Princess Cruises Unveils 2029 World Cruise Alongside 2028/29 Australia, New Zealand Season

Princess Cruises has revealed details of its 2029 Grand World Odyssey, its longest-ever world cruise sailing roundtrip from Australia and visiting five continents. Simultaneously, the cruise line also unveiled its 2028/29 Australia and New Zealand season.  

Sailing aboard Grand Princess, the 129-night Grand World Odyssey spans approximately 37,300 nautical miles and visits 61 destinations across 31 countries. Along the way, guests will experience the cultural treasures of Europe and the Mediterranean, the natural wonders of the South Pacific, the vibrant cities of the Americas, and some of the world’s most remote islands.

Among the highlights of the 2029 Grand World Odyssey are visits to 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, nine More Ashore experiences including eight late-night stays and one overnight call, two full transits of the Panama Canal, and visits to iconic cities around the world including New York City, Lisbon, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Tahiti, Auckland, and others.

Guests can begin their World Cruise from Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne, with an additional departure opportunity from Dover, England.

2028/29 Australia & New Zealand

Princess’ 2089/29 Australia & New Zealand program offers more than 90 departures across more than 70 unique itineraries aboard three ships. Voyages range from two to 46 nights, with itineraries visiting 42 destinations across six countries.

Highlights include visits to 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 11 More Ashore experiences, 17 voyages sailing roundtrip from Australia, and six departure ports across Australia and New Zealand: Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth (Fremantle), and Sydney.

The season also marks the welcome return of Emerald Princess to Australia for the first time since the 2016/17 season, along with renewed homeporting opportunities in Melbourne.

Princess is offering an Early Booking Bonus on 2028/29 Australia and New Zealand voyages with 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 and up to $300 in savings for Captain’s Circle members.

The Early Booking Bonus for the 2029 Grand World Odyssey cruise includes up to $3,000 in onboard credit plus up to $2,000 in Captain’s Circle savings.

Both offers are available from Nov. 10, 2026, through Feb. 16, 2027.