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Queensland with Great Barrier Reef

MedallionClass experience for seamless and personalized cruising
Multicourse dining and casual venues to suit every taste
Fitness facilities and youth/teen clubs for the whole family

$2,671 pp twin share

12 nights

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Grand Princess®

Brisbane, Australia

Airlie Beach, Australia

Townsville, Australia

Port Douglas, Australia

Cairns, Australia

Newcastle, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Queensland with Great Barrier Reef — Itinerary Map

Cruise Snapshot

12 Nights

Discover the natural wonders of Queensland, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree National Park, on this 12-night cruise from Brisbane to Sydney

Explore the Whitsunday Archipelago and its pristine fringing reefs
Experience the vibrant cities of Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns
Enjoy the MedallionClass experience and Broadway-style entertainment onboard

Trip Details

Departs: 8 March 2027
Returns: 20 March 2027
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Operator: Princess Cruises

12-night cruise from Brisbane, Australia to Sydney, Australia aboard Grand Princess

$2,671

pp twin share

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

8 March 2027

Returns

20 March 2027

Duration

12 nights

From pp twin share

$2,671 pp

08 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2027
from $2,670.66 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

Interior from $2,670.66 pp twin share
Balcony from $4,499.66 pp twin share
Mini-Suite from $5,471.66 pp twin share
Suite from $6,687.66 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.
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At Sea
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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."
10
At Sea
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At Sea
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Newcastle, Australia
Arrives 09:00 am, departs 05:30 pm.
In 1770, Captain James Cook christened Nobbys Headland on his journey north along the Australian coast. European settlement of Newcastle, however, began 17 years later when Lt. John Shortland sailed up a fine broad river while searching for escaped convicts. Shortland named the stream the Hunter River after Australia's then Governor-General. During that short voyage the lieutenant also discovered vast deposits of coal. In 1804 the burgeoning mining settlement and lumber port was christened Newcastle after the famed English coal city. Newcastle, Australia, also served as a gateway to the rich lands of the Hunter Valley - a region producing internationally acclaimed wines by the mid-19th century.Christ Church Cathedral is the symbol of Newcastle. The restored church has survived both devastating earthquake and Japanese attack. In 1942, the Japanese submarine I-21 surfaced to shell the city and its dockyards.
13
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.