Itineraries / 7-Night Great Barrier Reef Your journey, day by day Choose a day to explore the port and follow the route.
≈ Day 2 At sea
06 Day 6 Willis Island (onboard experience)
≈ Day 7 At sea
Day 1 · Australia
Brisbane Embarkation
Brisbane is Queensland's capital on the Brisbane River, a subtropical city with a riverside cultural precinct. South Bank's parklands, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and the beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are common picks.
Brisbane port guide → See the complete schedule Day by day itinerary Day Port 1 Brisbane Australia 2 At sea 3 Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) Australia 4 Cairns Australia 5 Cairns Australia 6 Willis Island (onboard experience) 7 At sea 8 Brisbane Australia
The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.
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Schedule supplied 2026-10-04. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.
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Let’s get this cruise booked DepartureJuly 3, 2027 From $902 per person
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