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Grand Princess to open Port Lincoln’s 2026–27 cruise season

Port Lincoln is scheduled to receive four cruise ships during the season, with the calls expected to bring thousands of passengers and crew.

The ship will be among the first transformed under the Holland America Evolution fleet program, alongside Zuiderdam.

The cruise company is scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 results on October 29.

Travelers are advised to compare return protections, operator policies and physical demands before reserving activities ashore.