Golden Princess
Sailed from Melbourne, Australia · Fly into MEL
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Golden Princess at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, 2019 · Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Golden Princess no longer sails for Princess Cruises: she left Princess Cruises' fleet in October 2020. Princess Cruises' fleet today · Retired and departing ships
About Golden Princess
Golden Princess is a former Princess Cruises cruise ship of the Grand class, which sailed 2001 to 2020. She measured 108,865 gross tons and carried 2,600 guests with a crew of 1,100. She sailed Australia and New Zealand, Alaska itineraries.
Golden Princess was the second Grand-class ship, delivered by Fincantieri in 2001 and the second Princess ship of the name. She measured about 108,900 gross tons and carried about 2,600 guests, and over her career she sailed to all seven continents. Her last active Princess season, 2019-20, combined Alaska with cruises from Melbourne. She transferred to P&O Cruises Australia in October 2020 and sailed as Pacific Adventure from 2022; since March 2025 she has sailed for Carnival Cruise Line as Carnival Adventure.
Ship facts
- Gross tons
- 108,865
- Guests
- 2,600
- Crew 1,100 · 1:2.4
- Space ratio
- 41.9
- Comfortable
- Sailed
- 2001–2020
- Left the fleet October 2020
- Length
- 290 m
- Decks
- 17
Sister ships: Grand class
Golden Princess is one of 3 Grand class ships. Caribbean Princess (2004) and Grand Princess (1998) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Princess this ship | 2001–2020 | — | |||
| Caribbean Princess | 2004 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Grand Princess | 1998 | 4.0/5 |
Photos
Golden Princess at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, 2019Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sailed
- Australia and New Zealandin the southern summer, from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland
- Alaskathe Inside Passage and glaciers from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, May to September
Home port: Melbourne, Australia.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Golden Princess?
Golden Princess sailed for Princess Cruises and belongs to its Grand class.
What are Golden Princess' sister ships?
Golden Princess is one of 3 Grand class ships. Caribbean Princess (2004) and Grand Princess (1998) are in service.
Is Golden Princess still sailing for Princess Cruises?
Golden Princess no longer sails for Princess Cruises: she left Princess Cruises' fleet in October 2020.
How big is Golden Princess?
Golden Princess measures 108,865 gross tons and 290 metres in length, with 17 decks.
How crowded does Golden Princess feel?
Golden Princess has a passenger space ratio of 41.9: 108,865 gross tons for 2,600 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Golden Princess feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Golden Princess carry?
Golden Princess carried 2,600 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,100 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Golden Princess enter service?
Golden Princess entered service in 2001.
Where does Golden Princess sail?
Golden Princess sailed Australia and New Zealand and Alaska itineraries. Her home port was Melbourne, Australia.
Which airport should I fly into for Golden Princess?
Golden Princess sails from Melbourne, Australia. Fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL), which has 13 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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