Princess Is Finally Back — But Is It Enough to Save Melbourne?
*PRINCESS CRUISES IS COMING BACK TO MELBOURNE!* But is this finally the comeback Victorian cruise passengers have been waiting for? After years of declining cruise departures, cancelled homeporting arrangements and major cruise lines abandoning Melbourne, there's finally some encouraging news. *Princess Cruises* is planning a return to homeporting in Melbourne for the 2028–29 Australian cruise season! In this video, we take a closer look at the announcement, the rumoured ship, when itineraries will be revealed, and what Princess Cruises' return could mean for Victoria's struggling cruise industry. But there's a bigger question: Have the problems that drove cruise lines away from Melbourne actually been resolved? *IN THIS VIDEO* * Princess Cruises' planned Melbourne homeporting comeback * Which Princess ship could be coming to Melbourne * When the 2028–29 itineraries will be announced and go on sale * Why Melbourne has lost so many cruise departures * The economic impact on Victorian tourism and local businesses * What needs to change to bring more cruise lines back to Melbourne * Whether this announcement signals a genuine revival or simply a small step in the right direction Victoria's cruise industry contributed approximately $400 million to the state's economy in 2024–25, and Princess estimates its return could generate an additional $40 million during the 2028–29 season. As Melbourne-based cruisers, we're delighted to see some positive news. But we'll be watching closely to see whether this translates into more ships, more itineraries and genuine choice for Victorian cruisers. *WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU* Do you believe Princess Cruises returning to Melbourne is the beginning of a genuine cruise industry comeback, or is it too early to celebrate? And which other cruise lines would you love to see homeporting in Melbourne? Let us know in the comments! *Follow us* Facebook: https://facebook.com/latetothesailaway Instagram: https://instagram.com/latetothesailaway Threads: https://threads.net/@latetothesailaway Website: https://latetothesailaway.com #PrincessCruises #MelbourneCruises #CruiseNews #CruisingAustralia #LateToTheSailAway