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Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Cruise to Australia's Great Barrier Reef from Sydney or Brisbane. It is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and stretches 1,200 miles along the Queensland coast. The reef supports thousands of species of marine plants and animals.

At the Great Barrier Reef you may see fish every color of the rainbow, giant clams, starfish, rays, turtles and more. The snorkeling is some of the best anywhere. Or you might take an excursion on a semi-submersible boat, which lets you see underwater without getting wet.

The cruises to the Great Barrier Reef listed below are on large cruise ships. These luxury ships have loads of amenities and stop at ports along the northern coast.

Cruises to the Great Barrier Reef from Sydney

10-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on P&O. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Moreton Island (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2025 departure: December 5.

11-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Celebrity Cruises. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Newcastle (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2025 departure: December 12.

11-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Celebrity. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Brisbane (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: January 14.

11-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Celebrity. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Brisbane (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: February 11.

9-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Willis Island (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: March 14.

10-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia), Willis Island (Australia) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: April 28.

10-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia), Willis Island (Australia) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: May 20.

9-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Willis Island (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: June 24.

9-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Willis Island (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: September 9.

10-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Celebrity. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Brisbane (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: November 9.

11-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Celebrity. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: December 1.

8-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Royal Caribbean. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Cairns (Australia) and Airlie Beach (Australia).
• 2027 departure: January 24.

9-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Willis Island (Australia)(cruising) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2027 departure: February 28.

9-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Willis Island (Australia)(cruising) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2027 departure: May 26.

9-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Willis Island (Australia)(cruising) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2027 departure: July 18.

8-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Willis Island (Australia)(cruising), Yorkey's Knob (Australia) and Airlie Beach (Australia).
• 2027 departure: August 13.

8-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Willis Island (Australia)(cruising), Yorkey's Knob (Australia) and Airlie Beach (Australia).
• 2027 departure: October 2.

10-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Azamara. One-way from Sydney (Australia) to Cairns (Australia). Visit Newcastle (Australia), Brisbane (Australia), Frasier Island (Australia), Gladstone (Australia), Airlie Beach (Australia) and Townsville (Australia).
• 2027 departure: November 14.

Cruises to the Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane

7-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (scenic cruising).
• 2025 departure: December 7.

7-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: January 18.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: February 8.

7-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: March 8.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2026 departure: December 29.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: January 17.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: January 24.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: January 31.

7-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Princess Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Townsville (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Willis Island (Australia) and Airlie Beach (Australia).
• 2027 departure: March 1.

8-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Princess Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Townsville (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2027 departure: March 8.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: March 14.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: April 6.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: May 30.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: August 8.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: September 4.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: October 24.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: November 21.

6-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Brisbane (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia)(cruising).
• 2027 departure: December 11.

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