11-Day Papua New Guinea

11 nights from £849pp departing Tuesday 24th Mar 2026

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	24th24	MarMar	202626	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, embark on the Grand Princess		16:00
Founded in 1824 on the banks of the wide, meandering Brisbane River, the former penal colony of Brisbane was for many years regarded as just a big country town. Many beautiful timber Queenslander homes, built in the 1800s, still dot the riverbanks and inner suburbs, and in spring the city's numerous parks erupt in a riot of colorful jacaranda, poinciana, and bougainvillea blossoms. Today the Queensland capital is one of Australia's most up-and-coming cities: glittering high-rises mark its polished business center, slick fashion boutiques and restaurants abound, and numerous outdoor attractions beckon. In summer, temperatures here are broilingly hot and days are often humid, a reminder that this city is part of a subtropical region. Wear SPF 30-plus sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors, even on overcast days.Brisbane's inner suburbs, a 5- to 10-minute drive or 15- to 20-minute walk from the city center, have a mix of intriguing eateries and quiet accommodations. Fortitude Valley combines Chinatown with a cosmopolitan mix of clubs, cafés, and boutiques. Spring Hill has several high-quality hotels, and Paddington, New Farm, Petrie Terrace, West End, and Woolloongabba are full of an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. Brisbane is also a convenient base for trips to the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the mountainous hinterlands, and the Moreton Bay islands.
	25th25	MarMar	202626	At Sea
	26th26	MarMar	202626	Townsville, Queensland, Australia	09:00	18:00
This coastal city has little in the way of sandy beaches or surf, but it does have shady parks, charming colonial buildings, and a boardwalk-flanked waterfront Esplanade with a terrific man-made beach and picnic facilities. The historic town center has thrived recently, with an influx of lively eateries and bars. There are also some excellent museum and a world-class aquarium.Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has an office on Magnetic Island, but Townsville Enterprise's information kiosks in Flinders Square and the Museum of Tropical Queensland (MTQ), on the mainland, are the best sources of visitor info about the island.
	27th27	MarMar	202626	At Sea
	28th28	MarMar	202626	Alotau, Papua New Guinea	07:00	19:00
Alotau is the provincial capital of the Milne Bay Province located in the southeast bay of Papua New Guinea. The town and surrounding area has been an important staging ground during World War II and we will see remains and memorials dating back or referring to the war. On a tour of the town, visitors will appreciate lovely vistas of the bay and experience the markets, which are frequented not only by locals, but also by islanders selling their products or looking for produce to take back into Milne Bay. Alotau is an important port facility for the islands and attracts many vendors of handicrafts from different islands.
	29th29	MarMar	202626	At Sea
	30th30	MarMar	202626	Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea	07:00	16:00
Rabaul, the former provincial capital, has quite a remarkable location. The town is inside the flooded caldera of a giant volcano and several sub-vents are still quite active today! The fumes of the volcano Tavurvur can be seen continually and the town suffered greatly during the last major eruption of 1994 when some 80% of the houses collapsed due to the ash raining down onto their roofs. Rabaul has a Volcano Observatory sitting atop the town’s center, monitoring the 14 active and 23 dormant volcanoes in Papua New Guinea. A small museum opposite the bunker used by Yamamoto during World War II shows exhibits relating to Rabaul’s local, German, Australian and Japanese past from the 19th century to Papua New Guinea’s independence in the 1970s.
	31st31	MarMar	202626	Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea	08:00	18:00
	1st01	AprApr	202626	Conflict Island Group, Papua New Guinea	07:00	18:00
	2nd02	AprApr	202626	At Sea
	3rd03	AprApr	202626	At Sea
	4th04	AprApr	202626	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, disembark the Grand Princess	07:00
Founded in 1824 on the banks of the wide, meandering Brisbane River, the former penal colony of Brisbane was for many years regarded as just a big country town. Many beautiful timber Queenslander homes, built in the 1800s, still dot the riverbanks and inner suburbs, and in spring the city's numerous parks erupt in a riot of colorful jacaranda, poinciana, and bougainvillea blossoms. Today the Queensland capital is one of Australia's most up-and-coming cities: glittering high-rises mark its polished business center, slick fashion boutiques and restaurants abound, and numerous outdoor attractions beckon. In summer, temperatures here are broilingly hot and days are often humid, a reminder that this city is part of a subtropical region. Wear SPF 30-plus sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors, even on overcast days.Brisbane's inner suburbs, a 5- to 10-minute drive or 15- to 20-minute walk from the city center, have a mix of intriguing eateries and quiet accommodations. Fortitude Valley combines Chinatown with a cosmopolitan mix of clubs, cafés, and boutiques. Spring Hill has several high-quality hotels, and Paddington, New Farm, Petrie Terrace, West End, and Woolloongabba are full of an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. Brisbane is also a convenient base for trips to the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the mountainous hinterlands, and the Moreton Bay islands.

Grand Princess

Launch Year

1998

Refit Year

2019

Tonnage

107,517

Capacity

2,600

Cabins

1,301

Accessible

Deck 4

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Horizon Court Buffet

An Ever-Changing Selection of Favourites

Our World Fresh Marketplace menu is offered in Horizon Court. Enjoy an endless selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Indulge in a delightful array of worldwide cuisine, freshly baked breads and regional comfort foods, in a casual setting at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy fresh fruits, signature pastas and desserts galore along with your favourite beverages and customisable features like create-your-own salads and sandwiches.

Beverage charges apply. Venues and menu items vary by ship and are subject to change.

International Café

Sip and Snack Around the Clock

Open 24-hours a day, the International Café located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. Grab a freshly baked croissant to start your day, snack on pies and quiche or choose from a wide variety of salads and sandwiches at lunchtime, and indulge in decadent desserts in the evening. Coffee and tea fans will love the New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu featuring a variety of speciality espresso-based drinks made from a custom blend of coffee beans, as well as iced tea fusions.

Ultimate Balcony Dining

A Private Dining Room with a View

Choose a luxurious breakfast or experience the “ultimate” romantic dinner at sea: a sumptuous multi-course meal, including succulent lobster tail and juicy steak, your beverage of choice, hors d’oeuvres, all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by our dedicated waitstaff. Treat yourself to this unparalleled indulgence and savour food, views and memories that will never be forgotten.

Additional charges apply.

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Wheelhouse Bar

The Wheelhouse Bar, located on the 7th Deck, is decorated in wood panelling with ship themed art work and models. It features live musical entertainment including country and western music.

Pool Bars

The Mermaids Tail bar serves the Neptune pool area and is located forward of the 14th Deck.

It also sells a small selection of sweets and chocolates, for guests to purchase whilst watching the movies under the stars at night on the large overhead TV screen.

The Oasis Bar serves the Sports Deck (16) and is located in-between the two hot tubs.

Al Fresco's Bar is an outside bar on the 14th Deck serving the Horizon Terrace sundeck and pool below.

Calypso Bar serves the Calypso pool midship on the 14th Deck also.

The Sea Breeze Bar is an outdoor bar serving the 15th Deck.

Leaves Tea Lounge & Library

Leaves Tea Lounge and Library is a multi purpose library and speciality tea room, hosting a daily quiz each morning.

Located on Deck 7, the ship's library features a range of books from fiction to reference along with audio books and board games for guests to use.

Snooker's Cigar Lounge

The designated cigar lounge where guests can relax with a premium cigar and cognac and enjoy sporting events aired on the TV screens within the bar.

It is located on the 6th Deck outside the lower level of the Princess Theatre.

Explorer's Lounge

One of the Ship’s Coolest Hangouts

Want to just sit back with a cocktail and people watch? There’s plenty of seating and the bar menu features themed drinks from exotic destinations, speciality liqueurs and spirits offered nowhere else on board.

Crooner's Bar

Marvellous Martinis and Melodies

Step into Crooners bar and be transported to the classic Sinatra era, made complete with a top notch pianist singing tunes and tickling the ivories. The “Rat Pack” atmosphere and famous menu of signature martinis, and old-school mixed drinks will have you crooning.

Movies Under The Stars

A Reel Treat Day or Night

Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheatre is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. Cozy up under a fleece blanket in the comfortable lounger and feast on complimentary fresh-popped popcorn in the evening or delicious cookies and milk during the day, and enjoy that exciting car chase or mystery thriller on the giant screen.

Princess Theatre

Broadway-Style Productions at Sea

With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theatre, our largest theatre yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. In this ultramodern theatre, relax in a plush seat with unobstructed sight lines as the velvet curtain goes up, a state-of-the-art lighting system illuminates the stage, and it’s on with the show!

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Holiday Summary

	11 nights aboard the Grand Princess
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Complimentary daily afternoon tea
	Choice of traditional or anytime dining
	Complimentary 24-hour room service
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Drinks package available
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£849pp
IC	Interior	£864pp
IA	Interior	£874pp
ID	Interior	£859pp
IB	Interior	£869pp
IE	Interior	£854pp
IF	Interior	£849pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£899pp
OE	Oceanview (with Portholes)	£1,164pp
O3	Premium Oceanview	£1,254pp
OC	Oceanview	£1,194pp
OY	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£904pp
OF	Oceanview	£1,149pp
OZ	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£899pp
OV	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£914pp
OW	Oceanview (Obstructed)	£909pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,199pp
BC	Balcony	£1,274pp
BF	Balcony	£1,199pp
B4	Premium Balcony	£1,374pp
B2	Premium Balcony	£1,374pp
BE	Balcony	£1,224pp
BA	Balcony	£1,324pp
BD	Balcony	£1,249pp
BB	Balcony	£1,299pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,499pp
MB	Mini-Suite	£1,604pp
MD	Mini-Suite	£1,534pp
ME	Mini-Suite	£1,499pp
S6	Vista Suite	£2,449pp
S1	Grand Suite	£5,129pp
S8	Two Bedroom Family Suite
S3	Penthouse Suite	£3,179pp
S2	Owner's Suite	£4,399pp
S7	Window Suite	£1,889pp
S4	Penthouse Suite	£2,939pp
M1	Club Class Mini-Suite	£1,850pp