Grand Princess heads to Australia for 2026-27 season
The 2,610-passenger ship will sail mainly from Brisbane and undertake a 79-night Circle Pacific voyage.
Grand Princess is crossing the Pacific toward Sydney ahead of an Australian deployment that will place most of its 2026-27 season in Brisbane.
Captain Stefano Ravera will guide the ship to Sydney via Los Angeles, although he will not remain in command during its Australian season. Grand Princess entered service on May 26, 1998, and has capacity for 2,610 passengers.
The ship’s program is part of a wider Princess Cruises season featuring departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fremantle. Grand Princess is also scheduled to operate a 79-night Circle Pacific itinerary calling at 32 destinations across 13 countries.
Princess Cruises plans modest adjustments to the ship’s food, beverage and entertainment offerings as it enters the region, tailoring parts of the onboard experience to local preferences.