6-Night Cruise on Grand PrincessSouthern Australia Explorer - Weather

Join Princess Cruises's Grand Princess for a 6-night voyage on the Southern Australia Explorer route, setting out from Sydney, Australia on April 2, 2027. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in April can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Newcastle, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, with 1 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Apr 2, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 6-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Apr 3, 2027 — Newcastle, Australia

   Newcastle, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 6-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Apr 4, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Apr 5, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Apr 6, 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 6-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

6. Day 6 — Wednesday, Apr 7, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Thursday, Apr 8, 2027 — Adelaide, Australia

   Adelaide, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 6-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.