Cruise itinerary
8-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane
8 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 6 ports of call
8-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Grand Princess, departing Brisbane and calling at Airlie Beach, Townsville QLD, Port Douglas, Cairns and Willis Island.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Grand Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 8 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
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
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
- 8 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Townsville QLD, Port Douglas, Cairns and Willis Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 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?
8 nights aboard Grand Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.