17-Night Cruise on Grand PrincessNorthern Explorer - Weather

Departing Fremantle, Australia on May 17, 2027, the Princess Cruises ship Grand Princess runs this 17-night Northern Explorer sailing. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in May can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Fremantle, Australia, Exmouth, Australia, Broome, Australia, with 6 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Monday, May 17, 2027 — Fremantle, Australia

   Fremantle, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 69°F.

2. Day 2 — Wednesday, May 19, 2027 — Exmouth, Australia

   Exmouth, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

3. Day 3 — Thursday, May 20, 2027 — Broome, Australia

   Broome, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 89°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, May 21, 2027 — Broome, Australia

   Broome, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 89°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, May 25, 2027 — Darwin, Australia

   Darwin, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 90°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, May 29, 2027 — Cairns, Australia

   Cairns, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, May 30, 2027 — Willis Island, Australia

   Willis Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Jun 1, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

9. Day 9 — Thursday, Jun 3, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 17-night Northern Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.