The arrival of the Crown Princess, alongside two other Princess Cruises ships, marks the beginning of the summer cruise season in New Zealand. This initiative is expected to contribute significantly to the local economy, with the three ships making 19 visits across the country between October 2024 and May 2025. The Crown Princess’s itinerary includes stops at popular destinations such as the Bay of Islands, Auckland, and Wellington, before setting sail for Sydney. This season also sees the Crown Princess embark on the largest world cruise ever undertaken by any cruise line in either the Southern or Northern Hemisphere, highlighting the growing popularity of world cruising in the region.