Itinerary

Brisbane, Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Timaru, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Brisbane.

Description

Pricing based on departure Date: 1 February 2027

Selected departure dates available in December 2026 and February 2027

Tauranga 

New Zealand's natural bounty is always on display at the Bay of Plenty. It was Captain James Cook who in 1769 aptly named this bay, thanks to the prosperous Maori villages of the region. Tauranga, the chief city, is a bustling port, an agricultural and timber center and a popular seaside resort. Tauranga is also the gateway to Rotorua - a geothermal wonderland that is the heart of Maori culture. A 90-minute drive from Tauranga, Rotorua is New Zealand's primary tourist attraction.

Timaru, New Zealand

Timaru is the largest city in South Canterbury and is a seaside city and major port town. The rolling green hills on which Timaru is built where formed from the lava flows of the extict volcano of Mt Horrible. Timaru's attractions include the Timaru Botanic Gardens, Caroline Bay (which sports a safe beach for swimming), the South Canterbury Museum and Aigantighe Art Galley - one of New Zealand's largest art museums.

Dunedin (Port Chalmers) 

Perched on the hills above one of New Zealand's loveliest harbors, Dunedin is a Kiwi city with a Scottish heart. Hailed as the "Edinburgh of New Zealand," Dunedin is proud of its heritage.

Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising) 

New Zealand's largest national park was formed millennia ago by massive glacial flows that carved deep fiords into the coast of New Zealand's South Island. At the heart of Fiordland National Park lies Milford Sound.

Activities 

Each day, a world of exciting activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs, including our Encounters with Discovery at SEA™ speaker series from experts who offer insights into the places you’ll visit.

• Discovery at SEA™ Programs
• Festivals of the World
• The Piazza
• Shops of Princess
• Art Gallery & Auctions
• Photo & Video Gallery
• Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs
• Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis)
• Princess Links (putting course)

Entertainment

• Movies Under the Stars®
• Original Musical Products
• Music & Dancing
• Vegas-style Casino
• Featured Guest Entertainers
• Princess Theater
• Vista Show Lounge
• Explorers Lounge
• The One5 (nightclub)
• Crooners Bar

Families

• Camp Discovery Youth Centers & Teen Lounges
• Discovery at SEA experiences like Stargazing and Indoor Planetarium^
• Discovery™ and Animal Planet™ Shore Excursions
• Live Animal Experiences in the Piazza^
• Stanley the Bear and much more
• Festivals of the World
• Movies Under the Stars®
• Unique Holiday Activities

Grand Princess With an atmosphere of comfortable elegance, tantalizing dining options and dazzling entertainment, your stay on board Grand Princess will be anything but ordinary. Relax at The Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults, enjoy Movies Under the Stars® poolside or experience something new with our Discovery at SEA™ enrichment programs.

• Last Refurbished: March 2019
• Guest Capacity: 2,600 lower berths
• Number of Crew: 1,150
• Tonnage: 107,517