This 12-night Princess Cruises itinerary loops out and back from Sydney, threading 7 ports of call through 2 countries with 5 days at sea to unwind aboard Princess Cruises Grand Princess.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 2 countries over 12 nights, beginning and ending in Sydney, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 7 port days and 5 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Immersive, slower-paced explorers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Fly into
- Sydney — round-trip
- Pace
- 7 port days · 5 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 12 nights aboard Princess Cruises Grand Princess — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 12 Night Southern Australia Explorer is a 12-night round-trip itinerary aboard Princess Cruises Grand Princess. You board and return in Sydney, calling at 7 ports across 2 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island and 2 more), Tasmania (Hobart, Port Arthur) and Australia (Sydney).
Because it's round-trip from Sydney, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 5 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.