Royal Princess - December 21, 2024 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Royal Princess
Sydney, Australia
Cruise Fjordland
Lyttleton

Royal Princess - December 21, 2024

The December 21, 2024 cruise on the Royal Princess departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 14 Night New Zealand (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Royal Princess sets sail on Saturday, Dec 21st and returns on Saturday, Jan 4th.

14nights

December 21, 2024

Dec 21st - Jan 4th

Royal Princess

Royal Princess

Princess Cruise Line

Royal Princess - December 21, 2024

14 Night New Zealand

from Sydney, Australia

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Royal Princess cruise ship departing December 21, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,265 ($162 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,750 ($126 per night), this represents a recent increase of 29%.

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inside
$2,265
($161 / night)
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balcony
$3,299
($235 / night)
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Royal Princess Size Infographic

Royal Princess

143 k
tonnage
1,083 ft
length
2013
year built
1,780
cabins
3,600
passengers
1,346
crew

ROYAL PRINCESS SIZE

The Royal Princess has a construction date of 2013 and a total size of 142,229 gross tons. The ship measures 1,083 feet (330 meters) in length. Royal Princess is included in Princess’s Royal Class. At full capacity, the Royal Princess holds 4,946 passengers. That includes 3,600 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Royal Princess total number of staterooms is 1,780.

Royal Princess Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:142,229 GT
  • Length:1,083 ft (330 m)
  • Beam:126 ft (38 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2013
  • Years Served:2013-Present
  • Capacity:3,600
  • Crew Members:1,346
  • Total on Board:4,946
  • Total Staterooms:1,780
  • Flagged Country:Bermuda
  • Ship Cost:735 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Royal 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.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Royal Princess Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Royal Princess - December 21, 2024 - 14 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 20thSydney, Australia
2Dec 21stAt Sea
3Dec 22ndAt Sea
4Dec 24thCruise Fjordland National Park
5Dec 24thAt Sea
6Dec 26thLyttleton (christchurch), New Zealand
7Dec 27thWellington, New Zealand
8Dec 27thAt Sea
9Dec 29thTauranga, New Zealand
10Dec 30thAuckland, New Zealand
11Dec 31stBay Of Islands, New Zealand
12Dec 31stAt Sea
13Jan 1stAt Sea
14Jan 2ndAt Sea
15Jan 4thSydney, Australia
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Cruise Itinerary

The Royal Princess sails on December 21, 2024 for a 14 Night New Zealand (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 4th at 5:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Royal Princess will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 212024
D:3:00 PM

Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.

Day2
DEC 222024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 232024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
DEC 242024
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

A vast remote wilderness, with snow capped mountains, glacial lakes and valleys, fiords, islands, waterfalls and dense forest. It contains some of New Zealand's best known tramping tracks, including the Milford, Kepler, Dusky, Routeburn and Hollyford. Fishing, hunting, guided walks, cruises on lakes and fiords, scenic flights, penguins, seals, dolphins and spectacular coastal features await you.

Day5
DEC 252024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
DEC 262024
New Zealand
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Christchurch has a long historic connection with Antarctic exploration. It is from the port of Lyttleton (about 10 miles North of Christchurch) that Captain Scott sailed for Antarctica. Today Lyttleton is a port of call for ships of the United States and New Zealand Antarctic programs A monument to Captain Scott (created by his wite Katherine) stands alongside the banks of the River Avon in Christchurch.

Day7
DEC 272024
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand / Aotearoa. It is also the cultural, administrative and political center of the country. Two aspects of the city that will immediately strike any visitor are the sprawling harbour and the dramatic, hilly terrain. Everywhere you go, the sounds and smell of the ocean hang in the air, and green hills and valleys wrap you in a bear-hug embrace.

Day8
DEC 282024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
DEC 292024
A:6:45 AMD:5:30 PM

Tauranga is located in the Bay of Plenty and is the region's largest residential and commercial area, boasting profuse sunshine and a fertile landscape. The township is the center of a large kiwifruit and citrus growing area and houses a population of approximately 91,000 people, including those residing in Mount Maunganui.

Day10
DEC 302024
A:5:30 AMD:6:00 PM

New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.

Day11
DEC 312024
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

The Bay of Islands is one of the most picturesque and popular holiday sites in New Zealand. It combines great fishing, diving, sailing and other watersports with some of New Zealand's most significant historic sites. One of the most popular attractions is the Hole in the Rock, off Cape Brett. You can take a boating trip through the hole in a huge rock outcrop. Also popular are dolphin swimming and diving trips to the sunken Rainbow Warrior wreck.

Day12
JAN 12025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
JAN 22025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day14
JAN 32025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day15
JAN 42025
A:5:00 AM

Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.