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Ultimate Australia & New Zealand

  • Departure DateJan - Mar, Nov 2027 - Jan & Mar 2028
  • Princess Cruises Royal Princess
  • 24/25 nights Cruise & Stay
  • Prices From £4,249 per person

Itinerary

  • Stay 3 nights in Brisbane
  • Fly from Brisbane to Cairns
  • Stay 3 nights in Cairns
  • Fly Cairns to Sydney
  • Stay 3 nights in Sydney
  • Sydney
  • Fiordland National Park
  • Dunedin, New Zealand
  • Lyttelton
  • Picton, NZ
  • Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Sydney

This bucket-list adventure begins with 3 night stays in Carins, Brisbane & Sydney. You will then embark the glorious Royal Princess, which for the next 13-nights will be transporting you across New Zealand in style. Explore the stunning Bay of Islands, where lush landscapes meet crystal-clear waters, before arriving in Auckland, New Zealand’s vibrant urban hub. From there, the journey continues to the charming town of Picton, gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, and then on to Christchurch, where modern innovation blends with English heritage. The ship docks next in Dunedin, rich in Scottish roots and wildlife encounters. Finally, the voyage offers a breathtaking scenic cruising experience through Fiordland National Park, where dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and fjords create an unforgettable natural spectacle.

Highlights

  • FREE Sydney Stay
  • FREE Mini Suite Upgrade^ - On Selected Dates
  • Tours including Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane and Blue Mountains Tour 
  • Enjoy 3 Night stays in Cairns & Brisbane 
  • Upgrade for only £53pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi & Gratuities
  • Flights available from a choice of airports including Edinburgh, Manchester & London

What's Included & Optional Extras

  • Return flights from the UK (call for regional departures)
  • 3 night stay in Brisbane on room only basis
  • Koala & River Cruise Tour
  • Flight from Brisbane to Cairns
  • 3 night stay in Cairns on room only basis
  • FREE Great Barrier Reef Tour
  • Flight from Brisbane to Sydney
  • FREE 3 night stay in Sydney on room only basis
  • Blue Mountain & Wildlife Tour
  • 13/14 night cruise on board Discovery/Royal/Grand Princess on full board basis
  • Upgrade for only £53pp per day & get: All Inclusive Drinks, WiFi & Gratuities
  • Baggage Allowance
  • Resort Fees & Taxes Included

Prices From pp

Departure DateInteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Jan 2027£4,249-£4,799£5,749
Nov 2027£4,599-£5,299£5,649
Dec 2027£5,549-£5,949£6,399
Jan 2028£5,449-£5,649£6,099
Mar 2028£4,849-£5,349£5,649

Price based on 27 Jan, 08 Nov, 23 Dec 2027, 05 Jan & 04 Mar 2028 flying from London. Itinerary, duration & ship may vary depending on date. flying from London. ^From Deluxe Balcony, subject to date & availability. Suite prices are based on mini suite. Transfers are not included. Prices are subject to availability and may change out with our control. Flight supplements from regional airports will apply. For a live price for your chosen date, airport and hotels please call our Cruise Experts.

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Itinerary for Ultimate Australia & New Zealand

Day 1 - Fly UK to Brisbane

Day 2 - Arrive Brisbane & transfer to hotel / Enjoy Brisbane

Day 3 - Enjoy Brisbane

Day 4 - Enjoy Brisbane

Day 5 - Fly from Brisbane to Cairns / Enjoy Cairns

Day 6 - Enjoy Cairns

Day 7 - Enjoy Cairns

Day 8 - Fly Cairns to Sydney / Enjoy Sydney

Day 9 - Enjoy Sydney

Day 10 - Enjoy Sydney

Day 11 - Embark Royal Princess in Sydney

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Fiordland National Park

Day 15 - Dunedin, New Zealand

Day 16 - Lyttelton

Day 17 - Picton, NZ

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Tauranga, New Zealand

Day 20 - Auckland

Day 21 - At Sea

Day 22 - At Sea

Day 23 - At Sea

Day 24 - Sydney. disembark & fly UK

Fly Sydney to UK/ Arrive UK

What our clients say

Platinum Service Award Winners

Average Customer Rating: 4.9/5

Helpful friendly ataff

Lauren was really helpful, nothing was too much trouble as we changed our ideas

Mrs Edwards / October 2026

Canadian tour includes flights hotels Rocky Mountaineer and 3 city stays.

Helpful and informative agent explained options available. Planned our trip and arranged flights hotels and tours then allowed time to consider arrangements. When we asked about changes to original plan it was no problem to rearrange. We have booked a months holiday with Stewart’s travel and all the stress has been taken out of the planning.

Trusted Customer / October 2026

Fantastic service as always

It’s always so easy booking with Stewart Travel and I don’t know what we’d do without Donna Bicker there to suggest the best destinations and hotels. She’s nothing short of amazing!

Trusted Customer / October 2026

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