Sydney Stay, New Zealand, Tasmania & Melbourne, 11 January 2027 (28 nights)

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"Breathtaking Entertainment"
Ship Royal Princess  -  Princess Cruises

Cruise + Flight + Hotel

date 11 January 2027 · 28 nights

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Your itinerary

  • Excursion information
    Day 1-5 Pre-cruise
    • Day 1
      • Day at Flight Flying from Manchester Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith
        11 Jan 2027
        • Departure time Departs 11 Jan 2027 21:30 (local time) Manchester Intl Airport - Qatar Airways
        • 1 stop
        • Arrival time Arrives at 13 Jan 2027 06:50 (local time) Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport - Qatar Airways
    • Day 3-5
      • Day at hotel Sydney Central Hotel Stay
        13-15 Jan 2027
        Transfers to Hotel Included
        4 star hotel
        Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central
        Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central
        Stay in style at Rydges Sydney Central

        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 at Cruise
    Day 6-28 Cruise from Sydney and back
    • Day 6
      • Day at Port Cruise departs from Sydney
        16 Jan 2027
        Departs at: 4 pm
        Transfers to Port Included

        Climb aboard Royal Princess

        Ship
        Shockwaves
        Shockwaves
        The Pastry Shop
        The Pastry Shop
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Lotus Spa
        Lotus Spa
        Wheelhouse Bar
        Wheelhouse Bar
        The Enclave
        The Enclave
        Savour warm ocean breezes along Sydney harbor
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        Opera House
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        Royal Botanic Garden
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        Sydney Harbour Bridge

        Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.

    • Day 7-9
      • Day at sea At Sea
        17-19 Jan 2027
        Ship
        Shockwaves
        Shockwaves
        The Pastry Shop
        The Pastry Shop
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Lotus Spa
        Lotus Spa
        Wheelhouse Bar
        Wheelhouse Bar
        The Enclave
        The Enclave
    • Day 10
      • Day at Port Bay of Islands
        20 Jan 2027
        Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 6 pm (10 hours in port)
        Feel warm ocean breezes on soft golden sands
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        The Parrot Place
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        Rainbow Falls
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        Waitangi Grounds

        A slice of New Zealand paradise, with hidden coves, Māori culture, and pristine waters.

    • Day 11
      • Day at Port Auckland
        21 Jan 2027
        Arrives at: 6:30 am, Departs at: 7 pm (12 hours in port)
        Savour crisp harbour breezes in sunny Auckland
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        Sky Tower
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        Auckland Zoo
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        Botanic Gardens

        Explore New Zealand’s largest city, where stunning harbours, rich culture, and breathtaking views await.

    • Day 12
      • Day at Port Tauranga
        22 Jan 2027
        Arrives at: 8:45 am, Departs at: 7:45 pm (11 hours in port)
        Tauranga
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        Art Gallery
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        Adventure Park
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        Fernland Spa

        A vibrant harbourside city located in the picturesque Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, Tauranga is home to an array of historic and modern attractions, including the Tauranga Art Gallery, Waimarino Water & Adventure Park and the Fernland Spa. With so much to see and do, you’ll be spoilt for choice on what you experience during your time there!

    • Day 13
      • Day at sea At Sea
        23 Jan 2027
        Ship
        Shockwaves
        Shockwaves
        The Pastry Shop
        The Pastry Shop
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Lotus Spa
        Lotus Spa
        Wheelhouse Bar
        Wheelhouse Bar
        The Enclave
        The Enclave
    • Day 14
      • Day at Port Picton
        24 Jan 2027
        Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 4 pm (8 hours in port)
        Picton
    • Day 15
      • Day at Port Christchurch (Lyttelton)
        25 Jan 2027
        Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 5 pm (10 hours in port)
        Christchurch (Lyttelton)
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        Farmers Market
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        Timeball Station
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        Christchurch Gondola

        A vibrant port town that’s situated close to Christchurch, Lyttelton boasts a relaxed, bohemian vibe, bustling cafes and numerous attractions to explore. Particular highlights in and around the town include the Lyttleton Farmers Market, Timeball Station and the nearby Christchurch Gondola.

    • Day 16
      • Day at Port Port Chalmers
        26 Jan 2027
        Arrives at: 9:15 am, Departs at: 7 pm (9 hours in port)
        Port Chalmers
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        Dunedin Nature & City Tour
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        Larnach Catle & Wildlife
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        Hotere Garden Oputae

        Port Chalmers is a historic New Zealand harbour town where steep, green hills meet a busy deep-water port. Its main street is lined with 19th-century stone buildings, quirky art galleries, and cafes that overlook massive ships in the bay. From the hilltop lookouts, you get a perfect view of the industrial cranes contrasted against the quiet, blue waters of the Otago Harbour.

    • Day 17
      • Day at sea Fiordland National Park - Cruising
        27 Jan 2027
        Arrives at: 10 am, Departs at: 7 pm (9 hours in port)
        Ship
        Shockwaves
        Shockwaves
        The Pastry Shop
        The Pastry Shop
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Lotus Spa
        Lotus Spa
        Wheelhouse Bar
        Wheelhouse Bar
        The Enclave
        The Enclave
    • Day 18-19
      • Day at sea At Sea
        28-29 Jan 2027
        Ship
        Shockwaves
        Shockwaves
        The Pastry Shop
        The Pastry Shop
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Lotus Spa
        Lotus Spa
        Wheelhouse Bar
        Wheelhouse Bar
        The Enclave
        The Enclave
    • Day 20
      • Day at Port Sydney
        30 Jan 2027
        Arrives at: 6 am, Departs at: 4 pm (10 hours in port)
        Savour warm ocean breezes along Sydney harbor
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        Opera House
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        Royal Botanic Garden
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        Sydney Harbour Bridge

        Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.

    • Day 21
      • Day at sea At Sea
        31 Jan 2027
        Ship
        Shockwaves
        Shockwaves
        The Pastry Shop
        The Pastry Shop
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Lotus Spa
        Lotus Spa
        Wheelhouse Bar
        Wheelhouse Bar
        The Enclave
        The Enclave
    • Day 22
      • Day at Port Hobart, Tasmania
        1 Feb 2027
        Arrives at: 9 am, Departs at: 9 pm (12 hours in port)
        Taste fantastic flavours in this vibrant capital
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        Museum and Art Gallery
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        Salamanca Market
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        Gardens

        Enjoy the vibrant arts scene, scenic harbour, and fresh Tasmanian produce in Hobart, Australia’s southern gem.

    • Day 23
      • Day at Port Port Arthur, Tasmania
        2 Feb 2027
        Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 6 pm (11 hours in port)
        Port Arthur, Tasmania
    • Day 24
      • Day at sea At Sea
        3 Feb 2027
        Ship
        Shockwaves
        Shockwaves
        The Pastry Shop
        The Pastry Shop
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Lotus Spa
        Lotus Spa
        Wheelhouse Bar
        Wheelhouse Bar
        The Enclave
        The Enclave
    • Day 25
      • Day at Port Melbourne
        4 Feb 2027
        Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 7 pm (12 hours in port)
        Feel cool ocean breezes in vibrant Melbourne
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        Queen Victoria Market
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        The You Yangs
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        Old Melbourne Gaol

        A cultural capital bursting with street art, coffee culture, and hidden laneways.

    • Day 26
      • Day at sea At Sea
        5 Feb 2027
        Ship
        Shockwaves
        Shockwaves
        The Pastry Shop
        The Pastry Shop
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Alfredo's Pizzeria
        Lotus Spa
        Lotus Spa
        Wheelhouse Bar
        Wheelhouse Bar
        The Enclave
        The Enclave
    • Day 27
      • Day at Port Eden
        6 Feb 2027
        Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 2 pm (7 hours in port)
        Eden
    • Day 28
      • Day at Port Sydney
        7 Feb 2027
        Arrives at: 6 am
        Savour warm ocean breezes along Sydney harbor
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        Opera House
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        Royal Botanic Garden
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        Sydney Harbour Bridge

        Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.

  • Day at Flight
    DAY 28 Flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Manchester Intl 7 Feb 2027
    • Departure time Departs 7 Feb 2027 21:10 (local time) Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport - Qatar Airways
    • 1 stop
    • Arrival time Arrives at 8 Feb 2027 12:20 (local time) Manchester Intl Airport - Qatar Airways
    Transfer Transfers to Airport Included
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Fly from a range of regional airports, with flights organised by Iglu Cruise. Please note that costs may vary when flying from regional airports, which may alter the final cost of your cruise package.

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

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

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

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Your cabin is fully included in the price. Unwind in total comfort each evening and wake up to a breathtaking new horizon every morning of your cruise.

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

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Selected or all airport, port, and hotel transfers are included (see your detailed itinerary for full specifications).

Extras

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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.

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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
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When booking the Princess Standard fare, a daily crew appreciation charge is applied to your account depending on your cabin category. If you opt for the Princess Plus or Princess Premier fares, these daily service charges are fully included in the cost of your cruise.

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Specialty Dining

While dining at speciality restaurants usually costs extra on board, upgrading to the Princess Premier fare fully includes unlimited speciality dining throughout your cruise.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Royal Princess

Princess Cruises
2026 REFURBISHED
2013 LAUNCHED
4272 MAX GUESTS
1346 CREW
142229 TONNAGE
15 DECKS
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Royal Princess

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Based on 60 reviews
Cabin
4
Service
5
Excursions
4
Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for money
4
Entertainment
4
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The ship itself a bit tired (hence it going into dry dock once our cruise finished). The itinerary was great and other than adding extra time in each port we wouldn't fault it. Probably wouldn't go on a Princess cruise again though - its definitely more focused on older age groups. The evening live shows were disappointing. The activities were fun but quite samey. The food was very average overall - much better in the dining rooms than the buffet though. The staff were all absolutely fantastic throughout so thank you to them. We had an inside cabin and it was perfectly adequate to sleep in but nothing else. The Princess Plus package is definitely worth purchasing in terms of drinks and gratuities. Wifi was on and off in reliability. We didn't do any of the shore excursions as all far too expensive.

couple
couple
2-5 cruises
21 Oct 2026
star star star star star

Usual princess standards

couple
couple
2-5 cruises
23 Jun 2026
star star star star star

The ship is beautiful the atrium and staircase is stunning. The food was plentiful fresh and always well presented in the the horizon buffet. The main dining room service was excellent and vast range of dishes for all every night. With Princess favourite available as standard 3 starters and mains. The ship was very clean and staff always greeted us with a smile. I have been on 15 cruises ( 5 different lines) and the Royal Princess ship is one of my favourites.

couple
couple
10+ cruises
14 Oct 2025
star star star no star no star

Food in the normal restaurant quite poor whereas the buffet was variable and quality was good.

couple
couple
10+ cruises
14 Oct 2025
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*Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Sale up to £50pp reduction is valid for new bookings made between 3rd November to 30th November 2026 - Save up to £50pp with a minimum spend of £2499pp. Reduced deposits available on selected cruise & stay holidays departing from April 2027 onwards.

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.

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