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Princess Cruises’ 2018 Global Relaxation Report compares the sleep and relaxation habits of 12,000 people across 12 countries, with Australians ranking as the third most sleep deprived. Conducted by Wakefield Research for Princess Cruises, the independent study found 61 per cent of Australians surveyed struggled to get a good night’s sleep, compared to only 48 per cent of respondents from Hong Kong and 34 per cent in Indonesia. Only respondents from the U.K. (63 per cent) and Singapore (62 per cent) scored higher than Australia for their poor sleep habits

According to the study, Australian workers are taking an average of six days off work per year just to catch up on sleep.

Meanwhile 73 per cent of Australians surveyed said they used the weekends to catch up on sleep, compared to a massive 92 per cent in Vietnam and 90 per cent in China.

The study also found 65 per cent of Australians struggle to get a good night’s sleep on holidays, with 67 per cent of those surveyed  reporting they experience “holiday-dampening” sleep-related side effects when they travel, including disturbed sleep, insomnia and early waking.

World renowned, board-certified sleep expert and co-designer of the Princess Luxury Bed, Dr. Michael Breus said that the new study underlined that sleep continued to trouble people around the globe and across generations, whether at home or while travelling.

“Sleep is a vital, sensory experience that allows our bodies to recharge and recover from mental and physical strains,” Dr. Breus said.

“With so many Australians struggling to sleep well while on holiday, the best way to ensure you get the rest you need, no matter where in the world you are, is to try to maintain a sleep schedule and behaviours similar to ones kept at home.

“Working out while on holiday, keeping a consistent bedtime, and reducing alcohol intake before going to sleep will help you get a great night’s sleep,” Dr. Breus said.

Princess Cruises has partnered with Dr. Breus to design the Princess Luxury Bed and optimise Princess staterooms for a sleep-friendly sensory experience to ensure guests get the best night’s sleep while on holiday.

Australians will be able to test out the Princess Luxury Bed for themselves when Majestic Princess, Princess’ largest and newest ship, arrives in Australia in September.

The study also found that 83 per cent of Australians fail to set time aside to unwind every day, unlike those surveyed in the U.S.A. where more than 20 per cent of respondents prioritised time to relax daily.

“When looking at factors that impact sleep, stress management plays a huge role in keeping sleep at bay,” added Dr. Breus.

Princess Cruises’ Global Relaxation Report included survey respondents from Australia, the U.S.A, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the U.K.