Included
Main dining room
Three-course dinners with a menu that changes nightly, plus breakfast and lunch. Choose a set time or dine when you like.
Sydney to Auckland in 14 Nights
Royal Princess · departs Sydney, 20 February 2027 · arrives Auckland 6 March
Tasmania’s convict history, a day in the fiords, then both islands of New Zealand from Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds to the Bay of Islands. Ten ports in fourteen nights, finishing in Auckland.
3 of 5 cabin types still open · Interior, Balcony and Mini-Suite
Departure date
Sat 20 Feb 2027
Starting from:
A$3,999 AUD /person*
A$7,998 Total/Room
A$286/day per person
*Taxes & fees included
- One waySydney to Auckland
- 14nights
- 5sea days
- 10ports
- 2countries
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Two weeks from Sydney to Auckland that take in Tasmania as well as both islands of New Zealand. A day among the convict ruins at Port Arthur and another in Hobart, then across the Tasman for a day of scenic cruising in Fiordland. Up the east coast from there: Wellington and Te Papa, Picton in the Marlborough Sounds, art deco Napier, Tauranga for Rotorua, and the Bay of Islands before you arrive in Auckland early on day fifteen. Only five sea days in fourteen nights makes it a busy, port-rich trip, and Royal Princess suits it: the largest Princess ship in Australia this summer, with Crown Grill, Sabatini’s and Alfredo’s, Princess Live! and the Enclave thermal suite for the days at sea.
On board Royal Princess
- The largest Princess ship in Australia this summer: 3,560 guests and 142,229 tonnes, with the widest choice of restaurants
- Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, Alfredo’s Pizzeria and the Chef’s Table Lumiere for the nights you want to go out
- Princess Live!, the Princess Theater and Movies Under the Stars for the evenings
- The Enclave at Lotus Spa, the largest thermal suite in the Princess fleet
- From January 2027, the Sanctuary Collection: the Sanctuary Club and Sanctuary Restaurant for guests in those cabins
Royal Princess ship guide: cabins, dining and every sailing ›
Itinerary
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1Sat 20 FebSydney, AustraliaDeparts 4:00 pm
Sailing out through the Heads, past the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, is the best start to any cruise. Board early and there is time for a last walk round Circular Quay and The Rocks first.
2Sun 21 FebAt sea—
3Mon 22 FebPort Arthur, AustraliaTender, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
The best-preserved convict site in Australia, on the Tasman Peninsula south-east of Hobart. The ship anchors offshore and tenders you in: walk the penitentiary ruins and the gardens, and take the short harbour cruise past the Isle of the Dead.
4Tue 23 FebHobart, Australia7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Australia’s second-oldest city, with Salamanca Place’s sandstone warehouses close to the wharf. MONA is a ferry ride up the Derwent, and kunanyi / Mount Wellington looks down on the whole town.
5–6Wed 24 – Thu 25 FebAt sea—
7Fri 26 FebFiordland National Park, New ZealandScenic cruising, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
A day of scenic cruising through the sounds of Fiordland, all seen from the deck: sheer granite walls, waterfalls after rain, and dolphins and fur seals if you are lucky. Which sounds the captain takes depends on the weather on the day.
8Sat 27 FebAt sea—
9Sun 28 FebWellington, New Zealand7:00 am – 9:00 pm
New Zealand’s compact, windy capital. Ride the red cable car up to the Botanic Garden, spend a few hours in Te Papa, the national museum, which is free, or eat your way along Cuba Street.
10Mon 1 MarPicton, New Zealand7:00 am – 3:00 pm
A small harbour town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, in the Marlborough Sounds. The sauvignon blanc vineyards around Blenheim are about half an hour away, or walk a stretch of the Queen Charlotte Track and watch for dolphins in the sound.
11Tue 2 MarNapier, New Zealand8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rebuilt in art deco style after the 1931 earthquake, and it shows: whole streets of pastel facades, best seen on a guided walk or from a vintage car. Hawke’s Bay wineries are on the doorstep, and the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers is a half-day trip in season.
12Wed 3 MarTauranga, New Zealand10:45 am – 9:45 pm
The way in to Rotorua, about an hour inland, with its geysers, bubbling mud pools and Māori culture. Closer to the ship, the summit track and surf beach at Mount Maunganui start a short walk from the wharf.
13Thu 4 MarAt sea—
14Fri 5 MarBay of Islands, New ZealandTender, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Some 144 islands, turquoise water and sandy coves, and the ship anchors in the middle of it and tenders you in. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed in 1840, are close by; Russell, the old whaling port, is a short ferry ride across the bay.
15Sat 6 MarAuckland, New ZealandArrives 6:30 am
The City of Sails, built between two harbours and over some fifty volcanic cones. Take the ferry to Waiheke Island for its vineyards and beaches, climb Mount Eden for the view, or stay on the waterfront at the Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter.
One-way sailing: flights are not included. All times are local and subject to change. Port Arthur and the Bay of Islands are tender ports. Ports, scenic cruising and tender operations subject to weather and operational conditions. Lead-in fare is per person, twin share, taxes and fees included, as listed by Princess.
Ship highlights
Everything below is on board Royal Princess. Anything marked Included carries no extra cost.
Dining & bars
Included
World Fresh Marketplace
The buffet: cooking stations, salads, a bakery and desserts, from early breakfast to late supper.
Included
International Café
In the Piazza, 24 hours a day: pastries, panini, salads and cookies. Specialty coffee is extra.
Extra Charge
Crown Grill
The signature steakhouse: aged cuts, seafood and a classic steakhouse room.
Extra Charge
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
Handmade pasta and Italian classics with tableside touches.
Extra Charge
Alfredo’s Pizzeria
Neapolitan-style pizza made to order, designed by world pizza champion Tony Gemignani.
Extra Charge
Chef’s Table Lumiere
A multi-course dinner with wine pairings at a table set inside a curtain of light. Limited seats, so book early.
Included
Crooners
The martini bar, with a piano player most evenings.
Included
Wheelhouse Bar
Leather chairs, nautical prints and live music: the quiet bar for a nightcap.
Onboard activities
Included
Princess Live!
A TV-studio lounge with game shows, comedy and live music through the day, and cocktails at the bar.
Included
Movies Under the Stars
A giant poolside screen, blankets, popcorn and films after dark.
Included
The Piazza
The atrium at the heart of the ship: coffee, wine, live music and performers from morning to midnight.
Included
Princess Theater
Production shows, comedians, magicians and guest entertainers most nights.
Extra Charge
The Enclave
The thermal suite: hydrotherapy pool, heated stone beds, steam and sauna. Buy a pass for the whole cruise.
Extra Charge
Lotus Spa
Massages, facials and salon treatments, with a fitness centre alongside.
Included
Pools and hot tubs
Pools, hot tubs and the poolside bar, for the sunny days between ports.
Extra Charge
Casino
Tables and slots whenever the ship is at sea.
Cabins on Royal Princess
Fares are per person, twin share, taxes and fees included, as listed by Princess on 2 November at 7:20am. Cabin types sell out between checks, so we confirm yours before you pay.
Interior
158 to 162 sq ft (about 15 m²)
- Queen or two twin beds
- Refrigerator and flat-screen TV
- Closet, desk and digital safe
- Third and fourth berths in some cabins
A$3,999 pp A$286/day
Oceanview
146 to 225 sq ft (about 14 to 21 m²)
- Large picture window
- Queen or two twin beds
- Refrigerator and flat-screen TV
- Sleeps up to four
Sold out on this sailing
Balcony
214 to 222 sq ft including the balcony (about 20 m²)
- Balcony with two chairs and a table
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Queen or two twin beds, desk and TV
- Third and fourth berths in some cabins
A$4,699 pp A$336/day
With Princess Plus: A$5,805 pp A$415/day
Mini-Suite
About 323 sq ft including the balcony (about 30 m²)
- Balcony with chairs, a table and an ottoman
- Sitting area with a sofa bed
- Bathtub with massage shower head
- Two TVs and a luxury mattress topper
A$7,199 pp A$514/day
With Princess Plus: A$8,305 pp A$593/day
Suite
About 300 to 680 sq ft including the balcony, from Signature to Penthouse suites
- Separate sitting area with a sofa bed
- Suite Lounge access
- Lavazza coffee maker and mini-bar set-up
- Priority check-in, tender and disembarkation
Sold out on this sailing
What’s included in your fare
A Princess fare covers more than most people expect, and gratuities are included in fares sold in Australia.
Want drinks and Wi-Fi covered? Princess Plus adds a drinks package, Wi-Fi and two casual dining meals. On this sailing it is from A$5,805 per person in a Balcony cabin, about A$79 a day more than the cruise fare; the Plus fares are shown under Cabins. Princess Premier adds premium drinks and unlimited specialty dining, and we price it for you.
- Your cabin, with the Princess Luxury Bed and 24 hour room service
- All meals in the main dining rooms, Horizon Court and the International Café
- Production shows, Movies Under the Stars, the pools and the promenade deck
- Gratuities, included in fares sold in Australia
- Water, tea and basic coffee
Available at an additional cost
- Drinks packages
- Wi-Fi
- Specialty restaurants
- Lotus Spa
- Shore tours
Your questions, answered
Is this a one-way cruise?
Yes. Royal Princess leaves Sydney at 4 pm on Saturday 20 February 2027 and arrives in Auckland early on Saturday 6 March: 14 nights, 15 days. Flights are not included, so you book your own flight home from Auckland.
How many sea days and ports are there?
Five days at sea, seven ports where you can go ashore before you finish in Auckland (Port Arthur, Hobart, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Tauranga and the Bay of Islands), and a day of scenic cruising in Fiordland.
Are any of the ports tender ports?
Port Arthur and the Bay of Islands. The ship anchors offshore and small boats take you in, so those landings depend on the weather on the day.
Do I need a visa for New Zealand?
Australian citizens do not. Most other passport holders need an NZeTA, which you apply for online before you sail. Check Smartraveller and your passport before you go; we go through it with you when you book.
What is included in the fare?
Your cabin, meals in the main dining room, World Fresh Marketplace and the International Café, the shows, Princess Live!, the pools and Movies Under the Stars, and gratuities, which are included in fares sold in Australia. Drinks packages, Wi-Fi, specialty restaurants, the Enclave and shore tours cost extra.
How much is Princess Plus on this cruise?
From A$5,805 per person in an Balcony cabin, about A$79 a day more than the cruise fare. Princess Plus adds a drinks package, Wi-Fi and two casual dining meals, and we can quote Princess Premier as well.
Which cabin is best for this itinerary?
A balcony: on this sailing it is from A$4,699 per person against A$3,999 for an Interior, and it gives you your own view of Fiordland and the Marlborough Sounds on the way into Picton.
How do I book?
Send the enquiry form on this page or call 1300 214 840. We are an Australian cruise agency: you get Princess’s fare in Australian dollars and one specialist from quote to boarding.
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