Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Princess Cruises Unveils 2026-2027 Summer Highlights!
Prepare to be captivated by Princess Cruises' unforgettable 2026-2027 summer season. This year, a world of adventure awaits, with new and exciting itineraries designed to ignite your wanderlust.
Circle the Pacific in Style: Embark on epic Circle Pacific voyages, departing from Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland, for journeys lasting up to 79 nights.
Royal Princess® Returns to Australia: Get ready for a season of discovery with Royal Princess®, offering a diverse range of itineraries that will take you to Tasmania, New Zealand, and beyond.
Grand Princess® Explores the Australian Coast: Join Grand Princess® for unforgettable Australian adventures, including the ever-popular Southern and Northern Explorer itineraries, as well as the legendary Round Australia voyage.
Discover Uncharted Territories: This summer, Princess Cruises offers 62 departures across 42 unique itineraries, encompassing 74 destinations in 18 countries. Explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks, from bustling cities to serene islands.
Crown Princess® Extends Her Australian Stay: Following a mesmerizing 35-night journey through Hawaii, Tahiti, and the South Pacific, Crown Princess® will delight you with an additional round Australia itinerary.
South Pacific Adventures: Experience the allure of the South Pacific with journeys that will take you to the breathtaking islands of Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
Don't miss this chance to create lasting memories. Book your unforgettable Princess cruise today!
*Fares are per person, in AUD, in complete twin accommodation based on the lead category for each stateroom type at time of publication, inclusive of all discounts, taxes, fees and port expenses (which are subject to change). Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. This offer is not combinable with Cruise Sale weeks or Select Sailing amenities (including onboard credit). To secure a booking, payment must be received within 1 day from when the booking is made. Fares are non-refundable – 100% cancellation fees apply. All Staterooms will be allocated by Princess and closer to sailing – not at time of booking. Fares based on specific departure dates only. Higher fares may apply to other departure dates listed. Standard fare is the cruise fare only without any inclusions. This offer is only available on lead grades only. Supplements apply for other stateroom categories. Some oceanview staterooms have obstructed views. Princess Cruises has set aside a reasonable number of staterooms which are available at these fares. Once these staterooms are sold, fares may vary. All offers are subject to availability. These fares are only available to our Trade Partners, and cannot be booked via our Call Centre. To be read in conjunction with the Booking and Passage Contract at www.princess.com/legal/passage_contract/ which passengers will be bound by. A credit card surcharge of 1.5% for Visa and Mastercard and 2.75% for AMEX apply.
Itinerary
| Day | Date | Port | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03 Oct 26 | Quebec City, Canada | |
| 2 | 04 Oct 26 | Quebec City, Canada | Depart 5:00pm |
| 3 | 05 Oct 26 | Saguenay, Canada | Arrive 7:00am Depart 5:00pm |
| 4 | 06 Oct 26 | at sea | |
| 5 | 07 Oct 26 | Charlottetown, Canada | Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm |
| 6 | 08 Oct 26 | Sydney, Canada | Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm |
| 7 | 09 Oct 26 | Halifax, Canada | Arrive 9:00am Depart 6:00pm |
| 8 | 10 Oct 26 | at sea | |
| 9 | 11 Oct 26 | Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy), Canada | Arrive 8:00am Depart 6:00pm |
| 10 | 12 Oct 26 | Portland, United States | Arrive 9:00am Depart 7:00pm |
| 11 | 13 Oct 26 | Boston, Massachusetts | Arrive 7:00am |
Sapphire Princess
Ship Details
Built in Japan, Sapphire Princess can carry up to 2,670 passengers to exotic destinations across Asia and the Hawaiian Islands. Passengers won't miss a moment to take in the beautiful ocean views and famous city skylines with 750 balcony cabins, floor to ceiling windows and breezy promenades.
Sapphire Princess is a destination all of its own, with entertainment and facilities for any age and any interest. As the only Princess ship with five main dining rooms you will be spoilt for choice at every meal. Watch street performers stroll by while sipping wine and sampling tapas at Vine's in the Piazza Atrium to feel like you're in an Italian cafe street. The nightlife is not to be missed with stellar live performances in the Princess Theater, lively dance floors and lounges, and the chance to win big in the Grand Casino.
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Deck Plan
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Accommodation
Suite
Cabin size: 40.89m² to 139.35m²,
Includes all the fine amenities of a spacious Reserve Collection Mini-Suite plus:
Includes all the fine amenities of a spacious Reserve Collection Mini-Suite plus:
- Comfortable queen or two beds
- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers,4 chairs, table and ottoman
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables
- Spacious closet
- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- One complimentary mini-bar setup and free bottled water
- Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
- Complimentary Specialty Dining Dinner on embarkation evening
- Priority specialty dining and shore excursion reservation
- Priority disembarkation at tender ports
- Refrigerator
- Two flat-panel televisions
- 24-hour room service
- Desk with chair
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
Reserve Collection Suite
Cabin size: 30.01m²,
^Includes one 750 ml bottle of wine on embarkation day^^.
^^For mini-suite guests only: A one-time set-up for a 750ml bottle of wine on embarkation day. Full-suite guests enjoy a complimentary mini-bar setup and do not receive additional bottles of wine.
^Includes one 750 ml bottle of wine on embarkation day^^. ^^For mini-suite guests only: A one-time set-up for a 750ml bottle of wine on embarkation day. Full-suite guests enjoy a complimentary mini-bar setup and do not receive additional bottles of wine.
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Bathroom tub and message shower head with upgraded amenities
- Luxury mattress topper and pillows
- Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
- Complimentary welcome glass or bubbly on embarkation day
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Refrigerator
- 24-hour room service
- Spacious closet
- Desk with chair
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
- The Princess Luxury Bed
- Priority embarkation and disembarkation at the beginning and end of your cruise
- One-time complimentary wine set-up
- Evening canapés, upon request
- Luxurious terry shawl bathrobes
- Exclusive area of the Main Dining Room
- Expedited seating with minimal to no wait
- Additional menu options
- Dedicated waitstaff
- Uniquely-styled décor (Premium table linens only)
- Table-side preparations
Upgraded Amenities & Services
Reserve Dining
Mini-Suite
Cabin size: 30.01m²,
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Bathroom tub and massage shower head
- Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
- Complimentary welcome glass of bubbly on embarkation day
- Luxury mattress topper and pillows
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Refrigerator
- 24-hour room service
- Spacious closet
- Desk with chair
- Hair dryer & Bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
Balcony
Cabin size: 19.88m² to 20.63m²,
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Private bathroom with shower
- Balcony with 2 chairs and table
- Floor-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Refrigerator
- Flat-panel television
- 24-hour room service
- Spacious closet
- Desk with chair
- Hair dryer &bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
Oceanview
Cabin size: 13.56m² to 19.14m²,,
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Private bathroom with shower
- Stunning slanted floor-ceiling sliding glass windows
- Refrigerator
- Flat-panel television
- 24-hour room service
- Spacious closet
- Desk with chair
- Hair dryer &bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
Interior
Cabin size: 14.68m² to 15.05m²,
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Private bathroom with shower
- Refrigerator
- Flat-panel television
- 24-hour room service
- Spacious closet
- Desk with chair
- Hair dryer &bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
Two Bedroom Family Suite
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Luxury mattress topper and pillows
- Mini-Suite stateroom connected to an inside cabin via a shared lounge
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed &coffee table
- Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
- 2 bathrooms, one with bath tub, the other with walk-in shower
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Complimentary welcome glass of champagne on embarkation day
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Spacious closet
- Refrigerator
- Desk with chair
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
- 24-hour room service
Facilities
Sapphire Princess facilities include:
Dining
- International Dining Room
- Pacific Moon Dining Room
- Santa Fe Dining Room
- Savoy Dining Room
- Vivaldi Dining Room
- Sabatini's Italian restaurant
- Sterling Steakhouse
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
- Horizon Court buffet
- Alfredo's full-service pizzeria
- International Cafe
- Vines Wine Bar
- Patisserie
- Sundaes ice cream bar
- Prego poolside pizzeria
- Trident Grill burgers and hot dogs
- 24-hour room service
Bars
- Explorer's Lounge
- Wheelhouse Bar
- Club Fusion
- Skywalkers Nightclub
- Churchill's Cigar Lounge
- Wake View Bar
Entertainment
- Princess Theater
- Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
- Grand Casino
Fun and Relaxation
- The Sanctuary
- Lotus Spa and Fitness Center
- Lawn Court gold putting and lawn games
- Swim-against-the-current lap pool
- Jogging track
- Shuffleboard
- Center Court
- Calypso Reef and Pool
- Neptune's Reef and Pool
- Terrace Pool
- Oasis hot tubs
Child Care
- Kids' and Teens' Centers
Miscellaneous
- 24-hour Internet Cafe
- Library and writing room
- ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes
- Art Gallery
- Photo/Video Gallery
- Duty-free boutique shopping
- Medical Center
- Hearts and Minds wedding chapel
Dining
The only Princess ship with five dining rooms, Sapphire Princess offers an incredible variety of dining venues with gourmet menus that change every day.
In the International Dining Room experience traditional dining at set meal times with your own personal waiter for the duration of the cruise. Enjoy the same high quality cusine when and where you wish with the Pacific Moon, Santa Fe, Savoy and Vivaldi Dining Rooms open for service anytime during dinner hours. Don't forget to reserve a place in one of the speciality restaurants on offer - Sabatini's Italian restaurant, Sterling Steakhouse or Ultimate Balcony Dining on your own private balcony are highly popular for a special night out onboard.
Grab a quick bite or take it with you so you can make the most of your time with onboard entertainment and amenities. Horizon Court buffet offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks available all day. Passengers can enjoy pizza by the pool with Prego's or sit down with full-service Alfredo's, and access International Cafe and room service 24-hours for real freedom of choice.
Entertainment
The Sapphire Princess is carefully designed so that passengers are never far from an exciting activity, flashy lounge or relaxation zone. Soak in the sun with rooftop pools and hot tubs, exclusively for adults retreat The Sanctuary, and outdoor sporting facilities. Head below deck to escape with a treatment or sauna at the Lotus Spa or hone your creative skills with ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes.
At night the ship really lights up with captivating performances in the Princess Theatre. Dance the night away at Skywalkers Nightclub or feel the ambiance in a cozy lounge at Wheelhouse or Crooners Bar. Grab some fresh air and step out on Horizon Terrace to enjoy a drink at Outrigger Bar overlooking the ocean.
Live shows at the Priness Theatre feature some of the finest musicians, singers and performers at sea, or for a more intimate experience Club Fusion and Explorers Lounge both feature live music. If you're feeling lucky, why not try your odds with a game of poker at the Grand Casino?
Kids
Kids
All ages can have fun onboard Sapphire Princess, and parents can escape without worrying about keeping the kids entertained. Three kids clubs are available, each targeted to a different age bracket, where your children will be supervised and entertained while you enjoy your holiday.
The children will never want to leave, with experienced counsellors dedicated to making their days the best. Kids' club services are available from morning until late.
Princess Pelicans (for ages 3 to 7) and Shockwaves (for ages 8 to 12) offer arts and crafts, kids' karaoke, pizza parties, pajama nights and the Fun Zone (for all ages) with plenty of fun activities and games to keep kids occupied. The Remix program (for ages 13 to 17) offers access to the Teen Center with video games and movies, fooseball tables, karaoke and regular organised activities and competitions.