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Unpack once, endless destinations: Why Princess Cruises offers the Europe you can only see by sea

Skip the airports and see more of Europe by sea with Princess Cruises European voyages giving Australian travellers the ease of unpacking once while exploring iconic destinations in comfort.

Skip the airports and see more of Europe by sea with Princess Cruises European voyages giving Australian travellers the ease of unpacking once while exploring iconic destinations in comfort.

Forget juggling airport transfers, multiple hotel check-ins, land routes and activity bookings; Princess Cruises European cruises give your clients the chance to experience more with seamless convenience.

Why cruise Europe with Princess Cruises

Travellers can deep-dive into a continent of many countries, cultures, landscapes and languages on one cruise itinerary that offers a convenient way to experience it all.

There’s no need to cross borders, book internal flights or constantly repack. For Aussies who have travelled across the world for a holiday, Princess Cruises European holidays offer the seamless convenience they won’t find with land exploration alone.

Princess Cruises European itineraries can visit ports that are more accessible by ship, including island-hopping itineraries in the Greek Islands, voyages along the Croatian coastline and journeys through the Norwegian fjords.

Princess Cruises European cruises – Bergen, Norway
Be immersed in the vibrant city of Bergen, Norway’s gateway to the fjords.

Cruising to Europe’s popular hotspots with Princess Cruises also offers those special sail-in moments, giving travellers a different perspective on major cities and coastal destinations.

Your clients can explore at their own pace on a Princess cruise, choosing their own daily adventure to be as relaxed or active as they like before returning to the comfort of their cabin and the ship’s many onboard amenities each evening.

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Shore excursions reflect cruisers’ interests, offering everything from cultural immersion to culinary discovery, while disembarkation-day tours pair sightseeing with airport luggage transfers so your clients can make the most of their time in every port.

Indulge in a culinary journey on board and onshore

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Experience Europe seamlessly from the ship to shore aboard Sun Princess.

Another added advantage of cruising Europe is the ability to sample the cuisines and standout dishes of the itinerary destinations on shore excursions, as well as across multiple onboard restaurants, making the experience even more memorable.

Think authentic wood-fired pizza in Naples, tapas in Barcelona bars, freshly caught seafood in Mykonos and delicious pastries and delicacies in Paris, while shore excursions may include vineyard visits.

On board, Princess Cruises European cruises bring these flavours together with locally sourced ingredients and wines, with menus inspired by the destinations visited.

Sun Princess Sanctuary wine cellar
Regional wine complements local flavours on Princess Cruises European cruises.

From the main restaurant to specialty dining venues, Princess ships feature options from multi-course menus and steaks at Crown Grill to seafood at The Catch by Rudi and moreish classics at Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria.

On Sun Princess, cruisers can also experience Love by Britto, an artistic dining concept designed to make an impact.

European itineraries that inspire

Princess Cruises European cruises – Mykonos, Greece
Visit the Greek island of Mykonos in style and comfort.

Creating seamless connections between destinations and experiences both on board and onshore, Princess Cruises unveils its most expansive Europe season for 2028 with 291 departures on six ships and 150 immersive itineraries ranging from seven to 64 days at sea.

The new seven-day Western Mediterranean voyages are ideal for cruisers who are short on time and want to dip their toe into European cruising. Itineraries introduce new ports of call for Princess, including Mallorca (Palma) in Spain and Corsica (Ajaccio).

Western Mediterranean cruises also offer extended time ashore to explore Florence, Pisa and the Tuscan countryside in Italy at a relaxed pace on an overnight stay in La Spezia, available on select sailings.

Princess Cruises European cruises – Kotor, Montenegro
Sail through Kotor, a coastal town tucked into a fjord-like bay on the Adriatic Sea in Montenegro.

At the other end of the scale, Princess Cruises’ 64-night Ultimate European Journey visits 50 ports, allowing cruisers to tick off bucket-list destinations on one holiday.

This roundtrip cruise sails from Southampton, England, to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the UK for a comprehensive exploration by sea.

Clients can also opt for Cruisetours, bundled land-and-sea holidays that combine ocean cruising with guided land exploration. Destinations include Greece, Spain, Italy and the UK, with touring in locations such as Meteora, Tuscany and the Ring of Kerry.

Europe, effortlessly

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Soak up the European ambience on board at The Sanctuary sun deck on Sun Princess.

Cruisers can personalise their Princess Cruises European holiday by pre-purchasing Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages in AUD at the time of booking to lock in value inclusions such as drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and other onboard perks for less.

Advisors can also tap into Princess EZair to add competitively priced flights, customised to sailing destinations and dates, as well as flexible fares with no fees to itineraries.

With Same-Day Late Arrival Protection, there’s extra reassurance that your clients will get to the ship on time for their European fly-cruise holidays.

Now on sale, the 2028 Princess Cruises European cruises visit 128 destinations in 37 countries with access to 101 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 32 late-night or overnight stays designed to give travellers more time ashore.

Discover more about Princess Cruises European cruises and itineraries.

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