Princess Cruises has announced it will homeport four ships in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific for the 2018-2019 season. 95 sailings will take place between May 2018 and April 2019.

The cruises, which are on sale now, take in 18 countries and 70 destinations.

The programme includes sailings on the line's newest ship, the 3,560-guest Majestic Princess. Sailing from Sydney and Auckland, voyages range from six to 13 days and call at New Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji and other islands in the South Pacific. Majestic Princess will also embark on two Australia and Asia voyages: a 22-day sailing from Shanghai to Sydney in August 2018 and a 17-day sailing from Brisbane to Hong Kong in March 2019.

Other highlights include:

· The 2,000-guest Sun Princess will make 13 roundtrip departures from Sydney to New Zealand, Fiji, Tasmania and Queensland, as well as a 19-day Asia and Australia voyage sailing from Hong Kong to Sydney. Prices start from £1,388pp for a 13-day New Zealand voyage, departing November 20, 2018.

• Sun Princess will also sail from Perth on a series of 12, 14 and 26-day South East Asia cruises visiting destinations such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.
• The 2,600-guest Golden Princess will sail from Melbourne to New Zealand, Tasmania, South Australia and New Caledonia. Prices start from £928pp for a 8-day Australia and New Zealand voyage, departing April 8, 2019.
• At the start and end of her season, Golden Princess will embark on two four-week voyages between Sydney and Los Angeles, covering New Zealand, French Polynesia and the Hawaiian Islands.
• The 2,000-guest Sea Princess will offer cruises covering Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Prices start from £1,328pp for a 11-day Southern Australia Explorer voyage, departing March 12, 2019.
• Longer options on Sea Princess include a 28-day round-Australia cruise and a 35-day Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific voyage sailing in April 2019.

For more information or to book visit www.princess.com/holiday, call 0843 374 2402 or speak to your local travel agent.
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All prices are based on two guests sharing an inside stateroom. Prices include accommodation, all main meals and onboard entertainment. Fare excludes flights.

About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional customer service. As the world's largest international premium cruise brand, Princess carries two million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in length from three to 114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

For more information contact:
charlotte.humphrey@princesscruises.co.uk / 023 8065 6754