Must do Cruises in New Zealand and Australia
The Diamond Princess is one of four ships participating in Princess Cruises' Australia and New Zealand 2012-2013 itineraries. Princess Cruises’ 2012-13 season of “ Down Under ” cruising offers new routes, a solar eclipse cruise, a new cruise tour to the Outback and more sailings to New Zealand . Four ships – Diamond Princess, Sun Princess, Dawn Princess and Sea Princess – will sail on 40 voyages of eight different itineraries in the region. Among them are a longer 14-day Australia and New Zealand itinerary that adds two ports, Wellington and Picton , compared to previous seasons; as well as an extensive 33-day Round Australia and New Zealand route. Additionally, a sailing will offer the opportunity to view the Nov. 14 solar eclipse in its area of totality around northern Australia. This 11-day Queensland cruise aboard Dawn Princess includes a day at sea especially for the o...