A taste of Australia
Princess Cruises offers the perfect balance between on-board luxury and on-shore discovery
Think you know what cruise holidays are all about? Princess Cruises is different. Expect state-of-the-art ships, the freedom to explore each destination at your own pace, and on-board food made from scratch. What’s not to love? This month, the spotlight is on Australia. Home to a wide range of vibrant local produce, here’s what to try.
SERIOUSLY GOOD SEAFOOD
It’s likely your ship will be setting sail from Sydney, so make the most of this magnificent city beforehand. You’re in one of the best places in the world for seafood, whether you explore one of the city’s markets or feast on lobster in a high-end restaurant. Heading to surfers’ paradise Byron Bay? You’ll find cracking crab shacks there.
AWARD-WINNING PIZZA
Your luggage will be taken care of by the friendly crew when you board, so make a beeline for one of the Princess Cruises pizzerias. The award-winning Neapolitanstyle pizza is the perfect way to kick off your trip. Alternatively, take a day trip to the white-sand beaches on Fraser Island and you can grab a slice at one of the pizza bars by the water in pretty Noosa.
COOL CAFÉ CULTURE
Adelaide and Melbourne are famous for their café cultures. In Adelaide, you’ll find lots of cool cafés along The Parade, one of the city’s best shopping streets, while in Melbourne you should make your way to the artsy neighbourhood of Fitzroy, where you can visit some of the city’s best coffee bars and pair your brew with an epic brunch.
WONDERFUL WINE
Princess Cruises offers excursions designed to get a sense of local life in every port. One such trip is a visit to the family-owned Mount Nathan Winery in the hinterland of the scenic Gold Coast, where you can marvel at the verdant vineyards and even try bottling your own wine.
FINE DINING AT SEA
Few onboard dining experiences can compare to eating at Curtis Stone’s restaurant SHARE. You might recognise the chef from his guest appearances in MasterChef Australia or his Michelin-starred LA joint, Maude. Curtis’s artful six-course menu will delight you with gems such as roasted crab legs with tobanjan aïoli or dark chocolate crémeux.