Princess Cruises

Will Princess’s new 2027/28 sailings usher in a new era for Australia cruising?

In a huge win for Australia’s cruise industry, Princess Cruises has confirmed it’s bringing three ships to Australia for the 2027/28 season. 

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Exclusive: Cruise fares 60% higher in Australia than in the USA – here’s why

If you’ve been feeling like your cruise price has been creeping up over recent years, you’re definitely not crazy. 

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Is Crown Princess Australia’s favourite ship? She has already sold out 21 cruises this season

Crown is 2/3rds sold out - some say her success is due to itineraries out of different Australian regions, including Adelaide, Hobart and Melbourne.

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Are cruise lines nickel and diming or just ensuring cruise prices are stable and fair?

Probably the most frequent and passionate complaint you’ll hear from regular cruisers, is that cruise lines are ‘nickel and diming’ them.

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How to choose between Discovery Princess, Celebrity Edge and Oceania Riviera

Australians are trading up when it comes to their local cruises, perhaps parlaying airfares ... Read more

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Chilly but quiet – here’s why you should consider a winter cruise in the Med

While Europe has always been a busy place, particularly in the summer months, over recent years we’ve seen this taken to a new level.

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The NZ government celebrates Crown Princess arrival – Australia should take note

The Crown Princess has docked at Auckland, marking the start of wave season for New Zealand, and meaning the start of Australia's wave season is only a few days away.

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It’s our 100th edition — Vote now in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 – make history and WIN a $500 wine voucher

Voting for the Cruise Passenger's Readers' Choice Award 2025 is now open! Cast your vote today.

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Star Princess completes sea trials successful sea trials ahead of October launch

The newest ship from Princess, the Star Princess, has completed sea trials ahead of her debut in October.

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