FORT LAUDERDALE – October 29, 2026 -- Princess Cruises will put its 2029 Grand World Odyssey, a 129-night world cruise and the longest ever offered roundtrip from Australia, on sale on November 10, 2026. It anchors a 2028–29 Australia and New Zealand season that also covers three ships and more than 90 departures.
Grand Princess covers 37,300 nautical miles in 129 nights
The Grand World Odyssey sails aboard Grand Princess and covers approximately 37,300 nautical miles. It visits 61 destinations across 31 countries on five continents and includes 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Ports include New York City, Miami, Reykjavik, Lisbon, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Tahiti and Auckland. The ship makes two full transits of the Panama Canal's new locks, crosses the Equator twice and crosses the International Date Line twice. It also cruises past Easter Island and Pitcairn Island, home to descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers.
Nine More Ashore experiences in Europe, South America and the South Pacific add eight late-night stays and one overnight call. Guests can board in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, with an additional departure from Dover, the gateway to London.
Three ships offer 70 itineraries from six ports
The wider 2028–29 program includes over 90 departures on over 70 unique itineraries. Grand Princess, Emerald Princess and Royal Princess sail voyages from two to 46 nights, visiting 42 destinations across six countries and 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Departure ports are Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth (Fremantle) and Sydney. The season includes 17 Round Australia voyages and 11 More Ashore experiences with late-night or overnight calls. Emerald Princess returns to Australia for the first time since the 2016-17 season, Melbourne gets renewed homeporting, and New Zealand cruising expands.
Penguins, kangaroos and Kimberley cliffs feature on the routes
At Phillip Island, guests can watch hundreds of Little Penguins, the world's smallest penguin species, cross the beach to their burrows at sunset. Kangaroo Island offers kangaroos, koalas, Australian sea lions and rare birdlife.
The Kimberley Coast brings red cliffs, gorges and waterfalls on Australia's northwest coast. In New Zealand, itineraries cover Fiordland National Park across both the North and South Islands, and South Pacific stops feature tropical island destinations.
Early booking bonuses run through February 16, 2027
For 2028–29 Australia and New Zealand voyages, the Early Booking Bonus includes:
- Up to $500 instant savings
- Up to $500 onboard credit
- Reduced $100 deposits
- Early access to dining reservations and arrival groups
- A free location upgrade
- Up to $300 in savings for Captain's Circle members
The Grand World Odyssey bonus offers up to $3,000 in onboard credit plus up to $2,000 in Captain's Circle savings. Both offers run from November 10, 2026, through February 16, 2027. Bookings can be made through a travel advisor or by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237).