Cruise itinerary
12-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane
12 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 7 ports of call
12-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Grand Princess, departing Brisbane and calling at Newcastle NSW, Sydney, Eden, Melbourne, Hobart and Port Arthur.
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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
- Brisbane
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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
Newcastle NSW
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Sydney
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5
Eden
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
A small fishing and timber port on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia, set on a deep natural harbour. Humpback and southern right whales pass close to shore in season, and the Killer Whale Museum recalls the town's whaling past.
- Whale watching
- Killer Whale Museum
- Twofold Bay
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Melbourne
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
- Laneway cafés
- Queen Victoria Market
- St Kilda
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Hobart
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
- Salamanca Place
- MONA
- Mount Wellington
- Day10
Port Arthur
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Brisbane
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 11 Dec 2026
- 20 Jan 2027
- 19 Jan 2028
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, Newcastle NSW, Sydney, Eden, Melbourne, Hobart and Port Arthur.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Brisbane.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Grand Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Dec 2026, 20 Jan 2027 and 19 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.