Cruise · Princess Cruises · 9 nights

Queensland with Great Barrier Reef

MedallionClass experience for seamless cruising
Broadway-style entertainment and multicourse dining
Fitness facilities and youth/teen clubs

$1,797 pp twin share

9 nights

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Grand Princess®

Sydney, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Airlie Beach, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Queensland with Great Barrier Reef — Itinerary Map

Cruise Snapshot

9 Nights

Discover the natural wonders of Queensland, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Whitsunday Islands, on this 9-night cruise from Sydney

Cruise the stunning Queensland coast
Explore the Great Barrier Reef
Experience the Whitsunday Islands paradise

Trip Details

Departs: 30 November 2026
Returns: 9 December 2026
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Operator: Princess Cruises

9-night cruise from Sydney, Australia to Sydney, Australia aboard Grand Princess

$1,797

pp twin share

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Refundable until 90 days before departure. No pressure.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

30 November 2026

Returns

9 December 2026

Duration

9 nights

From pp twin share

$1,797 pp

30 Nov 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
from $1,796.53 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

Interior from $1,796.53 pp twin share
Balcony from $2,571.53 pp twin share
Mini-Suite from $3,302.53 pp twin share
Suite from $4,652.53 pp twin share

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Sydney, Australia
Departs 04:00 pm.
As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.
2
At Sea
3
Brisbane, Australia
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.
Once considered the "country cousin" among Australian cities, Brisbane is today the nation's third-largest metropolis - and one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Lying on the banks of the meandering Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th-century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also your gateway to uniquely Australian adventures, be it the theme parks of the Gold Coast or Queensland's dazzling beaches.The beaches south of Brisbane form Queensland's Gold Coast. Travel tip: Brisbane is pronounced "Bris-bin."
4
At Sea
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Airlie Beach, Australia
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.
Airlie Beach is your gateway to the Whitsunday Archipelago. These 74 islands feature pristine fringing reefs, calm, lagoon-like waters, and superb beaches. The archipelago is one of Australia's premier playgrounds. The Whitsundays were once mountains. Rising seas at the end of the Ice Age formed the Whitsunday Passage between the islands and the mainland.
6
Cairns, Australia
Arrives 09:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.
Cairns is one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city - the famed Marlin Coast. And inland lays the immense Daintree National Park. Cairns itself basks in tropical sunshine, balmy breezes waft in from Trinity Bay. The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. A travel tip - Cairns is pronounced "cans."
Day 7
Arrives 10:30 am, departs 11:30 am.
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At Sea
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At Sea
10
Sydney, Australia
Arrives 06:00 am.
As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.