Diamond Princess from AUS$599.

Princess Cruises is offering a pre-Christmas short break on its newly refurbished Diamond Princess, providing Sydneysiders with the chance to shop in Melbourne before relaxing in the largest Japanese bath area at sea on the leisurely cruise home.

Priced from $599* per person twin share, the roundtrip five-night itinerary departs Sydney on Sunday December 14 and includes a night and a full day in Melbourne, giving guests the chance to enjoy some culinary gems in the nation’s epicurean capital while also stocking up on some last-minute Christmas shopping without having to worry about excess baggage fees.

Following its $30 million dollar refurbishment earlier this year, Diamond Princess is now home to a stylish 817 square metre bath and garden complex offering a classic Japanese bath experience with unparalleled ocean views.

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