Sydney Stay, Hunter Valley & Queensland's Beaches , 25 November 2026 (15 nights)

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"Phenomenal Service"

Grand Princess - Princess Cruises

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Hunter Valley - Food & Wine Tour

Hunter Valley Region

Itinerary Map

Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Experience

Brisbane

Koala Sanctuary

Botanic Gardens

Airlie Beach

Jet Skis

Boathaven Beach

Cairns

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Kuranda Railway

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25 November 2026 · 15 nights
Manchester Change flight
2 Adults Change
- 2 Adults
- 1 Adult

Inside from ~~Was £2,649 pp~~ £2,499 pp You save £150 pp 1 IF
Outside from ~~Was £2,799 pp~~ £2,699 pp You save £100 pp 2 OF
Balcony from ~~Was £3,049 pp~~ £2,979 pp You save £70 pp 3 BF
Inside from ~~Was £3,779 pp~~ £3,579 pp You save £200 pp 1 IF
Outside from ~~Was £4,179 pp~~ £3,979 pp You save £200 pp 2 OF
Balcony from ~~Was £4,599 pp~~ £4,499 pp You save £100 pp 3 BF

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3 Nts hotel stay in Sydney + Hunter Valley Wine Tour!

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Your itinerary

Day 1-5 Pre-cruise
- Day 1-2
  - Flying from Manchester Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith
    
    25-26 Nov 2026
    Departs 25 Nov 2026 19:55 (local time) Manchester Intl Airport - Etihad Airways
    
    1 stop
    
    Arrives at 27 Nov 2026 06:35 (local time) Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport - Etihad Airways
- Day 3
  - Sydney Central Hotel Stay
    
    27 Nov 2026
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central
    
    The hotel features 309 recently refurbished rooms and suites, boasting a unique Surry Hills-inspired design. Guests enjoy a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi throughout, a renovated indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, gym, and underground parking. Start your day with Rydges' 'Rise' buffet breakfast and unwind at the Sydney Brewery Surry Hills, located within the hotel. Situated just 200 meters from Central Railway Station, the hotel offers easy access to the CBD, SCG and entertainment quarter, Australian Technology Park, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Chinatown.
- Day 4
  - Hunter Valley - Food & Wine Tour
    
    28 Nov 2026
    
    Hunter Valley Region
    
    Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Experience
    
    Delight in world-class wines, fresh local produce, and picturesque vineyard views in one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions.
  - Sydney Central Hotel Stay
    
    28 Nov 2026
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central
    
    The hotel features 309 recently refurbished rooms and suites, boasting a unique Surry Hills-inspired design. Guests enjoy a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi throughout, a renovated indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, gym, and underground parking. Start your day with Rydges' 'Rise' buffet breakfast and unwind at the Sydney Brewery Surry Hills, located within the hotel. Situated just 200 meters from Central Railway Station, the hotel offers easy access to the CBD, SCG and entertainment quarter, Australian Technology Park, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Chinatown.
- Day 5
  - Sydney Central Hotel Stay
    
    29 Nov 2026
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central
    
    The hotel features 309 recently refurbished rooms and suites, boasting a unique Surry Hills-inspired design. Guests enjoy a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi throughout, a renovated indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, gym, and underground parking. Start your day with Rydges' 'Rise' buffet breakfast and unwind at the Sydney Brewery Surry Hills, located within the hotel. Situated just 200 meters from Central Railway Station, the hotel offers easy access to the CBD, SCG and entertainment quarter, Australian Technology Park, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Chinatown.
Day 6-15 Cruise from Sydney and back
- Day 6
  - Cruise departs from Sydney
    
    30 Nov 2026
    
    Departs at: 4 pm
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    Opera House
    
    Royal Botanic Garden
    
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    
    Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.
- Day 7
  - At Sea
    
    1 Dec 2026
- Day 8
  - Brisbane
    
    2 Dec 2026
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 4 pm (9 hours in port)
    
    Koala Sanctuary
    
    Botanic Gardens
    
    Gallery of Modern Art
    
    Explore Brisbane’s vibrant arts scene, lush parks, and relaxed riverside lifestyle in Australia’s sunny riverside city.
- Day 9
  - At Sea
    
    3 Dec 2026
- Day 10
  - Airlie Beach
    
    4 Dec 2026
    
    Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 4 pm (9 hours in port)
    
    Jet Skis
    
    Boathaven Beach
    
    Conway National Park
    
    The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach offers sun, sea, and adventure.
- Day 11
  - Cairns
    
    5 Dec 2026
    
    Arrives at: 9 am, Departs at: 6 pm (9 hours in port)
    
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    
    Kuranda Railway
    
    Cairns Aquarium
    
    Relax in the warm sun, explore the Great Barrier Reef, and immerse yourself in the tropical beauty of Cairns, Australia’s gateway to nature.
- Day 12
  - Willis Island - Cruising
    
    6 Dec 2026
    
    Arrives at: 9 am, Departs at: 10 am (1 hours in port)
- Day 13
  - At Sea
    
    7 Dec 2026
- Day 15
  - Sydney
    
    9 Dec 2026
    
    Arrives at: 6 am
    
    Opera House
    
    Royal Botanic Garden
    
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    
    Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.
DAY 15-16 Flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Manchester Intl 9-10 Dec 2026
- Departs 9 Dec 2026 16:35 (local time) Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport - Etihad Airways
- 1 stop
- Arrives at 10 Dec 2026 06:10 (local time) Manchester Intl Airport - Etihad Airways
Transfers to Airport Included

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What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Land Tours

Land tours are included, see itinerary for more details.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

To browse the internet on board you have three options. You can pay-as-go, buy a Wi-Fi package (see below) or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fares where a Wi-Fi package is included.

Drinks

Included with meals are some soft drinks, teas and coffees but the majority of drinks are extra. If you want alcoholic drinks you have three options. You can buy drinks at the bar. You can buy a drinks package (see below). Or upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fares. They include a drinks package plus other packages for less than the cost of the drinks package on its own.

Premier drinks package $84.99 Per passenger, per day
Plus drinks package $64.99 Per passenger, per day
Zero Alcohol Package $29.99 Per passenger, per day
Classic Soda Package $14.99 Per passenger, per day

Tips

If you choose the Princess Standard fare, a daily service charge of $16 - $18 per person, depending on your cabin, is added to your account at the end of the cruise. If you choose the Princess Plus or Premium fare this already covered in the cost of your cruise.

Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

Specialty Dining

Eating at the specialty dining restaurants is extra. You can pay for meals in those restaurants onboard. Or you get unlimited specialty dining meals included with the Princess Premier fare.

Car parking

Car parking at the port or airport is not included in the cost of your cruise, and this cannot currently be booked through Iglu Cruise. However, please contact us after you have made your booking if you would like to add this to your package, so we can discuss options. An approximate cost for parking during a cruise is around £12 to £20 per car per day. Alternatively, transfers can be arranged.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included in your cruise package. However, Iglu Cruise has partnered with Holiday Extras to provide this service. With flexible policies and cruise-specific cover, you can rest assured that you’re completely covered when you go away. Get a Holiday Extras travel insurance quote right here.

Visa

Visas are not included with your cruise fare and are not provided by Iglu Cruise. Important visas and travel documents must be obtained by the individual guest prior to embarkation. To help, Iglu Cruise has partnered with The Travel Visa Company for professional assistance with all your travel documentation and visa needs.

Ship Facilities

Grand Princess - By Princess Cruises

Family friendly Good for couples Over 50s Formal Informal Large Ship

Year: 1998 · Refurbished: 2025 · 17 Decks · Max capacity: 3100 people

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Cruises on Grand Princess

Cabins on Grand Princess

Outside from £2,699
Oceanview £2,699 pp
Oceanview (with Portholes) £2,749 pp
Premium Oceanview £2,879 pp
Suite from £3,379
Mini-Suite with Balcony £3,379 pp
Balcony from £2,979
Balcony £2,979 pp
Premium Balcony £3,149 pp
Inside from £2,499
Interior Cabin £2,499 pp

Outside from £2,699
Oceanview £2,699 pp
Oceanview (with Portholes) £2,749 pp
Premium Oceanview £2,879 pp
Suite from £3,379
Mini-Suite with Balcony £3,379 pp
Balcony from £2,979
Balcony £2,979 pp
Premium Balcony £3,149 pp
Inside from £2,499
Interior Cabin £2,499 pp

Outside from £2,699
Oceanview £2,699 pp
Oceanview (with Portholes) £2,749 pp
Premium Oceanview £2,879 pp
Suite from £3,379
Mini-Suite with Balcony £3,379 pp
Balcony from £2,979
Balcony £2,979 pp
Premium Balcony £3,149 pp
Inside from £2,499
Interior Cabin £2,499 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Grand Princess

4.3

Based on 66 reviews

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Entertainment

Lovely ship with a great itinerary, probably the most enjoyable cruise we’ve been on

couple

10+ cruises

11 Feb 2026

Really good shop with lots going on all day and every evening. The formal nights were not very popular with the majority of the customers though. Really good food especially if you have the premium package. Our biggest problems was booking through Iglu cruises. I would not recommend sailing from San Juan as the port is capable of accommodating large cruise ships. The port was gridlocked for several hours with taxis not being able to get into or out of the port. Our biggest issue was that we were not able to book the speciality restaurants although we paid for the premium package that allowed us to use these dining venues for no extra cost. This was due to the Iglu policy where payment to the cruise line is maxed weeks after you make your final payment to Iglu. When Iglu had made the final payment on our behalf we tried to book these venues but we weee unable to do so as they were already fully booked.

couple

2-5 cruises

10 Dec 2025

Compared to other cruise ships we have sailed on, our cabin was a little too small. the shower unit was much too small and the fixed shower head proved to be difficult for my wife to use. As she is only 5' tall a flexible shower hose would have been much easier for her to use. this applied to the other member of our group in the next cabin as well. .

group

6-10 cruises

23 Oct 2025

I have just spent a couple of hours reviewing the Princess Cruise. Comparing this cruise with our previous cruises, Princess come the bottom of our list. Because: the cabin was too small, the drinks packages were far too expensive (so did not use and became tea totalers), the restaurants that did not cost extra were disappointing (the Buffet was very good though), the whole enterprise seemed "money grabbing" (eg. no free soft drinks, no cold water without ice).

couple

6-10 cruises

5 Oct 2025

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All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.