Where is Grand Princess today?
In Bay of Islands, New Zealand
In port 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time, on day 11 of a 15-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney (Nov 3 to 18).
Next: Tauranga, New Zealand, tomorrow 8:00 AM to 7:15 PM · then Sydney, Wed Nov 18, arriving 6:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Princess Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Wed Nov 18: 12 nights from $2,170
Upcoming Grand Princess cruises from $175 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
15-night Australia & New Zealand cruise, Sydney round trip
Nov 3 to 18, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where Grand Princess sails, month by month
Grand Princess sails from Sydney from March to April 2027, in June 2027 and from September to November 2027, Brisbane from December 2026 to March 2027 and in June 2027 and September 2027 and Perth (Fremantle) from April to May 2027 and in October 2027 on 14-night cruises, also combined as 12 to 79 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Cairns (8 calls), Broome (8) and Willis Island (7).
- Dec 2026Brisbane · sold out
- Jan 2027Brisbane · 2 sailings12, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Brisbane · 2 sailings14 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Brisbane · 5 sailings4 to 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Sydney · 3 sailings11, 17, 28 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Perth (Fremantle) · 2 sailings15, 17 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Sydney · 7 sailings4 to 79 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Los Angeles · 1 sailing50 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Yokohama · 1 sailing30 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Sydney · 3 sailings2, 31, 35 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Sydney · 9 sailings2 to 43 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Sydney · 1 sailing14 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Princess Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Grand Princess sailings with prices.
Grand Princess at a glance
Grand Princess is a Princess Cruises cruise ship in the Princess Grand class. It entered service in 1998 (28 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 2,590 passengers and 1,100 crew, about 2.4 passengers per crew member. At 107,517 gross tons and 289 m (948 ft) long, it is a large ship with 17 decks and 1,301 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri Monfalcone and sails under the flag of Bermuda.
The Grand Princess, which entered service in 1998, is a mid-sized vessel operated by Princess Cruises. Built by Fincantieri at its Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, the ship accommodates 2,590 passengers and carries a crew of 1,100 to support onboard operations.
The vessel spans 17 decks and represents the Grand-class of ships, a design that established Princess Cruises' modern fleet structure. With a substantial passenger capacity and dedicated crew complement, the Grand Princess delivers the amenities and service typical of Princess's mainstream cruise offerings.
The ship has been a reliable part of the Princess fleet for over two decades, serving various itineraries across major cruise markets.
Grand Princess specs
- Class
- Princess Grand
- Built
- 1998
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 107,517 GT
- Length
- 289 m
- Passengers
- 2,590
- Cabins
- 1,301
- Crew
- 1,100
- Decks
- 17
- Builder
- Fincantieri Monfalcone
- Flag
- Bermuda
- Age
- 28 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 41.5 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.4:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 15th largest of 17
- Typical Cruise
- 14 nights
- Primary Region
- Australia & New Zealand
- Next Sailing
- Nov 18, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Grand Princess FAQ
Where is Grand Princess right now?
According to Princess Cruises' published itinerary, Grand Princess is scheduled to be in Bay of Islands, New Zealand today (Friday, November 13, 2026), from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on day 11 of a 15-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney. Tomorrow it calls at Tauranga, New Zealand, and it returns to Sydney on November 18. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Grand Princess sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Grand Princess sails from Sydney, Australia from March to April 2027, in June 2027 and from September to November 2027, Brisbane, Australia from December 2026 to March 2027 and in June 2027 and September 2027 and Perth (Fremantle), Australia from April to May 2027 and in October 2027 on 14-night cruises, also combined as 12 to 79 nights.
What ports does Grand Princess visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Grand Princess calls most often at Cairns, Australia (8 calls), Broome, Australia (8), Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia (7), Darwin, Australia (5) and Airlie Beach, Australia (5), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 63 ports in all.
How many passengers does Grand Princess carry?
Grand Princess carries 2,590 passengers in 1,301 cabins. It has 1,100 crew, about 2.4 passengers per crew member.
When was Grand Princess built and how old is it?
Grand Princess entered service in 1998, so it is 28 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Grand Princess?
Grand Princess is 107,517 gross tons and 289 m (948 ft) long, with 17 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Grand Princess?
Grand Princess has 1,100 crew.
What class of ship is Grand Princess?
Grand Princess belongs to the Princess Grand class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Grand Princess?
Grand Princess is operated by Princess Cruises.
Where was Grand Princess built?
Grand Princess was built by Fincantieri Monfalcone.
How much does a cruise on Grand Princess cost?
The cheapest upcoming Grand Princess cruise we track starts from $175. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Grand Princess prices
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