PRINCESS Cruises has unveiled a range of new expanded itineraries for Sapphire Princess’ inaugural season in Western Australia, scheduled to kick off in May this year (CW 19 Feb). Redeploying from Asia to Australia in response to a number of port closures in the region brought on by COVID-19, Princess...
PRINCESS Cruises has unveiled a range of new expanded itineraries for Sapphire Princess’ inaugural season in Western Australia, scheduled to kick off in May this year (CW 19 Feb).
Redeploying from Asia to Australia in response to a number of port closures in the region brought on by COVID-19, Princess will look to capitalise on the growing WA cruise market by offering 27 new voyages which feature nine maiden calls.
The extended program includes an eight-night Coral Coast voyage from Fremantle, visiting Broome, Geraldton and Exmouth.
The cruise departs 04 May, with prices starting from $599ppts.
Also new is the 17-night Northern Explorer between Fremantle and Sydney, taking in Broome during the Broome Cup, as well as Geraldton and Cairns.
The sailing leaves 10 Aug and prices lead in from $1,999ppts.
But perhaps the most marquee addition is a new sailing to the Kimberley coast, visiting the scenic Kuri Bay and Yampi Sound.
“The Kimberley is renowned for being a vast and untouched destination with never-ending rugged coastlines, ancient land formations and iconic boab trees,” said Princess’ Destinations Director Michael Mihajlov.
“Exploring it by sea opens up new opportunities to access and experience this quintessentially Australian environment”.
WA’s Tourism Minister Paul Papalia has also backed Princess’ new Kimberley call, claiming the visit would inject much needed cash into the region’s economy.
“It means cruise guests can more easily enjoy the region’s attractions, while providing a welcome boost for the local tourism industry,” he said.
The additional port calls are expected to generate an extra $2m for WA’s economy overall.
Pictured: Sapphire Princess.
