Cruise · Princess Cruises · 8 nights

Queensland with Great Barrier Reef

MedallionClass experience with Broadway-style entertainment
Multicourse dining and casual venues onboard
Access to fitness facilities, youth and teen clubs

$1,871 pp twin share

8 nights

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Grand Princess®

Brisbane, Australia

Airlie Beach, Australia

Townsville, Australia

Port Douglas, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Queensland with Great Barrier Reef — Itinerary Map

Cruise Snapshot

8 Nights

Discover the natural wonders of Queensland, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree Rainforest, on this 8-night cruise along the stunning Australian coast

Cruise the Queensland coast from Brisbane to Brisbane
Explore the Whitsunday Archipelago and Great Barrier Reef
Experience the vibrant cities of Cairns, Townsville, and Port Douglas

Trip Details

Departs: 8 March 2027
Returns: 16 March 2027
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Operator: Princess Cruises

8-night cruise from Brisbane, Australia to Brisbane, Australia aboard Grand Princess

$1,871

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

8 March 2027

Returns

16 March 2027

Duration

8 nights

From pp twin share

$1,871 pp

08 Mar 2027 - 16 Mar 2027
from $1,871.31 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

Interior from $1,871.31 pp twin share
Balcony from $4,186.31 pp twin share
Mini-Suite from $4,321.31 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
Brisbane, Australia
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."
2
At Sea
3
Airlie Beach, Australia
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 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.
4
Townsville, Australia
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Often described as the "unofficial capital of North Queensland," Townsville was founded in 1856 when an enterprising sea captain built a wharf on Cleveland Bay. The city lies at the very north of the Dry Tropics, where the outback bush meets the waters of the Coral Sea. Today's travelers are drawn to Townsville's superb location. Queensland's fabled Wet Tropics World Heritage Area lies just to the north of the city. Towering over Townsville is Castle Rock, a 1,300-foot monolith of pink granite that provides sweeping views of Townsville, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. The Strand is Townsville's lively entertainment district, home to shop, cafes, restaurants and a 24-hour water park.
5
Port Douglas, Australia
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
In 1877, the aptly named James Venture Mulligan struck pay dirt on Hodgkinson River, igniting the fabled North Queensland Gold Rush. At the height of the boom, Port Douglas boasted 12,000 residents and 27 hotels. Bust inevitably followed boom, and Port Douglas slid into decades of obscurity. Then came a second gold rush in the 1980s as tourists flocked to the North Queensland Coast. Located between the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas provides a perfect gateway to hardy adventurers en route to rainforest and reef.In addition to its nearby scenic wonders, Port Douglas boasts several resorts ranging from the Sheraton Mirage to the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa in the heart of the rainforest.Note: Port Douglas is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender.
6
Cairns, Australia
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 09:00 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 11:45 am, departs 12:45 pm.
8
At Sea
9
Brisbane, Australia
Arrives 07:00 am.
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."