Cruise the Queensland coast for Christmas

Day 1 Brisbane

Depart 4pm

Brisbane is a city full of contradictions. It’s a place of shorts and thongs and high finance. It is both sophisticated and rustic. A city eager to change, yet reluctant to abandon its old ways!

Day 2 At Sea

Enjoy expansive views along with pure relaxation. Dine at Waterfront, Angelo’s, Dragon Lady or go casual in The Pantry. For something special head to our new celebrity chef concepts from Luke Mangan and Johnny di Francesco (surcharges apply). Find your favourite bar and chill to some live music or stay out late at our nightclub, Altitude. Families will love the dedicated indoor/outdoor family area with a pool, family focussed fun, games, parties and activities. There are more spaces to explore, more places to relax and more things to do. On Pacific Encounter, you’ll find there’s something for everyone.

Day 3 Airlie Beach

Arrive 7am, Depart 4pm

If you ache to snorkel, dive, swim, paddle or just laze on a breath-taking white sand beach, this is the place to do it.

Days 4-5 Cairns

Arrive 9:30am on day 4, Depart 5pm on day 5

Bounded by the glorious Coral Sea on one side and lush rainforest hinterland on the other, Cairns is a gorgeous Australian cruise destination like no other. Spend a day exploring the tropical resort village of Port Douglas. With a laidback atmosphere, air of sophistication and ample restaurants, cafes and boutiques there's plenty to keep you busy. Take an excursion for a day out snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Venture into Kuranda on the skyrail for incredible views high above the rainforest canopy and journey through the mountains on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. 

Day 6 Willis Island 

Drop anchor 8:30am-9:30am

Many of the small islands and islets are uninhabited in tropical North Queensland. They are literally just drops of sand in the ocean. You won’t be landing here, but to take a closer look you'll anchor just offshore. Enjoy some time contemplating the quiet, and marvelling at the sea birds that call tiny Willis Island home.

Day 7 At Sea

Enjoy expansive views along with pure relaxation. Dine at Waterfront, Angelo’s, Dragon Lady or go casual in The Pantry. For something special head to our new celebrity chef concepts from Luke Mangan and Johnny di Francesco (surcharges apply). Find your favourite bar and chill to some live music or stay out late at our nightclub, Altitude. Families will love the dedicated indoor/outdoor family area with a pool, family focussed fun, games, parties and activities. There are more spaces to explore, more places to relax and more things to do. On Pacific Encounter, you’ll find there’s something for everyone.

Day 8 Brisbane

Arrive 6am