Grand Princess - 10/9/2027
The October 9, 2027 cruise on the Grand Princess departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 11 Night Southern Australia Explorer (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Grand Princess sets sail on Saturday, Oct 9th and returns on Wednesday, Oct 20th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Grand Princess cruise ship departing October 9, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,359 ($124 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,345 ($123 per night), this represents a recent increase of 1%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Grand Princess - October 9, 2027 - 11 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 9th | Sydney, Australia |
| 2 | Oct 10th | At Sea |
| 3 | Oct 11th | Melbourne, Australia |
| 4 | Oct 12th | At Sea |
| 5 | Oct 13th | Kangaroo Island, Australia |
| 6 | Oct 14th | Adelaide, Australia |
| 7 | Oct 15th | At Sea |
| 8 | Oct 16th | At Sea |
| 9 | Oct 17th | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| 10 | Oct 18th | Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia |
| 11 | Oct 19th | At Sea |
| 12 | Oct 20th | Sydney, Australia |
The Grand Princess sails on October 9, 2027 for a 11 Night Southern Australia Explorer (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Oct 20th at 6:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Grand Princess will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
Cruise Ship
Grand Princess
GRAND PRINCESS SIZE
The Grand Princess has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 107,517 gross tons. The ship measures 949 feet (289 meters) in length. Grand Princess is included in Princess’s Grand Class. At full capacity, the Grand Princess holds 3,710 passengers. That includes 2,610 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Grand Princess total number of staterooms is 1,301.
Grand Princess Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:107,517 GT
- Length:949 ft (289 m)
- Beam:118 ft (36 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:1998
- Years Served:1998 - Present
- Capacity:2,610
- Crew Members:1,100
- Total on Board:3,710
- Total Staterooms:1,301
- Flagged Country:Bermuda
- Ship Cost:450 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Grand Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Melbourne, Australia, offers docking at Station Pier. Travelers explore Federation Square and Royal Botanic Gardens. Excursions visit Yarra Valley wineries. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban skylines and Port Phillip vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Aboriginal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Wurundjeri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Melbourne’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic vineyards, making Melbourne an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Kangaroo Island, Australia, has docking at Penneshaw Port. Travelers explore Flinders Chase National Park’s Remarkable Rocks. Excursions visit seal colonies at Seal Bay. Local markets sell eucalyptus honey. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather. Photography captures rugged coasts and wildlife. Dining onboard includes barramundi, an Australian fish. Souvenirs, like koala crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover island ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate. Sturdy shoes enhance park hikes. Kangaroo Island’s wild beauty offers a vibrant Australian stop, blending nature with coastal charm.
Adelaide, Australia, docks at Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal in Outer Harbor, 23 kilometers northwest of the city center. The upgraded facility offers welcome centers, souvenir shops, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, and toilets, with a 2-minute walk to the railway station. Trains reach downtown in 40 minutes for 3 AUD. Barossa Valley, 90 minutes north, tours wineries like Jacob's Creek for tastings of shiraz and semillon. Kangaroo Island, 45-minute ferry plus drive, reveals seal colonies at Seal Bay and koala spotting in eucalyptus groves. Cleland Wildlife Park, 30 minutes away, feeds kangaroos and views platypus in bushland enclosures. Rundle Mall, city heart 15 minutes by train, hosts street performers and arcades selling opals. Glenelg Beach, 20 minutes south, provides tramside promenades and fish-and-chips. Dining includes pie floaters at pub counters. Souvenirs feature Aboriginal dot paintings. Peak season November to March; metro cards cost 10 AUD daily. Buses connect to airport 35 minutes away.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, offers docking at Hobart Port. Travelers explore Salamanca Market and Mount Wellington. Excursions visit Port Arthur’s historic site. Local markets sell scallop pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Tasman Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes Tasmanian salmon, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Huon pine crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Palawa history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance mountain hikes. Hobart’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic lookouts, making Hobart an engaging destination. (126 words)
Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia, offers docking at Port Arthur Port. Travelers explore the UNESCO-listed convict site and Isle of the Dead. Excursions visit Tasman Peninsula’s sea cliffs. Local markets sell Tasmanian honey. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for historic tours. Photography captures colonial ruins and coastal vistas. Dining onboard includes scallop pies, a Tasmanian favorite. Souvenirs, like Huon pine crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover convict history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance site walks. Port Arthur’s historic charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of convict heritage, scenic coastlines, and natural beauty, making Port Arthur an engaging destination for exploring Tasmania’s history.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)