Have you always wanted to experience a maiden voyage? This October, Princess Cruises’ two grand-class ships will be making their maiden voyages from Australia to the South Pacific.
Diamond Princess and Golden Princess will each embark on a 10-night round-trip cruise from Sydney on October 12 and October 18, respectively, both priced from $1099* per person twin share and $799* per person quad share.
Can’t decide on which vessel to relax on, cocktail in hand? Here’s a rundown of their features.
Diamond Princess
Travelling to: Lifou, Noumea; Mare, New Caledonia; Vila, Vanuatu; Mystery Island, Vanuatu
Food and snacks: Sabatini’s (Italian), Sterling Steakhouse (a, er, steakhouse), Trident Grill (burgers and hotdogs), Horizon Court (buffet), Prego Pizzeria (pizza by the pool), patisserie, wine bar, ice-cream bar, 24-hour room service
Keeping busy: The Sanctuary (adults-only area), four pools, eight whirlpool spas, theatre, nightclub, cigar lounge, spa and fitness centre, casino, wedding chapel, internet café, nine-hole putting course, library, duty-free boutiques, art gallery, video arcade
Specifications: Built in Japan, inaugural cruise March 13, 2004, last refurbished November 2010
Capacity: 2706 guests
Golden Princess
Travelling to: Lifou, Noumea; Mare, New Caledonia; Vila, Vanuatu; Mystery Island, Vanuatu
Food and snacks: Sabatini’s (Italian), Crown Grill (steak and seafood), International Café, Horizon Court (buffet), Trident Grill (burgers and hotdogs), Prego Pizzeria (pizzas by the pool), wine bar, ice-cream bar, 24-hour room service
Keeping busy: The Sanctuary (adults-only area), four pools, nine whirlpool spas, theatre, nightclub, cigar bar, poolside screen, spa and fitness centre, wedding chapel, casino, lawn court, internet café, library, art gallery, duty-free boutiques, video arcade
Specifications: Built in Italy, inaugural cruise on May 16, 2001, last refurbished May 2012
Capacity: 2636 guests
Even more confused? Don’t be – you’re bound to have a fabulous time whichever ship you choose!
For more information on the Diamond Princess, click here.
To find out more about the Golden Princess, click here.
Settle in for a luxury voyage as you sail from Sydney to Singapore on board Cunard’s elegant Queen Elizabeth.
Free flight and hotel stay
In Sydney, you’ll embark the exquisite Queen Elizabeth. Stunning accommodation and the most exceptional fine dining you’ll ever experience at sea are just some of this ship’s glamorous delights. Settle into your luxury surroundings as you set sail for Singapore, discovering a wealth of captivating destinations along the way.