It’s the news that’s been kept under wraps for weeks – with ‘dummy’ bookings at the Overseas Passenger Terminal and all communications claiming The Majestic Princess was China bound.

But this week, Princess Cruises revealed the brand new US$600 million 19-deck mega liner will become the newest Princess to join the Aussie fleet. She will be homeported in Sydney from September 15, 2018.

She’ll be sailing on a number of six to 19 night cruises around Australia and New Zealand before a repositioning cruise from Brisbane.

Fares start from $1,899 per person, twin share for an interior cabin.

The ship has some beautiful new features,  including two restaurants from Michelin-starred chefs, a great shopping promenade with brands like Cartier, Chopard, Bulgari, Prada, Coach, Gucci.

Bookings open for the ship on April 27 and are some of the itineraries you can book on the ship.

24 August 2018

Shanghai, Busan, Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Darwin, Brisbane and Sydney

Fares from $2,999 per person, twin share

15 September 2018

Sydney, Noumea, Mystery Island, Suva, Lautoka, Lifou and Sydney

Fares from $1,899 per person, twin share

10 October 2018

Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Fiordland National Park scenic cruising, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland

Fares start from $2,099 per person, twin share

18 November 2018

Sydney, Port Arthur, Hobart, Wineglass Bay & Oyster Bay scenic cruising and Sydney

Fares start from $2,099 per person, twin share

26 March 2019

Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung and Hong Kong

Fares from $2,599 per person, twin share

To book your place on the Majestic Princess, click here.