12 Night Queensland with Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Grand Princess

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Get ready for twelve nights of relaxing cruising across the sea when you step aboard the Grand Princess from Brisbane to Sydney, Australia.

This sailing is noteworthy because you'll exclusively call on exotic ports such as Port Douglas, Newcastle, Australia, and Townsville. This route is a special one for the Grand. Actually, it sails it just once.

We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so there are no surprises. Offered at less than $145 a day, this is a strong value.


The Grand Princess

More than 2,600 travelers can cruise on the highly-rated flagship of the Grand class, based in the South Pacific and refurbished just one year ago in 2025.

The Grand Princess delights guests with a spa, a gym, and a casino.

Ship class
Grand
Built
1998
Refurbished
2025
Guests
2,602
Crew
1,150
Length
948 ft
Grand Princess
Gym

Your Itinerary

This cruise includes six port days and five sea days. Major features include visits to very uncommon destinations like Port Douglas, Newcastle, Australia, and Townsville in addition to a long stop in Cairns.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon8March 8thMonday
4:00pm
Tue9March 9thTuesday
At Sea
Wed10March 10thWednesday
8:00am – 6:00pm
Thu11March 11thThursday
8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri12March 12thFriday
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat13March 13thSaturday
7:00am – 9:00pm
7:00am – 9:00pm
Sun14March 14thSunday
Willis Island, Australia (Cruising)
Mon15March 15thMonday
At Sea
Tue16March 16thTuesday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Wed17March 17thWednesday
At Sea
Thu18March 18thThursday
At Sea
Fri19March 19thFriday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Sat20March 20thSaturday
6:00am
Day 5Port Douglas
Day 6Cairns
Day 12Newcastle, Australia
Day 13Sydney, Australia

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on November 21st of last year, The cost of this itinerary has varied between $1,098 and $1,671 for a room, including taxes and port charges.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Alternate Sailings

The Grand sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route.

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