Princess Cruises has revealed the longest ever world cruise from Australia – the 110-night Odyssey, as well as confirming that two Royal Class ships will call Sydney home in 2023/24.
Feeling like you want to sail off into the sunset for a while? Yes? Well, we have good news!
Princess Cruises has unveiled a world of new travel opportunities for Australians in its latest program, including the longest-ever roundtrip cruise offered from Australia – a 110-night global odyssey departing late April 2024.
In a move that reflects strong demand for bucket list destinations, the cruise line today announced it will open bookings for its new 2023/24 Australian cruise program in early December.
Featuring 113 departures between September 2023 and October 2024, the program is one of Princess’ largest yet, with two Royal-class ships – Royal Princess and Majestic Princess – based in Sydney, while Grand Princess will cruise from Melbourne and Coral Princess will sail from Brisbane and Fremantle.
Between them, the four ships will offer more than 40 Australian cruises and over 30 New Zealand cruises, as well as eight Asian itineraries and more than 10 Trans-Pacific sailing options.
Announcing details, Princess Cruises Sales and Marketing Director Nick Ferguson said the early release of the program reflected the positive long-term booking trends for cruising as Australia and international travel continue to open up following more than 18 months of pandemic-related travel restrictions.
“We know our guests are looking forward to being onboard our ships again and to enjoy all the comforts of a cruise holiday as they travel to ports around Australia, the Pacific and the world,” Mr Ferguson said.
“This latest program offers four MedallionClass enabled ships and more than 100 fantastic holiday options designed to inspire our guests as we prepare to cruise together again.”
“Regardless of which ship they travel on or where they cruise, Princess guests will be able to experience the cruise line’s cutting-edge MedallionClass technology, designed to deliver a personalised and effortless cruise holiday,” Mr Ferguson added.
“Furthermore, when guests purchase a Princess Plus fare their cruise holiday includes a Premier Beverage Package and Wi-Fi – presenting unbelievable value for our guests.”
Cruising around the world
Mr Ferguson said Coral Princess’ record-breaking world cruise was a highlight of the program, with guests set to enjoy 47 spectacular ports across 32 countries on an itinerary that includes overnight stays in Russia’s romantic St Petersburg as well as exotic Lima in Peru and magnificent New York.
The voyage will offer more European port calls including visits to seven exciting new world cruise destinations: Stockholm in Sweden, Aarhus in Denmark, Kristiansand in Norway, Edinburgh in Scotland, the Greek island of Crete, France’s Corsica, and Bar Harbor (Maine) in the United States of America with extended visits to Petra, Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Cork, Boston and Tahiti.
“Our 2023 world cruise has been a sell-out which is why we’re launching the 2024 voyage much earlier than ever before. This reflects both the desire and interest from our guests to travel the world and make up for lost time” Mr Ferguson said.
The 2000-guest Coral Princess features a large number of balcony staterooms, suites and mini-suites as well as a wide array of restaurants and lounges, and offers a superb level of comfort and space ideal for longer voyages, said Mr Ferguson.
In addition to the world cruise, Coral Princess will sail on Princess’ popular round-Australia itineraries, with two departures from both Sydney and Brisbane, as well as a 21-night voyage to see the sights of Asia from Sydney to Yokohama aboard Royal Princess departing 6 April 2024.
With departures available from Adelaide, Fremantle and Auckland as well Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, the 2023/24 program offers a wide range of Australian itineraries including a new 12-night cruise to South Australia and Tasmania from Sydney on Majestic Princess and two cruises to Queensland from Melbourne.
The 2023/24 program will be open for sale to Princess Elite Guests from 9am AEDT on December 1, 2021 and for general sale from 9am AEDT on December 2, 2021. Conditions apply.
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