Princess Cruises will sail the Grand World Odyssey, a 129-night round-trip world cruise originating from Australia in 2029. The voyage aboard Grand Princess covers approximately 37,300 nautical miles, visiting 61 destinations in 31 countries across five continents. Passengers can embark in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, or Dover in the United Kingdom.
Key Destinations and Voyage Features
The itinerary includes major ports such as New York, Miami, Reykjavik, Lisbon, Barcelona, and Copenhagen. Scenic cruising will be offered near Easter Island and Pitcairn Island. The voyage features two full transits through the Panama Canal’s newer locks and crosses the Equator and the International Date Line twice. It also
includes eight late-night port stays and one overnight call, notably in Lima (Callao), Lisbon, and New York. Access to 51 UNESCO World Heritage sites is part of the voyage experience.
2028–29 Regional Season Expands Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific Cruises
Alongside the world cruise, Princess Cruises will run a 2028–29 season with more than 90 departures and over 70 itineraries ranging from two to 46 nights. Ships deployed include Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, and Royal Princess. Departure ports for regional cruises include Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth (Fremantle), and Sydney, broadening from the traditional hubs of Sydney and Brisbane.
Regional Highlights Include Diverse Australian and New Zealand Destinations
Regional itineraries cover trans-Tasman routes, the Kimberley Coast, Queensland, Tasmania, southern
Australia, and 17 Round Australia voyages. The 2028–29 season also restores homeport operations in Melbourne and expands offerings in New Zealand. Notable destinations for regional cruises include Fiordland National Park, Phillip Island, Kangaroo Island, and the Kimberley Coast. Emerald Princess returns to Australia for the first time since the 2016–17 season as part of this expanded regional program.
Bookings, Incentives, and Official Statement
Bookings for the Grand World Odyssey and the 2028–29 regional program open on 10 November 2026. Introductory incentives, including onboard credit and reduced deposits, will be available through 16 February 2027, with terms varying by voyage and passenger status. Jim Berra, Princess
Cruises’ chief commercial officer, said the schedule provides guests with “more ways to discover remarkable destinations, immerse themselves in different cultures and see the world in new ways.”
