2019-2020 australia new zealand & south pacific 2nd edition #1 CRUISE LINE IN AUSTRALIA* world of discoveries Set sail toward some of the world’s most dramatic destinations and you’ll be struck by the beauty that unfolds before you. Witness how the island-dotted waters of the Great Barrier Reef contrast with Australia’s wildlife-rich reserves, then connect with the two worlds of New Zealand, from its charming capital city on the North Island to the glacier-carved f jords on the South Island. A South Pacific voyage easily transports you between islands of paradise where cultural encounters deepen your experience. Embark upon any of these adventures and come back new.® WHAT’S INSIDE Explore the Region ..................2 Cruise Highlights ...................4 extra savings for our valued past guests New Zealand Cruises ................8 Australia Cruises ................... 11 LIMITED-TIME OFFER! • An extra savings of up to Call your travel agent $100 per person* or contact your Princess South Pacific Cruises ...............15 Book any of these vacations Cruise Vacation Planner for to enjoy Princess Cruises • Enjoy a 2-for-1 deposit Asia, Australia & Beyond Cruises ......20 SM details at 1.800.PRINCESS Captain’s Circle Launch Savings (10% of cruise fare) Cruisetours .......................23 (800.774.6237) Across the Ditch ...................24 *Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Launch Savings of up to $100 per person discount is applicable in all categories and combinable only with Launch Fares and Group Fares. Specific discount amounts vary by itinerary and cruise The Princess Experience ............26 length. Regional and other past guest promotions or “new booking only” promotions are not combinable with the discount. Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Launch Savings is not applicable to third- and fourth-berth guests. Staterooms .......................30 Reduced deposit offer is 10% per person and does not apply to third- and fourth-berth guests. Reduced deposit is not The Princess Fleet .................32 combinable with other reduced deposit offers. Call 1.800.774.6237 for details. Offer expires March 31, 2019 for 2019 -2020 sailings. Promotion code is PA1. The contents of this brochure are accurate as of the date of printing and are subject to change. Please refer to princess.com for the most up-to-date information. the destination leader Sail with the #1 cruise line in the region on an extensive choice of captivating itineraries from multiple home ports*. We’ll take you to its golden beaches, rugged Outback, world-class cities and beyond. And on board, we’ll delight you with local food and entertainment 8 23 as you set course for wonderful new discoveries. cruises cruisetours treasured traditions The key to a transformative journey is more than visiting the essential sights; it’s also creating genuine connections with local communities. With our Across the Ditch program, you’ll step into 40,000 years of indigenous history and learn Māori 4 traditions through the language of 24 cruise highlights music and dance. across the ditch more ashore culinary delights Our itineraries are crafted to give you more opportunities to Your voyage is filled with indulgent experience the history, culture flavors, both on board and on shore. and flavors of the region. Prime your palate in the world’s dining With port calls that are either capitals and sip wine in the heart of LATE NIGHT (departing 9 p.m. iconic vineyards, such as Margaret or later) or OVERNIGHT, you can River, and even sample other regional 26 see the sights during the day varieties on board. These culinary ® and experience the nightlife in explorations bring you closer to local the Princess the evening. artisans and the land that inspires them. experience SHARE YOUR STORY #comebacknew Connect with Princess and fellow guests Share stories of your Princess via Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, adventures, watch videos Twitter, Pinterest and Google+. and much more. *Based on Cruise Passenger Days for the 2017-18 season. Princess offers more cruise days in Australia & New Zealand than any other line. COVER: Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia. OPPOSITE PAGE: Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. THIS PAGE, IMAGES LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM: Sea Princess® in Papua New Guinea; Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia; Port Vila, Vanuatu; Traditional Māori dance; Sampling wines on board. 1 australia, new zealand & south pacific explore the region Great Barrier Reef One of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Barrier Reef is home to over 1,500 species of colorful fish, stunning coral and tropical islands. Visiting these crystalline waters is an experience of a lifetime not to be missed! Rabaul PAPUA NEW GUINEA Kiriwina Island SOLOMON ISLANDS Papua New Guinea Kitava Honiara The islands of Papua New Guinea Milne Bay Alotau are home to some of the world’s Scenic Cruising most pristine landscapes. On the Kimberley Coast Kawanasausau Strait coast, stroll beautiful beaches, and Scenic Cruising Darwin Scenic Cruising Conflict Luganville Lautoka venture inland to meet the locals Willis Island Islands Scenic Cruising during an immersive excursion Champagne VANUATU or discover active volcanoes and Port Douglas Bay Savusavu Port Vila dense rainforests. Cairns/Yorkeys Knob G Suva Broome r Coral Sea FIJI e Lifou a Mystery t Airlie Beach B a NEW Island r r i e CALEDONIA r R e Margaret River e Nouméa Dravuni Island f Maré From the port of Busselton, Isle of Pines discover the small coastal town AUSTRALIA of Margaret River, located just south of Perth and known for Geraldton Brisbane award-winning vineyards and wines. Embark on a tasting South Pacific Ocean tour and sample famous merlots, chardonnays and Perth cabernet sauvignons. (Fremantle) Newcastle Bay of Islands Margaret Albany Port Lincoln Adelaide Sydney River (Busselton) Kangaroo Island Auckland ways to sail Melbourne Tauranga Phillip Island NEW ZEALAND Burnie Napier The excitement starts here — at Tasmania Picton our departure ports — where Wellington you’ll begin your unforgettable Indian Ocean Hobart Tasman Sea cruise vacation. Start your Port Arthur Akaroa seagoing journey from one of Sydney Wineglass Bay & these cities: Oyster Bay Sydney is hailed by many Scenic Cruising Dunedin (Port Chalmers) Sydney seafarers as “the most beautiful Tasmania Melbourne harbor in the world.” Explore its An isolated island off Australia’s Brisbane remarkable Opera House, wander south coast, Tasmania is known Perth (Fremantle) along the golden sands of Bondi for its vast wilderness and exotic Auckland Beach or visit the Blue Mountains Fiordland National Park wildlife. Visit the Bonorong Scenic Cruising Los Angeles to gaze upon sandstone cliffs and Wildlife Park to meet wallabies San Francisco stunning canyons. Hong Kong and the iconic Tasmanian devil. Shanghai Or venture to a local apple farm to Singapore sample tart and refreshing ciders. 2 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/australia Epic landscapes, colorful cultures and laid-back charm — experience it all with Princess® as you sail to Australia, New Zealand and beyond. From the rugged Outback and spectacular national parks to stunning emerald waters, you’ll never forget the new discoveries you make on shore. Vanuatu This scattered 80-plus island archipelago is famous for its pristine beaches. Visit Champagne Beach and swim in crystal-clear waters or head to the island of Tanna to sink your toes into mesmerizing black sand. Suva Rabaul The exotic islands of Fiji are stunning PAPUA NEW GUINEA with palm-lined beaches and coral Kiriwina Island SOLOMON ISLANDS reefs with clear lagoons. Make sure Kitava to visit its capital, Suva, where you’ll Honiara find local farmers markets and Milne Bay Alotau Scenic Cruising traditional Fijian foods. Kimberley Coast Kawanasausau Strait Scenic Cruising Darwin Scenic Cruising Conflict Luganville Lautoka Willis Island Islands Scenic Cruising Champagne VANUATU Port Douglas Bay Savusavu Port Vila Cairns/Yorkeys Knob G Suva Broome r Coral Sea FIJI e Lifou a Mystery New Caledonia t Airlie Beach B a NEW Island r Take a dip in sparkling lagoons of blue, r i e CALEDONIA r green and turquoise hues throughout R e e Nouméa Dravuni Island these islands in the South Pacific. These f Maré waters make for a perfect day of diving, Isle of Pines snorkeling or kayaking. AUSTRALIA Geraldton Brisbane Tauranga South Pacific Ocean The Bay of Plenty’s Tauranga, the chief city, is a bustling port, an agricultural Perth Newcastle center and a popular seaside resort. (Fremantle) It’s also the gateway to Rotorua — a Bay of Islands geothermal wonderland that is the heart Margaret Albany Port Lincoln Adelaide Sydney of Māori culture. River Kangaroo (Busselton) Auckland Island Tauranga Melbourne Wellington Phillip Island NEW ZEALAND Burnie Napier “Wonderful, windy Wellington” offers views of forested peninsulas, dramatic Tasmania Picton Wellington cliff-side homes and fine Victorian Indian Ocean Hobart Tasman Sea buildings. The New Zealand capital also Port Arthur boasts museums, winding streets and Wineglass Bay & Akaroa even a cable car. Oyster Bay Scenic Cruising Dunedin (Port Chalmers) Fiordland National Park Fiordland National Park Scenic Cruising Sail into the surreal beauty of this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site, where snowcapped peaks plunge into the waters of ice-carved fjords. A local park ranger on board your ship will describe the history and geography as you cruise through this cherished corner of the globe. 3 During your voyage through this stunning region, you’ll have so many chances to stop cruise and experience the variety of enticing ports that welcome you ashore. And we’ve teamed up with Discovery™ and Animal Planet™ to bring you up-close encounters of the region’s highlights creatures and sites, including exclusive options you can only get from Princess®! RECOMMENDED Akaroa Excursion Akaroa village on Banks Peninsula WILDLIFE CRUISE Explore Akaroa Harbour and Stroll the picturesque town’s hilly streets and admire the the Banks Peninsula.