Southern Gale – Newcastle, Melbourne & Adelaide

About this cruise

11 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Sydney on April 2, 2027 and the route takes you through Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, Busselton and Fremantle at a pace where there's never any need to rush. The sailing ends in Fremantle. With 5 sea days woven in between port calls, there's time to actually use the ship and recharge. Sydney Opera House one day, Milford Sound's fjords another. The Antipodes reward the long flight. People come back from this cruise talking about Adelaide: South Australia's festival city of wine and art. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Grand Princess keeps you well fed. 10 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in Sydney before boarding. It's a good city to wander. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 6 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.