12 Night Queensland with Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Grand Princess
Get ready for twelve nights of relaxing cruising across the sea when you step aboard the Grand Princess from Brisbane to Sydney.
This sailing is noteworthy because you'll exclusively call on exotic ports such as Port Douglas, Newcastle, 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 $140 a day, this is a strong value.
The Grand Princess
Over 2,600 guests can comfortably cruise on the top-rated namesake of the Grand class, based in the South Pacific and refurbished only one year ago in 2025.
The Grand Princess boasts a casino, a gym, and a spa.
Your Itinerary
This cruise is made up of six port days and five sea days. High points include visits to exotic cities like Port Douglas, Newcastle, and Townsville as well as a long stop in Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 8 | Brisbane, Australia | 4:00pm | |
| Tue, Mar 9 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Mar 10 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Thu, Mar 11 | Townsville, Australia | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Fri, Mar 12 | Port Douglas, Australia | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, Mar 13 | Cairns, Australia | 7:00am | 9:00pm |
| Sun, Mar 14 | Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | ||
| Mon, Mar 15 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Mar 16 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Mar 17 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Mar 18 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Mar 19 | Newcastle, Australia | 9:00am | 5:30pm |
| Sat, Mar 20 | Sydney, Australia | 6:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Grand sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
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. This graph displays the cost over time for every type of cabin.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 16, 2026