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 20, 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, Eden, Australia, Melbourne, 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 — Wednesday, Oct 20, 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 — Thursday, Oct 21, 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 — Friday, Oct 22, 2027 — Eden, Australia

   Eden, 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 62°F.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Oct 23, 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 — Sunday, Oct 24, 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, 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 69°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Oct 25, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Tuesday, Oct 26, 2027 — Adelaide, Australia

   Adelaide, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

8. Day 8 — Wednesday, Oct 27, 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 — Thursday, Oct 28, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 12 is a day at sea aboard Grand Princess, cruising between ports on the Southern Australia Explorer itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Friday, Oct 29, 2027 — Albany, Australia

    Albany, Australia 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 62°F.

11. Day 11 — Saturday, Oct 30, 2027 — Margaret River, Australia

    Margaret River, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 11-night Southern Australia Explorer cruise on Grand Princess. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

12. Day 12 — Sunday, Oct 31, 2027 — Fremantle, Australia

    Fremantle, 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 74°F.