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Ultimate Princess Cruises New Zealand Discovery & Sydney Escape

Holiday Includes:
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  • hotel_icon@2x Hotel
  • all_flights_icon@2x All Flights
From £2,699pp
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Holiday Overview

  • Ship : Royal Princess®
  • Duration: 18 NIGHTS
  • Departure: 03 February 2027
  • Holiday Type: Cruise & Stay
  • Holiday code: AUS2233
Available Date Range: Jan - Feb 2027
Duration: 18 - 19 NIGHTS

Shimmering harbour lights, mist-cloaked fiords and volcanic peaks – Sydney and New Zealand unite in one seamless journey, elevated by Princess Cruises.

Your adventure begins with a two-night stay in Sydney, giving you time to settle into the Australian summer before setting off. Wander the waterfront beneath the Opera House’s famous sails, linger over long lunches and let the city’s easy, sunlit energy work its magic. Then it’s across the Tasman Sea on a 14-night voyage to New Zealand.

From the sheltered coves of the Bay of Islands to the cosmopolitan buzz of Auckland, each day reveals a different side of this remarkable country. The South Island brings rolling farmland, Scottish-flavoured Dunedin and, finally, the raw grandeur of Fiordland National Park, where sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls glide past the ship. It’s New Zealand at its most spectacular.

Complimentary Oceanview to Balcony upgrade

SAVE UP TO £1,600 PER COUPLE*

COMPLIMENTARY TWO-NIGHT SYDNEY HOTEL STAY

Shimmering harbour lights, mist-cloaked fiords and volcanic peaks – Sydney and New Zealand unite in one seamless journey, elevated by Princess Cruises.

Your adventure begins with a two-night stay in Sydney, giving you time to settle into the Australian summer before setting off. Wander the waterfront beneath the Opera House’s famous sails, linger over long lunches and let the city’s easy, sunlit energy work its magic. Then it’s across the Tasman Sea on a 14-night voyage to New Zealand.

From the sheltered coves of the Bay of Islands to the cosmopolitan buzz of Auckland, each day reveals a different side of this remarkable country. The South Island brings rolling farmland, Scottish-flavoured Dunedin and, finally, the raw grandeur of Fiordland National Park, where sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls glide past the ship. It’s New Zealand at its most spectacular.

Your Imagine Holiday Includes

Complimentary Oceanview to Balcony upgrade

SAVE UP TO £1,600 PER COUPLE*

COMPLIMENTARY TWO-NIGHT SYDNEY HOTEL STAY

Full-Board Cruise
13 night full-board cruise on board Royal Princess®
Complimentary Oceanview to Balcony upgrade
Complimentary Hotel Stay
2 night four-star hotel stay in Sydney at the Rydges World Square with breakfast
All Flights
London departure – regional flights available
Overnight flights
Holiday duration includes overnight flights when applicable and is subject to change.
*Prices shown include discount and savings based on two passengers sharing a Balcony cabin, booking directly with Imagine Cruising.

Upgrade Available

Enhance your experience on board Royal Princess® with Princess Plus® from £50pp per day

MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, Plus Beverage Package, four casual dining meals per guest, OceanNow® delivery, room service delivery

Your Voyage

Your Itinerary

Days 1 - 2
Fly Overnight to Sydney

Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.

Day 3
Sydney: Hotel Stay

Touching down in Sydney, you’ll have time to recover from the journey. Australia’s harbour city is at its best in January, with warm evenings perfect for a first stroll along Circular Quay or a drink overlooking the water.

Overnight: Rydges World Square

Day 4
Sydney: Hotel Stay

With a full day at leisure, Sydney is yours to explore. Climb the Harbour Bridge for sweeping views, ride the ferry to Manly’s golden sands or browse the cobbled lanes of The Rocks, the city’s oldest quarter.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: Rydges World Square

Day 5
Sydney: Embark Ship

After a final morning in Sydney, transfer to the cruise terminal and embark Royal Princess®. Sailing out through Sydney Harbour, past its iconic landmarks, is one of cruising’s great departures, so find a spot on deck as the city slips away behind you.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Royal Princess®

Days 6 - 8

Relax At Sea

Day 9
Bay of Islands

Arguably the birthplace of modern New Zealand, the Bay of Islands is steeped in history. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where the country’s founding document was signed in 1840, or perhaps cruise among the bay’s 144 islands in search of dolphins.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Royal Princess®

Day 10
Auckland

Auckland is a city shaped by water, sprawling between two glittering harbours. Ride to the top of the Sky Tower for panoramic views, dine at the Viaduct’s buzzing waterside restaurants or take a short ferry hop to the vineyards of Waiheke Island.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Royal Princess®

Day 11

Relax At Sea

Day 12
Picton

Nestled at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton opens the door to Marlborough. Explore the forested inlets of the Sounds by boat, or head inland to taste the region’s celebrated Sauvignon Blanc at its source.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Royal Princess®

Day 13
Christchurch

Christchurch has reinvented itself with flair, and its revitalised centre now brims with street art, creative eateries and riverside cafés. Take a traditional punt along the Avon River, or ride the gondola above Lyttelton Harbour for views stretching across the Canterbury Plains.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Royal Princess®

Day 14
Dunedin

Proudly known as the Edinburgh of the South, Dunedin pairs grand Victorian architecture with abundant wildlife. Nearby, the Otago Peninsula is home to the world’s only mainland royal albatross colony, alongside fur seals and rare yellow-eyed penguins.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Royal Princess®

Day 15
Fiordland National Park: Scenic Cruising

Today’s scenic cruising showcases Fiordland at its most dramatic. Granite mountains plunge into inky waters, ancient rainforest clings to every ledge and, if you’re lucky, bottlenose dolphins may escort the ship through these UNESCO-listed sounds.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Royal Princess®

Days 16 - 17

Relax At Sea

Days 18 - 19
Sydney: Disembark Ship & Fly Home

Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Life on Board Royal Princess®

As a guest on board Royal Princess®, you can expect an unmatched international cruise experience, with amenities, activities, and attractions to suit your every whim and preference.

Overview

Royal Princess®

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This stunning cruise ship will journey you across the ocean in style to a variety of captivating, must-not-miss destinations around the world.

From the moment you step on board, you’ll receive a warm and inviting welcome from the friendly and attentive crew, providing you with an experience that truly is your home away from home.

With an array of accommodation options to choose from, you can travel with comfort, ease, and wonder. Speaking of the latter, breathtaking views are available from the glass walkway extending over the edge of the ship, known as the SeaWalk.

With enthralling entertainment to absorb yourself in, Royal Princess® offers Broadway-style shows in the Princess Theatre, as well as movies quite literally under the stars. Royal Princess provides a variety of attractions and leisure facilities to delight in at every stage of your voyage.

  • Occupancy 3560
  • Tonnage 142,229 tons
  • Length 1,083 ft (330.00 m)
Dining

Dining

The vast and tastefully selected range of dining options on board Royal Princess®, means there will be something to satisfy your taste buds at every stage of your cruise.

Restaurants:

  • Allegro Dining Room
  • Concerto Dining Room
  • Symphony Dining Room
  • Alfredo’s Pizzeria
  • Crown Grill
  • Gelato
  • Horizon Court
  • International Café
  • Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Sabatini’s
  • The Pastry Shop
  • Trident Grill

Bars & Lounges:

  • Good Spirits at Sea
  • Vines
  • Bellini’s
  • Churchill’s Cigar Lounge
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Pub
  • Princess Live
  • SeaView Bar
  • Mermaid’s Tail
  • Outrigger Bar
  • Retreat Pool Bar
  • Vista Lounge
  • Club 6
  • Concierge Lounge for Suite passengers
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Facilities

Facilities

Life on board Royal Princess® means never running out of captivating and stimulating things to do. Facilities available for discerning travellers’ enjoyment on this Royal-class ship include:

  • Shops
  • Swimming pools and hot tubs
  • Lotus Spa
  • Fitness Centre
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Entertainment

Entertainment

Royal Princess® is a cruise ship with very few equals, whether with regard to sheer luxury, or the wealth of entertainment options on offer to guests.

  • Watercolor Fantasy Show
  • Broadway-style musical shows
  • Live music
  • Princess Theatre
  • Movies Under the Stars®
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Royal Princess®

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This stunning cruise ship will journey you across the ocean in style to a variety of captivating, must-not-miss destinations around the world.

From the moment you step on board, you’ll receive a warm and inviting welcome from the friendly and attentive crew, providing you with an experience that truly is your home away from home.

With an array of accommodation options to choose from, you can travel with comfort, ease, and wonder. Speaking of the latter, breathtaking views are available from the glass walkway extending over the edge of the ship, known as the SeaWalk.

With enthralling entertainment to absorb yourself in, Royal Princess® offers Broadway-style shows in the Princess Theatre, as well as movies quite literally under the stars. Royal Princess provides a variety of attractions and leisure facilities to delight in at every stage of your voyage.

  • Occupancy 3560
  • Tonnage 142,229 tons
  • Length 1,083 ft (330.00 m)

Dining

The vast and tastefully selected range of dining options on board Royal Princess®, means there will be something to satisfy your taste buds at every stage of your cruise.

Restaurants:

  • Allegro Dining Room
  • Concerto Dining Room
  • Symphony Dining Room
  • Alfredo’s Pizzeria
  • Crown Grill
  • Gelato
  • Horizon Court
  • International Café
  • Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Sabatini’s
  • The Pastry Shop
  • Trident Grill

Bars & Lounges:

  • Good Spirits at Sea
  • Vines
  • Bellini’s
  • Churchill’s Cigar Lounge
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Pub
  • Princess Live
  • SeaView Bar
  • Mermaid’s Tail
  • Outrigger Bar
  • Retreat Pool Bar
  • Vista Lounge
  • Club 6
  • Concierge Lounge for Suite passengers
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Facilities

Life on board Royal Princess® means never running out of captivating and stimulating things to do. Facilities available for discerning travellers’ enjoyment on this Royal-class ship include:

  • Shops
  • Swimming pools and hot tubs
  • Lotus Spa
  • Fitness Centre
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Entertainment

Royal Princess® is a cruise ship with very few equals, whether with regard to sheer luxury, or the wealth of entertainment options on offer to guests.

  • Watercolor Fantasy Show
  • Broadway-style musical shows
  • Live music
  • Princess Theatre
  • Movies Under the Stars®
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Cabins & Suites

Unsurprisingly, Royal Princess® presents an abundance of luxurious accommodation options – but even by this ship’s remarkable standards, many of those options have spare capacity to delight and surprise.

Interior
from £ 2,699 pp
Interior from £ 2,699 pp

Interior cabins are the most affordable stateroom available for Royal Princess®. However, this doesn’t prevent them from representing an excellent option for a luxury cruise ship holiday, with perks such as the below:

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with shower
  • 24-hour room service
Oceanview
from £ 3,299 pp
Oceanview from £ 3,299 pp

The sleekly styled Ocean View cabin brings the sea right into your room, with a window that frames the ever-changing ocean and fills the space with natural light. It’s a comfortable, welcoming retreat to return to after a day ashore.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Window with ocean views
  • 24-hour room service
Balcony
from £ 3,299 pp
Balcony from £ 3,299 pp

The sleekly styled Balcony cabin presents you with the indulgence of a balcony, and superior space to an Interior room. You will have your very own private outdoor space to enjoy, complete with a table, two chairs, and a view like no other.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Balcony with two chairs and a table
  • 24-hour room service
Mini-Suite
from £ 4,999 pp
Mini-Suite from £ 4,999 pp

A Mini-Suite offers continually captivating ocean views, plus extra space compared to a Balcony stateroom. These qualities could make this stateroom just the thing if you’re on holiday with your family or as part of a group.

  • Two televisions
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with bathtub and shower head
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Balcony with two to four chairs, an ottoman, and a table*
  • Separate sitting area
  • Sofa bed
  • 24-hour room service

*Some suites have windows rather than balconies (labelled Mini-Suite No Balcony)

Your Hotel Stay

Sydney

Included Hotel

Rydges World Square (Or Similar)

Set in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District, the award-winning Rydges World Square is a perfect choice for exploring the city’s attractions, including Hyde Park, the Australian Museum and Darling Harbour. Expect a warm and friendly welcome from the excellent staff as you wander into the chic lobby, which offers a taster of the décor you’ll find throughout the accommodation. Luxurious rooms boast a cosy Rydges Dream Bed with crisp, white linens and feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. You won’t have to go far to experience some of Sydney’s famously outstanding food, with Amber restaurant and the Cidery Bar & Kitchen located at the hotel.

Available Departure Dates

Prices, itineraries and ships can vary by departure date. Please choose a date below to see the specific details for that date/ship.

Interior
Oceanview
Balcony
Mini-Suite
12th Jan 2027 19 Nights Show Itinerary
From £2,499pp
From £2,999pp
From £2,999pp
From £4,499pp
3rd Feb 2027 18 Nights Show Itinerary
From £2,699pp
From £3,299pp
From £3,299pp
From £4,999pp
19 Nights
12th Jan 2027
from £2,499pp
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Details
Interior
from £2,499pp
Oceanview
from £2,999pp
Balcony
from £2,999pp
Mini-Suite
from £4,499pp
18 Nights
3rd Feb 2027
from £2,699pp
Hide Cabin
Details
Interior
from £2,699pp
Oceanview
from £3,299pp
Balcony
from £3,299pp
Mini-Suite
from £4,999pp

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