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

11-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Celebrity Cruises. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia) and Willis Island (Australia).
• 2025 departure: January 16.

10-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Port Douglas (Australia), Willis Island (scenic cruising) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2025 departure: February 17.

9-night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Cruises. Round-trip from Sydney (Australia) to Airlie Beach (Australia), Cairns (Australia), Willis Island (scenic cruising) and Moreton Island (Australia).
• 2025 departure: March 14.

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: March 21.

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.

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 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.

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: January 19.

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.

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