{"id":5252,"date":"2024-12-06T10:47:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T10:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=5252"},"modified":"2024-12-23T09:37:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T09:37:19","slug":"princess-announces-2026-27-deployment-in-australia-and-the-south-pacific","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/princess-cruises\/princess-announces-2026-27-deployment-in-australia-and-the-south-pacific","title":{"rendered":"Princess announces 2026-27 deployment in Australia and the South Pacific"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Princess Cruises announced in a press release that it will deploy three ships in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific for the 2026\u201327 season.<\/p>\n<p>The return of the Circle Pacific Voyage is one of the deployment&#8217;s highlights, with the Royal Princess, Crown Princess, and Grand Princess sailing throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p>The princess describes the journey as an epic 79-night roundtrip cruise that traverses three continents and travels over 23,600 nautical miles.<\/p>\n<p>The season runs from October 2026 to August 2027, with 42 unique itineraries and 62 departures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 offset-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"articles-video-new\">\n        <iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"hide\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OSr2ezIO1sg?rel=0&#038;controls=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/princess-cruises\">Princess<\/a>, the itineraries were created to introduce tourists to local cultures and hidden gem sites while traveling to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Among the hottest trends in travel is exploring &#8216;detour destinations&#8217; that cater to travelers looking for authenticity and unique experiences beyond the typical tourist spots,&#8221; said Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises&#8217; chief commercial officer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our 2026-27 Australia and Circle Pacific Adventure itineraries are designed to cater to these desires, combining iconic destinations with off-the-beaten-path locales for the ultimate travel experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Itineraries include both short <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-deals\/weekend-cruises\">weekend cruises<\/a> and lengthier voyages that sail from five Australian ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth (Fremantle), and Adelaide.<\/p>\n<p>The Royal Princess will be based in Sydney for the season, while the Grand Princess will set sail from Brisbane.<\/p>\n<p>Before repositioning to North America, the Crown Princess will go on a 28-day Round Australia trip from Sydney.<\/p>\n<p>According to Princess, the cruises will visit &#8220;legendary cities&#8221; including Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and Adelaide, as well as hidden gems like Broome in Western Australia, Burnie in Tasmania, and Port Lincoln in South Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Other locations on the itinerary include Picton on New Zealand&#8217;s South Island, Fiji, Samoa, and Papua New Guinea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Princess Cruises announced in a press release that it will deploy three ships in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific for the 2026\u201327 season. 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