Your Route
Date | Destination | To | From | |
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Thu 23/04/26 | Melbourne, Australia | 17:00 | ||
Fri 24/04/26 | (at sea) | |||
Sat 25/04/26 | Sydney, Australia | 06:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
Book flights & transfers with your booking: Arrival and departure via flight including transfers from the cruise line. The basic price can be requested upon 11 months prior to departure and is subject to availability. Additionally, the booking of pre- or post-programs can be requested at the cruise line. Please inform us if you are interested.
We will be happy to check the availability and prices of an airport transfer with Princess Cruises for you.
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
Book flights & transfers with your booking: Arrival and departure via flight including transfers from the cruise line. The basic price can be requested upon 11 months prior to departure and is subject to availability. Additionally, the booking of pre- or post-programs can be requested at the cruise line. Please inform us if you are interested.
We will be happy to check the availability and prices of an airport transfer with Princess Cruises for you.
The Ship
The Crown Princess by Princess Cruises was built in 2006 and last modernized in 2018. At a length of 290 m, up to 3,080 passengers can be accommodated. Special highlights on board are e.g. the unique shopping mall modeled after an Italian piazza or the Crown Grill, a delicious steakhouse on board. Overall, on board the Crown Princess you will find excellent food and service. The board currency is the US dollar. All services are subject to a service charge, as is standard on international ships.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises offers classy cruises with an international atmosphere. The cruise line, which now has one of the largest fleets with 18 ships, startet its success story more than 50 years ago with a single ship cruising along the Mexican Riviera. Meanwhile, the ships of the cruise are sailing on all of the seven seas and cruise along varied routes at all continents. The atmosphere on board the ships is relaxed and comfortable, instead of large rooms you will find also on the larger ships rather smaller cafes and bars. However, the stylish ambience and the excellent cuisine ensure a classic cruise feeling. More and more German guests are also discovering Princess Cruises, so there is German-speaking on-board assistance on selected voyages. Nevertheless, you should have a basic knowledge of english.
Crown Princess Data
- Commissioning: 2006
- Last renovation: 2021
- Length: 290 m
- Tonnage: 113.561 GRT
- Decks: 19
- Number of passengers: 3.080
- Crew: 1,200
- Languages spoken on board: English
- Currency on board: US Dollar
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX and WLAN (subject to charge)
- Smoking: Permitted in designated areas
Staterooms
All cabins onboard the Crown Princess are equipped very comfortable and cozy and quite spacious. The inside cabins are 14-15 square meters, outside cabins 15-20 square meters and balcony cabins 16-25 square meters in size. The size of the suites varies between 28 and 122 square meters depending on the category.
Atmosphere on Board
You will enjoy all the amenities and varied possibilities of a large ship while you feel secure and personally cared for, as if you were crossing the seas on a small ship. Contributing to this are the many small bars and lounges as well as the good, unobtrusive and personal service of Princess Cruises. Comfortable casual wear is recommended during the day, matching the visited destination. In the evening, the guests also like to dress a little more chic and choose sporty chic or elegant clothes.
Food and Beverages
One of the cruise lines quality features is its excellent cuisine. In addition to the main restaurant with various dining rooms, there are also some specialty restaurants on board, where you can enjoy delicacies from all over the world at an extra cost. The on-board kitchen features an impressive array of dining options: the Italian specialty restaurant Sabatini's or the Steakhouse Crown Grill. Our tip: If you do not want to be tied to fixed table times, please note the "Anytime Dining". Then you can eat in a separate area of the main restaurant whenever you want. For that you relinquish a "fixed table" for a fixed table time in the main restaurant.
Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation
Whether you prefer calm relaxation or want to dance the night away in the disco: From piano music over a live band to disco - on board the Crown Princess every guest gets their money's worth. Evenings feature elaborate Broadway-style shows in the grand theater. One of the cruise line's trademarks is the open-air cinema "Movies under the stars", where you can enjoy outdoor cinema blockbusters in a unique atmosphere. In the Hot Spots life pulsates also late at night. Hot spots on board are for example the casino or the Skywalkers Nightclub. The Lotus Spa offers a large fitness area with stunning sea views, a pool with relaxation area, numerous courses, a jogging course and a 9-hole golf course. The spa also offers numerous pampering and beauty treatments *. For adults only, who are looking for a special extra of peace and relaxation, there is the well-being oasis "The Sanctury" on board. * Two more pools and some whirlpools on deck invite you to swim and relax. * For a fee
Our Summary
Despite its size you can orientate yourself easily onboard the Crown Princess. You will experience a classy cruise at high quality and a very attractive price. The onboard language is English, so we recommend basic English skills. Overall, a well-organized cruising experience awaits you with numerous activities and relaxation possibilities.
Tipps & Infos
Required documents by Princess Cruises: A passport is mandatory on all voyages, regardless of the destination. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip.
Recommendation: Changes of the hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.