New Zealand, Tasmania & Fiji

Trip Code:54366
(AUD) Twin Share from $9,599pp
Days 37
Nights 36

36-night South Pacific cruise from SYD to SYD aboard Royal Princess

  • 23 Oct 2027 – 28 Nov 2027
    from $9,599 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

  • Interior from $9,599 pp twin share
  • Balcony from $12,121 pp twin share
  • Deluxe Balcony from $13,735 pp twin share
  • Mini-Suite from $13,999 pp twin share

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Sydney, Australia (depart 04:00 PM):
    As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney – hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney – from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.
  • Day 2 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 3 – Hobart, Australia (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 09:00 PM):
    Tasmania’s capital has much in common with Sydney. Founded but a few years later, Hobart also owes its origins to the establishment of a penal colony – and its natural setting is just as impressive. Seen from its fine deep-water harbor, Hobart spills over the lower reaches of the Derwent Valley as Mt. Wellington towers in the background. Much of the city’s heritage is centered on the historic waterfront. North of the city stretches the vast parkland of the Queen’s Domain. Many of Tasmania’s other attractions are within easy reach of Hobart.With more than 90 National Trust buildings, Hobart, founded in 1804, combines colonial character with a sophisticated metropolitan lifestyle.
  • Day 4 – PA (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM)
  • Day 5 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 6 – Melbourne, Australia (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM):
    Victoria may be Australia’s smallest continental state, but Melbourne, its capital, is big on everything. With a population of 4.25 million people living in 59 separately named communities within 715 square miles, Melbourne is a sprawling city offering culture, art, fashion and friendly, sports-minded Australians. It is also an easy city to explore. At the heart of the city is the Golden Mile, the city’s governmental and commercial center, home to hotels, shops, restaurants and theaters.Originally part of New South Wales, Victoria became a colony in its own right in 1851. The discovery of gold propelled Melbourne’s growth to prominence and prosperity.Travel Tip: Melbourne is pronounced “mell-burn.”
  • Day 7 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 8 – Sydney, Australia (arrive 06:00 AM, depart 04:00 PM):
    As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney – hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney – from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.
  • Day 9 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 10 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 11 – Noumea, New Caledonia (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 06:00 PM):
    The capital of New Caledonia, Noumea is a little piece of France in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Before World War II, New Caledonia was a little known and seldom-visited French possession known for its penal colony and its natural resources. (Nickel smelting still plays a major role in the island economy.) Today, travelers are drawn to New Caledonia for its scenic beauty. The island is famed for its white-sand beaches while its barrier reef is the world’s second longest. The offshore waters also offer superb diving and snorkeling.In 1774, James Cook thought the island’s rugged hills resembled those of his native Scotland. Hence he christened the island New Caledonia. The island and its outlying groups became a French colony in 1854 and an overseas department of France in 1956.
  • Day 12 – Lifou, New Caledonia (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 06:00 PM):
    The largest of the Loyalty Islands, Lifou lies some 118 miles to the northwest of New Caledonia. The island is an ancient makatea – a fossilized coral atoll raised high above sea level. Whalers were the first Westerners to visit this Melanesian paradise – though greedy traders lured by the island’s aromatic sandalwood trees soon followed. Today’s visitors are drawn attracted to the island’s spectacular scenery, which ranges from dense tropical forest to dramatic cliffs towering above the crashing waves. Lifou’s white-sand beaches are some of the finest to be found in the entire Pacific.Lifou and the other Loyalty Islands are part of New Caledonia, which, like Tahiti, is an overseas province of France. The island is a center of traditional Melanesian culture. Easo is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore via ship’s tender.
  • Day 13 – MY (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 06:00 PM)
  • Day 14 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 15 – LA (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 06:00 PM)
  • Day 16 – Suva, Fiji (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 06:00 PM):
    The Fiji archipelago is at the cross roads of the South Pacific. In the days of sailing ships, it was known as “The Cannibal Isles,” where mariners carefully avoided its fierce warriors and perfidious waters. Thankfully, Fiji’s pagan days live only in the tales recalled by tour guides – in rituals such as fire-walking, Kava Ceremonies and in renditions of tribal drumming, dance and song. Fiji is an exotic destination, with 333 islands that provide an exciting adventure or peaceful repose. The northwest region, where the sun shines almost every day and a tropical shower ends as quickly as it began, is home to the majority of the resorts. Suva, the political, administrative, educational and commercial center, has a backdrop of lush rainforest maintained by the inevitable “tropical downpour.” The people of Fiji are the most multiracial and multicultural of all South Pacific island countries – this being reflected in churches of all denominations, mosques, temples and shrines. Built around a reef-protected natural harbor, Suva, with its colonial buildings nestled alongside modern commercial venues, shops and local markets, parks and residential sprawl, is home to nearly half of Fiji’s urban population.
  • Day 17 – DR (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM)
  • Day 18 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 19 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 20 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 21 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 22 – Sydney, Australia (arrive 06:00 AM, depart 04:00 PM):
    As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney – hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney – from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.
  • Day 23 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 24 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 25 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 26 – BI (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM)
  • Day 27 – Tauranga, New Zealand (arrive 07:15 AM, depart 05:00 PM):
    New Zealand’s natural bounty is always on display at the Bay of Plenty. It was Captain James Cook who in 1769 aptly named this bay, thanks to the prosperous Maori villages of the region. Tauranga, the chief city, is a bustling port, an agricultural and timber center and a popular seaside resort. Tauranga is also the gateway to Rotorua – a geothermal wonderland that is the heart of Maori culture. A 90-minute drive from Tauranga, Rotorua is New Zealand’s primary tourist attraction.Your ship docks near the foot of Mt. Maunganui, which rises 761 feet above the bay. Across the harbor, Tauranga offers scenic tidal beaches at Omokoroa and Pahoia. The region boasts fine beaches, big-game fishing, thermal springs and seaside resorts.
  • Day 28 – Auckland, New Zealand (arrive 06:30 AM, depart 07:00 PM):
    Straddling a narrow isthmus created by 60 different volcanoes, New Zealand’s former capital boasts scenic beauty, historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and gardens. Rangitoto, Auckland’s largest and youngest volcano, sits in majestic splendor just offshore. Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill, once home to Maori earthworks, overlook the city. One of New Zealand’s fine wine districts lies to the north of Auckland. Auckland served as New Zealand’s capital from 1841 until 1865, when the seat of government moved to Wellington.
  • Day 29 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 30 – Napier, New Zealand (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 03:00 PM):
    Napier and Hawke’s Bay have become New Zealand’s premier lifestyle getaways. Located on the North Island’s eastern coast, New Zealand’s oldest wine-growing region boasts a superb Mediterranean climate and golden sand beaches. In recent years, Hawke’s Bay has become a leading producer of fine olive oils and artisanal cheeses. Wildlife lovers and birders will flock to Cape Kidnappers in Southern Hawke Bay: the Cape is home to the largest mainland gannet colony in the world. In 1931, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake leveled Napier. The town rebuilt itself, and today Napier is hailed as the “Art Deco City” for its superb collection of Deco, Spanish Mission and Classical Revival buildings.
  • Day 31 – Wellington, New Zealand (arrive 08:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM):
    New Zealand’s capital offers stunning views of forested peninsulas, dramatic cliff-side homes and fine Victorian buildings. Settled in 1840 by the London-based New Zealand Company, “wonderful, windy Wellington” is frequently buffeted by bracing winds funneling through Cook Strait. The sophisticated metropolis boasts museums, winding streets and even a cable car. No wonder many travelers compare it to San Francisco. Despite its steep hills, the city can be easily explored on foot. Kelburn Cable Car, stairways and footpaths climb the slopes from the city center.
  • Day 32 – Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand (arrive 07:00 AM, depart 05:00 PM):
    Travel down the tree-lined Avon Rive, tour English-style gardens and drive past a Gothic cathedral. No, it’s not England – it’s Christchurch, New Zealand’s most English city. The colonists who settled Christchurch transformed the treeless landscape by planting European trees and setting aside vast tracts as parkland. Today, parks dot the city, giving Christchurch an old-world ambience that belies its sophisticated style. Settled under the auspices of the Church of England in the mid-1800s, Christchurch is a planned city that flourished with New Zealand’s agriculture and sheep industry. At the heart of the city lies Christchurch Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built of local stone. The port of Lyttelton serves as your gateway to Christchurch.
  • Day 33 – PC (arrive 07:30 AM, depart 08:00 PM)
  • Day 34 – FJ (arrive 10:00 AM, depart 07:00 PM)
  • Day 35 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 36 – At Sea:
    Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with all the experiences and amenities of your ship.
  • Day 37 – Sydney, Australia (arrive 06:00 AM):
    As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney – hailed by many seafarers as “the most beautiful harbor in the world.” Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney – from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia’s oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the “First Fleet” transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

Highlights

  • Discover the natural wonders of New Zealand, from the stunning landscapes of the South Island to the vibrant cities of the North Island.
  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Fiji, with opportunities to explore local villages and experience traditional customs.
  • Enjoy the comforts of the Royal Princess, with world-class dining, entertainment, and amenities throughout your voyage.

36-night South Pacific cruise from SYD to SYD aboard Royal Princess

Inclusions

  • MedallionClass® experience
  • Broadway-style entertainment
  • Multicourse dining and casual venues
  • Fitness facilities
  • Youth and teen clubs (ages 3–17)

FAQs

How long is this journey?

This itinerary runs for 37 days and 36 nights.

When can I travel?

Departures are currently scheduled between 23 Oct 2027 and 28 Nov 2027, subject to live availability.

What is generally included?

Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.

Provided by: Princess Cruises

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(AUD) Twin Share from $9,599pp
Days 37
Nights 36

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