Cruise itinerary
6-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland
6 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 4 ports of call
6-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Quantum of the Seas, departing Brisbane, Queensland and calling at Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland and Willis Island, Queensland.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 6 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Returns
- Brisbane, Queensland
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Brisbane, Queensland
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 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day5
Willis Island, Queensland
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Brisbane, Queensland
Arrive 06:30
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
- 20 Nov 2026
- 16 Jan 2027
- 19 Feb 2027
- 5 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
6-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 6-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Brisbane, Queensland, Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, Queensland and Willis Island, Queensland.
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, Queensland.
How long is this cruise?
6 nights aboard Quantum of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Nov 2026, 16 Jan 2027, 19 Feb 2027 and 5 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.