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At 330 metres long, 36 metres wide and weighing 142,000 tonnes, Royal Princess is an impressive international cruise ship, docking at the Sapphire Coast for the first time between calls in Sydney and then Port Arthur.
The Royal Princess is due to visit Eden again on 15 March 2025. The arrival of ships up to 370 metres long (up from 325 metres) was made possible following recent planning modifications to cruise operations at the wharf.
The modification also removed the 60 ships per year cap and now allows for overnight stays. The Royal Princess’ will be one of 25 cruise ships to visit Eden this season, bringing 44,000 passengers and 20,000 crew.
12 ships will be making their maiden calls at Eden.
The season begins on Tuesday November 5 with the arrival of Disney Wonder.
Eden’s summer cruise season for 2023/24 was the busiest on record for the region, and injected an estimated $8.77 million into the local economy, as highlighted in the CLIA The Value of Cruise Tourism Report 2023/24.
To learn more about the schedule for visiting cruise ships, visit Port Authority's Cruise Schedule.
Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said: “The first of the many larger ships to come, Royal Princess brings with her thousands of passengers and crew ready to disembark and explore the Bega Valley. “We know cruise passengers bring welcome dollars to the local economy, whether that’s here in Eden as they soak up the wonderful hospitality, or by joining shore excursions to immerse in the very best the Sapphire Coast has on offer. “The arrival of the Royal Princess signals an exciting new era for regional cruise which will see a gradual increase in bigger ships not only this season but also for many future seasons ahead bringing enormous benefits to the region.”
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