Princess Cruises Announces the Longest Ever Roundtrip Cruise from Australia

Princess Cruises has announced its 2028-2029 cruises from Australia and New Zealand, and the premium cruise line will have three cruise ships sailing in the region.

These newly announced cruises will go on sale November 10, 2026, and include an epic 129-night sailing that will be the longest ever roundtrip world cruise from Australia.

This incredible cruise will take place on Grand Princess and visit 61 destinations in 31 countries. Guests on board will have the opportunity to visit Europe, the Mediterranean, the South Pacific, and the Americas.

Highlights of the 2029 Grand Odyssey include:

• 129 nights across five continents
• 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Nine More Ashore experiences, eight late-night visits, and one overnight call
• Two full transits of the Panama Canal
• Scenic cruising near Easter Island

The cruise will visit some of the most iconic locations in the world, including New York City, Miami, Reykjavik, Lisbon, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Tahiti, and Auckland.

2028-2029 Princess Cruises’ Australia and New Zealand Voyages

Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, and Royal Princess will all offer cruises in the region. Princess Cruises will offer a total of 70 unique itineraries during the season on cruises that range from two to 46 days in length.

The ships will depart from the following six homeports:

• Adelaide
• Auckland
• Brisbane
• Melbourne
• Perth (Fremantle)
• Sydney

The cruises will visit a total of 42 destinations in six countries while exploring the wonders of Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

The cruise line will offer a total of 11 More Ashore experiences, and guests will be able to visit 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The sailings will give guests the opportunity to see iconic wildlife with experiences in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

The season also marks the welcome return of Emerald Princess to Australia for the first time since the 2016-17 season, along with renewed homeporting opportunities in Melbourne and an expanded selection of New Zealand cruising.

Jim Berra, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer, gave the following statement:

“Princess Cruises has a long and proud history of inspiring guests to explore the world, and our 2028–29 season takes that spirit of discovery to extraordinary new heights. From the longest World Cruise ever to sail roundtrip out of Australia to an unmatched variety of voyages showcasing the beauty of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, we’re giving guests more ways to discover remarkable destinations, immerse themselves in different cultures and see the world in new ways.”

These newly announced voyages from Princess Cruises will open for booking on November 10, 2026.

The cruise line will offer an Early Booking Bonus on these cruises that will have up to $500 instant savings, up to $500 onboard credit, reduced $100 deposits, early access to dining reservations and arrival groups, a free location upgrade and up to $300 in savings for Captain’s Circle members.

The Early Booking Bonus for the 2029 Grand World Odyssey cruise includes up to $3,000 in onboard credit plus up to $2,000 in Captain’s Circle savings. Both of these offers will be available from November 10, 2026, through February 16, 2027.