Dreaming of your next cruise holiday? For one week only, Princess Cruises is making it easier than ever to set sail. Secure your cruise with a $99 per person deposit (first and second guests), enjoy $0 deposits for 3rd and 4th guests, and get up to $1,000 onboard spending money per stateroom. Plus, on selected sailings of 5 nights or more, 3rd and 4th guests cruise completely free – making this one of the best value cruise deals of the year.
This limited-time Princess Cruises promotion ends 28 August, so don’t miss your chance to book an unforgettable holiday at an unbeatable price.
What’s Included in This Princess Cruises Sale?
✔️ Low deposits – just $99pp (first and second guest) and $0 for additional guests
✔️ Up to $1,000 onboard spending money per stateroom
✔️ Free 3rd & 4th guests on selected 5+ night cruises
✔️ Free stateroom upgrade – enjoy the same cabin type in a better location at no extra cost
✔️ Option to upgrade to Princess Premier® all-inclusive package
How Much Onboard Spending Money Do You Get?
Depending on the length of your cruise, you’ll receive generous spending credit to use onboard:
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3–5 nights – $100 per stateroom
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10 nights – $600 per stateroom
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12–30 nights – $1,000 per stateroom
Use your onboard credit for specialty dining, drinks, spa treatments, shore excursions, shopping and more.
Our Favourite Princess Cruises Sailings
Not sure where to start? Here are some of our top recommended cruises you can book right now on Discovery Princess®:
- Pacific Fiji – Sydney return, 12 nights, departs 3 January 2026 (X602N)
From $2912pp twin share
AUD$1085 Onboard Spending Money!
View & Book Online - Southern Australia Explorer – Sydney return, 12 nights, departs 28 February 2026 (X606)
From $4177pp twin share
AUD$1085 Onboard Spending Money!
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Pacific Fiji – Sydney return, 13 nights, departs 15 March 2026 (X608)
From $3187pp twin share
AUD$1085 Onboard Spending Money!
View & Book Online - Queensland with Great Barrier Reef – Sydney return, 10 nights, departs 28 March 2026 (X609)
From $2967pp twin share
AUD$685 Onboard Spending Money!
View & Book Online - Australia Seacation – Sydney to Auckland, 5 nights, departs 7 April 2026 (X610C)
From $1284pp twin share
AUD$125 Onboard Spending Money!
View & Book Online
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Pacific Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing – Auckland to Los Angeles, 21 nights, departs 12 April 2026 (X610E)
From $3693pp twin share
AUD$1000 Onboard Spending Money!
View & Book Online
These sailings combine world-class Princess service with breathtaking destinations – from the Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific islands to the ultimate long-haul crossing from Auckland to Los Angeles.
View Full List of Applicable Sailings
Search & Book Discovery Princess Sailings Here
Why Cruise With Princess?
Princess Cruises is known worldwide for its award-winning service, immersive itineraries, and unforgettable experiences at sea. With this sale, you can explore close-to-home destinations including:
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New Zealand cruises – discover Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, and Auckland
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Australia cruises – visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and beyond
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South Pacific cruises – enjoy tropical escapes to Fiji, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia
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Seacations – shorter roundtrip getaways perfect for a quick holiday
And this year is even more exciting with the arrival of Discovery Princess® Down Under! As the newest Royal-class ship, she brings world-class dining, Broadway-style entertainment, luxurious Sky Suites, The Sanctuary™ adults-only retreat, and the famous glass-bottom SeaWalk™.
Frequently Asked Questions About Princess Cruises
Is Princess Cruises good value for families?
Yes! With 3rd and 4th guests sailing free on selected cruises, Princess offers one of the best family cruise deals available. Add in kids’ clubs, family-friendly dining, and entertainment, and you’ve got the perfect holiday for all ages.
Can I use my onboard spending money for drinks or excursions?
Absolutely. Your credit can be used for specialty dining, premium drinks, spa treatments, shopping, and shore excursions – giving you flexibility to enhance your cruise experience.
What is Princess Premier®?
Princess Premier is the cruise line’s top all-inclusive package. It includes unlimited drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, shore excursion credit, and even reserved theatre seating – all bundled for great value.
When does this Princess Cruises offer end?
This exclusive deal is available until 28 August 2025, so book now before fares increase.
Why Book With Cruise Deals?
Cruise Deals is proudly 100% NZ owned and operated and we specialise in offering exclusive cruise fares you won’t find anywhere else. Our deals are packaged and ready to go, and our Kiwi-based team is always here to help you find the perfect cruise.
Browse Princess Cruises deals now and lock in your holiday with just a $99 deposit.
Can’t find the right fit?
Use our Cruise Finder tool to search thousands of cruises and discover your perfect match.
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Prefer to speak with a fellow Kiwi?
Call our friendly team on 0800 99 44 88
Or email book@cruisedeals.co.nz – we’re here to help!
T&Cs
*Fares are cruise only, per person (‘PP’) in NZD, in complete twin stateroom as specified,
based on lead categories inclusive of discounts. Valid for new bookings only. Supplements
apply for higher room grades, categories and fare types. Some staterooms have obstructed
views. Onboard currency varies – refer to princess.com for details. Offer starts 22 August
2025 00:01 AEST and ends 28 August 2025 23:59 AEST. Advertised fares are available until
allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate. Offer available on all fare types.
Princess Standard fare is the cruise fare only. Princess Plus fare applies to the first 2 guests in
the stateroom and includes the cruise fare packaged with the Plus Beverage Package, 1 device Wi-Fi
and more. Inclusions are subject to change – see Fare Terms and Conditions at
http://www.princess.com/cruisepackages. Princess Premier fare is valid for the first two guests in
the stateroom and includes the cruise fare packaged with the Premier Beverage Package, 4 device
Wi-Fi and more. Inclusions are subject to change – see Fare Terms and Conditions at
http://www.princess.com/cruisepackages.
#Onboard Spending Money (‘OBS’) is per room, in AUD and applied to the first 2 guests in
the room only on select itineraries. Amount varies by itinerary duration as specified. For
cruises 3-5 nights $100 per stateroom, 10 nights $600 per stateroom and 12-30 nights
$1000 per stateroom. OBS expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable, not
redeemable for cash and cannot be used in the casino or medical centre.
‡Stateroom location upgrade offer: available on select sailings, ships and rooms. The
higher-grade room must be booked at the time of booking to secure the upgrade. Subject to
availability. Available on like-to-like categories only (interior to interior, oceanview to
oceanview, balcony to balcony and mini suite to mini suite). Based on the price difference
between 2 room grades within the same category. Fares shown are inclusive of the upgrade.
Offer excludes suites and land portion of land & sea holidays.
~$99 deposit per person: pay (non-refundable) AU$99 deposit per person to secure
booking. Remainder of the standard deposit is due with final payment. Offer is not valid for
bookings made within the final payment period.
^Free 3&4 Guests: applies to triple/quad rooms only, on select sailings, is subject to
availability. 1st and 2nd guests pay the full adult fare (any fare type); 3rd and 4th guests
(adult or child) are free when booking on Princess Standard.
All travel is subject to Princess Cruises Passage Contract at princess.com/passagecontractau
which guests are bound by. Cruise itineraries and onboard offerings are not guaranteed.
Charges may apply for some activities, venues and menu items. Credit card surcharges
(Visa/Mastercard 1.1%; AMEX 2.75%; 1% PayPal). Carnival plc trading as Princess Cruises
ABN 23 107 998 443.