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Short cruises from Brisbane

124 sailings between November 2026 and June 2029, from A$279 pp

  • 124sailings listed
  • A$279per person, from
  • A$137a night, from
  • 2–4nights
  • 3cruise lines

Short cruises from Brisbane at a glance

We list 124 short cruises from Brisbane of five nights or fewer between November 2026 and June 2029, from 3 cruise lines. Fares start at A$279 per person, and the lowest fare per night is A$137. The most common length is 3 nights, and 113 are round trips from Brisbane.

Sailings and fares updated 2 November 2026.

Short cruises from Brisbane 2026–29

Every Brisbane cruise we list, soonest first: 124 sailings between November 2026 and June 2029. Filter by season, ship or destination. Fares are per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, as listed by the cruise line on 2 November at 7:22am. Cabin types sell out and prices move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.

124 sailings

DepartsCruiseCabins openFromQuote
2026 to 27 season
Thu, 19 Nov 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$581ppA$1,162 for 2
Fri, 27 Nov 20263 nights Brisbane GetawayQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Ocean View, Suite Interior fromA$499ppA$997 for 2
Mon, 30 Nov 20264 nights Whitsundays Getaway from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$768ppA$1,536 for 2
Sun, 6 Dec 20264 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$850ppA$1,700 for 2
Thu, 10 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$666ppA$1,332 for 2
Mon, 14 Dec 20264 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$836ppA$1,672 for 2
Sat, 26 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$861ppA$1,722 for 2
Sun, 27 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$835ppA$1,670 for 2
Tue, 5 Jan 20273 nights Brisbane GetawayQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$898ppA$1,797 for 2
Mon, 11 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$876ppA$1,752 for 2
Thu, 21 Jan 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$591ppA$1,182 for 2
Sat, 23 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$706ppA$1,412 for 2
Wed, 27 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$683ppA$1,366 for 2
Fri, 5 Feb 20273 nights Brisbane GetawayQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$798ppA$1,597 for 2
Sat, 6 Feb 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$504ppA$1,008 for 2
Mon, 8 Feb 20274 nights Whitsundays Getaway from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Ocean View, Suite Interior fromA$898ppA$1,796 for 2
Tue, 9 Feb 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$689ppA$1,378 for 2
Sat, 20 Feb 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$519ppA$1,038 for 2
Tue, 23 Feb 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$684ppA$1,368 for 2
Sun, 28 Feb 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$674ppA$1,348 for 2
Thu, 4 Mar 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$519ppA$1,038 for 2
Sat, 6 Mar 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$519ppA$1,038 for 2
Tue, 9 Mar 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$659ppA$1,318 for 2
Fri, 12 Mar 20273 nights Brisbane GetawayQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$728ppA$1,456 for 2
Mon, 15 Mar 20274 nights Whitsundays Getaway from BrisbaneQuantum of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$948ppA$1,896 for 2
Tue, 16 Mar 20274 nights Hunter Coast Seacation, Brisbane to SydneyGrand Princess · One way, Brisbane to SydneyNewcastle 4 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$549ppA$1,098 for 2
Sat, 20 Mar 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$519ppA$1,038 for 2
Sun, 21 Mar 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$679ppA$1,358 for 2
Tue, 23 Mar 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$719ppA$1,438 for 2
Thu, 25 Mar 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$885ppA$1,770 for 2
Sun, 4 Apr 20272 nights Getaway, Brisbane to SydneyCarnival Luminosa · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$325ppA$650 for 2
Mon, 12 Apr 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$714ppA$1,428 for 2
Fri, 16 Apr 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$634ppA$1,268 for 2
Wed, 28 Apr 20272 nights Australia Seacation, Brisbane to SydneyGrand Princess · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call 4 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Oceanview, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$299ppA$598 for 2
Thu, 29 Apr 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$735ppA$1,470 for 2
Mon, 3 May 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Fri, 7 May 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$591ppA$1,182 for 2
Sat, 5 June 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$540ppA$1,080 for 2
Fri, 18 June 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$561ppA$1,122 for 2
Mon, 21 June 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$728ppA$1,456 for 2
2027 to 28 season
Sat, 10 July 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$606ppA$1,212 for 2
Tue, 13 July 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$751ppA$1,502 for 2
Sat, 14 Aug 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$715ppA$1,430 for 2
Sat, 28 Aug 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$586ppA$1,172 for 2
Tue, 31 Aug 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$706ppA$1,412 for 2
Thu, 2 Sept 20272 nights Australia Seacation, Brisbane to SydneyGrand Princess · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Oceanview, Mini-Suite, Suite Interior fromA$279ppA$558 for 2
Fri, 10 Sept 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$586ppA$1,172 for 2
Mon, 13 Sept 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$711ppA$1,422 for 2
Sat, 9 Oct 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Tue, 12 Oct 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$715ppA$1,430 for 2
Sat, 23 Oct 20273 nights Australia Seacation, Brisbane to SydneySapphire Princess · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Balcony, Oceanview, Mini-Suite, Suite Interior fromA$443ppA$886 for 2
Wed, 27 Oct 20272 nights Brisbane GetawayVoyager of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$399ppA$797 for 2
Sat, 30 Oct 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Tue, 2 Nov 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 13 Nov 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$566ppA$1,132 for 2
Sun, 14 Nov 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Tue, 16 Nov 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$737ppA$1,474 for 2
Thu, 18 Nov 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$561ppA$1,122 for 2
Mon, 29 Nov 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$727ppA$1,454 for 2
Thu, 2 Dec 20272 nights Brisbane to SydneyVoyager of the Seas · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$348ppA$695 for 2
Sun, 5 Dec 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Thu, 9 Dec 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$601ppA$1,202 for 2
Fri, 10 Dec 20273 nights Brisbane GetawayOvation of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$749ppA$1,497 for 2
Sun, 26 Dec 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$721ppA$1,442 for 2
Mon, 27 Dec 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$710ppA$1,420 for 2
Tue, 4 Jan 20283 nights Brisbane GetawayOvation of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$839ppA$1,677 for 2
Thu, 6 Jan 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$706ppA$1,412 for 2
Sat, 8 Jan 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$780ppA$1,560 for 2
Wed, 12 Jan 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$780ppA$1,560 for 2
Fri, 21 Jan 20283 nights Brisbane GetawayOvation of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$729ppA$1,457 for 2
Sat, 22 Jan 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$601ppA$1,202 for 2
Sun, 23 Jan 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$717ppA$1,434 for 2
Mon, 24 Jan 20284 nights Whitsundays Getaway from BrisbaneOvation of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$779ppA$1,557 for 2
Tue, 25 Jan 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Thu, 27 Jan 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$576ppA$1,152 for 2
Sat, 12 Feb 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Tue, 15 Feb 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Mon, 28 Feb 20283 nights Hunter Coast Seacation, Brisbane to SydneyGrand Princess · One way, Brisbane to SydneyNewcastle All cabin types availableInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Suite Interior fromA$593ppA$1,186 for 2
Fri, 3 Mar 20283 nights Brisbane GetawayOvation of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$719ppA$1,438 for 2
Sat, 4 Mar 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Sun, 5 Mar 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$712ppA$1,424 for 2
Mon, 6 Mar 20284 nights Whitsundays Getaway from BrisbaneOvation of the Seas · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$759ppA$1,518 for 2
Tue, 7 Mar 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Thu, 9 Mar 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$731ppA$1,462 for 2
Mon, 13 Mar 20282 nights Getaway, Brisbane to SydneyCarnival Luminosa · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$313ppA$626 for 2
Sat, 25 Mar 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Mon, 27 Mar 20283 nights Australia Seacation, Brisbane to SydneyGrand Princess · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call 4 of 5 cabin types leftInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite Interior fromA$543ppA$1,086 for 2
Tue, 28 Mar 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 15 Apr 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$600ppA$1,200 for 2
Fri, 28 Apr 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$560ppA$1,120 for 2
Mon, 1 May 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Fri, 5 May 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$560ppA$1,120 for 2
Sun, 28 May 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Wed, 31 May 20283 nights Australia Seacation, Brisbane to SydneyGrand Princess · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Suite Interior fromA$493ppA$986 for 2
Thu, 1 June 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Sat, 10 June 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
2028 to 29 season
Sat, 8 July 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$605ppA$1,210 for 2
Thu, 20 July 20284 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSolar Eclipse Sydney Harbour All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$815ppA$1,630 for 2
Mon, 24 July 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Fri, 25 Aug 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$699ppA$1,398 for 2
Fri, 8 Sept 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$560ppA$1,120 for 2
Mon, 11 Sept 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sun, 17 Sept 20282 nights Australia Seacation, Brisbane to SydneyGrand Princess · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Oceanview, Balcony, Mini-Suite, Suite Interior fromA$443ppA$886 for 2
Fri, 29 Sept 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$710ppA$1,420 for 2
Tue, 10 Oct 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 28 Oct 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$545ppA$1,090 for 2
Tue, 31 Oct 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Thu, 16 Nov 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$545ppA$1,090 for 2
Sun, 3 Dec 20284 nights Australia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneTownsville All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$693ppA$1,386 for 2
Sat, 16 Dec 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$710ppA$1,420 for 2
Wed, 27 Dec 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$760ppA$1,520 for 2
Wed, 17 Jan 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$785ppA$1,570 for 2
Tue, 30 Jan 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Sat, 17 Feb 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$550ppA$1,100 for 2
Tue, 20 Feb 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Sat, 31 Mar 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$615ppA$1,230 for 2
Tue, 3 Apr 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$785ppA$1,570 for 2
Sat, 21 Apr 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$550ppA$1,100 for 2
Fri, 4 May 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$565ppA$1,130 for 2
Mon, 7 May 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Fri, 11 May 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$565ppA$1,130 for 2
Sun, 3 June 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Thu, 7 June 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$550ppA$1,100 for 2
Sat, 16 June 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$704ppA$1,408 for 2

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What is a short cruise from Brisbane like?

The short cruises from Brisbane we list run 2 to 4 nights. The most common length is 3 nights, and 113 are round trips from Brisbane. The others sail one way, to Sydney. A typical sailing spends 2 days at sea.

Sailings come from 3 cruise lines, most often Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises, and the lowest fare per night is A$137. Short sailings are a way to try a ship or a cruise line before a longer voyage.

Which ports do short cruises from Brisbane visit?

The ports called at most often are Airlie Beach (55 sailings), Sydney (11 sailings), Newcastle (2 sailings), Solar Eclipse Sydney Harbour (1 sailing) and Townsville (1 sailing). Some sailings are scenic cruises with no port of call.

More about cruising from Brisbane

Cruises from Brisbane has every sailing we list from Brisbane, of any length, with the terminal details and when to go.

How much does a short cruise from Brisbane cost?

Worked out from the 124 sailings with open cabins we list today: the lowest and the typical (median) starting fare per person, twin share, taxes included.

LengthSailingsFromTypical
Short breaks (2 to 5 nights)124A$279A$700
StyleTypical fare a nightLines
ContemporaryA$183Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean
PremiumA$150Princess Cruises

When is the best time to take a short cruise from Brisbane?

MonthsWhat to expect
October to NovemberSpring: the season starts, with more ships arriving, good fares on the first sailings and settled weather in the islands.
December to FebruarySummer and school holidays: the busiest and dearest months, with Christmas and New Year sailings that sell out early. This is also the wet season in the tropics, so expect heat, humidity and some rain.
March to AprilAutumn: warm water in the Pacific, fewer families, and the end-of-season repositioning voyages as some ships leave for Asia and beyond.
May to SeptemberWinter: fewer ships, but year-round ships keep sailing to the Queensland coast and the South Pacific, in the dry season and often at lower fares.

Our short cruises from Brisbane by month of departure: Jan 17 · Feb 12 · Mar 21 · Apr 9 · May 9 · Jun 8 · Jul 5 · Aug 4 · Sep 7 · Oct 8 · Nov 10 · Dec 14.

Which ports will I visit?

6 ports appear on the short cruises from Brisbane we list. Solid pins are where sailings begin.

  • White sand and turquoise water in the Whitsundays

    Airlie Beach

    The jumping-off point for the Whitsundays. Most people take a boat out to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet for the swirl of white sand and blue water; the ship anchors and tenders you in.

  • Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the city skyline

    Sydney

    Sailing out through the Heads, past the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, is the best start to any cruise. Board early and there is time for a last walk round Circular Quay and The Rocks first.

  • Newcastle City Hall and its gardens

    Newcastle

    A harbour city two hours north of Sydney, with ocean baths, the Anzac Memorial Walk above the beaches, and the Hunter Valley vineyards inland.

  • Townsville and Castle Hill from the air

    Townsville

    North Queensland’s biggest city, under Castle Hill: the Strand foreshore, the Reef HQ aquarium and the ferry to Magnetic Island and its koalas.

Which cruise lines and ships run short cruises from Brisbane?

Short cruises from Brisbane, answered

How much does a short cruise from Brisbane cost?

Short cruises from Brisbane start at A$279 per person, twin share, for the 2 night Australia Seacation, Brisbane to Sydney on Grand Princess, departing 2 September 2027. Fares include taxes and port fees.

How long are short cruises from Brisbane?

The short cruises from Brisbane we list run 2 to 4 nights: 7 sailings of 2 nights, 59 sailings of 3 nights and 58 sailings of 4 nights. The most common length is 3 nights, and 113 are round trips from Brisbane.

Which ports do short cruises from Brisbane visit?

The ports called at most often on the short cruises from Brisbane we list are Airlie Beach (55 sailings), Sydney (11 sailings), Newcastle (2 sailings), Solar Eclipse Sydney Harbour (1 sailing) and Townsville (1 sailing). Ports of call can change with the weather and the sea.

Which cruise lines run short cruises from Brisbane?

Carnival Cruise Line (101), Royal Caribbean (15) and Princess Cruises (8) have short cruises from Brisbane on sale with us, with the number of sailings we list in brackets.

When is the best time to take a short cruise from Brisbane?

Most of our short cruises from Brisbane leave in March, January and December.

Where do short cruises from Brisbane go?

From Brisbane we list short sailings to Great Barrier Reef and Queensland (50) and Australia (1). No flights are needed: you board in Brisbane, and most sailings return there.

How do I book short cruises from Brisbane with Luxury Cruises Guide?

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Sources: Port of Brisbane: Getting here, Port of Brisbane: Cruise FAQs, Smartraveller. Fares are published by the cruise lines and change with availability.