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🏝 Bite-Sized Bliss: Unwind and recharge with a short break cruise, designed for those who crave a quick getaway.
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Itinerary
| Day | Date | Port | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Feb 25 | Brisbane, Australia | Depart 4:00pm |
| 2 | 18 Feb 25 | at sea | |
| 3 | 19 Feb 25 | Newcastle, Australia | Arrive 7:00am Depart 6:00pm |
| 4 | 20 Feb 25 | at sea | |
| 5 | 21 Feb 25 | Sydney, Australia | Arrive 6:00am |
Diamond Princess
Ship Details
The Diamond Princess is one of the largest and most innovative Princess cruise ships yet. This Grand Class ship boasts more than 740 balcony state rooms, allowing Diamond Princess cruisers to experience unsurpassed views of the ocean from a range of different angles.
The facilities onboard the Diamond Princess are unsurpassed, with an impressive array of dining options, entertainment and relaxation on offer. Relax by the pool or meet up with new friends at one of the elegant lounges and bars.
Experience cruising in a whole new way when you take a cruise on the sparkling Diamond Princess. Departing from ports in Sydney and Auckland all year round, the Diamond Princess will allow you to explore the highlights of Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and China.
Deck Plan
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Accommodation
Grand Suite with Balcony
Cabin size: 123.47m²
- Queen-size bed
- Separate sitting room with convertible
- double sofa bed and dining area
- Large balcony with upgraded furniture
- Two televisions
- Personal computer
- Refrigerator and wet bar
- Roomy walk-in closet
- Fresh flowers and pillow menu
- Bathroom with corner tub (equipped with whirlpool jets)
- and multi-directional brass-fitting shower
- Luxurious bathrobes, towels and linen
- Comfortable luxury pillow-top mattress
Suite with Balcony
Cabin size: 48.77m²
- Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk
- Expansive balcony
- Two televisions
- Refrigerator with wet bar
- Walk-in closet
- Bathroom with separate tub and shower
Family Suite with Balcony
- Each suite is actually two self-contained staterooms interconnecting through a large living room which leads to an oversized private balcony
- Each suite sleeps up to six people
- Two televisions
- Separate sitting area
- Refrigerator
- Walk-in closet
- 2 Bathrooms, with either a tub or shower
Mini-Suite with Balcony
Cabin size: 32.88m²
- Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk
- Balcony
- Two televisions
- Refrigerator
- Walk-in closet
- Bathroom with tub and shower
Balcony
Cabin size: 28.52m²
- Twin beds that make up into a comfortable queen-size bed
- Balcony
- Refrigerator and TV
- Spacious closet and desk
- Bathroom with shower
Oceanview
Cabin size: 18.58m²
- Twin beds that make up into a comfortable queen-size bed
- Picture window (categories E-HH obstructed)
- Refrigerator and TV
- Spacious closet
- Bathroom with shower
Interior
Cabin size: 16.9m²
- Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed
- Refrigerator and TV
- Spacious closet
- Bathroom with shower
Facilities
Diamond Princess onboard facilities include:
Dining
- 24 Hour Room Service
- 24 Hour Dining in the Horizon Court
- International Dining Room
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
- Sundaes Ice Cream Bar
- Patisserie
- Afternoon Tea
- Trident Grill
- Prego Pizzeria
- Sterling Steakhouse
- Sabatini´s Italian Restaurant
- Vivaldi Dining Room
- Savoy Dining Room
- Santa Fe Dining Room
- Pacific Moon Dining Room
Bars
- Nautical-Themed Wheelhouse bar
- Wine & Caviar Bar
Entertainment
- Las Vegas Style Casino
- ScholarShip@Sea
Fun and Relaxation
- Neptune´s Reef & Pool
- Calypso Reef & Pool
- Oasis Hot Tubs
- Terrace Pool
- Gym & Fitness Centre
- Lotus Spa
- Nine Hole Putting Course
- Swim Against the Current Lap Pool
- Nine-hole putting course and two computerized golf simulators
- Virtual Golf Simulator
- Shuffleboard
- Centre Court
Child Care
- Kids & Teens Club
Miscellaneous
- Hearts & Minds wedding chapel
- Library and Writing Room
- Duty Free Boutiques
- Medical Centre
- Jogging Track
- World Class Art Collection Gallery & Auctions
- 24 Hour Internet Cafe
Dining
The dining options onboard the Diamond Princess are in a word, impressive. The options are broad, with cruisers able to choose from traditional, anytime, specialty and casual dining.
Eat at the time of your choice in the Pacific Moon Dining Room, Sante Fe Dining Room, Savoy Dining Room and Vivaldi Room, where you can enjoy flexibility in dining times, while also enjoying the delicious food on offer at the traditional dining rooms.
Those looking for something more alternative can check out the specialty restaurants onboard. Sabatini's, Sterling Steakhouse and the Ultimate Balcony Dining are run by fantastic chefs whose sole purpose onboard the Diamond Princess is to impress the guests.
Eat on the run and pay a visit to places like the Horizon Court buffet, Sundaes ice cream bar and Prego Pizzeria. Avoid the usual dining time crowds and relax with some take-away by the pool.
Entertainment
Boasting some of the most talented musicians, singers and dancers at sea, the Diamond Princess knows how to entertain its guests.
See live shows in the Princess Theater or enjoy a Movie Under the Stars. Play a game of poker at the Grand Casino, dance the night away at the Skywalkers Nightclub or Explorers Lounge or simply relax with friends and drinks in the Wheelhouse Bar or Wake View Bar.
Kids
Kids
A range of youth and teen programs are available on the Diamond Princess, ensuring everyone is kept amused and entertained.
Princess Pelicans is perfect for children aged 3 to 7 years and offers arts and crafts, backstage tours, scavenger hunts, talent shows and a disco night. Shockwaves attracts children aged 8 to 12 years and offers the same activities.
Cruisers aged between 13 and 17 can take part in Remix; a great program that offers sports competitions, late night movies, Karaoke, PlayStation 2, DJ workshops and Hip-Hop dance classes.