Princess Cruises is back with a fresh lineup for the 2026-2027 season, including the highly anticipated return of the Circle Pacific voyage. After a decade off the water, this 79-night journey on the Grand Princess is set to cover 23,600 nautical miles with destinations ranging from Sydney to Alaska, Japan, and the South Pacific.
With early bookings opening to Princess Past Guests on 7 November at 9 am AEDT, and General Sale starting on 14 November, the 2026-2027 season presents an extensive choice of itineraries, from short escapes around Australia to the full Circle Pacific journey.
Season highlights and itineraries
The 2026-2027 lineup includes a wide selection of routes for travel agents to present to clients. The Royal Princess will be based in Sydney, offering itineraries across Queensland, Tasmania, and New Zealand. Meanwhile, the Grand Princess will operate from Sydney and Brisbane, featuring popular itineraries such as the Southern and Northern Explorer, as well as the Round Australia voyage.
In total, the season features 62 departures across 42 unique itineraries, spanning from 2-night getaways to the 79-night Circle Pacific journey, with destinations across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Circle Pacific cruise highlights
The Circle Pacific cruise on Grand Princess is a focal point of the season. This 79-night itinerary covers more than 23,600 nautical miles and offers departure options from Sydney, Brisbane, or Auckland. Passengers can also join shorter segments along the way, with embarkation options from cities like Sydney and Tokyo.
Extended stops in key destinations like Honolulu, Los Angeles, Osaka, Singapore, Hong Kong, Suva, Tahiti, and Victoria add depth to this voyage, giving passengers ample time to explore. The journey also crosses both the Equator and International Date Line twice.
Exclusive early booking offers for Captain’s Circle™ Members
Princess Cruises has rolled out several incentives for early bookers who are part of their Captain’s Circle™ loyalty program. Key offers include:
Savings up to $1,000 per person for Captain’s Circle members who book by 31 August 2025:
- Full Circle Pacific (79 nights): $1,000 per person
- Long Sectors (49+ nights): $500 per person
Onboard Spending Money (AUD) available for bookings made by 31 August 2025:
- Full Circle Pacific (79 nights): $1,000 per person
- Long Sectors (49+ nights): $400 per person
- Short Sectors: $150 per person
Additional early booking offers apply for Princess Cruises’ summer 2026-2027 voyages, with up to $150 in onboard spending money per person for those who secure their spot by 14 December 2024.
Beyond the Circle Pacific, there are plenty of other options available. Royal Princess offers 62 departures across 42 itineraries from Sydney, appealing to a range of preferences from coastal Australia to New Zealand voyages. Additionally, Crown Princess will extend its season with a 35-night Hawaii, Tahiti, and South Pacific voyage and an extra Round Australia itinerary.
Key resources for travel agents
To assist agents in navigating these options, Princess Cruises has hosted a webinar covering the details of the 2026-2027 season, including the Circle Pacific itinerary and other seasonal highlights. Check it out here:
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