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Queensland & Papua New Guinea 14 Nights
Operated by Princess Cruises
Tripcode: A713
Overview
Destination:
Papua New Guinea,
Start:Sydney, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Finish:Sydney, Australia
Duration:15 days
Ship:
Grand Princess
Travel Period
June 2027 - June 2027
Upgrade to the Princess Plus or Premier fare to enjoy AUD$300 in onboard spending money^ per stateroom travelling on this itinerary - enquire today! Book by 30 June 2026.
Discover Papua New Guinea with RACV and Princess Cruises — your gateway to an untouched paradise.
Step into a world few travellers have experienced — a place where powder‑soft white‑sand beaches meet crystal‑clear waterfalls, and volcanic mountain peaks frame a landscape rich with culture, history and breathtaking natural beauty. Papua New Guinea is more than a destination; it’s an awakening.
Explore serene coastal towns that were once the backdrop to pivotal World War II battles. Today, these peaceful havens offer the perfect blend of relaxation and discovery, where you can unwind, reflect, and reconnect with nature at your own pace. Venture further inland to encounter lush tropical rainforests alive with vibrant birds of paradise and an atmosphere that feels wonderfully untouched by time.
Your journey continues as your ship glides past Sydney’s iconic Harbour Heads, revealing a skyline that has dazzled seafarers for generations. The majestic Harbour Bridge and the elegant sails of the Sydney Opera House rise above what many call the most beautiful harbour in the world.
Let RACV travel book you on an unforgettable journey with Princess Cruises — blending untouched natural wonders, rich cultural heritage, and iconic Australian experiences into one extraordinary adventure.
Upgrade to a Princess Plus package^ from $79 per day to receive the Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $22 each), single device Wi-Fi, up to 4 Casual Dining experiences, and more. Enquire today.
-Price is based on the Princess Standard fare per person twin share in a Balcony Stateroom Category BD.
-For the most up-to-date rates, itinerary, availability, and for more information about Princess Shore Excursions and the different service levels, please enquire now.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
Princess Standard fare inclusion highlights:
- Dining: Main meals at selected eateries;
- Entertainment: Broadway-style nightly entertainment and comedy shows;
- Pools, heated spas and gym;
- Youth & teen clubs for ages 3-17;
- Medallion wearable for a personalised holiday.
Optional add-ons available, please enquire.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Sydney, Australia
Thu, Jun 3 • 04:00 PM
As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor.
There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.
Day 2: At Sea
Fri, Jun 4
With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalising dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary.
Day 3: At Sea
Sat, Jun 5
With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalizing dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars® poolside or dine on tantalizing cuisine at venues like Crown Grill and more.
Day 4: Airlie Beach, Australia
Sun, Jun 6 • 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Airlie Beach is your gateway to the Whitsunday Archipelago. These 74 islands feature pristine fringing reefs, calm, lagoon-like waters, and superb beaches. The archipelago is one of Australia's premier playgrounds. The Whitsundays were once mountains. Rising seas at the end of the Ice Age formed the Whitsunday Passage between the islands and the mainland.
Day 5: Townsville, Australia
Mon, Jun 7 • 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Often described as the "unofficial capital of North Queensland," Townsville was founded in 1856 when an enterprising sea captain built a wharf on Cleveland Bay. The city lies at the very north of the Dry Tropics, where the outback bush meets the waters of the Coral Sea. Today's travellers are drawn to Townsville's superb location. Queensland's fabled Wet Tropics World Heritage Area lies just to the north of the city. Towering over Townsville is Castle Rock, a 1,300-foot monolith of pink granite that provides sweeping views of Townsville, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. The Strand is Townsville's lively entertainment district, home to shop, cafes, restaurants and a 24-hour water park.
Day 6: Port Douglas, Australia
Tue, Jun 8 • 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
In 1877, the aptly named James Venture Mulligan struck pay dirt on Hodgkinson River, igniting the fabled North Queensland Gold Rush. At the height of the boom, Port Douglas boasted 12,000 residents and 27 hotels. Bust inevitably followed boom, and Port Douglas slid into decades of obscurity.
Then came a second gold rush in the 1980s as tourists flocked to the North Queensland Coast. Located between the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas provides a perfect gateway to hardy adventurers en route to rainforest and reef. In addition to its nearby scenic wonders, Port Douglas boasts several resorts ranging from the Sheraton Mirage to the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa in the heart of the rainforest. Note: Port Douglas is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender.
Day 7: Cairns, Australia
Wed, Jun 9 • 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Cairns is one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city - the famed Marlin Coast. And inland lays the immense Daintree National Park. Cairns itself basks in tropical sunshine, balmy breezes waft in from Trinity Bay.
The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland.
Day 8: At Sea
Thu, Jun 10
With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalising dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary.
Day 9: Alotau (Milne Bay), Papua New Guinea
Fri, Jun 11 • 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Welcome to an undiscovered paradise of white-sand beaches, crystal waterfalls and volcanic mountains. And if you've come for history, you'll find that, too. This peaceful town was the site of fierce fighting during World War II.
Today, it's a peaceful retreat offering the vacationer plenty of time to relax and connect with nature. Beyond the city you'll find a tropical rainforest full of birds of paradise and a laid-back ease worth discovering.
Day 10: At Sea
Sat, Jun 12
With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalising dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary.
Day 11: At Sea
Sat, Jun 13
With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalising dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary.
Day 12: At Sea
Mon, Jun 14
With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalising dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary.
Day 13: Brisbane, Australia
Tue, Jun 15 • 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Once considered the "country cousin" among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation's third-largest metropolis - and one of the most desirable places to live in the country.
Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland's dazzling beaches.
The beaches south of Brisbane form Queensland's Gold Coast.
Day 14: At Sea
Wed, Jun 16
With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalising dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary.
Day 15: Sydney, Australia
Thu, Jun 17 • 06:00 AM
As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor.
There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts.
Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.
Dates
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Operator
Princess Cruises
Considered one of the most recognised cruise lines in the world, Princess is continually evolving. From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line. From the fascinating destinations visited to Princess' incredible ships and nearly everything they do onboard, you'll find that some of the most respected names in travel have singled out Princess Cruises as among the very best of the best. Guests will discover what makes each port unique through the insights of local experts and crew members who sail with Princess to over 380 destinations. Guests will also dine on fresh regional cuisine that adds another dimension to their cruise experience of the places travelled.
Important Information
*Terms and conditions
Please note: We are proud to be an independent agent to travel providers of hotels, flights and other related services. We are not a tour operator. Details and information on the offer are provided by 3rd party businesses and although we do our best to verify the information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on all occasions. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
For more information, please see Terms of Use
^Book on Plus & Spend on Us Sale: Terms & Conditions
Conditions apply. Fares are cruise only, per person (‘PP’) in AUD, in complete twin stateroom as specified, based on lead categories at publication date 10 March 2026 inclusive of discounts. Offer starts 10 March 2026 00:00 AEDT and ends 30 June 2026 23:59 AEST. Valid for new bookings only. Not combinable with other offers. Supplements apply for higher room grades, categories and fare types. Some staterooms have obstructed views. Onboard currency varies. Princess Standard fare is the cruise fare only. Princess Plus fare applies to the first 2 guests in the stateroom and includes the cruise fare packaged with the Plus Beverage Package, 1 device Wi-Fi and more. Inclusions are subject to change – see Fare Terms and Conditions. Princess Premier fare is valid for the first two guests in the stateroom and includes the cruise fare packaged with the Premier Beverage Package, 4 device Wi-Fi and more. Inclusions are subject to change – see Fare Terms and Conditions. First and second guests in a stateroom must be booked on the same fare type. Princess Plus and Princess Premier must be booked for the entire duration of the voyage.
#Onboard Spending Money (‘OBS’) Offer (‘OBS Offer’) is per room, in AUD and applied to the first 2 guests in the room only. Amount varies by itinerary duration as specified. When booking on a Princess Standard fare: for cruises 6 nights and under - receive up to $40 OBS per room; for cruises 7-17 nights - receive up to $120 OBS per room; for cruises 18-31 nights - receive up to $250 OBS per room; for cruises 32 nights and over - receive up to $400 per room. When booking on a Princess Plus or Princess Premier fare: for cruises 6 nights and under - receive up to $100 OBS per room; for cruises 7-17 nights - receive up to $300 OBS per room; for cruises 18-31 nights - receive up to $600 OBS per room; for cruises 32 nights and over - receive up to $1000 per room. Amount varies by itinerary duration as specified. OBS expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable, not refundable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in the casino or medical centre).
Further terms and conditions apply; for full details, enquire with your RACV Travel Expert when booking.
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