The California-headquartered cruise line said it will introduce the 114,000-gt Emerald Princess (built 2007) in the fast-growing market.

The 3,110-berth ship will take a 42-day voyage from the United Kingdom to Australia.

The 109,000-gt Golden Princess (built 2001) will also return to the country, where the 2,590-berth ship will be homeported in Melbourne.

Princess Cruises has three other ships deployed to the Australia market.

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