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Queensland cruises from Sydney

Mostly Carnival's 4-night round trips to Moreton Island, off Brisbane, which leave all year. Longer trips of 8 to 12 nights go up the Great Barrier Reef coast to Airlie Beach, Cairns and Port Douglas, and a few one-way trips end in Brisbane or Cairns.

There are 74 such sailings on the board, running 2 to 12 nights, operated by Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara aboard Grand Princess, Oceania Riviera, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Adventure, Anthem of the Seas, Seven Seas Explorer, Celebrity Edge, Seven Seas Navigator, Azamara Pursuit, and Sapphire Princess. The lowest recorded starting fare is $254 per person, on the Wed, Nov 24, 2027 departure.

Ports of call

Moreton Island (Queensland)58 Airlie Beach (Queensland)17 Cairns (Queensland)15 Brisbane (Queensland)5 Townsville (Queensland)4 Port Douglas (Queensland)3 Newcastle (New South Wales)3 Gladstone (Queensland)2 Cooktown (Queensland)2 Whitsunday Islands (Queensland)1 Mooloolaba (Queensland)1 Thursday Island (Queensland)1 Yorkeys Knob (Queensland)1 Fraser Island (Queensland)1 Eden (New South Wales)1
Schedule last updated · 74 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.

Your Queensland options

All routes

The 74 departures below run 16 different routes, cheapest per night first.

Distinct itineraries available, cheapest per night first
ItineraryNightsFrom
4-Night Queensland

Calls at Eden (New South Wales) · Newcastle (New South Wales)

Ends in Brisbane (Queensland)

Next on Thu, Dec 2, 2027

4$319$80 a night
9-Night Great Barrier Reef

Calls at Moreton Island (Queensland) · Airlie Beach (Queensland) · Cairns (Queensland)

Next on Sun, Feb 28, 2027

9$823$91 a night
3-Night Queensland

Sails direct to Brisbane (Queensland)

Next on Thu, Apr 13, 2028

3$296$99 a night
4-Night Moreton Island

Calls at Moreton Island (Queensland)

Next on Sat, Dec 26, 2026

4$405$101 a night
8-Night Great Barrier Reef

Calls at Airlie Beach (Queensland) · Cairns (Queensland)

Next on Sun, Apr 18, 2027

8$816$102 a night
2-Night Queensland

Sails direct to Brisbane (Queensland)

Next on Wed, Nov 24, 2027

2$254$127 a night
8-Night Queensland

Calls at Cairns (Queensland) · Airlie Beach (Queensland)

Next on Sun, Jan 24, 2027

8$1,235$154 a night
10-Night Great Barrier Reef

Calls at Airlie Beach (Queensland) · Cairns (Queensland) · Port Douglas (Queensland)

Next on Thu, Oct 28, 2027

10$1,699$170 a night

Starting fares per person, for the cheapest cabin listed, with taxes and port fees included, last updated . Fares change often, so check the current price before you book.

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Starting fares per person, for the cheapest cabin listed, with taxes and port fees included, last updated . Fares change often, so check the current price before you book.

Queensland from Sydney: questions

How many Queensland cruises leave Sydney?

74 Queensland cruises leave Sydney, across 22 months, on 10 ships from Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara.

How long are Queensland cruises from Sydney?

From 2 to 12 nights. The most common length is 4 nights, on 53 of the 74 sailings.

Which ports do Queensland cruises from Sydney call at?

Most commonly Moreton Island (58 sailings), Airlie Beach (17 sailings), Cairns (15 sailings), Brisbane (5 sailings), and Townsville (4 sailings).