From $225 a nt—Priority access to 2029 Princess world cruise

Jules Verne's 80 days were a race around the world. Princess Cruises says, why rush? Its 129-night Grand World Odyssey takes a more leisurely approach to circling the globe. Sail roundtrip from Sydney aboard Grand Princess, visiting 61 destinations across 31 countries. Cross the Panama Canal twice, explore Europe during the northern summer and venture as far as Iceland, Easter Island and Tahiti. Four months of discovery, with one cabin to call home.

Princess Cruises' world voyage returns in 2029 after a three-year gap. At just $225 per night for four months at sea, it's an extraordinary way to see the world. We've partnered with CruiseAway to put Travelzoo members at the front of the booking queue. Register early, and their cruise specialists will be ready to secure your preferred cabin the moment bookings open.

• CruiseAway exclusive: Extra onboard credit, based on cabin category and sailing.

• World cruise extras: Up to $3000 onboard credit per stateroom, plus up to $3000 savings for eligible past Princess guests.

• Princess early-booking perks: Up to $750 savings and $750 onboard credit per stateroom, cabin location upgrades, dining access, early arrival-group selection and reduced deposits.

Princess Cruises is also launching shorter no-fly adventures closer to home. 

• From $9999 per person ... 43-night Round Australia & New Zealand
  Australia and New Zealand, in one unhurried loop from Sydney. Fiordland’s sheer cliffs and Wellington’s waterfront open the journey. Back across the Tasman, follow the sun north to Cairns and Darwin. Then cruise the Kimberley Coast and Yampi Sound before heading down the west coast.
  
  
• From $7389 per person ... 30-night Round Australia
  No flights, no airports, just the entire Australian coastline. Tropical Queensland gives way to Darwin’s Top End and the rugged Kimberley. Broome and Perth lead to Margaret River’s wine country. Albany, Adelaide and Melbourne bring the voyage back around to Sydney.
  
  
• From $5669 per person ... 27-night Fiji & New Zealand
  Why choose between tropical and dramatic? Fiji’s warm lagoons and Nouméa’s cafés come first. Then New Zealand reveals glacier-carved fjords and Marlborough’s famous vineyards. Tauranga, the gateway to geothermal Rotorua, is another highlight.
  
  
• From $3339 per person ... 14-night Fiji & South Pacific Holiday
  A fortnight of island time, straight from Sydney. Snorkel in New Caledonia, then meet Vanuatu’s friendly locals in Port Vila. Fiji follows, with Lautoka, Suva and tiny Dravuni Island.
  
  
• From $3169 per person ... 15-night New Zealand: Naturally Extraordinary
  Perfect if time is short but your wish list isn’t. Two weeks covers New Zealand from Fiordland to the far north. Taste Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and admire Napier’s Art Deco streets. Finish among the 144 islands of the Bay of Islands.

To find out more, see our partner's website.

Holiday snapshot

Sydney - Brisbane - Nouméa - Mystery Island - Suva - Nuku’alofa - Rarotonga - Puntarenas - Fuerte Amador - Panama Canal (full transit) - Cartagena (Colombia) - Oranjestad - Bridgetown - Madeira - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Seville - Gibraltar - Corsica - Livorno - Elba - Civitavecchia - Barcelona - Cartagena (Spain) - Lisbon - Galway - Killybegs - Glasgow - Dublin - Cork - Dover - Zeebrugge - IJmuiden - Skagen - Copenhagen - Kristiansand - Stavanger - Nordfjordeid - Nordfjord (scenic cruising) - Skjolden - Sognefjord (scenic cruising) - Runavík - Reykjavik - Ísafjörður - Corner Brook - Gaspé - Charlottetown - Îles de la Madeleine - Sydney (Cape Breton Island) - Halifax - Saint John - New York - Miami - George Town - Panama Canal (full transit) - Manta - Lima (overnight) - General San Martín - Easter Island - Pitcairn Island (scenic cruising) - Tahiti - Moorea - Auckland - Tauranga - Norfolk Island - Sydney

Itinerary highlights

Your world voyage begins in Sydney, as Grand Princess sails beneath the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House. Settle in as the ship heads north along the coast.

Subtropical Brisbane is the first call, with riverside parklands and a laid-back city centre to explore.

French flair meets Pacific island life in Nouméa, New Caledonia’s capital. Wander its markets, cafés and lagoon-side beaches.

Uninhabited Mystery Island in Vanuatu is a tiny speck of white sand and clear water, reached by tender, weather permitting. Snorkel, swim or simply lie on the beach.

Fiji’s capital, Suva, buzzes with colourful markets and colonial architecture. It’s a lively introduction to Fijian culture.

Tonga's royal capital, Nuku’alofa, is home to the Royal Palace and a gentle island pace.

After crossing the International Date Line, lush Rarotonga rises from a turquoise lagoon in the Cook Islands. Circle the island past beaches, villages and jungle-clad peaks.

Rainforests, volcanoes and wildlife lie within reach of Puntarenas, Costa Rica’s Pacific gateway.

At Fuerte Amador, Panama City’s skyline and historic Casco Viejo are close at hand.

The next day brings a full transit of the Panama Canal (full transit), one of the world’s great engineering feats. Watch the ship rise and fall through its locks between two oceans.

Colourful colonial streets and mighty fortress walls define Cartagena (Colombia). Its UNESCO-listed old town is a Caribbean highlight.

Pastel Dutch buildings line the waterfront in Oranjestad, Aruba’s capital. White-sand beaches are just a short trip away.

Rum, cricket and Caribbean charm meet in Bridgetown, Barbados’ UNESCO-listed capital.

After days crossing the Atlantic, the island of Madeira welcomes you with flower-filled gardens and terraced hillsides.

Volcanic Mount Teide towers over Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

From the port of Cádiz, Andalusia’s grand city of Seville is within reach. Discover its cathedral, palaces and flamenco spirit.

The famous Rock of Gibraltar, home to Barbary macaques, guards the entrance to the Mediterranean.

Napoleon’s birthplace, Ajaccio, is your base for exploring Corsica's rugged interior.

A full day and evening in Livorno leaves time for Florence’s art and Pisa’s Leaning Tower.

Elba, where Napoleon was once exiled, offers clear water and pretty harbour towns.

Another full day and evening in Civitavecchia opens the door to Rome’s Colosseum, Vatican and piazzas.

Gaudí’s masterpieces and the buzz of Las Ramblas make Barcelona a Mediterranean favourite.

Roman ruins and modernist buildings sit side by side in Cartagena (Spain), one of the country’s oldest cities.

A full day and evening in Lisbon lets you explore its hilltop neighbourhoods and enjoy dinner ashore.

The ship then heads north to Ireland’s wild west coast and the lively, artistic city of Galway.

Weather permitting, a tender takes you to remote Killybegs, Ireland's largest fishing port. Nearby, the towering Slieve League cliffs await.

From Greenock, Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands are within easy reach.

Literary pubs, Trinity College and Georgian streets make Dublin a joy to explore.

From the port of Cobh, Cork is close to Blarney Castle and its famous stone.

A full day and evening in Dover gives you time to explore London or the nearby white cliffs.

Medieval canals and chocolate shops await in Bruges, reached from Zeebrugge. Brussels is also within reach.

From IJmuiden, Amsterdam’s canals, museums and bicycle-filled streets are a short trip away.

At Denmark’s northern tip, Skagen is where two seas meet beneath famously golden light.

Colourful Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid await in Copenhagen, Denmark’s stylish capital.

Norway’s sunny south coast welcomes you in Kristiansand, with its beaches and wooden old town.

The gateway to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock, Stavanger charms with its whitewashed old quarter.

Mountains and farmland surround Nordfjordeid, a peaceful village in the heart of fjord country.

The ship then glides through the Nordfjord (scenic cruising), with glaciers and peaks on every side.

At the head of the world’s longest fjord, Skjolden is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.

The day continues with scenic cruising along the Sognefjord (scenic cruising), Norway’s deepest and longest fjord.

Grass-roofed houses and sea cliffs greet you in Runavík, in the remote Faroe Islands.

Colourful Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland’s geysers, waterfalls and geothermal pools.

Tucked into a fjord in the Westfjords, Ísafjörður is reached by tender, weather permitting.

Across the Atlantic, Corner Brook opens the door to Newfoundland’s rugged west coast.

Towering sea cliffs and Percé Rock lie near Gaspé, reached by tender, weather permitting.

Red sand beaches and the birthplace of Canada await in Charlottetown, on Prince Edward Island.

Windswept dunes and colourful houses define Îles de la Madeleine, reached by tender, weather permitting.

Scottish heritage runs deep in Sydney (Cape Breton Island), home to the world’s largest fiddle.

Maritime history and a lively waterfront make Halifax a Nova Scotia highlight.

From Saint John, explore the Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides.

A full day and evening in New York means you can see the city lights before sailing away.

Art Deco buildings and sun-soaked beaches make Miami a vibrant stop.

Snorkel with stingrays or relax on Seven Mile Beach in George Town, Grand Cayman.

The ship then makes a second Panama Canal transit, this time from the Atlantic back to the Pacific.

Ecuador’s Pacific coast welcomes you at Manta, a gateway to beaches and Panama hat weavers.

An overnight stay in Lima (overnight) gives you time to explore Peru’s capital and its celebrated food scene.

From General San Martín, discover the Paracas National Reserve and the wildlife of the Ballestas Islands.

Mysterious stone moai stand guard over Easter Island, reached by tender, weather permitting.

The ship then cruises past remote Pitcairn Island (scenic cruising), home to the descendants of the Bounty mutineers.

Black sand beaches and lush mountains surround Tahiti, French Polynesia’s main island.

Jagged peaks and turquoise lagoons make Moorea one of the South Pacific’s most beautiful islands.

Crossing the Date Line again, the ship reaches Auckland, the City of Sails.

From Tauranga, explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders or climb Mount Maunganui.

Rich in convict history and towering pines, Norfolk Island is reached by tender, weather permitting.

Your journey ends where it began in Sydney, after four months and an entire world behind you.