{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-28/princess-cruises-grand-world-odyssey-season","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-28/princess-cruises-grand-world-odyssey-season.md","title":"Princess Cruises Sets 2029 World Odyssey and 2028-29 Season","headline":"Princess Cruises Unveils 129-Night Grand World Odyssey and 2028-29 Australia Season","description":"Princess Cruises opened sales on a 129-night Grand World Odyssey visiting 61 destinations and a 2028-29 Australia and New Zealand season.","section":"Product Launches","published_at":"2026-10-28T00:17:53+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-28T00:17:53+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["The 2029 Grand World Odyssey sails 129 nights aboard Grand Princess, visiting 61 destinations across 31 countries.","Princess Cruises' 2028-29 Australia and New Zealand program offers over 90 departures across more than 70 itineraries on three ships.","All voyages go on sale November 10, 2026, with Early Booking Bonus offers available through February 16, 2027."],"companies":[{"name":"Princess Cruises","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0004opx/princess-cruises","website":"http://www.princess.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"Princess Cruises Sets the Stage for Extraordinary Discovery Down Under in 2028-29","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-sets-the-stage-for-extraordinary-discovery-down-under-in-202829-302921361.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Product Launches","Princess Cruises"],"body_markdown":"[Princess Cruises](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0004opx/princess-cruises) unveiled its 2028-29 Australia and New Zealand season and the 2029 Grand World Odyssey, with all voyages going on sale November 10, 2026, [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-sets-the-stage-for-extraordinary-discovery-down-under-in-202829-302921361.html) reported. The 129-night Grand World Odyssey visits 61 destinations across 31 countries, and the Australia and New Zealand program offers over 90 departures across more than 70 itineraries.\n\n## Inside the 2029 Grand World Odyssey\n\nThe 2029 Grand World Odyssey sails aboard Grand Princess for 129 nights, spanning approximately 37,300 nautical miles and connecting five continents. The itinerary includes 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, two full transits through the Panama Canal's new locks, and scenic cruising near Easter Island and Pitcairn Island. Nine More Ashore experiences in Europe, South America and the South Pacific include eight late-night stays and one overnight call. Guests can begin the voyage from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, with an additional departure opportunity from Dover.\n\nJim Berra, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer, said: \"From the longest World Cruise ever to sail roundtrip out of Australia to an unmatched variety of voyages showcasing the beauty of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, we're giving guests more ways to discover remarkable destinations, immerse themselves in different cultures and see the world in new ways.\"\n\n## Three Ships Across Australia and New Zealand\n\nThe 2028-29 Australia and New Zealand program runs from two to 46 nights aboard Grand Princess, Emerald Princess and Royal Princess. The season covers 42 destinations across six countries and 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with 11 More Ashore experiences and 17 Round Australia Voyages. Sailings depart from Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth (Fremantle) and Sydney. The season marks Emerald Princess's return to Australia for the first time since the 2016-17 season, along with renewed homeporting in Melbourne and an expanded selection of New Zealand cruising.\n\n## Princess Cruises' Fleet and Booking Offers\n\nPrincess Cruises operates a fleet of 17 ships and sails to more than 330 destinations worldwide, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The line's Star Princess carries 4,300 guests, and its larger Sphere-class ships accommodate approximately 20% more guests than Royal-class predecessors. An Early Booking Bonus on 2028-29 Australia and New Zealand voyages offers up to $500 instant savings, up to $500 onboard credit, reduced $100 deposits, a free location upgrade and up to $300 in savings for Captain's Circle members. The 2029 Grand World Odyssey bonus includes up to $3,000 in onboard credit plus up to $2,000 in Captain's Circle savings. Both offers run from November 10, 2026, through February 16, 2027.\n\n## Earlier 2028-29 Season Announcements\n\nPrincess Cruises announced its 2028-2029 Americas program on October 13, 2026, featuring over 250 departures across North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Pacific and Antarctica, PR Newswire reported. On October 22, 2026, the line said it would expand its Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships starting with Royal Princess, with bookings opening November 5, 2026, Stock Titan reported. Star Princess completed its first year of service, delivered September 26, 2025, and carried about 90,000 guests during its Alaska season, which ended in late September, EIN Presswire reported.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}