, so during your visit, relax and savor the bounties of Western Australia, from the wonders of the bush to the wineries of the Swan Valley, from excellent shopping to a leisurely cruise on the Swan River.Perth’s explosive growth in recent decades has engulfed the old historic port of Fremantle – some 70 percent of Western Australia’s population live in and around Perth.
  • Day 16 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 17 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 18 – Broome, Australia (arrive 11:30 AM, depart 07:30 PM):
    In the 1870s, pearl fishermen discovered the rich waters of Roebuck Bay. A decade later, Broome was founded as a base for the pearl trade and was soon described as “the pearling capital of the world.” Japanese, Chinese and Aborigine divers toiled in arduous, dangerous labor to harvest oysters from the seabed. For all its importance to the pearling industry, Broome remained a remote outpost on Australia’s Kimberley Coast until its discovery as a travel destination. The legacy of its pearling days can be seen in the town’s colorful mix of 19th- and early 20th century buildings. Broome also boasts Cable Beach – a 13-mile strand of white-sand that stretches along the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Pirate William Dampier was the first European to visit Western Australia. Dampier, who circumnavigated the globe three times, landed near Broome in 1688 and again in 1699.
  • Day 19 – YP (arrive 12:00 PM, depart 05:00 PM)
  • Day 20 – KB (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 11:00 AM)
  • Day 21 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 22 – Darwin, Australia (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM):
    Closer to Indonesia than to any other Australian city, Darwin is the capital of the “Top End” – the remote, vast Northern Territory. Home to more than half of the territory’s population, the city reflects the rugged endurance and individualism required to survive the Outback. Darwin also boasts a colorful history to add to that heritage. During World War II the Japanese bombed the city and threatened invasion. In 1974, Cyclone Tracy cut a destructive swath through the region. In addition, man-eating crocodiles, tropical monsoons, searing heat and bush fires that burn for weeks are all part of everyday life.Locals in the Top End consume over 60 gallons of beer a year. All those empties don’t go to waste: Each year Darwin residents compete in the Beer Can Regatta, a race with boats, rafts and other vessels manufactured out of beer cans.
  • Day 23 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 24 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 25 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 26 – Cairns, Australia (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM):
    Cairns is one of Australia’s hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia’s great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city – the famed Marlin Coast. And inland lays the immense Daintree National Park. Cairns itself basks in tropical sunshine, balmy breezes waft in from Trinity Bay. The city’s graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. A travel tip – Cairns is pronounced “cans.”
  • Day 27 – WI (arrive 09:30 AM, depart 10:30 AM)
  • Day 28 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 29 – Brisbane, Australia (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 09:00 PM):
    Once considered the “country cousin” among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation’s third-largest metropolis – and one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland’s dazzling beaches.The beaches south of Brisbane form Queensland’s Gold Coast. Travel tip: Brisbane is pronounced “Bris-bin.”
  • Day 30 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 31 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 32 – Sydney, Australia (arrive 06:00 AM):
    As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney – hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney – from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

Highlights

  • Handpicked itinerary highlights for Round Australia.
  • Flexible departures designed for easy planning.
  • Limited spots available, reserve your preferred dates early.

31-night cruise from BNE to SYD aboard Grand Princess

Inclusions

  • MedallionClass® experience
  • Broadway-style entertainment
  • Multicourse dining and casual venues
  • Fitness facilities
  • Youth and teen clubs (ages 3–17)

FAQs

How long is this journey?

This itinerary runs for 32 days and 31 nights.

When can I travel?

Departures are currently scheduled between 28 Feb 2028 and 30 Mar 2028, subject to live availability.

What is generally included?

Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.

Provided by: Princess Cruises

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(AUD) Twin Share from $15,329pp
Days 32
Nights 31

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