11-Night Cruise on Grand PrincessSouthern Australia Explorer - Weather

The Grand Princess sails a 11-night Southern Australia Explorer itinerary with Princess Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on October 9, 2027. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in October can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Kangaroo Island, Australia, with 4 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Oct 9, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Oct 10, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Oct 11, 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Oct 12, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Oct 13, 2027 — Kangaroo Island, Australia

   Kangaroo Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Oct 14, 2027 — Adelaide, Australia

   Adelaide, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Oct 15, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Oct 16, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Sunday, Oct 17, 2027 — Hobart, Tasmania

   Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 58°F.

10. Day 10 — Monday, Oct 18, 2027 — Port Arthur, Tasmania

    Port Arthur, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

11. Day 11 — Tuesday, Oct 19, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 11 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

12. Day 12 — Wednesday, Oct 20, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.