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23 December 2027 Grand Princess – 13 Night Christmas & New Year New Zealand Cruise (A801)

From $2,619* per person twin share
Exclusive EFTPOS Gift Card valued up to $100 per booking when you book directly with Carl Retschlag

Celebrate Christmas and New Year at sea aboard Grand Princess on this wonderful 13-night roundtrip voyage from Brisbane, departing 23 December 2027.

Enjoy the festive season without the cooking, cleaning or rushing around, with relaxing days at sea mixed with some of New Zealand's most memorable destinations. Experience the spectacular scenery of Fiordland National Park, visit Dunedin and Christchurch, spend New Year's Eve in Tauranga, and welcome 2028 with a New Year's Day visit to Auckland.

With no international flights required and the convenience of sailing Brisbane to Brisbane, it's a wonderfully easy way to combine a summer holiday, Christmas and New Year celebrations, and the beauty of New Zealand in one memorable cruise.

Price Guide Standard Fares

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Interior Cabin
👉 From $2,619pp*

Oceanview Cabin
👉 From $2,809pp*

Balcony Cabin
👉 From $3,789pp*

Mini Suite
👉 From $4,409pp*

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Princess Plus Upgrade
From $79 per person, per day*

Includes Beverage Package, Wi-Fi, casual dining meals and more.

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Princess Premier Upgrade

From $129 per person, per day*

Includes unlimited beverages, specialty dining, casual dining, Wi-Fi, room service and more.

Carl Retschlag Exclusive Offer

 

Receive an exclusive EFTPOS Gift Card when you book this voyage with Carl Retschlag

Balcony Cabins & Above
$100 EFTPOS Gift Card per booking*

Oceanview Cabins & Below
$50 EFTPOS Gift Card per booking*

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Onboard Grand Princess

Enjoy 8 dining venues, multiple bars and lounges, Movies Under the Stars®, live entertainment, relaxing pools and hot tubs, The Sanctuary adults-only retreat, Lotus Spa®, fitness centre, salon, casino, boutiques, enrichment activities and beautifully appointed cabins and suites. For added luxury and benefits, upgrade to a Reserve Collection Suite.

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Call Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm Perth time.

Offer expires
1 Oct 2027 unless sold prior

Day 1

Brisbane Departure

Thursday, 23 December 2027
Your Christmas and New Year adventure begins in Brisbane, where Grand Princess awaits. Check-in begins from 12:30 PM, with departure scheduled for 4:00 PM. Settle into your stateroom, explore the ship and enjoy your first evening onboard as you sail towards New Zealand.

Brisbane Departure

Day 2

Christmas Eve at Sea

Friday, 24 December 2027
Spend Christmas Eve relaxing aboard Grand Princess as you cruise across the Tasman Sea. With no port calls today, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the ship’s dining, entertainment and facilities while the festive atmosphere builds ahead of Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve at Sea

Day 3

Christmas Day at Sea

Saturday, 25 December 2027
Celebrate Christmas Day at sea and leave the cooking and cleaning behind. Enjoy a leisurely morning, festive dining and a day of entertainment aboard Grand Princess as your voyage continues towards the spectacular landscapes of New Zealand.

Christmas Day at Sea

Day 4

Boxing Day at Sea

Sunday, 26 December 2027
Boxing Day brings another wonderfully relaxing day at sea. Sleep in, enjoy a long lunch, take in the ocean views or simply find your favourite spot onboard and unwind as Grand Princess approaches New Zealand’s magnificent South Island.

Boxing Day at Sea

Day 5

Fiordland National Park – Scenic Cruising

Monday, 27 December 2027
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wake to one of the great scenic highlights of your voyage as Grand Princess cruises through New Zealand’s breathtaking Fiordland National Park. Spend the day surrounded by dramatic mountains, deep fiords, waterfalls and pristine wilderness, with spectacular views unfolding directly from the ship.

Fiordland National Park – Scenic Cruising

Day 6

Dunedin – New Zealand’s Scottish City

Tuesday, 28 December 2027
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Arrive at Port Chalmers, gateway to Dunedin, a charming South Island city renowned for its Scottish heritage, Victorian and Edwardian architecture and beautiful Otago Peninsula. With a full day in port, you can explore the city, discover the surrounding countryside or seek out the region’s remarkable wildlife.

Dunedin – New Zealand’s Scottish City

Day 7

Christchurch – Gateway to Canterbury

Wednesday, 29 December 2027
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Grand Princess arrives in Lyttelton, the port gateway to Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Discover Christchurch’s gardens, revitalised city centre and distinctive blend of heritage and contemporary architecture, or venture beyond the city to experience the scenery of the surrounding region.

Christchurch – Gateway to Canterbury

Day 8

A Relaxing Day at Sea

Thursday, 30 December 2027
After several memorable days exploring the South Island, today is yours to enjoy Grand Princess at a leisurely pace. Relax by the pool, enjoy the onboard entertainment, indulge in a favourite meal or simply watch New Zealand’s coastline and the open sea pass by.

A Relaxing Day at Sea

Day 9

Tauranga – New Year’s Eve

Friday, 31 December 2027
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Spend the final day of 2027 in beautiful Tauranga, gateway to the Bay of Plenty and attractions including Mount Maunganui and Rotorua. Grand Princess departs at 4:00 PM, giving you time to return onboard and prepare for a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration at sea as you farewell 2027.

Tauranga – New Year’s Eve

Day 10

Auckland – New Year’s Day

Saturday, 1 January 2028
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Welcome 2028 in Auckland, New Zealand’s vibrant City of Sails. With arrival at 10:00 AM, enjoy a relaxed New Year’s morning before heading ashore to explore the waterfront, city sights and surrounding attractions. Grand Princess remains in port until 7:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the first day of the new year.

Auckland – New Year’s Day

Day 11

At Sea – Homeward Bound

Sunday, 2 January 2028
Settle back into life aboard Grand Princess as your homeward journey across the Tasman begins. After the excitement of Christmas, New Year and your New Zealand ports, today offers the perfect opportunity to slow the pace and enjoy everything the ship has to offer.

At Sea – Homeward Bound

Day 12

Tasman Sea Cruising

Monday, 3 January 2028
Enjoy another unhurried day at sea as Grand Princess continues towards Australia. Revisit a favourite restaurant, enjoy the onboard activities and entertainment, or simply relax with a good book and uninterrupted ocean views.

Tasman Sea Cruising

Day 13

Final Day at Sea

Tuesday, 4 January 2028
Your final full day aboard Grand Princess is a chance to make the most of shipboard life one last time. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, perhaps a final afternoon by the pool and a special dinner as you reflect on a festive voyage filled with Christmas celebrations, New Zealand scenery and a New Year at sea.

Final Day at Sea

Day 14

Brisbane Arrival

Wednesday, 5 January 2028
Arrive 7:00 AM
Grand Princess arrives back in Brisbane at 7:00 AM, bringing your Christmas and New Year voyage to a close. After 13 memorable nights combining festive celebrations, relaxing days at sea and some of New Zealand’s most beautiful destinations, it’s time to disembark and head home with wonderful memories of the journey.

Brisbane Arrival

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* Conditions

Offer Terms & Conditions – Carl Retschlag Exclusive EFTPOS Gift Card

Receive an EFTPOS Gift Card valued up to $100 per booking when booking this 13-night Grand Princess Christmas & New Year voyage to New Zealand, departing Brisbane 23 December 2027 directly with Carl Retschlag.

Balcony Cabins & Above
$100 EFTPOS Gift Card per booking*

Oceanview Cabins & Below
$50 EFTPOS Gift Card per booking*

The offer is available for new bookings only and applies per booking, not per person. Twin, triple, quad-share and eligible single-occupancy bookings charged at 200% of the twin-share fare are eligible.

The EFTPOS Gift Card is provided by Carl Retschlag and is not supplied, sponsored or administered by Princess Cruises or TravelManagers Australia.

The applicable EFTPOS Gift Card will be posted to the lead passenger at the postal address recorded on the booking after completion of the cruise voyage, provided all promotional conditions have been met.

The lead passenger named on the booking must personally travel on and complete the cruise voyage to be eligible to receive the EFTPOS Gift Card. If the lead passenger cancels, does not travel or is removed from the booking before or during the voyage, the EFTPOS Gift Card will be forfeited, even if other passengers on the booking travel.

The EFTPOS Gift Card is valid for use in Australia only, subject to the individual card’s applicable terms, conditions, validity period and merchant acceptance requirements.

Only one EFTPOS Gift Card is issued per eligible booking. The promotional value cannot be divided into multiple gift cards, exchanged for cash, transferred to another booking or applied towards any other travel services.

If an eligible booking is cancelled for any reason before departure, the promotional EFTPOS Gift Card is forfeited.

If the original booking is repriced, downgraded, transferred to another promotion, changed to an ineligible fare or otherwise amended in a way that reduces the original cruise fare or no longer qualifies for this promotion, eligibility for the EFTPOS Gift Card may be withdrawn or adjusted at Carl Retschlag’s discretion.

This promotion does not apply to heavily discounted, net, interline, travel industry, employee, casino, charter, prize, group allocation or other specially discounted promotional fares unless specifically approved in writing by Carl Retschlag.

Advertised cruise fares are based on Princess Cruises Standard Fares unless otherwise stated. Princess Plus and Princess Premier upgrades are available at an additional cost.

Any onboard credit offered is promotional and will be advised and confirmed at the time of booking, if applicable. Onboard credit, where applicable, is per cabin, non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in the medical centre or casino.

Guests may also receive 10% off Cover-More travel insurance when the policy is purchased within 7 days of confirming the cruise booking. Insurance conditions, eligibility criteria and Cover-More policy terms apply.

All deposits are non-refundable. When applying a Princess Future Cruise Deposit (FCD), an additional non-refundable deposit may apply.

Changes to a confirmed booking, including changes to fare type, cabin category, guest numbers or promotional offers, may require the original booking to be cancelled and rebooked at the prevailing fare and availability. This may result in the loss of the original fare, deposit and eligibility for this promotion.

Cruise fares are not live and may change without notice. Quotes must be requested to confirm current pricing and availability. Prices advertised are correct as at 22 August 2026.

This promotion may be withdrawn, amended or extended at any time prior to booking without notice and cannot be combined with another Carl Retschlag promotional offer unless expressly stated.

Cruise fares are cruise-only, per person, in AUD, based on twin-share accommodation unless otherwise stated, and include applicable taxes, government fees and charges (subject to change). Availability is limited and cabins may sell out without notice. Some Oceanview and Balcony staterooms may have obstructed views. Some Mini Suites may feature windows only. Single supplements apply.

Carl Retschlag reserves the right to withhold or cancel the EFTPOS Gift Card where a booking is found to be fraudulent, made in error or where the promotion has been applied contrary to these terms and conditions.

All bookings are subject to the Princess Cruises Passage Contract and TravelManagers Australia Terms & Conditions.

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