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Royal Princess - Tasmania Getaway from Sydney

4.2(1,158 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|6 Nights|4 Ports|1 Sea Days

A six-night Royal Princess roundtrip from Sydney down the NSW Sapphire Coast to Tasmania, calling at Eden, Hobart and convict-era Port Arthur with scenic cruising along Great Oyster Bay and the Freycinet Peninsula.

History BuffsNature LoversValue SeekersScenic Cruisers

Price Range

$

Budget

DepartureSydney, Australia
Dress CodeSmart Casual
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Princess Cruises before booking.

Ship Details — Royal Princess

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Year Built

2013

Tonnage

142,229 GT

Passengers

3,560

Crew

1,346

Decks

19

Class

Royal

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

MedallionClass Experience
Movies Under the Stars
Lotus Spa
Casino
Fitness Center
Multiple Pools
Specialty Dining
Princess Theater
SeaWalk Glass Floor Walkway
Kids Club (Camp Discovery)
The Piazza Atrium
SeaWalk glass-bottom walkway
The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
Lotus Spa & fitness center
Princess Live! theater
Three-deck Piazza atrium
Crown Grill steakhouse
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
Alfredo's pizzeria
Horizon Court buffet
Anytime and traditional main dining
International Cafe
Multiple pools
WaterColor Fantasy light & water show
Princess MedallionClass app & OceanMedallion
Youth clubs

Cruise Highlights

Killer whale history at Eden's Davidson Whaling Station on the Sapphire Coast
UNESCO-listed convict ruins at Port Arthur Historic Site
Salamanca Market, Mount Wellington and MONA from Hobart
Scenic cruising past Great Oyster Bay and the pink-granite Freycinet Peninsula

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Royal Princess

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Royal Princess sailing. Based on 1,300 discussions.

Royal Princess is the 2013 lead ship of Princess's Royal class, the vessel that introduced the now-signature SeaWalk glass-bottom walkway cantilevered 28 feet over the ocean and the line's largest three-deck Piazza atrium. It carries about 3,560 guests in a refined, classic-cruising style aimed at travelers who love sea days, live music and a social atmosphere that stops short of being a floating waterpark. Compared with its near-identical 2014 sister Regal Princess, Royal is the original and slightly older of the pair, so it can feel a touch more worn even after refurbishments, but the core layout and amenities are essentially the same.

What People Love

  • The signature SeaWalk glass-floored walkway juts 28 feet over the side, a unique photo-op
  • Movies Under the Stars comes with blankets, popcorn and warm cookies for a free evening tradition
  • The Sanctuary is about 20% larger than on older Princess ships, with cabanas and attentive service

Common Complaints

  • As the 2013 lead ship it's the oldest Royal-class vessel and shows more wear
  • The all-glass three-deck Piazza echoes, carrying evening noise throughout
  • The main pool deck is dominated by the loud movie/sports screen
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