Cruise itinerary
12-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane
12 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 8 ports of call
12-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Grand Princess, departing Brisbane and calling at Airlie Beach, Townsville QLD, Port Douglas, Cairns, Willis Island and Newcastle NSW and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Grand Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Brisbane
- Returns
- Sydney
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Brisbane
Depart 16:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Airlie Beach
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The gateway to Queensland's Whitsunday Islands, set on a hillside above a palm-lined marina on Australia's Coral Sea coast. Boats leave from here for the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling trips out to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Whitehaven Beach
- Whitsunday Islands
- Great Barrier Reef
- Day4
Townsville QLD
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A tropical city on the coast of north Queensland, Australia, watched over by the granite dome of Castle Hill. It is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and to Magnetic Island, a short ferry hop offshore known for its koalas and sheltered bays.
- Magnetic Island
- Castle Hill
- Great Barrier Reef
- Day5
Port Douglas
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Cairns
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A tropical city in far north Queensland, Australia, set between rainforest and reef. It is the main launching point for trips out to the Great Barrier Reef, with a palm-fringed esplanade lagoon along its waterfront.
- Great Barrier Reef
- Esplanade lagoon
- Daintree rainforest
- Day7
Willis Island
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 11:30
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Brisbane
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Newcastle NSW
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:30
- Day13
Sydney
Arrive 06:00
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
Upcoming departures
- 8 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Townsville QLD, Port Douglas, Cairns, Willis Island, Newcastle NSW and Sydney.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Brisbane and ends in Sydney.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Grand Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.