Cruise itinerary
10-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane
10 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 6 ports of call
10-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Royal Princess, departing Brisbane and calling at Sydney, Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Port Douglas and Willis Island.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Royal Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 10 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 18:00
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
Sydney
Arrive 06:00 · 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
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Airlie Beach
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day7
Yorkeys Knob
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Port Douglas
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Willis Island
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 11:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Brisbane
Arrive 08:00
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
- 23 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Brisbane, Sydney, Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Port Douglas and Willis Island.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Brisbane.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Royal Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.