Celebrating A Half Century Of Aussie Cruising

Princess Cruises has celebrated 50 years across Australia with its newest ship ever to homeport in Sydney.

Discovery Princess made her inaugural arrival Down Under at the weekend.

“For 50 years, we’ve proudly shared the wonder of cruising with Australians who love to explore their own background and beyond,” said Matthew Rutherford, Princess Cruises Vice-President Asia Pacific.

“She embodies the very best of our Royal-Class design and innovation – a ship that combines modern elegance with all the hallmarks of the Princess experience that Australians know and love. She brings a truly-world class style of cruising to our waters.”

Discovery Princess offers world-class dining at signature restaurants like Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and The Catch by Rudi.

“Australia holds a truly special place in the heart of Princess Cruises,” said Gus Antorcha, Princess Cruises Global President.

“We are honoured to have been part of so many cherished memories for millions of guests and we look forward to creating many more together in the years ahead.

“We have a long and successful history in Australia and New Zealand and we understand the preferences of Australian guests.

“Our itineraries continue to be tailored for both seasoned cruisers and those new to cruise, offering everything from short coastal escapes to longer, bucket-list voyages including our renowned World Cruises and extensive sailings across Asia, the South Pacific and beyond.

“We’ve recently announced exciting growth in the region, including Sapphire Princess homeporting in Western Australia for the 2027-28 season – a significant expansion.

“We look forward to continuing our strong partnerships with state and federal governments, supporting the cruise industry’s growth and delivering economic benefits to local communities across Australia.”

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