Cruise Brisbane to Tropical North Queensland return (2025)
There's no place like home! This itinerary to the incredible Great Barrier Reef — one of the seven wonders of the natural world — will be one to remember!
With three ports from which you can explore the pristine reef, coral cays and tropical islands, take the opportunity to fall in love with Australia all over again.
You can’t beat value for money with main meals, entertainment, stunning destinations and onboard activities – all included in the one low fare.
- Swimming pools
- Organised pool games
- Spas
- Fitness centre
- Jogging track
- A range of dance classes
- Trivia and game shows
- Organised crew vs guest games
- Karaoke
- Deck games, table tennis, deck chess, quoits, golf putting
- Cooking demonstrations
- Board games
- Production shows
- Guest entertainers and comedians
- Live music
- Cinema
- Party nights
- Big Screen (sports, recent release movies and more)
- Comedy
- Game shows
Activities
Entertainment
Your fare excludes:
- Travel Insurance
Based on 05 July 2025 departure
- Day 1 - Brisbane depart 4pm
- Day 2 - At sea
- Day 3 - Airlie Beach arrive 7am depart 4pm
- Day 4 - Cairns arrive 8am overnight stay
- Day 5 - Cairns - depart 5pm
- Day 6 - Willis Island (scenic cruising)
- Day 7 - At sea
- Day 8 - Brisbane arrive 7am
05 July 2025 roundtrip from Brisbane + up to $200 onboard credit per cabin*
- Interior cabin from $949 pp twin share / sole use $1,898 per person*
- Outside cabin from $1,099 pp twin share / sole use $2,218 per person*
- Balcony cabin from $1,349 pp twin share / sole use $2,698 per person*
- Mini suite from $1,649 pp twin share / sole use $3,344 per person*
- Suites from $2,571 pp twin share / sole use $5,142 per person*
Ask us about upgrading to a Value Plus fare - spend less time worrying about the details and more time making memories together.
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.
Cruise on the Pacific Encounter from Brisbane. Splurge and book a suite or mini-suite and along with a host of great benefits, select rooms will gain access to Byron Beach Club, our new private retreat with pool, spas and comfy seating, located on the top deck of the ship. Enjoy expansive views along with pure relaxation and a superior level of service for dining reservations, shore tours, embarkation and disembarkation. Guests will love the relaxed breakfast at Angelo’s as well as the healthy options from the Byron Beach menu throughout the day.
Experience what Australian celebrity chef, Luke Mangan, has to offer at Luke’s Bar & Grill. If you’re feeling more casual, check out Luke’s Burger Bar for al fresco burgers or try P&O Pizzeria for some delicious pizza options.
The Lobby, located on deck 5 is our favourite new hang out place, from morning to night. It is the perfect place to sit and watch the (ship’s) world go by. Choose from three fabulous bars for your favourite drink, a snack, a quick lunch, or a cheese platter.
Familiar favourites include Waterfront, Angelo’s and Dragon Lady or go casual in The Pantry. Check out the new P&O Trattoria on Level 7. Serving rustic, family-friendly Italian fare and freshly cooked pizza, P&O Trattoria offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere where fantastic food, good wine and wonderful service come together. Head to the child-free Oasis for a cocktail and a perfect view of the ship’s wake or the chilled-out vibe in the Ocean Bar, or for a true pub experience, head to Encounter Hotel.
At night, choose from live entertainment and lively signature P&O production shows including, Blanc de Blanc, a feast for the senses. On Pacific Encounter, there are more spaces to explore, more places to relax and more things to do.
Interior - Wake up with your loved ones! Our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples.
Oceanview - Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole so you won’t miss a single ocean view.
Balcony - Open your doors and let the outside in! Make the most of your time at sea with your own private Balcony room.
Suite - Fresh air and far out views are all part of the furniture in our Suites. They offer the high life on the high seas.
Penthouse Suite - Take it all in with a balcony that look over everyone's favourite view - the ship's wake, priority spa and dinner reservations included and so much more.
What should I pack?
Hand Luggage - There are a few things that are best kept close at hand, in your hand luggage.
- Duty and tax-free purchases including alcohol and tobacco. These purchases will be collected upon embarkation and stored during your cruise.
- GST tax invoice for the Tourist Refund Scheme
- Your Passport or Government Issued Photo ID for domestic cruises
- Any medications, prescriptions, medical devices and your travel insurance policy
- Guests must declare to Customs all amounts of alcohol in excess of the local Customs limits.
Keep it casual
When the sun’s out you can keep it casual. After 5.30pm smart casual clothing is required in the public lounges and restaurants or as published in the ship’s newsletter, Good Times. Decks can be slippery so low-heeled, rubber soled shoes are recommended along with comfortable walking shoes for going ashore. Shoes must be worn at all times in restaurants. Swimwear is only permitted around the pool and open deck areas. There are two dress codes for the restaurants; smart casual and cocktail.
Can I bring non-alcoholic beverages onboard?
Each guest may bring onboard a maximum of 12 canned drinks loosely packed in carry-on (hand) luggage. All luggage, including checked in luggage, will be x-rayed at embarkation.
The following beverage items cannot be brought onboard :
- Plastic and glass bottled drinks (opened or unopened), including water;
- Slab packs (cartons) of canned drinks;
- Tetra pack drinks (including fruit juice poppers)