SET OUT ON AN ADVENTURE TO AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & BEYOND Sprawling Australia and the fascinating north and south islands of New Zealand provide an intriguing home base for exploring the region — and far beyond. Join Princess,® the #1 cruise line in Australia,^ on any of a spectacular variety of voyages, from convenient 6-day sailings to a once-in-a-lifetime 104-day World Cruise. Choose from in-depth explorations of Australia and New Zealand, as well as incredible destinations such as the idyllic isles of the South Pacific, the exotic shores of Southeast Asia and much more.
Cover: A Princess ship glides into beautiful Sydney Harbour; above: A bird’s-eye view of Australia’s legendary Great Barrier Reef.
What’s Inside 1 Exclusives for 2017 2 Introduction to Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific 4 New Zealand Cruises 7 Australia Cruises 9 Tasmania Cruises 11 South Pacific Cruises 14 Papua New Guinea Cruises 15 Epic Adventure Cruises 18 Western Australia & Asia Cruises and Australia Getaways 19 Land & Sea Vacations 20 Excursions 22 Onboard Experience 26 Staterooms 28 Ships 29 Easy Steps to Booking
The contents of this brochure are accurate as of the date of printing and are subject to change. Please refer to princess.com for up-to-date information.
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We’ve got new additions to our Discovery at Sea™ program, delicious dining created just for Princess by one of the world’s hottest chefs, luxurious upgraded beds and much more in store.
Chef Curtis Stone
Special menu offerings by Chef Stone reflect his passion for fresh and flavorful cuisine.
Award-winning chef Curtis Stone is all about fresh. Try his tantalizing cuisine in the main dining room, with his special Crafted by Curtis menu options.
Chocolate Journeys Savor new confections and delicious creations from master chocolatier Norman Love, including a new signature chocolate soufflé in the main dining room or a decadent slice of chocolate cake in the Horizon Court.
Sample one of Norman Love’s delectable Chocolate Journeys creations.
Discovery at Sea Discovery at Sea expands your horizons with our new Style at Sea with TLC, featuring shopping excursions at each port, and through our enriching Encounters with Discovery at Sea speaker series.
Sweeter Dreams Let your stateroom become a sleep sanctuary with our new Princess Luxury Bed, developed with sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus and HGTV design guru, Candice Olson.
Look stylish on your cruise and at home with tips from our new Style at Sea program.
MORE ASHORE Princess carefully crafts our itineraries to give you more opportunities to experience the color, culture and flavors of the region. With port calls that are either Late Night (9 pm or later), Overnight, or a 2-Day Experience, you can see the sights during the day, and then, in the evening, experience the nightlife of select destinations. Look for the ports highlighted in red within the itineraries that indicate More Ashore calls. Get a blissful night’s sleep in the Princess Luxury Bed, created with Dr. Breus and Candice Olson.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SOUTHERN WONDERS Experience the full color of Australia and New Zealand — through music, art, dance and cuisine, and spectacular natural wonders. On our Australia-based sailings, both in port and on board, you’ll have the chance to see traditional performances and sample wonderful local specialties, as well as the region’s famously delicious wines. And you’ll learn about the unique geology and wildlife that make this destination so fascinating.
Three Sisters, Blue Mountains: The imposing sandstone cliffs and pinnacles of the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were once considered impassable. Today, you can explore the dazzling forests, waterfalls and abundant wildlife of this natural wonder.
Yarra Valley – Melbourne: Surrounding the Yarra River near Melbourne, the lush Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s premier wine regions — perfect for a day of elevated pleasures.
Into the Outback: Australia’s legendary Outback is a natural wonder not to be missed, with sights like massive Uluru. You can visit the Outback on our Australian Outback Adventure Land & Sea Vacation shown on page 19.
New Zealand’s Middle Earth: Much of Peter Jackson’s epic Lord of the Rings movies were filmed near Wellington. A tour from this port can take you to many of the films’ locales as well as Jackson’s Weta Workshop.
LANDS OF HISTORY, BEAUTY & CULTURE SYDNEY HARBOUR One of the great harbors of the world, Sydney Harbour features iconic attractions such as the UNESCO-listed Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
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GREAT BARRIER REEF The largest reef system in the world can be found stretching an incredible 1,250 miles along Queensland’s coast, featuring an unbelievable diversity of endemic species.
ISLES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC These are most people’s vision of tropical paradise — unspoiled isles like Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and New Caledonia, not far from Australia but worlds away. Vanuatu Fiji New Caledonia
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TAURANGA Home to geothermal wonders and stunning natural beauty, New Zealand’s Tauranga is also the center of the native Māori culture, which you can experience up close at places like Tamaki Māori Village.
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PINNACLES DESERT The 1,000-acre Nambung National Park is the site of the mystical Pinnacles Desert. This yellow quartz sand desert features a forest of mysterious pillars (varying in height from mere inches to 20 feet!) created by millions of years of complex interaction between lime, sand, wind and rain.
TASMANIA On the wild and scenic isle of Tasmania, you can visit historic buildings from the island’s time as a penal colony or visit captivating wildlife sanctuaries.
FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK New Zealand’s largest national park and named one of the Seven Cruise Wonders of the World by Condé Nast Traveler, Fiordland National Park dazzles the senses, especially when you experience its majesty during scenic cruising in Milford Sound. princess.com | 3
NEW ZEALAND CRUISES Visit the culturally unique and stunning islands of New Zealand on one of a variety of sailings ranging from 11 to 14 days and sailing from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, with scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park.
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AWESOME AUCKLAND New Zealand’s sparkling former capital of Auckland is known as the “City of Sails,” both for the scores of sailboats in its lovely harbor and for the sailing culture that thrives here. It’s
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a place of scenic splendor, with the volcano Rangitoto — New
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Zealand’s largest — sitting just offshore. With More Ashore
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late calls in Auckland on most voyages, you can see it all. The skyline and harbor of beautiful Auckland. Sydney ► Melbourne ► Hobart ► Fiordland National Park scenic cruising ► Dunedin (Port Chalmers) ► Akaroa ► Tauranga ► Auckland
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ONE OF CRUISING’S GREATEST WONDERS — FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK When Condé Nast Traveler and Princess Cruises were coming up with their list of the 7 Cruise Wonders of the World, there was no question of one destination’s inclusion — New Zealand’s spectacular Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll understand why this haunting place made the list as you sail through its untouched natural beauty — 1,000-foot towering granite cliff walls, deep fjords fed by spectacular waterfalls, alpine mountains and lushly forested shores. Awe-inspiring Fiordland National Park.
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THE MIGHTY MA-ORI Seeing and experiencing native cultures is one of the most rewarding parts of travel. And that is certainly true in New Zealand, where the life and culture of the islands’ powerful Māori still flourish. In ports like Tauranga, Māori for “sheltered anchorage,” you can witness the Māori first-hand at Tamaki Māori Village, winner of New Zealand’s Supreme Tourism Award. You can also see displays of Māori dance, art and culture. A display of native Māori dance at Tamaki Māori Village.
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AUSTRALIA CRUISES As much time as you’ve got, and as much of Australia as you want to see, we’ve got a voyage for you. Choose from shorter 6- and 7-day sailings to the incredible 28-day Round Australia sailing.
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SURF’S UP! Australia has produced many of the world’s greatest surfers. So it’s no real surprise that there is a destination
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called Surfers Paradise. This suburb of the Gold Coast in
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capital. The first reference to its unusual name was a
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subdivision development in 1917, followed by the opening of Surfers Paradise Hotel in 1925. Visit the suburb’s broad
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CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY! Fresh into the southern summer — January 26 — comes Australia’s national holiday: Australia Day. Marking the arrival of Britain’s First Fleet in 1788, the holiday is filled with fireworks,
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parades, concerts, barbecues and other festive events. On our
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Southern Australia Getaway cruise departing on January 23, you’ll have the opportunity to join in all the festivities. Fireworks mark Australia’s National Day.
Melbourne ► Adelaide ► Port Lincoln ► Kangaroo Island ► Melbourne
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TASMANIA CRUISES Australia’s quirky isle of Tasmania is perhaps best known for its elusive resident, the Tasmanian Devil. You’ll find this enigmatic creature is the perfect symbol of this independent and fascinating place.
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TOASTING TASMANIA Located on the east coast of Tasmania is Freycinet National Park, best known for its shapely Wineglass Bay — often cited as one of the world’s ten best beaches.
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This beautiful park is also known for the pink-tinted hue
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of its granite and for the diversity of animals found here, including several varieties of possums, the long-nosed potoroo and humpback and right whales. Discover the remote beaches of Freycinet National Park.
Sydney ► Melbourne ► Wineglass Bay & Oyster Bay scenic cruising ► Port Arthur ► Hobart ► Sydney
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TALES OF THIEVES & ROGUES Most are familiar with Australia’s history as a penal colony for the United Kingdom. One of the most famous penitentiaries was Port Arthur in Tasmania, whose beautiful Victorian
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buildings are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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dedicated to Australia’s convict sites. Because many of the crimes were relatively insignificant, feelings have changed about the country’s penal history. Today, many Australians consider it a badge of honor to have convict heritage.
Melbourne ► Wineglass Bay & Oyster Bay scenic cruising ► Port Arthur ► Hobart ► Phillip Island ► Melbourne
Ruins from the original penal colony at Port Arthur, Tasmania.
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SOUTH PACIFIC CRUISES Nothing says paradise like the islands of the South Pacific. And on a Sydney-based voyage to the region, you will get to visit such legendary isles as Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
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PARADISE FOUND: DRAVUNI ISLAND Not even two miles in length, Fiji’s tiny Dravuni Island has everything you could want in a South Pacific paradise: perfect white sand beaches, glimmering pale blue waters,
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volcanic peaks and villagers who sing to arriving visitors.
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Use the island’s ample trails to explore, or dive into its oceanic treasure with a snorkel in the Great Astrolabe Reef. Fiji’s tiny, beautiful Dravuni Island.
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TRUE LIFE MYSTERY Vanuatu’s tiny, uninhabited Mystery Island — also known in the native tongue as Inyeug — is a vision of the classic deserted tropical isle. But voyages with calls in Vanuatu
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and experience for yourself what it’s like to be stranded in paradise — with attentive service and pleasant activities like snorkeling, of course. There’s no mystery to the beauty of Vanuatu’s Mystery Island.
Sydney ► Vila ► Champagne Bay ► Luganville ► Mystery Island ► Lifou ► Isle of Pines ► Sydney
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INTO THE DEEP BLUE Located on the coast of Vanuatu a short distance from the port of Luganville is the Nanda Blue Hole, one of a number of unique “blue hole” phenomena around the world. This
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famous swimming hole, noted for the electric blue color of
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its waters, was formed by springs of fresh water percolating up from deep beneath the limestone. The site also offers a bar, picnic area and boardwalk. Plunge into the rejuvenating waters of Vanuatu’s Nanda Blue Hole.
Brisbane ► Nouméa ► Isle of Pines ► Mystery Island ► Brisbane
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA CRUISES North of Australia lies the fascinating destination of Papua New Guinea — a place marked by native culture, volcanic eruptions and colonial occupation — which you can visit on sailings embarking from two convenient Australia cities.
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Brisbane ► Alotau ► Kitava ► Rabaul ► Kiriwina Island ► Doini Island ► Kawanasausau Strait & Milne Bay scenic cruising ► Brisbane
Rabaul PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Kawanasausau Strait & Milne Bay Alotau Scenic cruising
Sydney ► Brisbane ► Alotau ► Kawanasausau Strait & Milne Bay scenic cruising ► Kiriwina Island ► Rabaul ► Luganville ► Vila ► Nouméa ► Sydney
Rabaul Kiriwina Island Kitava Doini Island
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■ Club Class will be available on the 9/6/17 Golden Princess voyage.
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Often visible from the Papua New Guinea capital of Rabaul,
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sending plumes of smoke into the air, is the active Tavurvur
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dormant volcanoes in Papua New Guinea. To learn all about the island’s geology and history, a trip to the Volcanic
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Observatory on Mt. Tovanumbatir is not to be missed. Tavurvur volcano viewed from a comfortable distance.
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Sydney ► Alotau ► Doini Island ► Kawanasausau Strait & Milne Bay scenic cruising ► Kiriwina Island ► Kitava ► Rabaul ► Honiara (Guadalcanal) ► Brisbane ► Sydney
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Kawanasausau Strait & Milne Bay Scenic cruising Alotau Doini Island Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Kiriwina Island SOLOMON ISLANDS
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Kitava South Pacific Ocean
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You can see the sights during the day, and experience the nightlife after dark. All ports shown in red are Late Night calls (9 pm or later), unless noted as an Overnight or 2-Day Experience.
EPIC ADVENTURE CRUISES Those looking for the ultimate in vacations can join one of our Epic Adventure cruises — including the memorable World Cruise. These longer sailings embark from Sydney to destinations like Southeast Asia, Europe, the Panama Canal, South America and much more. Lofoten Islands (Gravdal)
Akureyri
Arctic Circle
Reykjavik
Honningsvåg Tromsø
Arctic Circle
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London
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Halifax New York
Genoa
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Rome
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Monte Carlo
Key West
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Barcelona
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Aqaba Dubai
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Cartagena
Colombo
Panama Canal
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Bora Bora
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Lima
Pitcairn Island
(Callao)
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Tahiti
Equator
ECUADOR PERU Machu Picchu
Pisco
South Pacific Ocean
(San Martín)
Indian Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
(Papeete)
Easter Island
South Pacific Ocean
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Perth
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Sydney ► Melbourne ► Perth (Fremantle) ► Cross the Equator ► Colombo ► Dubai ► Aqaba (for Petra) ► Suez Canal Transit ► Santorini ► Rijeka ► Venice (2-Day Experience) ► Koper ► Valletta (Malta) ► Rome (Civitavecchia) ► Genoa (for Milan) ► Monte Carlo ► Barcelona ► Seville (Cádiz) ► Lisbon ► Cork (Cobh – for Blarney Castle) ► Paris/Normandy (Le Havre) ► London (Dover) ► Lofoten Islands (Gravdal) ► Tromsø ► Honningsvåg (for the North Cape) ► Akureyri ► Reykjavik ► Halifax ► New York (overnight) ► Charleston ► Key West ► Cartagena ► Panama Canal (Full transit of the Panama Canal including the Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatun Locks) ► Cross the Equator ► Manta ► Lima (Callao) (overnight) ► Pisco (San Martín) ► Easter Island ► Pitcairn Island scenic cruising ► Tahiti (Papeete) ► Bora Bora ► Cross International Date Line ► Auckland ► Sydney
Left to right: One of Santorini’s blue domes; the view along the resort coast of Dubai; Easter Island’s most famous residents.
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Roundtrip from Sydney
Hubbard Glacier
Glacier Bay National Park Skagway CANADA Seoul Anchorage (Incheon) Icy Strait Point SOUTH Ketchikan Beijing KOREA Vancouver (Tianjin) Victoria JAPAN Seattle CHINA Los Angeles UNITED STATES Shanghai Honolulu Osaka San Francisco HAWAII Hong Kong Nagasaki Hilo San Diego Maui Manila (Lahaina) Rabaul International Date Line
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Sydney ► Brisbane ► Rabaul ► Cross the Equator ► Manila ► Hong Kong ► Shanghai ► Beijing (Tianjin) ► Seoul (Incheon) ► Nagasaki ► Osaka (for Kyoto) ► Cross International Date Line ► Anchorage (Seward) ► Hubbard Glacier (Yakutat Bay) ► Glacier Bay ► Skagway ► Icy Strait Point ► Ketchikan ► Seattle ► Victoria, B.C. ► Vancouver (overnight for Canada Day on July 1) ► San Francisco (overnight for Independence Day on July 4) ► Los Angeles ► San Diego ► Hilo ► Honolulu ► Maui (Lahaina) ► Cross the Equator ► Bora Bora ► Tahiti (Papeete) ► Moorea ► Cross International Date Line ► Auckland ► Bay of Islands ► Sydney
Left to right: Traditional junk boat sailing in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong; Honolulu’s most famous icon, Diamond Head peak; cruising in Alaska’s pristine Glacier Bay National Park.
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Sydney ► Brisbane ► Suva (Fiji) ► Apia (Samoa) ► Cross International Date Line ► Cross the Equator ► Honolulu ► Maui (Lahaina) ► Hilo ► Kona ► Kauai (Nawiliwili) ► Cross the Equator ► Tahiti (Papeete) ► Moorea ► Bora Bora ► Cross International Date Line ► Auckland ► Bay of Islands ► Sydney
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Bali
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jewels of the South Pacific — Tahiti and French Polynesia.
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35-day Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific itinerary introduces
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you to the best attractions on all three of these islands.
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A magnificent view of the isles and waters of French Polynesia.
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Sydney ► Darwin ► Cross the Equator ► Kota Kinabalu ► Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) ► Nha Trang ► Hong Kong ► Osaka (for Kyoto) ► Shimizu ► Tokyo (Yokohama)
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Equator
South Pacific Ocean
Sydney * Itinerary operates in reverse order. Singapore and Bali replace Osaka and Kota Kinbabalu. Port order varies.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA & ASIA CRUISES AND AUSTRALIA GETAWAYS Set out roundtrip from Perth, or between Perth and Singapore, for the wonderful attractions of Southeast Asia — including Thailand and Bali — and fascinating Indonesia.
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THAILAND
Phuket Langkawi
Perth (Fremantle) ► Komodo Island ► Makassar (Ujung Pandang) ► Semarang ► Probolinggo ► Bali (Benoa) ► Lombok ► Perth (Fremantle)
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YOU NEVER FORGET PHUKET
WESTERN AUSTRALIA & ASIA AND AUSTRALIA GETAWAYS
Known as the “Pearl of the Andaman Sea,” Thailand’s stunning Phuket is a convergence of Thai, Chinese, Malay and Western influences found in one of the most beautiful settings on earth. People travel from around the world to settle onto her beaches, see sights like the Chalong Wat temple and the limestone towers of Phang Nga Bay, where you’ll find the famous James Bond Island from The Man with the Golden Gun. Phang Nga Bay and its stunning beaches.
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AUSTRALIA GETAWAYS* 4 Days
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Australia Getaway Perth (Fremantle) ► Albany ► Margaret River (Busselton) ► Perth (Freemantle) Sea Princess: Oct 4, 2017
Australia Getaway Brisbane ► Airlie Beach (for Whitsundays) ► Brisbane Sea Princess: Dec 17, 2017; Mar 8, 2018 Sun Princess: Sep 6, 2017
Australia Getaway Sydney ► Melbourne Golden Princess: Nov 28, 2017
Australia Getaway Brisbane ► Newcastle ► Sydney Sun Princess: Oct 5, 2017
Australia Getaway Brisbane ► Sydney Sea Princess: Mar 12, 2018; Apr 19, 2018
* Ports of Embarkation and Disembarkation are in bold.
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You can see the sights during the day, and experience the nightlife after dark. All ports shown in red are Late Night calls (9 pm or later), unless noted as an Overnight or 2-Day Experience.
SEE THE MOST ON A LAND & SEA VACATION Combine your Australia or New Zealand voyage with an escorted land tour that takes you to some of the greatest destinations of the region: the Outback with its iconic Uluru; scenic Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and the Great Barrier Reef.
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1 night Sydney ► 2 nights Port Douglas ► 2 nights Ayers Rock ► 1 night Sydney ► 11- or 12-day Australia & New Zealand cruise, 12-day New Zealand cruise or 22-day Asia & Australia cruise
2 nights Sydney ► 1 night Ayers Rock ► 2 nights Darwin ► 2 nights Port Douglas ► 11- or 12-day Australia & New Zealand cruise or 22-day Asia & Australia cruise
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AWESOME ULURU Set far into the heart of Uluru National Park is a landmark recognized the world over and regarded as a divine place by
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the native indigenous people: iconic Uluru. This massive, red
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sandstone rock formation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is beyond intriguing. It is home to fresh water springs, unique rock
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5A
Mar 13
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caves and ancient paintings by the hand of the local people. Australia’s most famous feature — towering Uluru.
1 night Sydney ► 2 nights Tufi ► 1 night Port Moresby ► 2 nights Sepik River ► 1 night Wewak ► 2 nights Cairns ► 11- or 12-day Australia & New Zealand cruise ► 22-day Asia & Australia cruise
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Wewak Tufi
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND’S AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES With Princess,® you don’t get to just see the best destinations of Australia and its neighboring countries — you get to experience them just the way you want to with our array of award-winning excursions. Climb the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, visit a Ma-ori village in Tauranga, ride horseback through wine country in Melbourne and much more.
HOBART: Huon Valley & Tahune Airwalk – Visit Tahune Forest Airwalk and travel 120 feet above the forest floor on the longest treetop walk in the world. Explore the Huon Valley well known as the hub of the apple industry.
PORT ARTHUR: Tasman Peninsula, Lavender Farm & Wine Tasting – Enjoy Pirates Bay Lookout’s dazzling views and savor morning tea. Visit a lavender farm, the Officer’s Quarters at Eaglehawk Neck, the once heavily guarded gateway to Australia’s last penal colony, and enjoy a tasting of Bream Creek wines.
DUNEDIN: Oamaru and Moeraki Boulders – Witness the world’s smallest penguins in their natural environment at the Blue Penguin Colony. Then, tour Oamaru’s historic district, which includes a visit to a very modern Steampunk Train exhibit. Finally, behold the phenomenal Moeraki Boulders, geologic wonders 65 million years in the making scattered across the Otago coast.
©2016 Discovery Communications. All Rights Reserved. Discovery, Animal Planet, and their respective logos are trademarks of Discovery Communications. Excursions and schedule subject to change.
Princess Cruises® is proud to offer excursions that are not only fascinating for the whole family, but recommended by two of the most trusted names in world travel — Discovery™ and Animal Planet.™ Plus exclusive tours that you can only experience through Princess.
PORT DOUGLAS: The Great Barrier Reef – Discover the kaleidoscope world of the Great Barrier Reef. An air-conditioned catamaran cruises to a pontoon anchored off the outer reef. Take a semi-sub boat tour, watch divers feed tropical fish, snorkel in the crystalline waters, or enjoy a swim and catch some rays on the tanning deck.
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TAURANGA: Tamaki Māori Village – An authentic Māori experience exclusive to Princess Cruises, this award-winning cultural experience is a journey back in time where you will visit a traditional village as it comes to life with tribal chants and dances. Discover the Māori world of myths and legends and enjoy a traditional hangi feast.
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BROOME: Cable Beach Camel Safari – What could be more adventurous or exhilarating than riding a camel on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches? Travel to beautiful Cable Beach, mount a gentle “ship of the desert” then embark on a caravan ride along miles of white sand beach and through the turquoise waters.
To see all available excursions, visit: princess.com/excursions
DUNEDIN: Taieri Gorge by Train & Larnach Castle – Board the train alongside your ship and travel through the dramatic Taieri Gorge on a journey that crosses 19th-century, cast-iron bridges and travels through 10 mountain tunnels. Disembark at the historic Dunedin to visit New Zealand’s only castle — Larnach Castle.
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ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCES Princess® brings Australia and New Zealand to life with regional offerings on ship and on shore. Guest lecturers, special music and dance put the spotlight on culture and history, including native traditional music, dance and storytelling. And you’ll sample superb Australian wine, delicious whiskey selections from the Whiskey Bar and, on select sailings, the Beer & Wine Garden Experience.
Festivals of the World: Take part in some of the world’s greatest celebrations — including New Zealand’s exciting Matariki Festival, a celestial Māori tradition that includes Kapa Haka performances, cultural trivia, Māori face painting, a poi ball dance class and more.
Discovery at Sea: Our exclusive partnership with Discovery Communications™ lets you come back captivated with Stargazing on our top deck; activities featuring Discovery™ hit shows such as Shark Week and Finding Bigfoot; plus our new Encounters with Discovery at Sea speaker series. Get more out of your travels with engaging presentations by local destination experts, plus naturalists and specialists in their fields.
For more information visit: princess.com/activities
DESIGNED FOR FRESH Our cuisine is prepared from scratch, using regionally sourced ingredients — the stocks that make up the soups and sauces in the main dining room, the artichoke soufflé at Sabatini’s, the delicious desserts, and hand-tossed pizza named “Best Pizza at Sea” by USA TODAY. You’ll experience the freshness and care that goes into every dish.
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Sensational New Offerings from Curtis Stone: Award-winning chef and restaurateur Curtis Stone brings his passion for fresh seasonal ingredients and creative preparations on board with special dishes created just for Princess. “Crafted by Curtis” dishes are available in the main dining room on all ships, and SHARE, a new specialty restaurant by Curtis Stone is available on board Sun Princess. princess.com/curtis-stone
Chocolate Journeys: You’ll find plenty of ways to satisfy your chocolate craving including new confections from master chocolatier Norman Love, chosen as the Inaugural Inductee into the Chocolatier Hall of Fame by Dessert Professional Magazine. Look for Chef Love’s tarts and éclairs in the International Café, breakfast pastries and cakes in Horizon Court, and exquisite chocolate offerings during afternoon tea. princess.com/chocolate
In the Dining Room: Elegance has always defined the ambience in Princess main dining rooms. Enjoy dazzling multi-course dinners served by a seasoned waitstaff — with either flexible Anytime Dining, which allows you to dine when you’d like and with whom, or Traditional Dining at the same table and same time each evening.
For more information visit: princess.com/dining
Master Chocolatier Norman Love
Venues vary by ship. Nominal charges may apply. Note: Once on board and subject to availability, you may switch from Traditional Dining to Anytime Dining with 24-hour notice to the maître d’hôtel. Anytime Dining is not available on all ships. Dining options, locations and venues may vary by ship, and actual meal times and charges are subject to change.
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BLISSFUL PURSUITS On a Princess® voyage, you’ve got nothing but time to follow your mood wherever it leads. There are countless opportunities to enjoy your day and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. The Piazza: In the bustling Piazza, the ship’s heart and soul, there’s always something happening. Stop by any time of day or night to find musicians and street performers entertaining or to simply have a cocktail or coffee with a friend.
Lotus Spa: The award-winning Lotus Spa offers a variety of wonderful treatments from massages to manicures. World-class gym equipment and courses including yoga are also available in the Fitness Center.
The Sanctuary: The soothing adult-only retreat, The Sanctuary, is an on-deck oasis offering massages, light snacks and refreshing beverages, and personal entertainment systems.
Shopping: In our Princess duty-free boutiques you’ll find apparel, makeup and more from brands like Estée Lauder, Swarovski, Lancôme and Clinique, as well as meticulously crafted fine jewelry from our partner, Effy.
Princess Luxury Bed: Settle in for a great night of sleep in the Princess Luxury Bed, designed by renowned sleep experts and featuring a scientifically engineered mattress, luxurious linens and more. Rolling out to all Australia ships by end of 2018. princess.com/sleep
For more information visit: princess.com/activities
AFTER-DARK ALLURE When the day is done, the fun is just beginning. From high-tech musicals to comedians, live music and more, every evening your Princess® ship comes alive.
Casino: Thrilling games of chance and a sophisticated atmosphere are the allure in the exciting casino, where you can try your hand at slots, blackjack, roulette and more.
Original production shows: Princess is renowned for our original live musical productions in the Princess Theater. Come experience the thrill of Broadway-style musicals with world-class performances, lavish costumes and more.
Nightlife: Enjoy stylish hotspots throughout the ship — live music including pianists in the bars and lounges, dancing in the nightclub, illusionists, toprated comedians and more.
The Voice of the Ocean: Who among your fellow guests has what it takes to be a star? Enjoy the excitement and spectacle of TV’s wildly popular international singing competition, The Voice of the Ocean, where you can compete, or help choose the winner! princess.com/voice
For more information visit: princess.com/onboard
Activities and entertainment options vary by ship and are subject to change.
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ROOM TO RELAX From comfortable, affordable interior staterooms to spacious, luxurious suites, Princess® has an array of options for every taste and budget. Standard amenities include plush beds, refrigerator, flat-panel TV, private bathroom with shower, 100% cotton, high thread count linens, 24-hour room service,† hair dryer and security safe.
Suite with balcony Approximately 338 to 929 square feet, including balcony. All the amenities of Club Class Mini-Suite plus: luxury balcony including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman; bathroom tub and separate shower with privacy door; 2 floor-to-ceiling glass doors; separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables; granite bar area (most with wet bar); one complimentary mini-bar setup; upgraded bathroom amenities; laundry and cleaning services; additional VIP services and amenities; and complimentary dinner in a specialty restaurant on embarkation day.* princess.com/suites *Applicable on cruises 6 days or longer.
NEW Club Class Mini-Suite
Note: Family suite also available.
Mini-suite with balcony Approximately 323 to 413 square feet, including: balcony with 2 to 4 chairs, table and ottoman; bathroom tub and massage shower head; floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors; separate sitting area; sofa bed; luxury mattress topper and pillows and two flat-panel TVs.
Introducing Club Class Mini-Suite, a premium new stateroom category on board all Princess ships! An elevated experience, Club Class Mini-Suites feature the same great amenities as our standard MiniSuites, but with exclusive VIP touches. All Club Class guests will be among the first to sleep on the new Princess Luxury Bed, and will enjoy new Club Class Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with minimal to no wait, expanded menu options, dedicated waitstaff, unique styled décor and tableside preparations. Other amenities offered for Club Class guests include priority embarkation and disembarkation, evening canapés, a one-time complimentary in-room wine set-up and a luxurious terry shawl bathrobe. princess.com/clubclass
Balcony
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Interior
Approximately 179 to 333 square feet, including balcony.
Approximately 146 to 215 square feet. Larger Premium Oceanview staterooms available on some ships.
Approximately 135 to 175 square feet.
Wheelchair-accessible staterooms Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and a writing desk with wheelchair access. Cabins range from approximately 232 to 533 square feet based on stateroom category. For more details, visit princess.com. †Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change. Note: Floor plans, amenities and stateroom diagrams represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship. Certain stateroom categories may vary in size and configuration by ship. Square footage varies based on stateroom category and deck location. Stateroom views are considered unobstructed unless noted otherwise. Obstructions do not include certain nautical items like handrails, dividers or ship hardware. For balcony staterooms, the view is determined from the perspective of the balcony railing. Balconies may have either solid steel or glass railings. Some categories have portholes versus picture windows. Some staterooms are partially to fully obstructed, as shown on deck plans. Upper berth and bed ladder capacities are 250 lbs. Staterooms that can accommodate rollaways have two lower berths and one upper berth, and the staterooms can accommodate a fourth berth as a rollaway bed upon request at time of reservation. There are a limited number of rollaway beds per ship, per voyage. Use of rollaway beds restricts cabin space. Call 1800 103 0306 for more information.
For detailed deck plans & virtual tours, visit: princess.com/ships
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OUR AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC FLEET Our Australia-based fleet for 2017 includes four of our spectacular ships, carrying from 2,010 to 2,706 guests and offering the region’s most affordable balcony staterooms. Whichever ship you sail upon, you’ll enjoy attentive Princess® service, superb dining, engaging activities and wonderful entertainment.
Diamond Princess® Guests Balconies
Golden Princess ®
Sea Princess®
Sun Princess®
2,706
2,636
2,016
2,010
Nearly 740
Over 700
Over 400
Over 400
952
951
857
856
115,875
108,977
77,499
77,441
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Left to right: savor the fresh seafood at Kai Sushi; grab the popcorn and a seat by the pool for Movies Under the Stars.
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EASY STEPS TO BOOKING There’s a lot to consider when planning a cruise or Land & Sea Vacation with Princess.® But with this guide, you’ll be on your way in no time. And should you have more specific questions, feel free to contact your travel consultant or visit princess.com.
WHAT KIND OF CRUISE VACATION ARE YOU SEEKING?
WHAT SORT OF STATEROOM BEST FITS YOUR NEEDS?
Are you a person who enjoys the thrill of visiting many ports and a variety of sites? Or do you prefer voyages with more time out at sea to relax and unwind? Princess has an option to match.
Princess has a variety of staterooms from which to choose, ranging from comfortable interiors to affordable balcony staterooms to luxurious mini-suites and suites. To learn more, visit princess.com/staterooms.
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE ITINERARY THAT’S BEST FOR YOU?
DO YOU NEED HELP BOOKING AIR, HOTEL OR TRANSFERS?
Simply decide on the length of vacation time you have and any places and experiences you’d like to see. Consider your budget — and remember, fares are quoted per person and based on double occupancy — with dining, onboard entertainment, activities and much more included with your fare.
Princess can assist you with travel logistics not included in your fare, such as air, hotel and transfers to and from your ship to your airport or hotel. To learn more about Princess EZair,® our Cruise Plus Hotel program and available transfer options, ask your travel consultant or visit princess.com.
ARE YOU TRAVELING WITH KIDS, FRIENDS OR FAMILY?
WHAT KINDS OF LAND AND SHORE EXCURSIONS MOST INTEREST YOU?
Book early for the best selection of staterooms. Be sure to inquire about having your group’s staterooms close to one another. For those sailing with kids, our onboard youth and teen programs are excellent, and family-friendly shore excursions are available.*
From sightseeing and nature tours to off-the-beaten-path adventures and more, you can experience the best of every destination on an awardwinning shore or land excursion. Visit princess.com/excursions to learn more.
* Youth centers not available on Pacific Princess®. Youth and teen programs are available when at least 20 guests ages 3 — 17 are sailing.
DO YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE OF SHIP? Princess has everything from grand ships carrying over 3,000 guests to a smaller, more intimate vessel accommodating just 672. Ask your travel consultant for more details, or visit princess.com/ships.
WHAT IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL? Visit princess.com for details relating to your specific voyage. For a great option to protect your vacation, refer to the Princess Vacation Protection information pamphlet on princess.com or contact your travel consultant for more details.
For additional questions, please contact your travel consultant or visit princess.com
WHERE PRINCESS TRAVELS & WHEN ALASKA May to September ASIA January to December AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC January to December CANADA & NEW ENGLAND September to October CARIBBEAN October to April EUROPE April to December HAWAII, MEXICO & CALIFORNIA COASTALS September to May JAPAN April to November PANAMA CANAL September to May SOUTH AMERICA December to March
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