Grand Princess — 43-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney

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43-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney

43 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 20 ports of call

43-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Grand Princess, departing Sydney and calling at Eden, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany WA, Busselton WA and Fremantle and 13 more.

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Ship: Grand Princess
Cruise line: Princess Cruises
Duration: 43 nights
Region: Australia and New Zealand
Departs: Sydney
Returns: Sydney

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Sydney
  Depart 18:00
  Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
  - Opera House
  - Harbour Bridge
  - Bondi Beach
Day
2
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Day
3
- Eden
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A small fishing and timber port on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia, set on a deep natural harbour. Humpback and southern right whales pass close to shore in season, and the Killer Whale Museum recalls the town's whaling past.
  - Whale watching
  - Killer Whale Museum
  - Twofold Bay
Day
4
At sea
Day
5
- Melbourne
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
  - Laneway cafés
  - Queen Victoria Market
  - St Kilda
Day
6
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Day
7
- Adelaide
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  The capital of South Australia, laid out on a grid beside the River Torrens and surrounded by parkland. Known for its festivals, food and wine, it sits within easy reach of the Barossa Valley vineyards and the beaches and wildlife of Kangaroo Island.
  - Barossa Valley
  - Adelaide Central Market
  - North Terrace museums
Day
8
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10
- Albany WA
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
Day
11
- Busselton WA
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
12
- Fremantle
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
  The historic port of Perth in Western Australia, set at the mouth of the Swan River. Its well-preserved colonial centre, weekend markets and the maritime museums sit beside the harbour, with the city and Swan Valley vineyards a short ride away.
  - Fremantle Markets
  - Maritime Museum
  - Cappuccino Strip
Day
13
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15
- Broome WA
  Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
  A remote pearling town on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, set between red cliffs and turquoise sea. Camels cross the long sweep of Cable Beach at sunset, and dinosaur footprints emerge from the rocks at Gantheaume Point.
  - Cable Beach
  - Gantheaume Point
  - Pearl history
Day
16
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- Darwin
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  A tropical harbour city on Australia's northern coast, capital of the Northern Territory. A frontier outlaw spirit lingers along its waterfront, the gateway to crocodile country and the wetlands and gorges of Kakadu National Park.
  - Kakadu wetlands
  - Waterfront precinct
  - Crocodile country
Day
21
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Day
24
- Cairns
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  A tropical city in far north Queensland, Australia, set between rainforest and reef. It is the main launching point for trips out to the Great Barrier Reef, with a palm-fringed esplanade lagoon along its waterfront.
  - Great Barrier Reef
  - Esplanade lagoon
  - Daintree rainforest
Day
25
- Willis Island
  Arrive 11:00 · Depart 12:00
Day
26
- Townsville QLD
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  A tropical city on the coast of north Queensland, Australia, watched over by the granite dome of Castle Hill. It is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and to Magnetic Island, a short ferry hop offshore known for its koalas and sheltered bays.
  - Magnetic Island
  - Castle Hill
  - Great Barrier Reef
Day
27
- Airlie Beach
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  The gateway to Queensland's Whitsunday Islands, set on a hillside above a palm-lined marina on Australia's Coral Sea coast. Boats leave from here for the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling trips out to the Great Barrier Reef.
  - Whitehaven Beach
  - Whitsunday Islands
  - Great Barrier Reef
Day
28
At sea
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29
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30
- Sydney
  Arrive 06:00 · Depart 16:00
  Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
  - Opera House
  - Harbour Bridge
  - Bondi Beach
Day
31
At sea
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32
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Day
33
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Day
34
- Auckland
  Arrive 06:30 · Depart 19:00
  New Zealand's largest city, spread across a narrow isthmus between two harbours. Known as the City of Sails for its yacht-filled waters, it pairs a Sky Tower skyline with nearby volcanic cones, vineyards and black-sand surf beaches.
  - Sky Tower
  - City of Sails
  - Waiheke Island
Day
35
- Bay of Islands
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  A scenic subtropical region at the top of New Zealand's North Island, made up of many islands scattered across a sheltered bay. Known for sailing, dolphins and game fishing, it holds the historic settlements of Russell and Waitangi, where the country's founding treaty was signed.
  - Waitangi grounds
  - Russell village
  - Dolphin watching
Day
36
- Tauranga
  Arrive 06:00 · Depart 17:45
  A harbour city on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, guarded by the extinct volcanic cone of Mauao at the foot of Mount Maunganui. Its surf beaches and the geothermal springs of Rotorua inland make it a popular North Island call.
  - Mount Maunganui
  - Surf beaches
  - Rotorua geysers
Day
37
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Day
38
- Picton
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
  A small harbour town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, the gateway between New Zealand's two main islands. Forested inlets surround the bay, and the Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough wine country lie close by.
  - Marlborough Sounds
  - Queen Charlotte Track
  - Edwin Fox ship
Day
39
- Lyttelton-Christchurch
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
40
- Dunedin
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  A coastal city on New Zealand's South Island, built around a long natural harbour and shaped by Scottish settlers. It keeps Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and the Otago Peninsula at its edge is known for albatross, penguins, and seals.
  - Otago Peninsula
  - Royal albatross colony
  - Larnach Castle
Day
41
- Fiordland National Park
  Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
Day
42
At sea
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43
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44
- Sydney
  Arrive 06:00
  Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
  - Opera House
  - Harbour Bridge
  - Bondi Beach

Upcoming departures

20 Oct 2027

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

43-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Sydney FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 43-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Sydney, Eden, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany WA, Busselton WA, Fremantle, Broome WA, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Townsville QLD, Airlie Beach, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park.

How many days are spent at sea?

22 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It is a round-trip sailing from Sydney.

How long is this cruise?

43 nights aboard Grand Princess.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 20 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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